The Sunshine Coast Show’s Table Fruit Competition is a celebration of the region’s finest homegrown fruit, highlighting the skill and dedication of local growers, orchardists, and backyard gardeners. From plump citrus to crisp apples and perfectly ripened berries, this competition showcases the best seasonal produce grown in the Sunshine Coast’s rich soils and ideal climate.
With a variety of categories, entrants have the opportunity to display their best fruit, gain recognition for their horticultural skills, and receive valuable feedback from expert judges. Whether you’re a seasoned grower or simply take pride in your backyard harvest, this competition is a fantastic way to share your produce and be part of a tradition that honours the region’s agricultural excellence.
All entries will be proudly exhibited at the Sunshine Coast Show’s Table Fruit Display, where visitors can admire the quality and diversity of locally grown fruit. More than just a competition, this event fosters a love for fresh, homegrown produce, encourages sustainable growing practices, and connects the community through a shared appreciation of farming and gardening.
Got the juiciest oranges, the crispest apples, or the sweetest strawberries? The Sunshine Coast Show’s Table Fruit Competition is your chance to showcase the best of your homegrown harvest. Whether you’re an experienced grower or a backyard fruit enthusiast, this competition celebrates the region’s finest seasonal produce.
Entries open April 1st, 2025 and close June 12th, 2025, so don’t miss your opportunity to have your fruit displayed at the show. Entering allows you to gain recognition for your growing skills, receive expert feedback, and be part of a long-standing tradition that honours the Sunshine Coast’s rich agricultural heritage.
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The Sunshine Coast Agricultural Show Table Fruit 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 Table Fruit 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 Table Fruit 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.