Programs - Australian Sheep and Wool Show

Program 2023

The Sheep Show Opening Times

Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 4pm
Merino Ram Sale, Sunday 1pm - 3pm

*Event Times/ Locations subject to change closer to date.

Thursday 13th July

EVENT TIME LOCATION
Site Setup concludes and show bump in 9.00am - 10.30pm  
Dorper/White Dorper exhibits to be penned 9.00am Regional Exhibition Centre
Dorper/White Dorper scanning commences 9.00am Regional Exhibition Centre
Judging of Merino Classification Noon - 6.00pm Bendigo Exhibition Centre
White Suffolk Sheep to be penned Prior to 12.30pm Regional Exhibition Centre
White Suffolk Sheep Scanning 1.00pm Regional Exhibition Centre

Friday 14th July

   
EVENT TIME LOCATION
Merino All Classes Class judging from 8.30am Bendigo Exhibition Centre
Merino Pairs Morning Bendigo Exhibition Centre
O'Sullivan Transport Yard Dog Trials 8.30am - 4.45pm The Oval
Scanning all Breeds 9.00am  
Final Judging - Australian Fleece Competition 9.00am Bendigo Exhibition Centre
All Purpose Merino Classes Scanning 9.00am - 12.00pm Bendigo Exhibition Centre
Merino Breed Displays 9.00am - 5.00pm Stud Display Marquee
Shearing Demonstrations and Training Day - Judges Workshop 9.00am - 4.00pm Shearing & Wool Handling
Woolcraft Displays and Demonstrations 9.00am - 5.00pm All Woolcraft Pavilions
Sites open to the public for sale of Wool Products and Craft Supplies 9.00am - 5.00pm Noble & Osborne Pavilions
Ross McKenzie Scholarship Program 9.00am - 10.15am Technology Marquee
Judging of White Dorper Sheep 9.00am Regional Exhibition Centre
Judging of Polwarth Sheep 9.00am Bendigo Exhibition Centre
Judging Merino General Classes From 9.00am Bendigo Exhibition Centre
Judging of Shropshire Sheep 9.30am Regional Exhibition Centre
Judging White Suffolk Sheep 9.30am Regional Exhibition Centre
Judging of English Leicester Sheep 10.00am Regional Exhibition Centre
Judging of Dorset Downs Sheep 10.00am Regional Exhibition Centre
Bob the Butcher Carcass Master Class 10.00am & 1.30pm Festival of Lamb Marquee
Judging Victorian Merino Pair Morning Bendigo Exhibition Centre
Young Voices from the Land Forum 10.15am - 11.15am Technology Marquee
Woolcraft & The Student Collective Fashion Parade 11.00am Noble
Bendigo Festival of Lamb - Cooking Demonstration 12.00pm - 1.00pm Festival of Lamb Marquee
Judging of Lincoln Sheep 11.00am Regional Exhibition Centre
Judging of South Suffolk Sheep 11.00am Regional Exhibition Centre
The Benefits of a Self Replacing Flock 11.15am- 11.45am Technology Marquee
Judging of Dorset Horn Sheep 11.00am Regional Exhibition Centre
Women of Wool - Lunch 12.00pm Bendigo Exhibition Centre
Judging of National Corriedale Pairs & Schools Competition 12.00pm Bendigo Exhibition Centre
Judging of Corriedale Schools 12.00pm Bendigo Exhibition Centre
AI Tech Opportunities for the Sheep Industry 12.00pm - 12.30pm Technology Marquee
Agriculture and Climate - How Farmers can Capitalise 12.30pm - 1.00pm Technology Marquee
Judging All Purpose Merino Classes 1.00pm Bendigo Exhibition Centre
Judging of Hampshire Downs Sheep 1.00pm Regional Exhibition Centre
Judging of Prime SAMM 1.00pm Regional Exhibition Centre
Judging of Southdown Sheep 1.00pm Regional Exhibition Centre
Eliminating Losses Using Satellite Tracking 1.00pm - 1.30pm Technology Marquee
Judging of Australian White Sheep 1.30pm Regional Exhibition Centre
"Can You Stand By What You Sell" 1.30pm - 2.00pm Technology Marquee
Judging of Charollais Sheep 2.00pm Regional Exhibition Centre
Estate Planning Robertson Hyett 2.00pm - 2.30pm Technology Marquee
Young Voices from The Land Forum 2.30pm - 3.30pm Regional Exhibition Centre
Fashion Parade Commercial Garments 3.00pm Noble
Harvesting your Ag Career 3.30pm - 4.00pm Technology Marquee
Smart Farming for the Future 4.00pm - 4.30pm Technology Marquee
Upskilling in the Sheep and Wool Industry 4.30pm - 5.00pm Technology Marquee
Supplementary Nutrition 5.00pm - 5.30pm Technology Marquee
Judging of the RASV National Merino Pairs (Evening Function) March shorn 5.30pm & August shorn 6pm Bendigo Exhibition Centre
Stud Masters Muster Get Together 7.00pm Bendigo Exhibition Centre

