Schedule & Programme
Saturday 3 October 2026 — Nathalia Recreation Reserve. A full day of competition, entertainment, and country fun.
Important Dates
Mark these dates in your diary — especially if you are entering competitions or exhibiting.
Key Information
- Show Date: Saturday 3 October 2026
- Venue: Nathalia Recreation Reserve, Park Street, Nathalia VIC
- Gates Open: 8:00 am
- Gates Close: Approx. 5:00 pm
- Horse Entries: Accepted on the day at the gate
- Pavilion Entries: Due Wednesday 30 Sept — forms from Secretary
- Exhibits In: Friday by noon
- Entry Forms: Available from the Show Secretary
Day Programme
A guide to the day's events. Times are approximate and subject to change — check back closer to the show date for final timings.
⚠️ Note: All times below are approximate. Final confirmed times will be published closer to show day. Check this page or contact the Secretary for updates.
| Time | Event / Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00 am | Gates Open General admission opens. Horse entries accepted at gate. | Main Gate |
| 8:00 am | Horse Events Begin Harness, hack, and pony club classes. See separate horse programme for full order of events. | Horse Ring |
| 9:00 am | Livestock Judging Dairy cattle, prime lamb, and Clydesdale judging commences. | Livestock Area |
| 9:30 am | Pavilion Opens Home crafts, produce, flowers, art, LEGO, woodwork, and children's sections open for viewing. | Exhibition Pavilion |
| 10:00 am | Mini Train Rides Begin Rides running throughout the day for children. | Family Area |
| 10:00 am | Motorbike Competitions See separate motorbike programme for classes and times. | Motorbike Area |
| 10:30 am | Live Entertainment — Session 1 TBC — check back for confirmed entertainment details. | Main Stage |
| 11:00 am | Pet Parade Entries Open Bring your pet along! Open to all ages. Judging at 11:30 am. | Pet Parade Ring |
| 11:30 am | Pet Parade Judging All entries welcome. Categories for different age groups. | Pet Parade Ring |
| 12:00 pm | Grand Parade The traditional grand parade through the showgrounds — not to be missed! | Main Ring |
| 12:30 pm | Live Entertainment — Session 2 TBC — check back for confirmed details. | Main Stage |
| 1:00 pm | Vintage Machinery Display Harry Ferguson Tractors, vintage trucks, and classic farm equipment. | Machinery Display |
| 2:00 pm | Pavilion Prize Presentations Ribbons and prizes awarded across all pavilion competition sections. | Exhibition Pavilion |
| 2:30 pm | Live Entertainment — Session 3 TBC — check back for confirmed details. | Main Stage |
| 4:00 pm | Exhibits May Be Collected Pavilion exhibitors may collect entries from 4:00 pm onwards. | Exhibition Pavilion |
| ~5:00 pm | Show Concludes Gates close approximately 5:00 pm. Thank you for attending! | — |
Competition Categories
The Nathalia Show offers competitions across a wide range of categories. Entry forms are available from the Show Secretary — see the Contact page for details.
🐴 Horse Programme
- Harness classes
- Hack classes
- Pony club classes
- Junior rider events
Horse entries accepted on the day at the gate.
🐄 Livestock
- Dairy cattle
- Prime lamb
- Colonial Clydesdales
🥦 Produce & Garden
- Vegetables
- Fruit
- Cut flowers
- Potted plants
- Floral arrangement
🍰 Food & Preserves
- Cakes & biscuits
- Bread & scones
- Jams & preserves
- Honey
- Decorated cake
🧶 Crafts & Needlework
- Knitting & crochet
- Embroidery
- Sewing & quilting
- Handcrafts
🎨 Art & Photography
- Painting — oils & watercolour
- Drawing & sketching
- Photography
- Sculpture & 3D art
🔨 Woodwork
- Furniture
- Decorative woodwork
- Turned items
🧱 LEGO (2026: Intergalactic)
- Junior display (under 12)
- Senior display (12+)
- Space theme build
- Free build — any theme
👧 Schoolchildren's Section
- Artwork
- Craft projects
- Produce entries
- Creative writing
🏍️ Motorbikes
- See separate motorbike schedule
- Various classes & categories
Contact the Secretary for the motorbike programme.
📋 Entry forms and full schedule documents are available from the Show Secretary. Contact nathaliaagsociety@gmail.com or call 0447 529 878. Entry forms will also be linked here when released.
Ready to Join the Fun?
Get your tickets, enter a competition, or find out more about the show.