Rutherglen Annual Agricultural Show 2026

Community Event

The Rutherglen Annual Agricultural Show is an event open to the wider community which features many of the traditional aspects of a rural show - full horse program, cattle handling/parading, sheep and fleece exhibits, farm produce, poultry exhibits, pavilion competitions including baking, needlecrafts, photography, arts/crafts, and horticulture, all featuring local schools and their talented students.
Photo taken from the top of the Dog High Jump, with the winner and his owner central to the picture.
Photo shows various hand made wooden objects ranging from coffee tables, desks, and stools.
Photo of various school grown garden produce displayed in a basket, with first prize card.
Egg carton containing a dozen brown hen eggs, winning first prize at show.
Various exhibits made by junior school students, with a champion ribbon draped over one object.
Small goat dressed in blue denim overalls and red neck scarf with straw hat around neck.
Many displays of unique skills including the John Williams Memorial Dog High Jump, NEB Axemens' Association wood chop, facepainting, and shearing demonstration. They also have a limited number of market stalls if you're looking for a unique handcrafted bargain on the day.

They encourage all ages to enter as an exhibitor or simply to come along and enjoy a wonderful community event. A variety of food and drink options are available. Victorian Showmen's Guild side shows are amongst the entertainment options, along with Colonial Clydesdale Carriage rides, Hay Ho Animal Nursery, and this year's show will feature performances by Sincs FMX motorcross stunt show.

There's something for the young and young at heart.

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Address

171 High Street, Rutherglen, Victoria, 3685

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