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“My Show – Making Memories” 2026

Fri 13-Sat 14-Sun 15 February 2026

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We invite you to enter our 2026 Show Competitions here

Key Closing Dates for Entries in each Section

Boer Goat 6 February 2026

Cooking 30 January 2026

Dairy Goat 9 February 2026

Donkey 4 February 2026

Handcraft 2 February 2026

Honey 4 February 2026

Horticulture 6 February 2026

Horses 10 February 2026

Poultry 4 February 2026

Woodwork 1 February 2026

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Local Collaboration Cake Decorating at MRAG with Maitland CWA and Maitland Showround

On Saturday, 17 January 2026 we enjoyed being involved in

THE SHOW AT MRAG: Maitland CWA Market Stall, Cake Competition, Show Judge Talk & More.

Left | Margaret Enright, President HRA & HA, Barbara Heckman and Joy Palmer our directors admiring the work of Lucy Culliton.

Right | Margaret Guy and Tracey Cambourne Judge on the day

To celebrate Lucy Culliton’s exhibition The Show, MRAG held its own mini show especially for budding cake decorators. Lucy’s work embraced the rural community spirit and the energy and warmth of local agricultural fairs, and we aimed to capture this at our mini Cake Decorating Competition at MRAG.

In the spirit of Agricultural Shows, we welcomed our official show Judge, Tracey Cambourne, who shared her knowledge of how judging takes place at the show. Long-time show entrant and multi-award winner Margaret Guy also spoke about her experience as an entrant.

To add to The Show atmosphere, the Maitland CWA ladies hosted a stall between 10am and 12:30pm, complete with baked goods and handcrafts.

For all cake enthusiasts, we ran a cake-decorating competition with three categories based on a Summer Holiday theme, along with a biscuit-decorating section for children under six.

After the winners were announced, all cake lovers were invited to join us for a sweet afternoon tea, where those who wished to do so shared their cake with the cake-loving community

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What’s On – Events

Maitland Community Market returns on Sunday, 1 March 2026 9am – 1pm to book here

Eddie’s Poultry Auction – January auction has been cancelled.

Important Notice

Park Waves Festival has been cancelled on 8 March 2026

Please contact your ticket provider for refunds

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NOTICE CARAVAN & CAMPING 🏕

🚐 Caravans and camping is currently CLOSED at the Maitland Showground.

Maitland Showground will be CLOSED for caravans and camping from the

27th of January 2026 until the 20th of February 2026.

Limited sites available from the 20th of February 2026 until the 2nd of March 2026

Maitland Showground will be CLOSED for Camping and Caravans from

17th of May 2026 until the 28th of May 2026.

Please note: We do not take any bookings for sites.

For general camping enquiries, call the office during Monday–Friday, 9am – 2pm on (02) 4933 5052.

For after-hours same-day check-ins, contact our Caretaker on

0429 940 065 until 6pm daily.

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MAITLAND COMMUNITY MARKETS

Our next market day for 2026

Sunday, 1 March 2026 9am – 1pm

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Maitland Showground

In 2004 Maitland Show went a long way to re-establishing itself as the premier regional show in New South Wales with three day attendances exceeding 55,000 people. This outcome was achieved as a result of a joint venture between the Showmen’s Guild of Australasia and the Show Association providing for a free gate, family orientated special attractions. The Maitland Showground has become the permanent home for the Showmen’s Guild inaugural Super Show held at Speers Point. Over the last five years, Maitland has entertained over 500,000 people at the annual Show. We believe, will see its future secure, building on over 150 years plus of past performance.

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Featured Attractions

Maitland Show

Show associations will be exhibiting cattle, dogs, goats, cooking, handcraft, horses, horticulture, photography, poultry and other sections.

February 2026

Fri 13 Feb 9am – 10pm

Sat 14 Feb 9am – 10pm

Sun 15 Feb 9am – 3pm

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Competitions

Fri 13 Feb | Sat 14 Feb | Sun 15 Feb

Maitland Community Markets

Come along to Maitland Community Markets to shop for everything from handmade, fishing, pets, clothing, babies wear, food and treats. We are family, friends and a pet friendly place to meet. Come and support local businesses and stallholders in our local community.

We invite you to join us on the 1st Sunday of each month (Mar-Dec) held at the Maitland Showground. Please note that there will be no market day in February due to Maitland Show 13-15 February 2026.

Our next Market Day is on

Sunday, 1st March 2026 9am – 1pm

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