Saturday 15th July

   
EVENT TIME LOCATION
O'Sullivan Transport Yard Dog Trials 8.30am - 4.45pm The Oval
Judging of Corriedale Sheep 8.30am Bendigo Exhibition Centre
North Central Victorian Sports Shears Shearing 8.30am - 5.00pm Shearing & Wool Handling
and Wool Handling Competitions
Merino Breed Displays 9.00am - 5.00pm Stud Display Marquee
Woolcraft Displays and Demonstrations 9.00am - 5.00pm All Woolcraft Pavilions
Sale of Wool Products & Craft Supplies 9.00am - 5.00pm Noble & Osborne Pavilions
Judging of Suffolk Sheep 9.00 am Regional Exhibition Centre
Judging of Border Leicesters 9.00am Regional Exhibition Centre
Judging of Texel Sheep 9:00am Regional Exhibition Centre
Judging of Poll Dorsets Sheep FEATURE BREED 9.00am Regional Exhibition Centre
Agribusiness: Legal Issues Robertson Hyett 9:00am - 9.30am Technology Marquee
Judging of the Black & Coloured Sheep 9.00am Regional Exhibition Centre
Young Voices from The Land 9.30am - 10.30am Technology Marquee
Bob the Butcher Carcass Master Class 10.00am Festival of Lamb Marquee
Judging of Black Dorper Sheep 10.00am Regional Exhibition Centre
Judging of Ultra White Sheep 10.00am Regional Exhibition Centre
Harvesting your Ag Career 10.30am - 11.00am Technology Marquee
Judging of Mohair Fleeces 10.00am  
Eliminating Losses Using Satellite Tracking 11.00am -11.30pm Technology Marquee
Judging of Cheviot Sheep 11.00am Regional Exhibition Centre
Woolcraft & The Student Collective Fashion Parade 11.00am Noble
Estate Planning Robertson Hyett 11.30pm - 12.00pm Technology Marquee
Bendigo Festival of Lamb - Cooking Demonstration 12.00pm Festival of Lamb
O'Shea Ryan Academy of Irish Dance 12.00pm - 1.00pm Noble Pavillion
Young Voices from the Land Forum 12.00pm - 1.00pm Technology Marquee
How to Find and Keep Good Farm Staff 1.00pm - 1.30pm Technology Marquee
Judging of Wiltshire Horn Sheep 1.00pm Regional Exhibition Centre
Judging Finals of All Purpose Merino Classes 1.00pm Bendigo Exhibition Centre
Presentation of Fleece Competition Awards - Champion & Reserves 1.00pm Bendigo Exhibition Centre
Training Programs on Sustainable Agriculture and Horticulture 1.30pm - 2.15pm Technology Marquee
Judging Merino Bare Breech Class 1.30pm Bendigo Exhibition Centre
Fashion Parade Commercial Garments 2.00pm Noble
Grow Your Career in Agriculture 2.15pm - 2.45pm Technology Marquee
Judging Wiltipoll Sheep 3.00pm Regional Exhibition Centre
Bendigo Festival of Lamb - Cooking Demonstration 3.00pm Festival of Lamb Marquee
Sponsors and Breeders Cocktail Party 5.30 - 7.00pm Bendigo Exhibition Centre
Merino Group Classes   Bendigo Exhibition Centre

Sunday 16th July

   
EVENT TIME LOCATION
O'Sullivan Transport Yard Dog Trials 8.30am - 3.00pm The Oval
Corriedale Junior Judging 8.30am Bendigo Exhibition Centre
Judging Merino General Classes Team & Groups 9.00am - 3.00pm Bendigo Exhibition Centre
Merino Breed Displays 9.00am - 5.00 pm Stud Display Marquee
Victorian State Championships Shearing and Wool Handling Competitions 9.00am - 5.00pm Shearing & Wool Handling
Woolcraft Displays and Demonstrations 9.00am - 5.00pm All Woolcraft Pavilions
Sale of Wool Products & Craft Supplies 9.00am - 5.00pm Noble & Osborne Pavilions
Merino - VSMSBA Junior Judging 10.00am Bendigo Exhibition Centre
Interbreed classes AB03, AB04, SIB08S, AB01S-2S, SIB06S, SIB01S - SIB02S, SIB07S, SIB03S- SIB04S 10.00am Regional Exhibition Centre
ASSBA Objective Measurement Class & Champion British Breeds Group 10.00am Regional Exhibition Centre
Woolcraft & The Student Collective Fashion Parades 11am Noble
Bendigo Festival of Lamb - Cooking Demonstration 11.00am - 3.00pm Festival of Lamb Marquee
VAS Ltd Junior Judging Competition State Final - Fleece 11.00am - 12.30pm Regional Exhibition Centre
Judging of the Supreme Australian Prime Lamb Group 11.00am Regional Exhibition Centre
Judging of the Supreme Australian Long Wool Group 11.00am Regional Exhibition Centre
Judging of the Supreme Australian Prime Lamb Exhibit 11.00am Regional Exhibition Centre
Judging of the Supreme Australian Long Wool Exhibit 11.00am Regional Exhibition Centre
Judging of the Champion British Breeds Group 12.00pm Regional Exhibition Centre
Bendigo Festival of Lamb - Cooking Demonstration 12.00pm Festival of Lamb Marquee
Judging of the Schools Interbreed Competition 1.00pm Regional Exhibition Centre
Judging Merino Ram Sale 1.00pm Bendigo Exhibition Centre
Bob the Butcher Carving and Knife Sharpening Demonstration 1.00pm Festival of Lamb Marquee
Merino Ram Sale 1.00pm Bendigo Exhibition Centre
Bendigo Supreme Dorper/White Dorper Ram sale 1.00pm Regional Exhibition Centre
Schools Interbreed Group 1.15pm Regional Exhibition Centre
VAS Ltd Junior Judging Competition State Final - Meat Breeds 1.30pm - 3.00pm Regional Exhibition Centre
Bendigo Festival of Lamb - Cooking Demonstration 2.00pm Festival of Lamb Marquee


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