Guide Dogs Victoria - Community Fair 2025

We’re thrilled to invite you to the most exciting event of the year – the Guide Dogs Victoria Community Fair!

More than just an event, our Community Fair is a vibrant celebration of accessibility and inclusivity, showcasing the vital role our supporters play in transforming lives. So, mark your calendars for a day filled with fun, entertainment, doggies, and community spirit.

Date: Saturday 5 April 2025

Time: 10 am to 2 pm

Location: Guide Dogs Victoria Kew Campus, 2-6 Chandler Highway, Kew VIC 3101

Expect thrilling activities, delicious food stalls, live entertainment, plenty of surprises, and so much more.

What can I enjoy on the day?

• PAWsome fun games and prizes
• exclusive behind-the-scene tours of the new Guide Dogs Victoria facilities
• live dog demonstrations
• delicious food and tasty treats on-site
• kids’ zone
• live music and performances

Ticket Prices

EARLY BIRD (Until 15 January or until sold out) - Starting 18 November

FULL PRICE from 15 January onwards

• General Admission – Early Bird $15 - Full Price $25
• Family (4 General Admission Tickets) – Early Bird $50 - Full Price $60

Note: By purchasing a ticket to this event, you consent to the following: 

• By entering this event you agree to being filmed or photographed which may be used for Guide Dog Victoria marketing or promotional purposes. 
• All rights to the images and videos are those of Guide Dogs Victoria.
  

Note: Only working Guide Dogs and Assistance or Service Dogs are permitted on site

Key Information: 

Getting There: 

Entry to the GDV Community Fair is through the main entrance, of the Chandler Highway. 

By Train: The nearest train station to Guide Dogs Victoria in Kew, is Fairfield Station, along the Hurstbridge line. It is a 30min walk away however shuttle buses will also be available from Alphington Station to the event.

By Bus: The Bus lines to Guide Dogs Victoria in Kew are:

• 350, La Trobe University
• 609, Kew/Hawthorn
• 546, Melbourne University
• 302, Box Hill Station
• 304, City (Lonsdale St)

By Car: Parking is available at two locations: 

Royal Talbot Rehab Centre – 1 Yarra Blvd, Kew VIC 3101. 

The parking fee is a flat rate of $3 for all-day parking, and you can either pay at the station or tap your card when you exit.

A shuttle bus, operated by Guide Dogs, will also be available, with more details to be provided closer to the event date. If you prefer, you can walk to the event from the car park, which takes approximately 10-15 minutes by following the path and road around.

Melbourne Polytechnic Student Parking Fairfield Campus – Main Yarra Trl, Fairfield VIC 3078. 

This location is just a 6-minute drive from the event. Parking is free for event guests, and a shuttle bus will be available from this location. Since walking from the car park to the event is not recommended, please make use of the shuttle bus for transportation.

Additional parking and transport options to the venue will be advised closer to the date, so stay tuned for updates here and on our socials.