The Sunshine Coast Show’s Vegetables Competition is a proud celebration of the region’s rich agricultural heritage and the dedication of local growers. Open to home gardeners, hobby farmers, and seasoned producers alike, this competition highlights the finest homegrown vegetables, from crisp greens to impressive root crops and prize-winning pumpkins.
With categories showcasing a variety of fresh produce, entrants have the opportunity to display their best harvest, gain recognition for their hard work, and receive expert feedback on their growing techniques. Whether you’re an experienced grower or simply enjoy tending to your veggie patch, this competition is a fantastic way to be part of a tradition that honours the Sunshine Coast’s thriving agricultural community.
All entries will be displayed at the Sunshine Coast Show’s Vegetable Exhibition, where visitors can admire the quality and diversity of local produce. More than just a competition, this event fosters a love for homegrown food, encourages sustainable gardening practices, and inspires future generations of growers.
Calling all green thumbs! The Sunshine Coast Show’s Vegetables Competition is your chance to showcase the best of your homegrown produce. Whether you’ve nurtured the perfect pumpkin, grown the crispest carrots, or cultivated a basket of vibrant veggies, this is the perfect opportunity to celebrate your gardening skills.
Entries open April 1st, 2025 and close June 12th, 2025, so don’t miss your chance to have your fresh produce displayed at the show. Entering allows you to gain recognition for your hard work, receive expert feedback, and be part of a long-standing tradition that celebrates the region’s agricultural excellence.
Get your garden growing and be part of the harvest!
The Sunshine Coast Agricultural Show Vegetables 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 Vegetables 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 Vegetables 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.