Traditionally part of the poultry section, and judged by the poultry judge, Eggs were added as a new class in 2023. It has quickly become popular due to the entries from back yard chickens owners entering against established breeders.
Key Dates
Entries Open
Entries Close
Arrival
Judging
Collection
April 1st, 2026
June 10th, 2026
June 11th, 2026
June 12th, 2026
June 14th, 2026 - afer 5pm
Why Should I Enter
Eggs aren't just Eggs - there is so much more that is taken into account when judging them. Enter your backyard chicken's eggs to see how they compare to others.
Schedules & Forms
The Sunshine Coast Agricultural Show Eggs Competition will open April 1st, 2026.
Competition schedules, entry forms and health declarations (if applicable) will be listed below and available for download at any time.
This schedule is currently closed 😭
Stewards & Judges
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 Eggs 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.
Major Awards
With a focus on offering compelling industry development opportunities, the Sunshine Coast Agricultural Show Eggs Competition sees a number of prestigious prizes presented across our program.
Grand Champion
FAQ's
You can find out more about the Sunshine Coast Agricultural Show Eggs Competition by reading through some of the frequently asked questions below.
How do you judge an Egg?
There are numerous attributes to a good egg. Evenness of shell colour, shell strength, colour of the yolk, the white or the albumen. So an egg isn’t just an egg.
Sponsorship
To find out how your organisation can be involved in supporting the Sunshine Coast Agricultural Show Eggs Competition, please contact our Sponsorship Coordinator below:
TheSunshine Coast Agricultural Show will be run with a Qld. Health safe plan, based on current restrictions and guidelines. This can change at any time, so please check our website leading up to the Show at 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
PLEASE READ SCHEDULE CAREFULLY AS CONDITIONS HAVE CHANGED.
The Show is conducted under the Rules and Regulations of the Sunshine Coast Show Society Incorporated and the Queensland Chamber of Agricultural Societies
Entries must be the bona fide property of the exhibitor.
Exhibits must not show any Producer Identification.
Entry forms must reach the Show Office by 4 p.m. Wednesday 10th June 2026
Class tickets will be available at the Show Office at the Showgrounds once entries have been lodged online or delivered to the Show Office. Class Tickets must be attached to all exhibits.
Entries are to be delivered to the Main Pavilion, close to the main entrance on Thursday 11th June between 8.00 am and 1.00 pm providing entry forms have been lodged. Exhibits will be judged on Friday 12th June 2026 from 8:00 am.
Exhibits to be presented in Egg Cartons.
Only Show Quality products will be exhibited.
Eggs will be judged on both external and internal characteristics. Externally, the Judge will be looking for uniformity, texture, colour, freshness and appearance. Internal judging will take yolk, albumen, chalazae, air space and freshness into consideration.
The Judge will crack open one egg.
Exhibitors may enter any number of exhibits in each class. All exhibits will be judged but in the event of numerous large exhibits in any one class, display cannot be guaranteed
UNLESS prior notice is given to the Chief Steward ALL exhibits remain the property of the Sunshine Coast Agricultural Show for auction and proceeds to the Sunshine Coast Agricultural Show. Please arrange with the Chief Steward, if you wish to collect your produce and not have it sold at auction. Unauctioned produce must be collected after 5:00 pm on Sunday, 14th June 2026.
Exhibitors must present their nomination receipt to collect entries or prizes.
Exhibitors are not permitted to interfere with the judging process.
Provisions are made to award 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in each class. Judges may withhold any or all places if exhibits are not of an acceptable standard. If there are only three (3) entrants in a Class, only 1st prize will be awarded.
There is no limit to the number of entries that an exhibitor may enter.;
Every care will be taken of exhibits, but no responsibility will be accepted for loss or damage.
All vehicles coming onto the grounds are subject to and agree to abide by the SCASS traffic management plan. No vehicle entry during Show operating hours.
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 2.00 pm on the Friday of the Show. All prize money is GST-inclusive. Prizes not collected by 30th June 2026 will be forfeited. Prize cards will not be held after June 30th.
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 or 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.
Showgrounds
Main Gate
The Fields
The Shed
Show Saloon
The Barn
Grazier's Lane
Green Pastures
Upper Ring Road
Mid Ring Road
Horseman's Way
Cattleman's Drive
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