Further information:
Haylee Cornelius 0477 101 112
Hannah Currie 0439 509 115
Mitchell Show Society Inc.- Horse Rules and Regulations
Chief Ring Steward: Sarah Holt 0402 506 445
Ring Steward: Sarah Watson 0447 722 848
Please Note: The Mitchell Show Society reserves the right to change the programme at the Judges digression. In the event that a class has large numbers, the Judge has the right to divide the class into two groups as he or she sees fit. The Committee reserves the right to cancel or alter the conditions of entry of any event due to insufficient nominations.
MITCHELL SHOW SOCIETY WOULD LIKE TO THANK THE SPONSORS FOR THIS YEAR’S RING EVENTS
HEAD STEWARD: Mr Nigel Brumpton, ph. 0427 231 430
ENTRY FEE $3 STUD SECTION
Cash Prizes for Divisions A – First $10, Second $5, Third $3
Entry Fee $3 per Sheep per Class
REGULATIONS:
All Merino & Poll Merinos Housed
CLASS 1 Ram 4 tooth & under – Medium Wool Merino
CLASS 2 Ram 6 tooth & over – Medium Wool Merino
CLASS 3 Ewe 4 tooth & under – Medium Wool Merino
CLASS 4 Ewe 6 tooth & over – Medium Wool Merino
CLASS 5 Ram 4 tooth & under – Medium Wool Poll Merino
CLASS 6 Ram 6 tooth & over – Medium Wool Poll Merino
CLASS 7 Ewe 4 tooth & under – Medium Wool Poll Merino
CLASS 8 Ewe 6 tooth & over – Medium Wool Poll Merino
CLASS 9 Ram 4 tooth & under – Strong Wool Merino
CLASS 10 Ram 6 tooth & over – Strong Wool Merino
CLASS 11 Ewe 4 tooth & under – Strong Wool Merino
CLASS 12 Ewe 6 tooth & over – Strong Wool Merino
CLASS 13 Ram 4 tooth & under – Strong Wool Poll Merino
CLASS 14 Ram 6 tooth & over – Strong Wool Poll Merino
CLASS 15 Ewe 4 tooth & under – Strong Wool Poll Merino
CLASS 16 Ewe 6 tooth & over – Strong Wool Poll Merino
SOCIETY RIBBONS AWARDED IN ALL CLASSES.
Mitchell Show Society thanks the generous donors of sashes, monies and trophies in this section:-
NAB JollyJumbuck Merino Stud
Nutrien Bayer
Elders Victoria Downs Merino Stud
Coopers Allflex
Mount Ascot Merino Stud Elanco
HEAD STEWARD: Mr. David Sullivan, ph. 0438 936 559
REGULATIONS:
FLOCK SECTION
Class 1 Fine wool merino fleece – Ewe or Wether
Class 2 Medium wool merino fleece – Ewe or Wether
Class 3 Strong wool merino fleece – Ewe or Wether
Class 4 Childs Pets Fleece – (Child under 12years)
OPEN SECTION
Class 5 Lambs fleece under 12 months
Champion Fine Wool Fleece – Flock Section
Champion Medium Wook Fleece – Flock Section
Champion Strong Wool Fleece – Flock Section
Reserve Champion Fine Wook Fleece – Flock Section
Reserve Champion Medium Wool Fleece – Flock Section
Reserve Champion Strong Wook Fleece – Flock Section
STUD SECTION UNHOUSED MERINO WOOL
Class 6 Fine wool merino ram fleece
Class 7 Fine wool merino ewe fleece
Class 8 Medium wool merino ram fleece
Class 9 Medium wool merino ewe fleece
Class 10 Strong wool merino ram fleece
Class 11 Strong wool merino ewe fleece
Champion Unhoused Merino Fleece
Reserve Champion Unhoused Merino Fleece
HOUSED MERINO WOOL
Class 12 Fine wool merino ram fleece
Class 13 Fine wool merino ewe fleece
Class 14 Medium wool merino ram fleece
Class 15 Medium wool merino ewe fleece
Class 16 Strong wool merino ram fleece
Class 17 Strong wool merino ewe fleece
Champion Housed Merino Fleece
Reserve Champion Housed Merino Fleece – SASH
Grand Champion Fleece Of the Show – to come from any section
Reserve Grand Champion Fleece of the Show
SCALE OF POINTS FOR JUDGING
Processing the most desirable characteristics of the breed and covering length of staple from a manufacturing point of view (refer to recommendations to judges, paragraph 2).
The desired uniformity of length throughout the entire fleece as it stands.
Sufficient tensile strength to give the best results under the combing system.
The softness and pliancy necessary for outstanding results in spinning.
The possession of those characteristics for top grading from a style point of view.
Even well-defined crimp from butt to tip.
Compactness of growth, bulk and breadth of staple.
The regularity of count.
Actual clean fleece weight (refer “recommendations to stewards” paragraph 3)
Mitchell Show Society thanks the generous donors of sashes, monies and trophies in this section:
Bill & Tegan Crook-King Shearing Contractors
DJ & D Sullivan
L. A. Morris & K.A. Morris
Elders
Mitchell Hardware
Mitchell Show Society Inc. would appreciate if winners of trophies and prizes would convey their thanks to the donors.
Exhibitors can promote their bulls with Banners etc. after the completion of judging.
Entry fee: $20 per class
Entries close with steward Warren Wilson on Friday 8th May ph. 0428 232 620 or email
All Stock must have an approved NLIS tag as required by Biosecurity Act 2014.
1. NUTRIEN Pair of Bulls.
.
ENTRY Fee. $20
Champion Pair $500, Class prizemoney. 1st $250 2nd $150 3r d $100
Class 1. Pair of Bulls under 400kg.
Class 2. Pair of Bulls 401kg and over.
2. NURTIEN Future Breeder Group.
Comprises of Bull and 2 Heifers, all Milk Teeth.
Must be owner bred and never shown as led cattle.
Open to stud or commercial cattle.
Entry Fee, $20.
Prizemoney 1st $250 2nd $150 3rd $100
Judged after Pair of Bulls.
All stock to remain on grounds until midday Tuesday 12th May 2026.
Presentation of ribbons and prizemoney will be at the presentation evening Monday.
