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!
2024 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
Calendar of Events 2024
Sunday 11 February AusRFS Annual General Meeting, Elsternwick
(Members Meeting & Social Gathering)
Saturday 9 March Red Hill Show, Red Hill
(our display was cancelled due to hot weather)
(Public Display & Open Championship Show)
Sat 13 & Sun 14 April The Pet Show, Melb Showgrounds Ascot Vale
(Public Display)
Sunday 19 May AusRFS Annual Show, Cranbourne North
(Members Championship Show & Social)
Sunday, 16 June Collingwood Childrens Farm, Abbotsford
(Public Display)
Sunday 18 August AusRFS Rat Health Day, Blackburn North
(Members event)
Sunday 8 September AusRFS Spring Gala, Eltham
(Members Championship Show & Social)
(date TBC) Frankston Pets Day Out, Frankston
(Public Display)
Saturday 9 November Djerriwarrh Community Festival, Melton
(Public Display)
Sunday 17 November Whitehorse Spring Festival, Nunawading
(Public Display & Open Fun Show)
Sunday 1 December AusRFS Christmas Party, Venue TBC
(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.