Midsumma

Dulcie's Dog Show

It just wouldn't be Carnival Day without Dulcie Du Jour's famous Dog Show.  One of the longest running Midsumma events, and certainly the most loved, Dulcie's Dog Show sets the dogs amongst the pigeons in this high camp romp through canine-land where dogs meet drag. Cuddly corgis, shaggy shitzus and beefy bulldogs all battle it out for Best in Show.

To leave yourself with more time to enjoy the day, pre-register your prize puppy or handsome hound by emailing This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it prior to close of business on Thursday Jan 17. Your email needs to include: your name, the name and breed of your much loved friend, your mobile phone number and the category you wish to register for: Bold & Butch; Cultured & Camp; Owner/Dog Look-a-like; Survival of the Oldest or Young Achiever.
Alternatively, you can register at the Box Office (beside the Info Tent) prior to 11:30 am on the day. 

Special guest DogShow judges include:

• * RSPCA Australia President Dr Hugh Wirth
• * Deputy Lord Mayor of Melbourne, CR Gary Singer
• * Television personality Rob “Belvedere” Mascara
• * DogShow lifetime achievement award winner, Michael McAlpine 

SummaFashion

Melbourne's hottest emerging designers rub shoulders with the fashion elite for the premier of SummaFashion. Midsumma's new live music and catwalk fashion event will have your heart beating and blood rushing we present the hottest summa fashions. From cutting urban to skimpy beach, we'd like to think it's all about the threads, but the buffed boys and growling gurls will be sure to get you going! 

Star Lounge

Rub shoulders with the talented and famous, get that autograph, score a signed CD, pick up a t-shirt or simply go for the star pash, the Midsumma StarLouge is your chace to get up close and personal with al your favourite talent from the Swiss Navy Festival Showcase stage. Have your mobile handy to download groovy tunes from your fave bands!

DNA & LOTL Carnival Day Hotties

Think you're hot? Got a shy best buddy who's pervalicious? Talent scouts from DNA and LOTL magazines are on the look out for Carnival's sexiest queer guys and gals. If you've got it, be sure to flaunt it! Finalist HOTTIES will hit the Festival Showcase stage to strut their stuff for the chance to win a hot pot of prizes including a year's subscription to DNA or LOTL. The winner of DNA's Carnival Hot Guy will receive, courtesy of the Adelphi Hotel (www.adelphi.com.au): accommodation for 2 people in an Executive Suite (where Jennifer Hawkins stays when she's in town), a bottle of French Champagne on arrival, 2 x Spa journeys at the newest Spa in Melbourne - Hepburn at Adelphi, breakfast for 2 the next morning and late checkout. This offer is valid for one year, but is not available on Saturday nights or during Special Events.