Event sponsors:
Nurtien Ag Solutions: Mitchell, Injune and Roma
Mitchell Show Society thanks the generous donors Prize monies in this section:
STEWARD: Warren Wilson Mob: 0428 232 620 email: redbankstation@gmail.com
All stock must have an approved NLIS tag as required by Biosecurity Act 2014.
Schools parading, judging and junior beef led steer /heifer:
9am Tuesday 12thMay 2026
Entries close with Steward Warren Wilson by 8.30am, Tuesday 12th May 2026, at ground or prior, on ph: 0428 323 620 or email: redbankstation@gmail.com
Entry Fee $5, ribbons and prizes.
All stock must have a nose ring or dog whenever they are not tied up.
Led Steer or Heifer
Class 1: Led steer or heifer 350kg or under.
Class 2: Led steer or heifer 351kg and over
Champion led steer or heifer $50 and ribbon
Reserve champion ribbon
Junior Paraders.
Ages as at 1st May 2026.
Class 3: Under 12yrs
Class 4: 12yrs and under 15yrs
Class 5: 15yrs and over
Champion $50 & Reserve Junior Parador
Junior Judging
Ages as at 1st May 2026.
Class 6: Under 12yrs
Class 7: 12yrs and under 15yrs
Class 8: 15yrs and over
Champion $50 & Reserve Junior judge.
STEWARD Bim Struss Mobile 0417 778 600 Email apstruss@gmail.com
REGULATIONS: ENTRY $20.00 per Class
judging of the Future Breeders Group and Pair of Bulls.
appropriately tipped within the ear.
for at least three months prior to the show.
be the property of the exhibitor at the time of the show.
Booringa Shire boundary.
standards.
required to be correctly identified with approved NLIS devices. Cattle movements to
and from (shows) must be recorded on NLIS database using a sighted cattle report,
within 48 hours of leaving the (show). The Committee will organise this for
competitors. If in doubt refer to the Steward.
purposes.
points. Points will be awarded thus: First 3 points, Second 2 points, Third 1 point,
Champion 5 points. Should there by a tie, then it will be settled in a Gentlemanly
manner……take 5 paces turn and shoot…. the winner takes all!
STORE and TRADE CLASSES
CLASS 1 Pen of 3 store steers 300 kg and under.
Sponsored by Nutri-Lick Product to the value of 1st $300; 2nd $200; 3rd $100
CLASS 2 Pen of 3 store steers 301 to 360 kg.
Sponsored by MidWest Rural Traders Product to the value of 1st $300; 2nd $200; 3rd
$100
CLASS 3 Pen of 2 trade steers 361 kg and over.
Sponsored by Roma Wire & Steel Product to the value of 1st $300; 2nd $200; 3rd $100
CLASS 4 Pen of 2 trade heifers 361 kg and over
Sponsored by Roma Tools Product to the value of 1st $300; 2nd $200; 3rd $100
CHAMPION STORE or TRADE Exhibit from Classes 1 to 4: Sponsored by the Maudsley Family: The Maudsley Family Trophy $600
BREEDER CLASSES
CLASS 5 Pen of 3 Replacement Heifers – Sponsored by Henry Livestock Transport
1st $500; 2nd $300; 3rd $200
CLASS 6 Pen of 2 cows with first calves – Sponsored by Brown and Hurley Product to the value of 1st $300; 2nd $200; 3rd $100 (Animal clearly identifiable for age)
CLASS 7 Pen of 2 cows with calves – Sponsored by Pumps n Solar Product to the value of
1st $300; 2nd $200; 3rd $100
CHAMPION BREEDER CLASS from Classes 5 to 7: Sponsored by MAA Livestock & Real Estate $600
GRAND CHAMPION EXHIBIT: Sponsored by Samios Trading Post Voucher $600
May be a Pen or Pair or Single beast chosen from Classes 1-7
MOST SUCCESSFUL EXHIBITOR: Sponsored by Tony Horvath & Roslyn Ware $600 Samios Trading Post Voucher.
THE ELDERS PRIZE: Sponsored by Elders Mitchell. The winner from each of the 7 classes and 3 Championship awards will receive a product voucher of $60 to purchase merchandise at the Elders Mitchell store.
There are two (2) BREEDER GROUP PRIZE FOR THE BEST SANTA OR SANTA CROSS INFUSED PEN:
The MITCHELL SHOW SOCIETY would like to thank all Sponsors of Prize Money and Trophies for Commercial Cattle Section.
Mitchell Show Society Inc. would appreciate it if winners of trophies and prizes could convey their thanks to the donors. Thank you!
