Amateur Photography Competition

Our Amateur photography competition is open to all amateur photographers with a range of classes including landscapes, flora & fauna, action, people, Maitland, our Show theme – “Love our Show” and Black & White photography.

Prizes for Champion & Reserve Champions

View here for Schedule 2025 Amateur Photography Schedule – Final V2

Please enter here online https://showday.online/show/maitlandshow

Select drop down Pavilion/Indoor/Display

In person entries close Wednesday, 29th January 2025 | NOW CLOSED

Online entries close Friday, 31st January 2025 | NOW CLOSED

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Art Competition

Art Competition – Hunter Portrait and Art Prizes

View here for Schedule 2025 Art Schedule – Final V1

Please upload a photo of your artwork here before delivery

Please enter here online https://showday.online/show/maitlandshow

Select drop down Pavilion/Indoor/Display

Art Sponsors 2025

Hunter Readymixed Concrete – $8000

Fry Bros – $1000

Art Donations 2025

Rowena Harding Smith – $1,000 

Sarah Sivyer – $1,000 

Honey Wilchire – $1,000

Anonymous “community donors” – $1,000

Entries now extended closing date: 21st January 2025 (NOW CLOSED)

Official Opening Night

Friday 7th February 2025, 6:30pm

Opening Night Tickets available online now here

Sponsored by

Sarah Sivyer for Margaret Sivyer

(Donations from Honey Wilcher,  Rowena Harding-Smith)

Cattle Clinic & Stud Beef  Competition

A. Ball Memorial Cattle Clinic

As part of the Beef Cattle program at the Maitland Show a Cattle Clinic will again be conducted on Friday 14th February 2025. The Cattle Clinic is open to students 8 – 18 years attending School or College and all independent students.

Please note that age for student competitors is as at the date of judging, i.e 14th February 2025.

Cattle Clinic Schedule Cattle Clinic Schedule – Final V4

Entries now close Monday, 10th February 2025

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Stud Beef

In a true display of bringing the country to the city, stud beef cattle will descend on the Maitland Showground in a quest to be judged as the 2024 Champion.

The stud beef cows, calves, heifers and bulls from a range of breeds will be judged on Saturday 15th February 2025. They will first line up under the judges eye in their respective breed and age classes. Then the interbreed classes will follow in the process of awarding the Champion ribbons.

A highlight of the Beef Cattle judging is the Stud Beef Champion of Champions where the best beast of show is crowned. The cattle on display will be of high quality and in show condition.

Stud Beef Cattle Stud Beef Cattle Schedule – Final V4

Entries Now Close Monday, 10th February 2025

Please enter here online https://showday.online/show/maitlandshow

Stud Beef & Cattle Clinic Entry instructions

1. Go to https://showday.online/show/maitlandshow
2. Click Place an Entry button.

3. For Individual click Individual Entry (group entries are not available through Group Entry button. Please Enter as an Individual, then click on Schools Team – Class 504)

4. For NEW individuals & Schools – create an account and complete your details, or login with your existing account.
5. Click Place an Entry or click on Stud Beef / Cattle Clinic arrow on right.
6. Add a new Entrant. Parents can add multiple children in this section.
7. Click on Exhibit Type Drop down – Select Horses & Cattle.
8. Exhibit Name – add New & enter your Exhibits details. Click edit details to add Animal details.
9. Select your Exhibit, then click Select Classes on the right of the screen.
10. From the drop down Select Cattle Clinic or Stud Beef Cattle, click I have read & accept the entry notes.
11. Press the + button next to the Area you would like to enter, i.e. Stud Beef Cattle.
12. Click on the O next to each class you wish to enter.
13. Complete the required field for your entries. If you are entering more than 1 animal please put a comma between each entries name, DOB etc.
14. For Cattle Clinic – Schools please enter the required information, if you are an individual please enter N/A in the schools fields.
15. For Cattle Clinic – in extras please select 1. Cattle Per Student fee for each student entering.
16. Tick I have read and agree to the Terms & Conditions, then complete order.

HAZAN 2024

National Cattle Health Declaration

Example – National Vendor Declaration

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Important Information about Prize Money for Cattle

All prize money will be transferred to your nominated bank account, please note NO CASH PRIZES will be given on the day of competition.

Colouring Competition

Online entries now closing on Monday, 1oth February 2025.

