The Sunshine Coast Show’s Poultry Competition is a proud tradition that celebrates the skill, dedication, and passion of poultry breeders and keepers. Open to exhibitors of all experience levels, this competition showcases a wide range of birds, including heritage and modern breeds of chickens, ducks, turkeys, and more.
With categories highlighting different breeds, sizes, and characteristics, the competition provides an opportunity for exhibitors to gain recognition for their birds, receive valuable feedback from expert judges, and connect with a community of fellow poultry enthusiasts. Whether you're focused on breeding for show quality or simply love raising happy, healthy birds, this event is a fantastic way to share your passion.
All entries will be displayed at the Sunshine Coast Show’s Poultry Pavilion, where visitors can admire the beauty and diversity of poultry breeds while learning more about responsible poultry keeping. More than just a competition, this event helps preserve the region’s agricultural heritage, educates the public, and fosters a love for poultry among future generations.
Calling all poultry enthusiasts! The Sunshine Coast Show’s Poultry Competition is your chance to showcase your finest chooks, ducks, turkeys, and other feathered friends. Whether you’re a seasoned breeder or new to the world of poultry, this competition is the perfect opportunity to display your birds and celebrate the art of poultry keeping.
Entries open April 1st, 2025 and close June 6th, 2025, so don’t miss your chance to be part of this long-standing tradition. Entering allows you to gain recognition for your birds, connect with fellow poultry keepers, and contribute to the rich agricultural heritage of the Sunshine Coast.
The Sunshine Coast Agricultural Show Poultry 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 Poultry 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 Poultry Competition sees a number of prestigious prizes presented across our program.
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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.