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!
Events 2023
Full details for each event are posted here & on our Facebook page
prior to each event.
Additional information for Club 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
A Public Display at Djerriwarrh Festival Pet Expo, Melton.
on Saturday, 11th November, 2023.
Calendar of Events 2023
Sunday, 26 February Annual General Meeting, Elsternwick
(Members Meeting)
Saturday, 11 March Red Hill Show, Red Hill
(Display & Open Show at Public Event)
Saturday, 29 April Frankston Pets Day Out, Frankston
(Display at Public Event)
Sunday, 21 May AusRFS Annual Show, Elsternwick
(Members Social & Championship Show)
Sunday, 11 June Collingwood Children's Farm, Abbotsford
(Public Display)
Sunday, 13 August AusRFS Working Bee (members only)
Sunday, 10 September Spring Gala, Thomastown
(Members Social & Championship Show)
Sunday, 15 October Whitehorse Community Festival, Nunawading
(Display & Open Fun Show at Public Event)
Saturday, 11 November Djerriwarrh Festival Pet Expo, Melton
(Display at Public Event)
Sunday, 3rd December AusRFS Christmas Party, Venue TBA
(Members Social Day)
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.