Visitor information

From May 12-14, 2023, Messe Dortmund will be transformed into a giant dog paradise.

Breed presentations, a large show program, numerous join-in activities and sales booths with all dog-related products at low trade fair prices will ensure fun and variety.

Service providers, specialized media, dealers and breeders present themselves with their products, information and animal demonstrations.

As a family-friendly public fair with experience character the Dogs & Fun in Dortmund invites to stroll and inform.

The fair is open daily from 10:00-18:00. Tickets are available in our ticket store.

The Dogs & Fun

Visitors to Dogs & Fun can look forward to a spectacular program: The focus will be on the exciting pedigree dog competitions, where dogs from over 240 different breeds will vie for places on the winners' podium.

Variety is also offered by the supporting and show program: In addition to the fast-paced Frisbee show, there will be the German Para-Agility Championship, four-legged TV stars or the Helfer-auf-vier-Pfoten, among others.

To the program overview

Exhibitors & Products

Two halls invite you to store at Dogs & Fun. In addition to proven products at low trade fair prices, the fair also offers plenty of space for innovations. Anyone who stores here knows the latest trends for their four-legged friends.

To the list of exhibitors

Free wifi

We are pleased to offer you access to the City of Dortmund's city WiFi, which is operated by the telecommunications provider DOKOM21. It goes without saying that WiFi use is completely free of charge for visitors, exhibitors, event organizers and anyone else on the exhibition grounds.

Accessing the WiFi takes just a few steps:

  • Switch on the WiFi on the terminal device
  • Connect to the WiFi network "Hotspot Westfalenhallen
  • The Westfalenhallen Dortmund login screen opens up
  • Alternatively: Open browser (Safari, Firefox etc.)
  • Call up any unencrypted page (e.g. www.web.de).
  • You get to the login mask
  • Click on the "Free access" button
  • Accept terms and conditions and terms of use (check the box) and click on the "Log in" button.
  • Done.

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