Next weekend at the Ballarat Show the Dog High Jump State Final will be held on 13th November 2022 at 1pm & registrations are from 10am onwards.
Due to cancellation of Shows to enter the State Final please nominate your local Show on the day of the State Final and you will be accepted to enter the State Final.
Please tag anyone that might be interested in competing in the State Final.
More information: https://ballaratshow.org.au/attractions/vas-dog-jump/
Closing date extended until Midnight 28th October 2023.
Grants of up to $10,000 per eligible society are available for eligible projects. Projects that will be considered may include initiatives that:
promote agricultural production
provide new or upgraded facilities for the exhibition and/or judging of commercial and stud animals
improve facilities for exhibitions, competitions and displays, such as upgrading fencing and stables, or areas used for shearing demonstrations and wool exhibits
stimulate local employment, suppliers and producers
create opportunities for displaying art and craft, and artisan produce
enhance public amenities at showgrounds such as toilets, seating and disabled access
improve essential infrastructure for electricity and water supply
enhance business management, planning for shows and marketing strategies targeting the broader community
promote reporting of livestock movements to the National Livestock Identification System (NLIS) database such as the purchase of scanning wands
enhance biosecurity planning such as a written biosecurity plan, signage or improved facilities to create separate housing of different species of animals for biosecurity purposes
innovative use of technology to encourage remote community participation in agricultural show activities
enhance public safety of community attendance, including COVID safe measures that align with current Victorian Government community event guidelines.
Introducing the 2022 Homecraft State Finalists that will be on display at the Melbourne Royal Show. Results will be posted as soon as available.
The 2022 Rural Ambassador State Final is fast approaching and will be held at the Melbourne Royal Show on the 23rd, 24th & 25th September 2022.
Click below to learn more about each ambassador.
Inviting you to celebrate Emerging Leaders and the VAS Rural Ambassadors for 2022 with a sumptuous two-course meal.
When: Sunday 25 September 2022, 12pm - 2:30pm
Where: Port Phillip Function Space, Royal Block, Melbourne Showgrounds
Dress: Business Attire
RSVP & special dietary requirements: Please email events@melbourneroyal.com.au by 15 September 2022
Tickets can be purchased for $79 per person + service and handling fee.
This includes an entry ticket to the 2022 Melbourne Royal Show which you will receive separately from your 2022 Emerging Leaders and Rural Ambassador Luncheon ticket.
Click on the link here to buy your tickets: https://www.melbourneroyal.com.au/whats-on/2022-emerging-leaders-and-rural-ambassador-luncheon/#
The speeches for the VAS Rural Ambassador Competition will be held separately to the luncheon function at 10am on Sunday 25th September 2022 at the Melbourne Royal Show (Location of Room to be confirmed).
All societies are encouraged to get behind their Show Ambassadors and support them at the State Final.
VAS Ltd has a total of 11 Ambassadors competing this year and are listed as per below:
Alexandra Pattinson (Central & South Gippsland - Foster Show)
Indi Skehan (Central & South Gippsland - Pakenham Show)
Emily Corbett (Central & Upper Goulburn - Lilydale Show)
Chelsea Wearne (Central & Upper Goulburn - Heathcote Show)
Rosie Archer (Goulburn Valley Riverina - Finley Show)
Jade Sheen (Goulburn Valley Riverina - Kyabram Show)
Katherine Bain (Midlands - Beaufort Show)
Kate Methven (Midlands - Maldon Show)
Nathan Farrell (Murray Valley - Wodonga Show)
Giorgi Boucher (Northern District - Cohuna Show)
Rylie Cherrey (South Western - Warnambool Show)
State Final - Melbourne Royal Australian Young Farmer Challenge State Final is now accepting team entries!
When: 6:00pm, Saturday 24th September 2022
Where: Main Arena, Melbourne Royal Show at Melbourne Showgrounds
Click here for the details on how to enter a team: https://www.melbourneroyal.com.au/.../australian-young.../
Held at the Melbourne Royal Show on the 29th September 2022. All qualifiers that Shows have provided results to the VAS Office have been emailed today (22nd August). If you have not received an email please email info@vicagshows.com.au
Click below to download your copy of the Show Dates Listing! Great resource to have on your fridge or sit down and map out your trips to Ag Shows in Victoria this Show Season.
Many Show Societies are deep into Show preparation for the 2022 Spring Show Season with many communities looking forward to bringing back their Agricultural Shows BACK BIGGER & BETTER! This time last year Show Societies were making the difficult decision to cancel their annual event but take 2 and hopefully on the track to being able to run the annual event.
If you are interested in taking on a volunteer role at an Agricultural Show please contact your local Show and offer your assistance.
Are you interested in buying a Show Dates Booklet?
Here is the link to order a booklet: https://forms.gle/Eng3YhdxaYMan6uE8
A great resource for the keen show enthusiast to have all the Victorian Shows information in one spot.
