The Kyneton Agricultural Show started in 1858, running every year until World War II. We've waited three years to bring you our 160th show after pausing through the pandemic and we'll be making up for lost time with our best show yet. We've kept admission at pre-pandemic prices and, this year, kids under 14 enter free! Once you're in the gates, there's hours of free fun so you don't have to spend
a fortune. We know you love the rides but there's so much more to do and see - all free! Come and see why this is one of the best country shows in the state, with all the best of tradition plus some 21st century improvements. We can't wait to see you! Come for the carnival and all the rides on the Friday night Nov. 18 from 5.30-10pm with camel rides too! Free events and activities include:
Laser tag in the hay bales
Ute muster on the oval
Dog agility demonstrations on the oval
Free whip cracking lessons and demonstrations
Meltdown challenge and live music in the marquee down near the netball courts
Fireworks on the oval at 9pm
Saturday Nov. 19 from 9am - 4pm is Show Day with all the animals to see - all free. See stud sheep, alpacas, cattle and the popular poultry pavilion, the dog show on the bottom oval and the spectacular horse competition on the main oval. Head left inside the main gate for the free zone from the Farm Shed to the marquee for hours of free fun for kids:
Kids can climb all over our Country Parkour obstacle course till they're worn out
Sheep shearing demonstrations in the Farm Shed where little ones can guess "whose poo?" and make all kinds of puppets and more to take home - all free. Pose for a photo with the cutest creatures in Farmer Darryl’s animal nursery - free
Build your own toy tractor in the Farm Workshop or craft your own creation - free
Art and craft activities, face painting, and more in the marquee - all free
Plus Paddy’s crazy bikes, free pony rides and the Lion's train
Entry in the children’s pet parade is free too! There's more free activities and events as you make your way around the oval and all the way around the Showgrounds, with plenty for grown ups too, including:
Woodchop demonstrations through the day - free
Our new Life on the Land section along the back of the oval, celebrating our agricultural history and welcoming newcomers with all sorts of advice and tips from fencing to farm security, having your own hives, experts from Agriculture Victoria and more. Check out the latest tractors and see how much technology has changed with a display of historic farm machinery too. Don't miss the huge arts and crafts competition in the Watts Pavilion, open Friday night and Saturday. Even better, enter a category or two and be part of a country show tradition that started in 1858! There are new age group sections for juniors and a separate category for 18-25 year olds for the first time. Why not make it a challenge for everyone in your house? There really is something for everyone, whatever your interest or skill, with hundreds of categories from traditional home crafts, baking, produce, and the best blooms to contemporary categories like home brew, photography, and a huge competition for LEGO masters of all ages. See our website for more information and email or message us if you have any questions or suggestions. Please be patient! We're all volunteers, busy organising the show, but we'll get back to you as soon as we can. We can't wait to see you at the show! Show office hours:
Thursday Nov. 10: 10-4
Friday Nov. 11: 10-4
Saturday Nov. 12: 10-2
Sunday Nov. 13: 10-2
Monday Nov. 14: 10-6
Tuesday Nov. 15: 8-8
Wednesday Nov. 16: 8-8
Thursday Nov. 17: 7.30-8
Friday Nov. 18: 7.30 - 10
Saturday Nov. 19: 7-8
Sunday Nov. 20: 10-4