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, 2025 and close June 6, 2025, 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, 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 Dairy Cattle 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 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:
JUDGING TIMETABLE:
Please Note: All dairy cattle to be on the grounds by 6:00am Sunday, June 15th, 2025.
Dairy cattle can enter the showgrounds from 6:00pm Saturday, June 14th, 2025
The Show Society recommends exhibitors bring cattle in on Saturday night because the area is very busy on Sunday morning.
Sunday 15th June 2025
Champion of Champions
SHOW ENTRY/EXIT INFORMATION: Livestock entering the Showgrounds prior to Show time can enter via the Bli Bli gate. During Showtime (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday), all livestock is to enter via the Crushers Park. Livestock exit via Bli Bli gate.
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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 and PRIZE CERTIFICATES: No prize money will be paid out if there are any outstanding fees. All prize money will be available for collection from the Cashier at the Treasury, located beside the Main Office as soon as possible after 2:00pm on the Friday of the Show. All prize money is GST-inclusive. Prizes not collected by June 30th, 2025 will be forfeited. Prize cards will not be held after June 30th.
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.
