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!
2025 Calendar of Events
Full details for each event are 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
Mini display at Bunnings Oakleigh Halloween Event
Thursday, 30 October
4pm - 6pm
1041 Centre Road, South Oakleigh 3167
Calendar of Events 2025
Sunday 2 March AusRFS Annual General Meeting, Elsternwick
(Members Meeting & Social Gathering)
Sunday, 6 April Knox Pets in Park, Knoxfield
(Public Display)
Sunday 18 May AusRFS Annual Show, Pascoe Vale
(Members Championship Show & Social)
Sunday, 15 June Collingwood Childrens Farm, Abbotsford
(Public Display)
Sunday 10 August AusRFS Working Bee, Richmond
(Members event)
Sunday 14 September AusRFS Spring Gala, Frankston
(Members Championship Show & Social)
Sunday 19 October Whitehorse Spring Festival, Nunawading
(Public Display & Open Fun Show)
Thursday 30 October Bunnings Halloween Event, Oakleigh
(Mini Public Display)
Sunday 7 December AusRFS Christmas Party, Eltham
(Members Social Gathering)
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.