Stud Cattle. All Breeds
Any breed/society that would like to have a feature or promotion show contact Steward: Warren
Wilson ph 0746232626 or email redbankstation@gmail.com
STEWARDS: Joanne Ferguson and Samantha Normann
ENTRY FEE: Open – $1.00 per entry
Junior 15 years and under – $0.50c per entry
REGULATIONS:
Large Soft Feather – Heavy – OPEN
Class 1 Rhode Island Red/White – Female
Class 2 Rhode Island Red/White – Male
Class 3 Sussex – Female
Class 4 Sussex – Male
Class 5 A.O.V. – Female
Class 6 A.O.V. – Male
Large Soft Feather – Light
Class 7 Silkie – Female
Class 8 Silkie – Male
Class 9 Arucana – Female
Class 10 Arucana – Male
Class 11 A.O.V. – Female
Class 12 A.O.V. – Male
Class 13 Breeding Pair of Large Soft Feather
Small Soft Feather – Heavy
Class 14 Langshan – Female
Class 15 Langshan – Male
Class 16 Rhode Island Red/White – Female
Class 17 Rhode Island Red/White – Male
Class 18 Wyandotte -Female
Class 19 Wyandotte – Male
Class 20 A.O.V. – Female
Class 21 A.O.V. – Male
Small Soft Feather – Light
Class 22 Pekin – Female
Class 23 Pekin – Male
Class 24 Belgian De’uccle/De’anver – Female
Class 25 Belgian De’uccle/De’anver – Male
Class 26 Japanese – Female
Class 27 Japanese – Male
Class 28 A.O.V. – Female
Class 29 A.O.V. – Male
Class 30 Breeding Pair of Small Soft Feather
Ribbons:
Champion Soft Feather Large
Reserve Champion Soft Feather Large
Champion Soft Feather Bantam
Reserve Champion Soft Feather Bantam
Champion Breeding Pair Soft Feather
Reserved Champion Pair of Soft Feather
Large Hard Feather
Class 31 Australian Game – Female
Class 32 Australian Game – Male
Class 33 Indian Game – Female
Class 34 Indian Game – Male
Class 35 A.O.V. Female
Class 36 A.O.V. Male
Class 37 Breeding Pair of Large Hard Feather
Small Hard Feather
Class 38 Old English Game – Female
Class 39 Old English Game – Male
Class 40 Indian Game – Female
Class 41 Indian Game – Male
Class 42 Modern Game – Female
Class 43 Modern Game – Male
Class 44 A.O.V. – Female
Class 45 A.O.V. – Male
Class 46 Breeding Pair of Small Feather
Ribbons
Champion Hard Feather – Large
Reserve Champion Hard Feather Large
Champion Hard Feather Small
Reserve Champion Hard Feather Large
Champion Breeding Pair of Hard Feather
Reserve Champion Pair of Hard Feather
Juniors 15 yrs. & Under
Class 47 Large Hard Feather- Female
Class 48 Large Hard Feather – Male
Class 49 Small Hard Feather – Female
Class 50 Small Hard Feather – Male
Class 51 Large Soft Feather – Heavy – Female
Class 52 Large Soft Feather – Heavy- Male
Class 53 Large Soft Feather – Light – Female
Class 54 Large Soft Feather – Light – Male
Class 55 Small Soft Feather – Heavy – Female
Class 56 Small Soft Feather – Heavy – Male
Class 57 Small Soft Feather – Light Female
Class 58 Small Soft Feather – Light – Male
Class 59 Breeding Pair of Hard Feather
Class 60 Breeding Pair of Soft Feather
Ribbons:
Champion Hard Feather
Reserve Champion Hard Feather
Champion Soft Feather
Reserve Champion Soft Feather
Champion Breeding Pair
Reserve Champion Pair
Backyard Fowl
Class 61 Backyard fowl: Small Male
Class 62 Backyard fowl: Small Female
Class 63 Backyard fowl: Large Male
Class 64 Backyard fowl: Large Female
Ribbons:
Overall Champion Backyard Fowl
Overall Reserve Champion Backyard Fowl
Waterfowl
Class 65 Single Drake
Class 66 Single Duck
Class 67 Breeding Pair of Ducks
Class 68 A.O.V.
Overall Champion Waterfowl
Avery Birds
Class 69 Single Budgie
Class 70 Single Finch
Class 71 Single Parrot
Class 72 A.O.V.
Overall Champion of Birds and Poultry
Overall Reserve Champion
Most Successful Exhibitor
Overall Champion Breeding Pair
The Mitchell Show Society would like to thank the donors of prizes in Section 8, Birds & Poultry
CHIEF PAVILION STEWARD – Mrs Rhonda Mansfield 0427 516 619
REGULATIONS:
ARTHUR AND JEAN MURRAY MEMORIAL PERPETUAL TROPHY FOR HIGHEST POINTS OVERALL PAVILION SECTIONS $50 PRIZE MONEY
MRS M. KERSLAKE OAM PERPETUAL TROPHY FOR OVERALL PAVILLION SECTIONS CHILD U 17. $30 PRIZE MONEY
(Trophy to be left in the care of the Mitchell Show Society at all times)
” Conducted under the rules and regulations of the Australia Axemen’s Association and the Queensland Axemen’s Association”
Tuesday 12 May 2026 – 10:00am SHARP
| Event | First | Second | Third | Entry Fee | ||
1. | 300mm SB Handicap | $400 | $250 | $150 | $15 | ||
2. | 275mm UH Handicap | $400 | $250 | $150 | $15 | ||
3. | 300mm UH Handicap | $400 | $250 | $150 | $15 | ||
4. | 250mm SB Handicap | $400 | $250 | $150 | $15 | ||
5. | 275mm Veterans SB Handicap | $400 | $250 | $150 | $15 | ||
6. | 275mm Combination Relay Handicap | $400 | $250 | $150 | $15 | ||
7. | 300mm UH Championship | $500 | $300 | $200 | $15 | ||
8. | 275mm Ladies UH Championship | $400 | $250 | $150 | $100 | $100 | $15 |
9. | 275mm Tree Felling Handicap | $400 | $250 | $150 | $15 | ||
10 | 250mm Boys Chop | $50 | $30 | $20 | $0 | ||
| Neil Hodgen Memorial Sawing Events | ||||||
11. | 400mm DH Sawing Handicap | $400 | $250 | $150 | $15 | ||
12. | 400mm Jack & Jill Sawing Handicap | $400 | $250 | $150 | $15 | ||
13. | 400mm DH Sawing Championship | $400 | $250 | $150 | $15 | ||
| Total Prize Money – $10,100 | ||||||
| Trophy Axe (made by The Farmer’s Forge -Roma) To be awarded to the axeman with the most points for all Handicap Events at both: Roma (8th & 9th May) and Mitchell Shows (12th May) Points awardee on 3-2-1 basis. | ||||||
Mitchell Show Society would like to thank the sponsors of prizes in Section 9,Woodchop
STEWARDS: Mrs Trish Kenafake & Mrs Lorraine Sullivan
ENTRY FEE: $1.00 1st prize $5.00 2nd prize $3.00 (unless otherwise stated)
REGULATIONS:
PAVILION EXHIBITS CANNOT BE REMOVED FROM THE PAVILION PRIOR TO 5:00 PM
CLASS 1 Adults Hand Knitted Cardigan/Pullover or Vest (First prize of $10.00 donated by
Mrs B. Jukes)
CLASS 2 Hand Knitted Jumper & Beanie for child Under 2 yr old
CLASS 3 Hand Knitted Cardigan, Pullover or Vest, Hand Knitted. Suitable for a child under 12yrs.
CLASS 4 Hand Crocheted Garment for a child under 17 yrs
CLASS 5 Hand Crocheted Garment for an Adult.
Please note the following (6-11) will be divided into separate sections subject to entries at the steward’s discretion.
CLASS 6 Rug, Hand Knitted or Crocheted.
CLASS 7 Coat Hanger Hand Knitted or Crocheted or sewn
CLASS 8 Any Small Article of Crochet e.g. Coaster, Key Ring etc.
