The Creative Art & Handcraft Competition at the Sunshine Coast Show is a celebration of skill, imagination, and the beauty of handmade creations. This competition invites people of all ages and experience levels to showcase their talents in a variety of crafts, from sewing and knitting to woodworking and beyond.
It’s more than just a competition—it’s a chance to connect with fellow makers, share your passion for handcrafting, and be part of a cherished local tradition. Whether you’re a seasoned craftsperson or trying something new, the Creative Art & Handcraft Competition encourages creativity, innovation, and the joy of making.
With your work displayed for the community to admire, it’s an opportunity to inspire others and gain recognition for your unique creations. Join in, have fun, and show the Sunshine Coast what you can do!
If you love bringing your ideas to life through handcrafts and creative projects, the Sunshine Coast Show’s Creative Art & Handcraft competition is the perfect opportunity to share your passion with the community. Whether you enjoy sewing, knitting, woodworking, or other handmade crafts, this competition is your chance to showcase your unique talents.
Entries for the competition open on April 1st, 2025 and close on June 9th, 2025, giving you plenty of time to prepare your creations and submit them for judging. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this exciting event and have your work displayed at the show.
Entering the competition allows you to gain recognition for your skills and take pride in your creations. It’s a wonderful way to connect with other makers, challenge yourself to try something new, and inspire others with your work. Open to all experience levels, this competition celebrates the joy of creativity and craftsmanship.
Be part of the tradition and show off what you can do — your handmade creations could be the highlight of the Show!
The Sunshine Coast Agricultural Show Creative Art & Handcraft Competition will open April 1st, 2025.
Competition schedules, entry forms and health declarations (if applicable) will be listed below and available for download at any time.
The Sunshine Coast Agricultural Show prides itself on the quality and experience of our Judges & Stewards invited to attend the Sunshine Coast Agricultural Show's Creative Art & Handcraft Competition.
Societies and industry representatives are invited to submit nominations for consideration by the Sunshine Coast Agricultural Show before May 1, 2025.
The Sunshine Coast Agricultural Show also encourages nominations for associate judges and stewards to foster development and education for the next generation.
If you would like to be part of the judges and stewards nomination process, please contact us for more information.
With a focus on offering compelling industry development opportunities, the Sunshine Coast Agricultural Show Creative Art & Handcraft Competition sees a number of prestigious prizes presented across our program.
You can find out more about the Sunshine Coast Agricultural Show Creative Art & Handcraft Competition by reading through some of the frequently asked questions below.
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PLEASE READ THE COMPETITION CONDITIONS CAREFULLY:
The Sunshine Coast Agricultural Show Society (SCASS) is conducted under the Rules and Regulations of the Sunshine Coast Show Society and the Queensland Chamber of Agricultural Societies.
PRIZE MONEY: No prize money will be paid out if there are any outstanding fees. All prize money and vouchers will be available for collection from the Cashier at the Treasury, located beside the Main Office as soon as possible after 2:00pm on the Friday of the Show. All prize money is GST-inclusive. Prizes not collected by 30th June, 2025 will be forfeited.
DISCLAIMER: SCASS shall not be responsible for any accident that may be caused to or by an exhibitor, members of the general public or competitor and will not, under any circumstances, be responsible for any losses or non-delivery of livestock or entries of any kind, or any injury or damage done thereby. Persons contravening any of SCASS’s rules/regulations shall forfeit any prize awarded. SCASS reserves the right to refuse, cancel or require any entry to be removed at any time. Exhibitors shall accept the decision of the Stewards/Judges appointed by SCASS as final. The decisions of the Sunshine Coast Agricultural Show Society Committee are final.