their hens in March and will now showcase their skills at the Ekka – proving they’ve raised healthy, productive birds in time for the Show. Schools will be judged on their three best birds, the quantity and quality of eggs collected, and a project detailing their rearing process. Judging takes place in the Large Animal
With 13 sections including stud beef, wool and cake decorating, the competition is open to young people aged 25 and under, with Junior (under 15) and Senior (15–25) classes. Judging takes place across several days of the Ekka, offering young talent the opportunity to gain experience and showcase their knowledge in a live show environment. Entries are accepted until close to judging day. Judging Highlights Date Time Location Stud Beef Thursday 6 August 8am Main Arena Fruits and Vegetables Friday 7 August 3pm Agricultural Education Hall Cake Decorating Tuesday 11 August 9am 7NEWS Community Pavilion Wool Wednesday 12 August 10.30am Large Animal Pavilion (Level 2) Gary Noller (RNA Councillor in Charge) T 0408 700 949 Youth in Agriculture WHERE: Agricultural Education Hall Bursting with colour and creativity, the Youth in Agriculture Competition supported by Marsh will once again see schools and youth organisations take centre stage in the Agricultural Education Hall. This year, eight entrants will build eye-catching produce displays themed ‘150 years of Ekka’, showcasing everything from vibrant fruit and vegetables to grains and grasses. Displays will be constructed from Friday 31 July, with the winners crowned at the awards presentation on Saturday 8 August at 9am. The prized produce will be sold to Ekka visitors at bargain prices on the final day of Show, Sunday 16 August from 3pm. Judges and Stewards The Ekka’s judges and stewards are the backbone of the Show’s prestigious competitions. This year, more than 758 judges and stewards will lend their time and expertise across 59 competition sections. Their dedication ensures the Ekka delivers world- class judging standards and helps shine a spotlight on the skill, passion and hard work of our exhibitors.
Pavilion on Saturday 15 August at 9.30am. Don Chandler (RNA Councillor in Charge) T 0407 110 320 S
Sheepdog Trials WHERE: Main Arena
The first Sheepdog Trial at the Show dates back to 1899 and the tradition continues in 2026. This iconic competition showcases the remarkable bond between handler and dog, with trials judged on cast, approach, bridging, obstacle and overall control. 11 skilled dogs will take to the Main Arena on Sunday 9 August from 9am, with the finals to follow from 12pm. Ian Ferguson (Ring Master and Councillor in Charge) T 0410 319 449 W Woodchop and Sawing WHERE: Woodchop Arena presented by AAM With a prize pool of over $145,000, the Woodchop and Sawing Competition will see Australia’s best axemen and women battle it out over nine action-packed days from 8 to 16 August. More than 1,523 entries have been received across underhand, standing block, treefelling, sawing, team relays and combination events. Competitors will vie for nine Australian titles including the prestigious Open 325mm Standing Block Championship of Australia (Friday 14 August, 3.45pm), the Open Jack and Jill 375mm Double Handed Sawing Championship of Australia (Saturday 8 August, 3.48pm), the Open 300mm Underhand Hard Hitting Championship (Friday 14 August, 4.45pm), and the Women’s 275mm Underhand Championship of Australia (Sunday 9 August, 4pm). Don’t miss the rising stars in the Under 13’s Invitational 250mm Underhand final on Sunday 9 August at 1.15pm. The Woodchop and Sawing Competition has been held at the Ekka for more than a century, making the AAM Woodchop Arena the place where tradition meets thrilling, timber-splitting action. John Cotter (RNA Councillor in Charge) T 0418 466 8901 Y Young Judges presented by Queensland Government WHERE: Several locations around grounds The Young Judges Competition presented by Queensland Government gives the next generation of show judges a chance to step into the spotlight and put their judging skills to the test.
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