CLASS 9 Potholders (Pair) hand knitted, crocheted or sewn
CLASS 10 Cushion Cover with Opening: Hand knitted, Crochet or sewn
CLASS 11 Bag: Hand knitted, crocheted or sewn
CLASS 12 Any Other Hand Knitted or crocheted Article/Garment not previously listed
CLASS 13 Garment, made by the exhibitor – any material.
CLASS 14 Any Article of Sewing not previously listed.
CLASS 15 Embroidered Duchess Set, Runner or Table Centre or Tablecloth
CLASS 16 Machine Embroidered duchess set, runner, table centre, or tablecloth
CLASS 17 Any Article in Paper e.g. Scrapbooking, Card Making or Quilling
CLASS 18 Any Article of Papercraft (origami, paper tole or papier mâché)
CLASS 19 Any Article of Tapestry, Long stitch or Cross Stitch Framed.
CLASS 20 Leather Article (plaited, carved, or embossed, station work, etc.)
CLASS 21 Painted Article (folk art, own design, free hand, any medium incl. China painting)
CLASS 22 Wooden Article
CLASS 23 Any Article of Craft Work (This class will be divided into separate sections subject to
entries at the stewards’ discretion)
CLASS 24 100% Recycled Article (i.e. String, plastic, fabric etc.)
CLASS 25 Novelty Pin Cushion
CLASS 26 Novelty Doorstop
CLASS 27 Jewelry item made by competitor.
CLASS 28 Any Article featuring Bead work and or Buttons.
CLASS 29 Best Dressed Doll
CLASS 30 SPECIAL CATEGORY FOR 2026. Entry Fee: $5
One each of any article of craft (any medium), that is specific for each of the lounge, kitchen, bathroom and bedroom. 4 (four) Articles in total presented together.
First Prize $50 Second Prize $20 Donated by J & L Sullivan
AWARDS
CHAMPION ARTICLE OF QUALITY WORKMANSHIP – Sash & $20 (Access Learning and Training (ALT)
MOST POINTS FOR LOCAL EXHIBITIOR: HANDCRAFT SECTION $10 (ALT)
PATCHWORK/QUILTING
Regulations
All patchwork and quilting to be completed by the exhibitor.
PAVILION EXHIBITS CANNOT BE REMOVED FROM THE PAVILION PRIOR TO 5:00 PM
CLASS 31 Patchwork Quilt over 1 meter in size, featuring only patchwork.
Section1: hand quilt by the exhibitor
Section 2: machine quilted by exhibitor
Section 3: commercially quilted
CLASS 31 A Patchwork Quilt, any technique
Section1: hand quilt by the exhibitor
Section 2: machine quilted by exhibitor
Section 3: commercially quilted
CLASS 32 Table Runner/ Table Centre
CLASS 33 Any article of machine appliqué, embroidery and /or quilting up to 1 metre.
CLASS 34 Any article hand appliqué, embroidery and /or quilting up to 1 metre.
CLASS 35 Any smaller article of patchwork and / or quilting up to 1 meter approximately – not previously listed – hand or machine, separate sections subject to entries at the stewards discretion
CLASS 36 Patchwork article by Child under 17 years eg. Table runner, quilt, cushion etc.
CLASS 37 SPECIAL CATEGORY FOR 2026. Entry Fee:$5
One each of any article of Patchwork that is specifically used in the sewing room. 4 (four) Articles in total presented together.
First Prize $50 Springhill Country Quilts Voucher donated by Gay Burey.
Second Prize $20 Donated by Spikes Pest Control
Most points in Patchwork/Quilting – Memorial Trophy in Honour of Kathy Rush and
Trophy Shield to remain the property of the Show Society and winner receive a certificate.
The President and Committee of the Mitchell Show Society would like to thank the donors of prize money and trophies for Section 10 Handcrafts
The decision of the Judges will be final as to the merits of the competition. The Society reserves the right to adjudicate on any point or points, which may be under dispute and the committee’s decision shall be final.
CHILDREN SECTION
CHILDREN SECTION – under 7 years
CLASS 38 Any article of Papercraft
CLASS 39 100% Recycled Article
CLASS 40 Any Article of Clay or pottery
CLASS 41 Any article of fabric eg: Weaving, plaiting, glued NOT sewn.
CLASS 42 Any Article not previously listed for Under 7s
CLASS 43 Any Lego on a tray no wider than 30 x 40 cm long in size.
CHILDREN SECTION – 7 to 12 Years
All exhibits to be the exhibitors own work
Age of child must be written clearly on entry form and noted on the exhibit label.
This section will be arranged at the steward’s discretion & judge’s decision will be final.
CLASS 44 Article of Papercraft (eg. origami, quilling, card making, scrapbooking
CLASS 45 100% Recycled Article eg. string, plastic, fabric, paper
CLASS 46 Any Article of Clay or Pottery
CLASS 47 Any Leather Article.
CLASS 48 Any article of sewing – hand or machine
CLASS 49 Any article of knitting or crochet
CLASS 50 Any article of fabric eg. Weaving, plaiting, fabric bowl – glued NOT sewn
CLASS 51 Any article of craft – not previously listed.
CLASS 52 Any article of woodwork.
CLASS 53 Any Lego on a tray no wider than 30cm x 40cm long
CHILDREN SECTION – 13 to 17 Years
All exhibits to be the exhibitors own work
Age of child must be written clearly on entry form and noted on the exhibit label.
This section will be arranged at the steward’s discretion & judge’s decision will be final.
CLASS 54 Article of Papercraft eg. origami, quilling, card making, scrapbooking.
CLASS 55 100% Recycled Article eg. string, plastic, fabric, paper.
CLASS 56 Any Article of Clay or Pottery.
CLASS 57 Any Leather Article.
CLASS 58 Any article of sewing – hand or machine.
CLASS 59 Any article of knitting or crochet.
CLASS 60 Any article of fabric e.g. Weaving, plaiting, fabric bowl – glued NOT sewn.
CLASS 61 Any article of craft – not previously listed.
CLASS 62 Any article of woodwork.
