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Competition Entry & Closing Dates
Home / Competitions / Competition Entry & Closing DatesEntries open online on the 26rd of January.
Here are a list of competition closing dates;
| Section | Closing Date | Judging | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| A- Merino Sheep | 27th February 2026 | Fri 6th, Sat 7th | No late entries |
| B- British & Australasian Sheep | 27th February 5pm | Fri 6th | No late entries |
| C- Wool | 3 March 5pm | Fri 6th | Contact steward for late entries. |
| D- Cattle | Friday 27 Feb 2026 5pm | Friday 6th | No late entries |
| E- Young Judges | 27th February 2026 5pm | Sat 7th | |
| F- Sheepdogs |
Arena Trials Wed 25 Feb 2026 Dog High Jump Fri 27th Feb 5pm |
Thur-Fri, Finals Saturday |
No late entries |
| G- Poultry & Eggs |
Postal 20 February 2025 Online 27 February 2025 5pm |
Sat 7th | No late entries |
| H- Horses in Action | 27th February 5pm | Sat 7th | Enter via Nominate.com (online entries only) |
| I- Clean Shear | 20 Feb 2026 5pm | Sat 7th | NO ENTRIES ON THE DAY |
| J- Woolhandling | 20 Feb 2026 5pm | Sat 7th | NO ENTRIES ON THE DAY |
| K- New Release | 27 Feb 5pm | Fri 7th | see Tradefair application form |
| M- Young Farmers Challenge | --- | Sat 8th | Enter on the day |
| N- Art | 26 February 5pm | Tues 4th |
see download center for identification documents Late entries to be arranged with steward, $20 late fee applies |
| O- Photography | 27th February 2026 5pm | Wednesday 4th | Late entries to be arranged with steward |
| P- Special Junior | 9am Thur 5th March 2026 | Thurs 5th | |
| Q- Craftwork | 27th February 2026 5pm | Tues 3rd | No late entries |
| R- Needlework | 27th February 2026 5pm | Tues 3rd 11am | Late entries accepted until Thursday 5 March 9am |
| S- Patchwork, Quilting & Applique | 27th February 2026 5pm | Tues 3rd | No late entries |
| T- Knitting & Crochet | 27th February 2026 5pm | Tues 3rd | No late entries |
| V- One Person's Work | 27th February 2026 5pm | Tues 3rd | No late entries |
| W- Cookery | 11am Wed 4th March | Wed 4th 1pm | |
| X- Fruit and Vegetables | Tuesday 3rd March 3pm | Wed 4th | No late entries |
| Y- Jams & Preserves | 27th February 2026 5pm | Tues 3rd | No late entries |