Entry Fees:                 Free Entry

Delivery Location:  Please bring your original to Maitland Showground Office, Monday to Friday – 9am and 2pm.

Ribbons:                     Awarded by the Judge for first and second Prize

View here for Schedule:   Colouring Competition Schedule FINAL V1.pdf

The colouring competition is judged in the following age groups:

• Under 5 years – Click here to PRINT
• Primary School – Click here to PRINT
• Secondary School – Click here to PRINT

Sponsored by The Mutual Bank

Colouring Competition Theme “Love Our Show”

Under 5 years of age | Primary School Age | Secondary School Age

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Cooking Competition

In 2025 an invitation is extended to all to watch the judging of the Cookery Schedule. You will be surprised at the tips you will pick up to help you in the future. Judging will take place on Thursday 13th February, starting at 10.30 am.

The challenge for Juniors to ‘Love our Show’ is to decorate a cake in a Valentine’s Theme. A chance for their skills to excel.

Maitland CWA has put together interesting recipes in their challenge for you to have a go toppling the CWA cooking experts.

Morpeth CWA is sponsoring the Junior Section of the Cooking Schedule and has some very yummy recipes to inspire our younger cooks to have a go.

The schedule has been extended to include a Men’s ONLY Section so the challenge is out for men to prove their expertise as cooks, in both the Baking and Preserves section.

A new section has been added showcasing BBQ/Smoked meats.

View here for Schedule – Cooking Schedule Final-V2

Please enter here online https://showday.online/show/maitlandshow

Select drop down Pavilion/Indoor/Display

Entries close Wednesday, 5th February 2024 | NOW CLOSED

Demo Derby Competition

Saturday, 15^th February, 2024

Entry  for 2025 will be free

All cars MUST be removed by the competitor from the showground.

All enquiries to Chris Fisher on 0412 149 486

Please enter here online https://showday.online/show/maitlandshow.

Select drop down Pavilion/Indoor/Display

Entries now close Monday, 10th February 2025

Derby Rules

Waiver 1

Waiver 2

Prize money

Prize money will be paid the week following the show to the nominated bank account.

1st Prize $500

2nd Prize $250

3rd Prize $150

Crowd Favourite $100

Dog Section

Entries are now open for the Dog Competition at Maitland Show.

Please click the link below on how to enter.

2025 Dog Schedule Maitland Show

******New Competition*******

Think your pup can jump higher than the competition? Get your pups training and ready to jump on Sunday 16th February at 12pm at the Maitland Show’s dog high jump! Watch in awe (and maybe a little disbelief) as your furry friend clears each increment – you won’t believe how high they can leap! With both pet and working dog classes there’s an opportunity for every pooch small and large to have a go!

View Schedule Here

Please enter here online  https://showday.online/show/maitlandshow

Entries open and EXTENDED until 15th February 2025.

Photos from the 2024 Stoud Show taken by / Nyomi Aubrey Photography

Donkey Competition

All youth welcome to participate in the Giddy-up gymkhana with a chance to win a ribbon.

Every entrant will be supervised by an experienced donkey handler. Join the fun- all welcome!

View here for Schedule 2025 Donkey Schedule – Final V2

Please enter here online https://showday.online/show/maitlandshow

Select drop down Farm Animals

Entries close Wednesday, 5th February 2025 | NOW CLOSED

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Boer Goats

Boer goats are meat goats and were imported into Australia from South Africa.

Australia produces over 50% of the world’s goat meat exports and the numbers of Boer goats in Australia continues to rise as farmers turn to goat meat production as a profitable alternative enterprise. In fact, Australia is the biggest producer of goats meat in the world and it consumes the least amount of goats meat.

There will be some magnificent Boer goats on display at this year’s Maitland Show, all vying for the converted ‘Best Boer Goat Exhibit’ ribbon.

Please note that age for junior competitors is as at the date of judging, Saturday 15th February 2024.

View here for Schedule 2025 Boer Goats Schedule – Final V1

Please enter here online https://showday.online/show/maitlandshow

Select drop down Farm Animals

Entries now close Monday, 10th February 2025

Dairy Goats

Dairy Goats are goats that produce large quantities of milk. On average they produce 4 to 5 litres per day for around 10 months of the year. There are 7 breeds of dairy goats in Australia; Saanen, Toggenburg, British Alpine, Anglo Nubian, Australian Melaan, Australian Brown and the new kids on the block, the La Mancha recently imported from the USA.