CLASS 63 Any Lego on a tray no wider than 30cm x 40cm long
AWARDS
MOST POINTS IN THE CHILDREN HANDCRAFTS SECTION – $15 Prize Money donated by Rosie Burey
MOST POINTS IN HANDCRAFT SECTION – OPEN $20 Prize Money donated by Access Learning and Training
MOST POINTS IN THE KNITTING & CROCHETING – Val Chambers Memorial Shield
STEWARDS: Ms. Katrina Mansfield Mrs. Karen Horsington
ENTRY FEE: $1.00 First prize $5.00 Second prize $3.00
REGULATIONS:
PAVILION EXHIBITS CANNOT BE REMOVED FROM THE PAVILION PRIOR TO 5:00 PM
CLASS 1 Plate of Six Plain Scones
CLASS 2 Plate of Six Pumpkin Scones
CLASS 3 Plate of Six Pikelets.
CLASS 4 Date Roll
CLASS 5 Plate of Shortbread (marked into wedges, not cut)
CLASS 6 Plate of Six Lamingtons (5cm x 5cm)
CLASS 7 Collection of Biscuits or Cookies (two of each & at least three different varieties)
CLASS 8 Collection of Slices (at least three varieties – 5cm x 5cm with 2 of each)
Trophy donated by Mrs. Rosemary Brumpton
CLASS 9 Madeira Cake – Not iced, baked in a bar tin
CLASS 10 Banana Cake – Not iced, baked in a bar tin
CLASS 11 Chocolate Cake, with chocolate icing (iced all over, not sandwiched)
CLASS 12 Orange Bar Cake (iced on top, baked in a bar tin)
Trophy donated by Mrs. E. Campbell
CLASS 13 Sultana Cake (round or square tin, not iced)
$5.00 donated by Mrs. Rhonda Mansfield
CLASS 14 Boiled Fruit Cake, (Round or Square tin, not iced)
Trophy donated by Mrs. E. Campbell
CLASS 15 Steamed Date Pudding.
Trophy donated by Family of Mrs. H. Brumpton
CLASS 16 Christmas Plum Pudding (steamed)
Trophy donated by Mrs. E. Campbell
CLASS 17 Plain Steamed Pudding.
Trophy donated by Family of Mrs. H. Brumpton
CLASS 18 Four Muffins on a plate
CLASS 19 Swiss Sponge Roll (spread with jam)
CLASS 20 Sponge Sandwich with butter, (butter icing or filling, not iced on top)
CLASS 21 Date Loaf – not Iced; Baked in Bar Tin
CLASS 22 Gingerbread (un-iced, baked in a square tin)
CLASS 23 Cinnamon Tea Cake
CLASS 24 Damper
CLASS 25 Plate of Six Small Cakes (iced, NOT DECORATED)
CLASS 26 Any Loaf of Homemade Bread (Electric Bread-makers included)
Trophy donated by Mrs. E. Campbell
CLASS 27 Pumpkin Fruit Cake (round or square tin, not iced)
CLASS 28 Rich Dark Fruit Cake (round or square not iced): Winner to go into the Regional Competition. Winner will receive Application form & Rules and following show.
CLASS 29 Best Decorated Cake using Butter Icing (Not Cup Cakes or Cookies)
First prize $15.00, Second prize $10 Donated by Karen Horsington
GLUTEN FREE SECTION
CLASS 30 Gluten Free Biscuits or Cookies or Slice
CLASS 31 Gluten Free Cake
MENS COOKING SECTION
CLASS 32 Any Cake – name of cake to be included
CHAMPION CAKE Trophy donated by Family of Mrs. H. Brumpton and Christine Webster. & $30 Prize Money
MOST POINTS IN HOUSEHOLD SECTION Trophy donated by Mitchell MITRE 10 Hardware & $20 Prize Money (ALT).
FONDANT OR MARZIPAN DECORATED ICED CAKES
ENTRY FEE $1.00 1st prize $10.00 2nd prize $3.00
CLASS 33 Best Decorated Cake First prize $10
CLASS 34 Novelty Iced Cake First prize $10
CLASS 35 Best Decorated Cake by a junior (under 17) – $10 donated by Kent Morris
CLASS 36 Sugar Art First prize $10 donated by Lainie Morris
COOKING FOR BOYS AND GIRLS – UNDER 17 YEARS
ENTRY FEE $1.00 1st prize $5.00 2nd prize $3.00
CLASS 37 Sponge Sandwich Butter (butter icing filling).
CLASS 38 Plate of Biscuits or Cookies (three varieties no slices: 2 of each)
First Prize $5.00 donated by Mrs. Rhonda Mansfield
CLASS 39 Plate of Six Small Cakes (iced but not decorated)
$5 donated by Mitchell QCWA
CLASS 40 Plate of Six Plain Pikelets.
$5 donated by Mitchell QCWA
CLASS 41 Plate of Six Pumpkin Scones
$5 donated by Mitchell QCWA
CLASS 42 Plate of Six Plain Scones
$5 donated by Mitchell QCWA
CLASS 43 Chocolate Cake iced top and sides (Not Packet Cake)
$5 donated Mitchell QCWA
CLASS 44 Packet Cake (dusted with icing sugar)
CLASS 45 Novelty Iced Cake using butter icing (cake not judged)
Trophy in Memory of Mrs. M. Kerslake OAM
CLASS 46 Plate of any three slices (2 of each) 1st prize $5.00 donated by Mrs. Rhonda Mansfield
COOKING FOR CHILDREN – 12 YEARS AND UNDER
ENTRY FEE $1.00 1st prize $5.00 2nd prize $3.00
CLASS 47 Chocolate Cake iced all over. (not packet cake)
First Prize $5.00 donated by Mrs. Rhonda Mansfield
CLASS 48 Plate of Two Types of Cookies or Biscuits, 3 of each.
First Prize $5.00 donated by Mrs. Rhonda Mansfield
CLASS 49 Plate of Three Plain Pikelets
First Prize $5.00 donated by Mrs. Rhonda Mansfield
CLASS 50 Packet Cake (dusted with icing sugar)
CLASS 51 Novelty Iced Cake using butter icing (cake not judged)
Trophy donated by Mrs. E Campbell
CLASS 52 Decorated Arrowroot Biscuits Three (3) – for under 6 years old only
NEXT GENERATION – 18 to 40 Years
ENTRY FEE $1.00 1st prize $5.00 2nd prize $3.00
CLASS 53 Plate of 4 ANZAC Biscuits using the CWA ANZAC Biscuit Recipe. Winners will be invited to the
Sub-Chamber finals and that winner will be invited to compete in the State Finals.
