Sheep
From magnificent Merinos to leading meat breeds, see some of the best sheep in the country take their place in the Sheep Shed.
Event Details
Sheep Details
The Sheep competition brings together breeders, producers and some seriously impressive animals for a packed week of judging, challenges and championship events.
The program begins with two days of Merino judging, culminating in the Supreme Champion judging and Merino and Wool Presentation on Sunday. Monday puts competitors to the test in the Merino Challenge, followed by the Young Sheep Producers Challenge on Tuesday.
From Wednesday, the focus turns to meat breeds, with two days of judging alongside the Young Handler Competition. The week wraps up with the All Breeds Stud Ram and Ewe Sale on Friday.
Saturday 26 September
- Merino Judging: 9.30am–5pm
Sunday 27 September
- Merino Judging: 9.30am–5pm
- Supreme Champion Judging: approximately 4pm–4.30pm*
- Merino and Wool Presentation: 6pm–8pm
Monday 28 September
- Merino Wether Challenge (Schools): 9am–12pm
- Merino Wether Challenge (Schools): 12.30pm–1.30pm
Tuesday 29 September
- Young Sheep Producers Challenge: 10am–12pm
- Young Sheep Producers Challenge Presentations: 12.30pm–1.30pm
Wednesday 30 September
- Meat Breed Judging: 9.30am–4pm
- Young Handler Competition: 4.30pm–5.30pm
Thursday 1 October
- Meat Breed Judging: 9.30am–4pm
- Interbreed Championship: 4:30pm
- Meat Breed Awards Presentation: 6.30pm–8.30pm
Location: Farmyard Nursery
*Supreme Champion judging time will be confirmed once entries close.
Please note: Some judging begins earlier, but public entry is from 10am.
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