Australian Rat Fanciers Society
(AusRFS Victoria)
An organisation dedicated to the
welfare and promotion of pet rats.
Founded in 1996 ... for the love of rats!
2026 Calendar of Events
Some dates are yet to be confirmed, but below is the list so far.
Full details for each event will posted here & on our Facebook page
prior to each event.
Additional information for AusRFS members is sent via email and posted on the "Members Only" page of the website.
Please see the notes at the bottom of this page for an explanation of the types of events and who can attend.
Next Event
Sunday, 21st June, 2026
AusRFS Annual "Rats in the Barn" Display at
Collingwood Children's Farm.
Public: Please see details on homepage,
Members: Notice and rsvp were sent on 9th June,
please contact us if you didn't get them
Calendar of Events 2026
Sunday, 8 February Annual General Meeting Elsternwick
(Members Meeting)
Sunday, 29 March Knox Pets in the Park Knoxfield
(Public Display)
Sunday, 17 May AusRFS Annual Show Pascoe Vale
(Members Social Event & Championship Show)
Sunday, 21 June Collingwood Children’s Farm Abbotsford
(Public Display)
Sunday, 12 July AusRFS Working Bee Venue TBC
(Members Event)
Sunday, ___ August AusRFS Rat Health Day Venue TBC
(Members Event)
Sunday, 20 September AusRFS Spring Gala Venue TBC
(Members Social Event & Championship Show)
Sunday, 18 October Whitehorse Spring Festival Nunawading
(Public Display & Open Fun Show)
Sunday, ____ October Frankston Pets Day Out Frankston
(Public Display)
Sunday, 6 December AusRFS Christmas Party Venue TBC
(Members Social Event)
Types of Events
Members Event
Only AusRFS members and invited guests may attend.
Public Display
AusRFS display at an externally run public event (pet expo, community festival etc)
The display is manned by AusRFS members and their rats. The aim is to introduce our rats to the general public and provide information about pet rats and their care. Some merchandise is offered for sale. Look out for the AusRFS marquees/signs and come say hello!
Members Show
Only rats owned by AusRFS members may be entered.
Open Show
A show held at a public display. All pet rat owners are welcome to enter their rats for judging, but need to contact the AusRFS prior to the show for an entry form/details.
Non-Members attend as our guests, under the same rules and conditions as club members.