MOST POINTS IN THE CHILDREN COOKING UNDER 17 YEARS (CLASSES 44 TO 53) –
Trophy donated by Mrs. E. Campbell and Prize Money: $20 (ALT)
MOST POINTS IN CHILDREN 12 YEARS AND UNDER (CLASSES 54 TO 59)
Trophy donated by Katrina Mansfield & Prize Money: $20 (Access Learning and Training)
MOST POINTS OVERALL CHILDRENS COOKING Trophy donated in Memory of
Mrs. Eileen Kirkbride
STEWARD: Eunice Campbell
ENTRY FEE – $1.00 First prize $5.00 Second prize $3.00
REGULATIONS:
PAVILION EXHIBITS CANNOT BE REMOVED FROM THE PAVILION PRIOR TO 5:00 PM
CLASS 1 Plate of Chocolate Fudge (3 pieces)
CLASS 2 Six Squares Marshmallows in Toasted Coconut
CLASS 3 Two Bars of Coconut Ice
CLASS 4 Plain Toffee (2 pieces) (No entries from children under12 years, safety reasons)
CLASS 5. Mixed sweets. (Two of each)
CLASS 6 Homemade Chocolates ((two of each & at least two different varieties)
CLASS 7 Any Jar of Marmalade
CLASS 8 One Jar of Fig Jam
CLASS 9 One Jar of Rosella Jam. Prize $5.00 donated by Mrs. Helen Sallway
CLASS 10 One Jar of Ripe Tomato Jam
CLASS 11 One Jar of Any Other Jam
CLASS 12 One Jar of Vegetable/s Pickled. Prize $5.00 donated by Mrs. Helen Sallway
CLASS 13 One Jar of Chutney (any variety)
CLASS 14 One Jar of Mustard Pickles
CLASS 15 One Jar of Relish
CLASS 16 One Jar of Homemade Lemon Butter
CLASS 17 One bottle of homemade sauce
CLASS 18 One bottle of homemade cordial
BEGINNERS SWEETS AND PRESERVES SECTION
Entrants in this section must not have previously won a first prize in the open sweets and preserves section at the Mitchell Show.
CLASS 19 One Jar of Any Jam
CLASS 20 One Jar of Mustard Pickles
CLASS 21 One Jar of Relish
CLASS 22 Chocolate Fudge (2 pieces)
CLASS 23 6 squares Marshmallow in Toasted Coconut
MOST POINTS IN THE SWEETS AND PRESERVES Prize Money $20 (Access Learning and Training)
CHAMPION PRESERVE trophy by Rosemary Brumpton
MOST POINTS OVER COMBINED HOUSEHOLD SECTIONS 11&12: Trophy donated by Mrs. Barbara Brennan
The President and Committee of the Mitchell Show Society would like to thank all donors of prize money and trophies for Household and Sweets and Preserves Sections 11 & 12.
STEWARD: Ms. Lily McIntosh Assistant: Mrs. Emily Wilson
ENTRY FEE – $1.00 1st prize $5.00 2nd prize $3.00 (unless otherwise stated)
REGULATIONS:
PAVILION EXHIBITS CANNOT BE REMOVED FROM THE PAVILION PRIOR TO 5:00 PM
CLASS 1 Six White Hen Eggs (presented in half egg cartons)
CLASS 2 Six Brown Hen Eggs. (presented in half egg cartons)
CLASS 3 Six any other colour Hen Eggs (presented in half egg cartons)
CLASS 2 Collection of Herbs (name if possible) $5
CLASS 3 Two of any variety of Cucumbers
CLASS 4 Beans (200 grams)
CLASS 5 Lettuce
CLASS 6 One Head of Cabbage First prize $5.00: Ron Kerslake Memorial Prize
CLASS 7 Bunch of Shallots.
CLASS 8 Bunch of 3 Carrots own tops attached First prize $5.00 Ron Kerslake Memorial Prize
CLASS 9 Bunch of 6 Radishes own tops attached
CLASS 10 Bunch of 3 Beetroot own tops attached First prize $5.00 donated by Sandra Harris
CLASS 11 Plate of any 3 Tomatoes First prize $5.00 donated by Sandra Harris
CLASS 12 Bunch of Parsley First prize $5.00 donated by Steve Goeidner
CLASS 13 Capsicum – (2 pods)
CLASS 14 Bunch of 4 leaves Silverbeet First prize $5.00 donated by Steve Goeldner
CLASS 15 Display of Locally Grown Vegetables by Child or Children (not necessary grown at School)
CLASS 16 Three Mandarins First prize $5.00 Edna McKay Memorial Prize
CLASS 17 Three Navel Oranges First prize $5.00 Edna McKay Memorial Prize
CLASS 18 Three Oranges (any other variety) First prize $5.00 Edna McKay Memorial Prize
CLASS 19 Three Bush Lemons First prize $5.00 Edna McKay Memorial Prize
CLASS 20 Three Grapefruit
CLASS 21 Three lemons (any other variety) First prize Trophy donated by Marlene Harris
CLASS 22 Three Lemonades First Prize Trophy donated by Marlene Harris
CLASS 23 Three of Any Other Citrus
CLASS 24 One Queensland Blue Pumpkin.
CLASS 25 One Butternut Pumpkin
CLASS 26 Collection of Pumpkins (varieties named). Trophy donated by Sandra Harris
CLASS 27 One Jap Pumpkin
CLASS 28 One Jarrahdale Pumpkin
CLASS 29 One Pumpkin (any other variety)
CLASS 30 Two Marrows or Two Squashes
CLASS 31 Plate of any Chilies
CLASS 32 One Sweet Potato
CLASS 33 Any Other Useful Fruit -Ripe
CLASS 34 Any Other Useful Vegetable- Ripe
CLASS 35 Any Giant Produce (class divided at steward’s discretion)
CLASS 36 Nut any variety – foliage/own tops included
CLASS 37 Jar of Honey
CLASS 38 Scarecrow – Prize Money: 1st $20 2nd $10
Height no more than 1.5m, Width no more than 1m – Self supporting
CHILDRENS SECTION – UNDER 12 YEARS
CLASS 39 Scarecrow Prize Money: 1st: $10 2nd $5
Height no more than 1.5m, Width no more than 1m, Self-supporting
CLASS 40 Animal made out of fruit and /or Vegetable.
