The Sunshine Coast Show’s Dairy Cattle Competition celebrates the dedication, skill, and quality of the region’s dairy industry. Open to producers, breeders, and junior handlers, this competition highlights excellence in dairy cattle across a range of breeds and age classes. It provides a platform for showcasing top genetics, expert animal care, and the hard work that goes into producing high-quality dairy stock.
Judged by respected industry professionals, the competition offers valuable feedback, networking opportunities, and well-earned recognition. It’s also a chance to support and encourage young handlers through junior classes, ensuring the future of dairy farming continues to thrive.
All animals are displayed in the Dairy Pavilion, giving showgoers a closer look at the people and animals that keep this essential industry moving. More than just a competition, this event is a proud celebration of agricultural heritage and the future of dairy on the Sunshine Coast.
It’s time to prep your herd and polish those halters - the Sunshine Coast Show’s Dairy Cattle Competition is just around the corner! Whether you’re a seasoned dairy farmer or a passionate junior handler, this is your chance to showcase your top cows and heifers and represent the best of the region’s dairy industry.
Entries open April 1, 2026 and close June 5th, 2026, so don’t miss the opportunity to be part of this respected and rewarding event. With expert judging, strong community spirit, and a focus on excellence, it’s a must for anyone passionate about dairy.
The Sunshine Coast Agricultural Show Dairy Cattle Competition will open April 1, 2026.
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 Dairy Cattle Competition.
Societies and industry representatives are invited to submit nominations for consideration by the Sunshine Coast Agricultural Show before March 2, 2026.
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 Dairy Cattle Competition sees a number of prestigious prizes presented across our program.
The Sunshine Coast Agricultural Show Dairy Cattle Competition offers exhibitors the opportunity to enter dry heifer and in-milk cow classes, with generous prize money and products available
Awarded to the exhibitor who accumulates the most points across eligible competitions.
You can find out more about the Sunshine Coast Agricultural Show Dairy Cattle Competition by reading through some of the frequently asked questions below.
To find out how your organisation can be involved in supporting the Sunshine Coast Agricultural Show Dairy Cattle Competition, please contact our Sponsorship Coordinator below:
For all enquiries relating to the Sunshine Coast Agricultural Show Dairy Cattle Competition please contact our Manager below:
CHIEF STEWARD: JEN KERWIN 0418 199 811
ENTRIES ONLINE: www.sunshinecoastshow.com.au
ENTRIES CLOSE: 5.00 pm Friday 5th June, 2026
NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED.
ENTRY FEE: Refer to each Class (Includes GST)
**Show Membership must be paid by May 31st, 2026, to be eligible for Membership entry fees
PRIZE MONEY: Refer to each Class (Includes GST)
JUDGING TIMETABLE:
Please note: All dairy cattle to be on the grounds by 6 am Sunday, 14th.
Dairy Cattle can enter the showgrounds from 6 pm Saturday, 13th.
The Show Society recommends exhibitors bring cattle in on Saturday night due to the area being very busy on Sunday morning.
Sunday 14th June 2026
7.00 am NLIS Scanning
8.30 am Breed Judging commences, including Group Classes
10.30 am Interbreed Judging
Champion of Champions
11.30 am Young Paraders Competition (Sunshine Coast Show Competition)
Young Judges Competition (Sunshine Coast Show Competition)
Schools or Non-Commercial Breeder Competition
| The Sunshine Coast Agricultural Show will be run with a Qld. Health safe plan, based on current restrictions and guidelines. As this can change at any time, please check our website leading up to the Show - www.sunshinecoastshow.com.au |
| The Sunshine Coast Show is a ticketed event from Friday to Sunday inclusive. Access is only via a ticket on these days. GATE FEES APPLY TO ALL EXHIBITORS - STRICTLY NO TICKET NO ENTRY |
SHOW ENTRY/EXIT INFORMATION:- Livestock entering the Show grounds prior to Show time can enter via the Bli Bli gate. During Showtime (Friday, Saturday, Sunday), all livestock is to enter via the Crushers Park entry. Livestock exit will be via Bli Bli gate for the 2026 Show. All vehicles coming onto the grounds agree to abide by the SCASS traffic management plan. SCASS PIC # QACU0542
CONDITIONS HAVE CHANGED SO PLEASE READ THE SCHEDULE CAREFULLY
PRIZE MONEY: All prize money will be available for collection from the Cashier at the Treasury, located beside the Main Office as soon as possible after 2.00 pm on the Friday of the Show. Prizes not collected by 30th June 2026 will be forfeited. No prize money will be paid out if there are any outstanding fees.
DISCLAIMER: The Sunshine Coast Agricultural Show Society (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.