Dairy goats are judges for their conformation and breed characteristics according to the breed standard for each breed.

The judging will commence with each breed of the senior does, then the udder classes where just the udder of the doe is judged. We then move to the junior breed classes for does aged over 1 year and under 2 years of age.

Then it the kids turn who are all under 1 year old. These class have a ‘cute’ factor and are crowd favourites.

The ultimate prize is the Best Exhibit trophy which is judged from the Grand Champion Doe and Grand Champion Buck.

Please note that age for junior competitors is as at the date of judging, Sunday 16th February 2024.

View here for Schedule 2025 Dairy Goats Schedule – Final V1

Please enter here online https://showday.online/show/maitlandshow

Select drop down Farm Animals

Entries open and EXTENDED until 15th February 2025.

National Goat Health Declaration

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Handcraft Competition

The Handcraft Competition, formerly Homecraft Competition includes the following sections for 2025

Apron – Valentines Day Theme
Embroidery
Machine Sewing
Patchwork, Applique, Quilting
Knitting
Crotchet
Spinning & Weaving
Porcelain Painting
General Handcraft – Dolls/Bears, Recycle Article
Junior Handcraft
Aged community groups
People with Disabilities

View here for Schedule Handcraft Schedule Final – V3

Please enter here online https://showday.online/show/maitlandshow

Select drop down Pavilion/Indoor/Display

Entries close Wednesday , 5th February 2025 | NOW CLOSED

 Donations by (NOT Sponsors)

• Spotlight – Rutherford
• So-Lo Prices – 440 High Street, Maitland2320
• Greenhills Newsagency – Stockland Mall
• Readers Cafe & Larder – 3 Garnet Road, East Maitland 2323
• Foodworks 2323 – High Street, East Maitland
• Lochinvar Hair – sponsoring Preschoolers
• Palmer Family
• Heckman Family
• The Morpeth Stitchers – sponsoring Embroidery
• CWA – East Maitland Branch General
• Newcastle Spinners and Weavers Guild
• Michele Obrien

Honey Competition

View here for Schedule 2025 Honey Schedule – Final V1

Please enter here online https://showday.online/show/maitlandshow

Select drop down Pavilion/Indoor/Display

Entries close Wednesday, 5th February 2025 | NOW CLOSED

Horse Competition

ALL BREEDS CATERED FOR
Horse Events are running Friday, Saturday and Sunday

Please note that age for junior competitors is as at the date of judging.

Horse Schedule – 2025 Horse Schedule – Final V3

ASC Horse Health Declaration

ASC Multi Purpose Individual Waiver

ASC Multi Purpose Bulk Waiver

HRA&HA Horse Section Regulations

Online entries close Monday, 10th February 2025 | ON THE DAY ENTRIES

Please enter here online  https://showday.online/show/maitlandshow

Select drop down Pavilion/Indoor/Display / Select drop down Farm Animals

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Horticulture Competition

Horticulture Competition
Entries are now open! Click the link to this Years Schedule, Be Inspired and Enter!
If you love plants and growing vegetables, the Horticulture Competition at the Maitland Show is for you. The Horticulture Competition, located in the Mcdonald Pavilion under the Historic Grandstand has been a constant part of the Maitland Show since 1840! In recent times, Slow Food Hunter Valley take care of the fresh and unusual produce entries and displays, and the Maitland District Garden Club looks after the wonderful and varied plant sections.

Anyone can enter and have your passion for Produce, Flowers and Plants on display for all to see and enjoy at this Years Maitland Show. Great prizes and Maitland Show ribbons to be awarded in all the categories and sections.

View here for Schedules

2025 Horticulture A Produce Schedule – Final V1

2025 Horticulture B Flora Schedule – Final V1

2025 Horticulture C Youth Schedule – Final V1

Please enter here online https://showday.online/show/maitlandshow

Select drop down Pavilion/Indoor/Display

Entries close Wednesday , 5th February 2025

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Poultry Competition

The Poultry Competition is a long standing attraction and is very popular with children and people of all ages. The variety of poultry on display will be extensive. Judging of the high-flying competition takes place during the Show.

When you visit the Poultry Pavilion, check out the pigeon display next door in the Pigeon Pavilion.