CHILDRENS SECTION – 12 TO Under 17 YEARS
CLASS 41 Scarecrow Prize Money: 1st $10 2nd $5
Height no more than 1.5m, Width no more than 1m, Self-supporting
CLASS 42 Animal made out of fruit and /or vegetable.
CHAMPION EXHIBIT in Farm and Vegetables: Sash & Prize Money: $20 (ALT)
MOST POINTS IN FARM AND GARDEN Trophy donated by Coomber Bros Roma
The President and Committee of the Mitchell Show Society would like to thank all donors of prize money and trophies for SECTION 13 FARM & GARDEN
STEWARDS: Rose Bahre & Jenny Allen
ENTRY FEE – $1.00 1st prize $5.00 2nd prize $3.00
REGULATIONS:
PAVILION EXHIBITS CANNOT BE REMOVED FROM THE PAVILION PRIOR TO 5:00 PM
CLASS 1 Basket of Mixed Flowers. (3 or more varieties or colours, front view, foliage permitted)
CLASS 2 Bowl or Vase of Flowers (front view)
CLASS 3 Autumn Arrangement – Tall and Elegant (may use fresh, dried, artificial or all three)
CLASS 4 Fresh Foliage Arrangement (fresh material)
CLASS 5 Modern Arrangement of Chrysanthemums In, On or With Weathered Wood (Foliage permitted, fresh or dried)
CLASS 6 Arrangement to Represent a Song Title (to include flowers and accessories and foliage are permitted)
CLASS 7 Kitchen Arrangement (fruit, vegetables, must include flowers, accessories allowed)
CLASS 8 An Arrangement Using Native Foliage and Flowers. (To be judged entirely on its creativity and freshness. Not necessary by the floral guidelines.)
CLASS 9 Arrangement of Dried Material
CLASS 10 Making the Most of Three Flowers
MOST POINTS IN FLORAL ART Trophy donated by Mrs. Jenny Hockey and $20 Prize Money (ALT)
CHAMPION ARRANGEMENT FROM CLASSES 1-10 Trophy by Ruby Waldron and $20 Prize Money (ALT)
CHILDREN SECTION – UNDER 12 YEARS
CLASS 11 Decorated Saucer of Flowers. To be arranged in sand. No accessories
All sand must be completely covered with flowers and must CONFORM to the shape of the saucer. (Keeping the centre lower than the side of the saucer)
CLASS 12 Bowl or Vase of Flowers
CLASS 13 Theme Representing a Nursery Rhyme. Using any medium at all including toys, flowers, etc.
CLASS 14 Fairy Garden on a tray or dish not more than 30cm wide. To include flowers
CLASS 15 Animal Garm on tray or dish no wider than 30cm or 40cm in length. Must
Include plant material.
CHILDREN SECTION – 12 TO Under 17 YEARS
CLASS 16 Bowl or Vase of Flowers
CLASS 17 Arrangement of Dried Material
CLASS 18 Arrangement to represent a song title – to include flowers; accessories and
foliage permitted
MOST POINTS IN THE CHILDREN’S FLORAL ART SECTION – Trophy donated by Rhonda Mansfield
STEWARD: Mrs. Jane Maudsley & Gloria Cameron
ENTRY FEE – $1.00 1st prize $5.00 2nd prize $3.00
REGULATIONS:
PAVILION EXHIBITS CANNOT BE REMOVED FROM THE PAVILION PRIOR TO 5:00 PM
STEWARD: Jane Maudsley & Jenny Hockey
ENTRY FEE: $1.00 1st prize $5.00 2nd prize $3.00
REGULATIONS:
PAVILION EXHIBITS CANNOT BE REMOVED FROM THE PAVILION PRIOR TO 5:00 PM
CLASS 1 Three White or Cream Roses – no buds attached
CLASS 2 Three Pink Roses – no buds attached
CLASS 3 Three Red Roses – no buds attached
CLASS 4 Three Yellow Roses – no buds attached
CLASS 5 Best Red Rose Bud
CLASS 6 Best Pink Rose Bud
CLASS 7 Best White or cream rose Bud
CLASS 8 Best Yellow Rose Bud
CLASS 9 Combination Rose Bud
CLASS 10 Best Rose Bud Any Other Colour
CLASS 11 One Red Rose $5 Prize Money donated by Mrs. Helen Sallway.
CLASS 12 One Pink Rose
CLASS 13 One White Rose
CLASS 14 One Yellow Rose
CLASS 15 One Rose Any Other Colour
CLASS 16 One Combination Rose
CLASS 17 Container of Miniature Roses
CLASS 18 One Stem of Miniature Rose Any Colour
Prize $5.00 donated by Helen Sallway
CLASS 19 Any Other Rose
CLASS 20 Container of Roses- at least 3 colours
CLASS 21 Roses in three stages (one variety, bud, part open, full bloom, three stages on three separate stems.)
CLASS 22 David Austin Rose – Any colour
CHAMPION ROSE Trophy donated by Mitchell Bakery & $20 Prize Money (ALT)
MOST POINTS IN THE ROSE SECTION Trophy donated by Barbara Caskey & $10 Prize Money (ALT)
SUPREME GRAND CHAMPION FLOWER OF THE SHOW (from sections 15 & 16) – Sash
STEWARD: – TBA
ENTRY FEE – $1.00 1st prize $5.00 2nd prize $3.00
REGULATIONS:
PAVILION EXHIBITS CANNOT BE REMOVED FROM THE PAVILION PRIOR TO 5:00 PM
CLASS 1 Indoor Plant (growing in a container)
CLASS 2 Indoor Fern (growing in a container)
CLASS 3 Pot Plant
CLASS 4 Flowering Pot Plant
CLASS 5 Hanging Basket
CLASS 6 Succulent
CLASS 7 Cacti Garden, Succulents Permitted
CLASS 8 Terrarium
CLASS 9 Pot Plant in Novelty Container
MOST POINTS IN THE POT PLANT SECTION Prize Money: $10 (ALT)
CHAMPION POT PLANT Sash & Prize Money: $20 (ALT)
The President and Committee of the Mitchell Show Society would like to thank all donors of prize money and trophies for Sections 14, 15, 16, and 17:
STEWARD: Mrs. Deborah Moore Assistant: Ms Joanne Ferguson
ENTRY FEE: $1.00 1st Prize $5.00 2nd Prize $3.00
REGULATIONS:
PAVILION EXHIBITS CANNOT BE REMOVED FROM THE PAVILION PRIOR TO 5:00 PM
ADULT COMPETITION:
CLASS 1 Oil/Acrylic medium
CLASS 2 Water Colour
CLASS 3 Pen/Pencil/Pastel
CLASS 4 Mixed Media
CLASS 5 Any other Medium including Digital.
