

Be a part of history by entering the Sunshine Coast Show’s brand-new creative writing section. This debut category offers a fresh platform to showcase your talent, gain community recognition, and join a storied regional tradition. It’s the perfect opportunity to polish your work, meet a professional deadline, and connect with a vibrant network of local storytellers and creators.
Entering your work in the Sunshine Coast Show’s new writing section is a rare chance to showcase your talent within a beloved regional tradition. It provides a meaningful deadline to polish your craft, gain peer recognition, and connect with a vibrant network of local creators. Whether you're building a professional portfolio or writing for personal growth, this platform offers the validation and visibility to take your creative journey to the next level.
The Sunshine Coast Agricultural Show Writing 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.
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 Writing 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.
With a focus on offering compelling industry development opportunities, the Sunshine Coast Agricultural Show Writing Competition sees a number of prestigious prizes presented across our program.
$100 Overall Winner
$25 Winner of eaach main section
You can find out more about the Sunshine Coast Agricultural Show Writing 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 Writing Competition, please contact our Sponsorship Coordinator below:
For all enquiries relating to the Sunshine Coast Agricultural Show Writing Competition please contact our Manager below:
| The Sunshine 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 www.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 CONDITIONS CAREFULLY:
The Show is conducted under the Rules and Regulations of the Sunshine Coast Show Society Incorporated and the Queensland Chamber of Agricultural Societies.
Exhibit’s name: This is the TITLE of your piece and CAN NOT be the Entrant’s name.
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, 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.