View here for Schedule 2025 Poultry Schedule – Final V2

Please enter here online https://showday.online/show/maitlandshow

Select drop down Farm Animals

Entries now closes Monday, 10th February 2025

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2025 Maitland Show Rodeo

Friday 14 February from 4.30pm at Centre Ring

Prize money available

𝗥𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗼 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝟭𝟬𝗮𝗺 𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟐𝟖𝐭𝐡 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟕𝐭𝐡 𝐅𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟱𝗽𝗺, 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝘁 𝟭𝟮𝗽𝗺 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟏𝟎𝐭𝐡 𝐅𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱.

To View event programs, visit our calendar and click on the event:

https://abcra.icompete.net/Programmes/Calendar

Entries via ABCRA website.

Scarecrow Competition

Scarecrows have long been used in the plant world to ward off unwanted animals from crops as a natural pest control.

Bring your children’s young minds together to design and build a Scarecrow for display in the Horticulture Pavilion at the Show.

Entry is free for all and prizes for the winners.

Click here for Scarecrow Schedule 2025 Scarecrow Schedule FINAL V1.pdf

Please enter here online https://showday.online/show/maitlandshow

Select drop down Pavilion/Indoor/Display

Entries close Wednesday, 5th February 2025 | NOW CLOSED

Each section is judged in the following age groups:

• Under 5 years
• 5 years to 9 years
• 10 years to 17 years

Conditions of Entry

1. All scarecrows must be free standing.
2. All scarecrows must be no more than 2 metres tall and/or wide.
3. Scarecrows are to be delivered assembled. Please make sure all parts are securely attached.
4. Scarecrows may be embellished with props and/or accessories.
5. All entries are to be clearly labelled with the Scarecrow’s Name, Individual or School Name (including class).
6. Scarecrows are to be delivered to McDonald Pavilion at Maitland Showground on Wednesday 12^th February 2024 between 9am and 2pm.
7. Entries may be collected on Monday 17^th February 2024 between 9am and 2pm.

Any item not collected by Wednesday 19^th February 2024 will be recycled unless arrangements are made directly with the Showground Office.

Schoolies

Free entry to the 2025 Maitland Show is offered to school groups on Friday, 14^th February between 10am and 2pm.

There will be horse, cattle and poultry events, hands-on animal displays, as well as art, photography, horticulture, handcraft and cooking exhibitions.

Please register at https://www.cognitoforms.com/MaitlandShowground/SchooliesRegistration

Check out our competitions too!

• Amateur Photography
• Cattle Clinic
• Colouring-in
• Cooking
• Handcraft
• Horticulture
• Horses
• Scarecrow
• Woodwork

Woodchop Schedule

MAITLAND SHOW

Maitland Showground

Saturday 15^th February, 2024 – 12.00 noon start 

1. 300mm Underhand Handicap
2. 275 mm Standing Block Handicap
3. 325mm Championship
4. 275mm Underhand Handicap
5. Double Handed Saw Handicap
6. NSW Sponsored Junior Chop

Nominations Close 5^th February, 2024 | NOW CLOSED

Noel Marsh – noelmarshtimbers@outlook.com

Please nominate events required

All events must be paid for

Woodwork Competition

View here for Schedule 2025 Woodwork Schedule – Final V1

Please enter here online https://showday.online/show/maitlandshow

Select drop down Pavilion/Indoor/Display

Entries close Wednesday, 5th February 2025 | NOW CLOSED

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******New Competition*******

Maitland Show is running the Young Farmers Challenge on Sunday 16.02.2025 the challenge allows people aged 18 to 35 to genuinely contribute to the agricultural industry by showcasing their expertise in a series of on-farm-based challenges highlighting the depth of knowledge and technical skills required in rural life today.
What it’s all about:
– The competition is open to mixed teams of four between the ages of 18 and 35.
– Teams must have at least one representative from each gender.
– Each local winning team will then progress to the State Finals held at each state’s Royal Show.
– All state winners are then invited to the National finals; they will have the opportunity to be the “Best of the best” across the country!

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The Young Farmers Challenge is a great way for youth to get involved in their shows and engage with other young people and industry leaders. It’s a wonderful way to celebrate, support and recognise the future leaders in agriculture.

View Here for Schedule

Please enter here online https://showday.online/show/maitlandshow

Entries open and EXTENDED until 15th February 2025.

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