CLASS 6 2026 Show theme any medium: Building Bridges: Connecting Agriculture, Industry and Community
13 YEARS TO 17 YEARS SECTION- Any subject
CLASS 7 Water colour
CLASS 8 Any medium (for e.g. oil or acrylic)
CLASS 9 Black and white (charcoal, pen or pencil)
CLASS 10 Collage
12 YEARS – 8 YEARS – Any subject
CLASS 11 Water colour
CLASS 12 Any medium (for e.g. oil or acrylic)
CLASS 13 Black and white (charcoal, pen or pencil)
CLASS 14 Collage
7 YEARS AND UNDER – Any Subject
CLASS 15 Any Medium
SCULPTURE SECTION
Maximum size- 1mx1mx1m (if exhibit is larger, please confer with steward)
Entry $1
SCULPTURE SECTION-OPEN. 1st $20 2nd $10 Donated by Mr. Kent Morris
CLASS 16 Sculpture –any medium. Maximum size 1mx1mx1m (if exhibit is larger, please confer with steward)
SCULPTURE SECTION- UNDER 17 YEARS 1st $15 2nd $5
Donated by Mrs. Donna McCarrol
CLASS 17 Sculpture- any medium. Maximum size 1m x 1m x 1m (if exhibit is larger, please confer with Steward.
AWARDS
The President and Committee of the Mitchell Show Society would like to thank all donors of prize money for the art section.
STEWARD: Lynette Hancock Assistant: John Syme
ENTRY FEE – $1.00 per item 1st prize $5.00 2nd prize $2.00
REGULATIONS: https://mitchellshowsociety.com.au/show/
PAVILION EXHIBITS CANNOT BE REMOVED FROM THE PAVILION PRIOR TO 5:00 PM
NOTE: Entries close at 12 noon on Saturday prior to the Show. Entries can be left at the Mitchell Show Office at the Show grounds the week prior to the show. No late entries will be accepted.
The Photography Display will be put up Saturday afternoon.
Children’s Section
(15 years& under)
Print Size 10 X 15 cm
Photo Scavenger Hunt:
CLASS 1 find something Red
CLASS 2 Find Something Fuzzy
CLASS 3 Show Us a Shadow
CLASS 4 Find a circle
Amateur’s Section
(No qualification and or remuneration received)
PRINT SIZE 10 X 15 –
CLASS 5 MITCHELL: Our Town (River excluded)
CLASS 6 Black & White – Old Farm Machinery
CLASS 7 Behind the Scenes Prep (Series of 3 Photos): Capture show exhibitors getting animals ready brushing cattle, grooming horses or feeding poultry.
Mounted on Black Cardboard in sequence.
Western Hotel Sponsored: 1st $150 2nd $100 & 3rd $50
CLASS 8 Special Event
CLASS 9 Weather – Capture a Mitchell Storm
CLASS 10 Portrait – Colour
CLASS 11 Reflections
CLASS 12 Mitchell Sunrise or Sunset
OPEN SECTION – FOR CALENDAR COVER – PRINT SIZE A4
(No qualification and or remuneration received)
CLASS 13 Local Calander – must be a landscape: “Mitchell at Its Best”
(Weir excluded). $50 Prize Money Donated by Booringa Action Group
TRACC 2026 SOUTH WEST COMMUNITY PROJECT EVENT:
– “Just a South West Farmer Photography Showcase”.
Prize money: 1st $500 2nd $300 3rd $200
The showcase invites youth and adult entrants to capture rural life in South West Queensland; Winners are chosen by a People’s Choice vote. Winners at each show progress to regional judging and may feature in the 2027 TRACC Mental Health Awareness Calendar if selected/ suitable. Prize money is sponsored by TRACC.
CLASS 14 Junior Class: Under 15
CLASS 15 Senior Amateur/Professional
The showcase is open to all South West residents. Amateur and professional photographers are able to participate. We do require high resolution images for our TRACC Calander, this is encouraged but not required to participate.
Awards
Champion Photograph Sash
Most Points in Photography Prize $50 donated by Jo-Anne Chiconi
Junior Champion Photograph Sash
Prize $50 donated by Ben & Vikki Graham
Encouragement Prize for Junior Prize $25 donated by Jo-Anne Chiconi
Local Scene (Booringa Calendar) $50 donated by Booringa Action Group
Class 7 $300 Donated by The Western Hotel Mitchell
Class 14 & 15 $2000 Donated by TRACC SWHHS
The President and Committee of the Mitchell Show Society would like to thank all donors of prize money and trophies for Section 19 Photography
Chief Steward: Hannah Currie
Entry Fee: $0.00
Prizes: 1st : Certificate & $2.00; 2nd Certificate & $1.00; 3rd Certificate
Text to be Written:
Prep entry:
My favoutite part of the show is……..
Year one entry:
I feel connected to the Mitchell Show by ………
(Example: ..by entering my art work/growing flowers to enter)
Year Two entry:
The 2026 Mitchell Show theme is Building Bridges: connecting agriculture, industry and community . I feel connected to my show by ….
(Example: ..by entering my art work/growing flowers to enter)
Year Three & Four entry
The 2026 Mitchell Show theme is Building Bridges: connecting agriculture, industry and community . I feel connected to my show because ….
(Example: ..because I grow my own flowers and enter them)
Year Five & Year Six
This year the 2026 Mitchell Show is on the 12th of May. The theme is Building Bridges: connecting agriculture, industry and community . I feel connected to my local show by ….
((Example: ..because I grow my own flowers and enter them)
Kindly Sponsored by JTC Pest Control
A display for the Mitchell and districts schools will be held in the main pavilion as a show case of the schoolwork completed by students from these schools.
A display for the Mitchell and districts schools will be held in the main pavilion as a show case of the school work completed by students from these schools.
This year’s Theme is:
Building Bridges: Connecting Agriculture, Industry and Community
