Upcoming Events

2023 Ballarat Wine Show

The annual Ballarat Wine Show will be held from October 17–19, with the Presentation Dinner held on October 28.

2023 Ballarat Show

The 2023 Ballarat Show will take place from 10-12 November 2023 at the Ballarat Showgrounds.

2023 Ballarat Show

Exciting Attractions!

Dave and the Muttley Crew

Farmer Dave and his trusted canine companions will entertain you and educate through an exciting performance and interactive show.

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Gee Whiz Kidz

Melbourne based Gee Whiz Kidz was formed by a few old high school friends and have now enjoyed performing music for families for over a decade.

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Farmer Darryl’s Mobile Animal Farm

9am – 8pm

Come and experience a special moment with your favourite backyard friend. Get up and close to a baby calf, chooks ducklings, lambs and even baby goats.

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Power FM Friday Night Fireworks

Come along and enjoy the 2023 Ballarat Spring Show Fireworks. This year they are bigger and better than ever. The traditional fireworks will go off with a BANG!

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Tim Bone Cooking Demonstration

Tim will be cooking up a storm on Friday with his famous toasties and then showing off his cooking skills on Saturday and Sunday with a cooking demo.

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Kryal Castle Jousting

Broadhead Arena

There is nothing quite as spectacular as the thunderous sounds of horses, lances and knights clashing together in the Royal Joust!

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Kiera and Max Whip Cracking Demo

Come and watch Keira and Max demonstrate their breathtaking skills in Whip Cracking.

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Sandy Creek Clydesdales

Come witness the magnificent Sandy Creek Clydesdales. These glorious creatures will be on display.

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Billabong Camels Rides

Billabong Camel Rides will be waiting for you on the Broadhead arena to take you on an experience you will never forget.

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2023 Ballarat Show

See the Animals!

Mini Goats & Dairy Goats

Saturday & Sunday

A wonderful display of goats on the Southern Lawn. Our gorgeous mini goats will make you fall in love with them and the diary goats will win your hearts.

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Dave and the Muttley Crew

Farmer Dave and his trusted canine companions will entertain you and educate through an exciting performance and interactive show.

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Poultry Shed

Be immersed in the wonderful world of poultry. With over 300 feathered friends you will find chooks, roosters, geese, ducks, turkeys and more.

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Cat Pavilion

If you’re a cat lover you will find your feline friends curled up in this pavilion. They are beautiful and sleek and you might find some rare breeds to observe.

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Cattle Pavilion

The Cattle Pavilion shows us the wonderful world of agriculture. This is a tradition that goes back to the beginning of the Ballarat Show.

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Sheep Showing

There’s plenty of history to our Sheep Showing. Come see our traditional sheep display, learn about the process of paddock to plate.

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2023 Ballarat Show

Fun Competitions!

Dachshund Dash

Races are run in heats, with no more than eight dogs racing a 80 foot long course. All dogs start at the same time.

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Colouring Competition

Please use your most creative talent to colour in. All finished pieces to be handed in to the front desk at the Ballarat Showgrounds.

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Regent Cinema Treasure Trail

Major prizes to be won! Party Packs! Free Movie Tickets!

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Tug of War

Come with your team or register on the day. Winning team from each section will get $150 cash and McDonalds Vouchers!

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Dads Dash for Cash

12pm Sunday

Win vouchers courtesy of Hop Temple! The child will wait at the other end of the racetrack and their dad will have to run to them. There will also be a bonus prize if you dress up fancy dress!

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Ballarat Show Dog Jump

All entries welcome. We look forward to seeing how high your fur babies can jump.

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2023 Ballarat Show

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