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“My Show – Making Memories”
Friday 13 Feb 9am – 10pm
Sat 14 Feb 9am – 10pm
Sun 15 February 9am – 3pm
Our 2026 Show Map
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2026 Show Program
2026 Show Program Fri Sat Sun (2)
The Maitland Mercury 2026 Show Program
Please note: Our 2026 Maitland Show program is subject to change at any time due to live events and operational requirements across the Show.
Maitland Show, MRAG and Maitland CWA
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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Maitland Show History
The first show of livestock, agricultural and other exhibits was held in the yards and shed of the Albion Inn, West Maitland in May 1842. The schedule of exhibits included wine, wheat, barley, maize, tobacco, cheese, butter, horses, cattle, sheep, pigs and ploughing implements. Recognition was given to servants with the longest service record, with the best testimonial as to character and to the person who ‘pays the greatest attention to the appearance and comfort to his cottage and garden’. No sheep or wine were exhibited. Winners were awarded a silver medal. Kip and sole leather from George Turner’s Tannery and Colonial Earthenware by Mr King of Irrawong were also exhibited. Mr Doyle’s oranges reportedly measured 14 inches in circumference.
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FAQ WHAT’S ON AT OUR SHOW
Companion Cards:
A companion card may be used for entry with your client.
ATMs:
ATM’s will be on site at our 2026 Show
Parking:
$5 per vehicle on site subject to availability
Trains:
All trains to Maitland on show days will stop at Maitland Station
(no trains stop at High Street Station)
Alcohol:
No alcohol may be brought onto the Showground. Alcohol purchased onsite may only be consumed in defined areas. No glass policy.
Dogs:
No dogs are permitted on the Showground during the show
Except dogs competing in the Championship Dog Show, dog high jump and registered personal assistance dogs. No ticket – no entry.
Rides:
All ride prices are set by the vendors. Please note there are no unlimited passes / ride bands.
On opening day, Friday 13 February the Big Rides do not start operating until after 4pm.
Star attractions:
Rodeo Friday 13 February 4:30pm
Demolition Derby Saturday, 14 February approx. 8:00pm
Fireworks Saturday 14 February 9:00pm
Homecraft displays – Thomas Morgan Pavilion Exhibition Area
Horticultural Floral, Produce and Youth displays – McDonald Pavilion
Scarecrow Displays – McDonald Pavilion
Show bags behind McDonald Pavilion Site 17 (show map)
Woodchopping – Near Grandstand
Reptile Display – Exhibition Area
Animal Nursery
Livestock Exhibits
Scarecrow Competition – McDonald Pavilion
International Salon of Photography
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We would like to thank to acknowledge our local community, volunteers, show committee, Naming Rights Sponsor Hunter Ready Mixed Concrete, Gold Sponsors Maitland Toyota and Hunter Water along with major sponsors Flower Power, Fulton Hogan, and Punt Hill Apartments Maitland and all donations that contribute to making our 2026 Maitland Show “My Show – Making Memories” a wonderful success.
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Judging For The Future Courses
A series of short, free, video-based courses on the proper handling of cattle, sheep, poultry and alpacas by students and young competitors at our shows.
It is the responsibility of shows, competitors and exhibitors to provide proper and humane care and treatment of animals, so these have been created to educate and provide training in the basics of animal handling and care, the principles of animal welfare and show ring ethics, and animal wellbeing.
These courses help us help the next generation keep livestock competitions going and growing.
