2023 Show Book Sections
NOTICE TO ALL EXHIBITORS
Entries will be taken at the Showground Office from Monday prior to Show day.
You do not need to be a member to become an exhibitor.
Separate entry forms need to be completed for each section you enter.
ENTRIES ARE ONLY RECEIVED between the hours of 10.00am-4.00pm.
A maximum of $20 will be charged for Pavilion entries per entrant.
Please pay for entries at the Secretary's office before taking your exhibits to the Pavilion.
Exhibits to be collected from Pavilion from 7.00pm Show day (SATURDAY) or the day after Show (SUNDAY) between the hours of 9.00am-12.00pm.
Any unclaimed prize money or sponsorship vouchers can be collected by emailing info@gulgongshow.org.au with your name, section and category won with banking details for one week following the Show.
Unless other arrangements are made with the Secretary's office prior to the Show, any unclaimed exhibits may be donated or disposed of.
Entries will be taken at the Showground Office from Monday prior to Show day.
You do not need to be a member to become an exhibitor.
Separate entry forms need to be completed for each section you enter.
ENTRIES ARE ONLY RECEIVED between the hours of 10.00am-4.00pm.
A maximum of $20 will be charged for Pavilion entries per entrant.
Please pay for entries at the Secretary's office before taking your exhibits to the Pavilion.
Exhibits to be collected from Pavilion from 7.00pm Show day (SATURDAY) or the day after Show (SUNDAY) between the hours of 9.00am-12.00pm.
Any unclaimed prize money or sponsorship vouchers can be collected by emailing info@gulgongshow.org.au with your name, section and category won with banking details for one week following the Show.
Unless other arrangements are made with the Secretary's office prior to the Show, any unclaimed exhibits may be donated or disposed of.
SHOWBOOK
Find our online Show Schedule here:
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Hard copies of our Show Book are available for $3 from Gulgong Timber and Hardware, Gulgong Dispensary, Gulgong Stock & Rural, Cobbs Bakery, McGregor Real Estate and Husbands Saddlery Mudgee.
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EXHIBITORS RULES & REGULATIONS
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GENERAL PAVILION ENTRY FORM
A separate entry form to be completed for each section |
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PHOTOGRAPHY ENTRY FORM
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FASHIONS OF THE FIELD
ENTRY FORM |
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SPRING GARDEN 2023
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PRIZE MONEY COLLECTION
All prize money will be paid at the Secretary's Office on the day of the show. Prize money or vouchers not collected on show day will be available for one week only after Show day. Collection to be arranged with the Secretary by phoning 0497 742 689.
NO prize money paid where sponsorship is stated.
All prize money will be paid at the Secretary's Office on the day of the show. Prize money or vouchers not collected on show day will be available for one week only after Show day. Collection to be arranged with the Secretary by phoning 0497 742 689.
NO prize money paid where sponsorship is stated.
SHOW SECTIONS 2023 2024 Show Sections will be uploaded early 2024
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CAGED BIRDS
Entries close Monday Show week. Birds to be staged no later than 9am show day. Page 71 in the Show Schedule.
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COOKING
Entries close at 10.00am Friday Show week. Page 112 in the Show Schedule. |
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CAKE DECORATING AND SUGAR ART
Entries close Friday morning Show week. Page 116 in the Show Schedule.
Entries close Friday morning Show week. Page 116 in the Show Schedule.
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ASC RICH FRUIT CAKE COMPETITION
Entries close 10am Friday Show week. Page 113 in Show schedule.
Entries close 10am Friday Show week. Page 113 in Show schedule.
THERMOMIX
Entries close 10am Friday Show week. Page 119 in Show schedule.
Entries close 10am Friday Show week. Page 119 in Show schedule.
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DAIRY GOATS
Goats to be penned by 9.00am Show day. Page 58 in the Show schedule. |
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CHAMPIONSHIP DOG SHOW
Located in the policemans paddock with access via the Gulgong Showground. Follow the signs.
For information on how to enter visit page 134 in the Show schedule.
Located in the policemans paddock with access via the Gulgong Showground. Follow the signs.
For information on how to enter visit page 134 in the Show schedule.
FASHIONS OF THE SHOW
Register at the Secretary's office from 10am Monday 13th February. All entrants must be present at the judging 5.30pm Show day.
Includes open, junior, tiny tot and novelty sections ie beset mullet including skullets and best bogan! Best bogan is sponsored by Gulgong Timber & Hardware and will be awarded their own pair of the iconic "SURFER JOE THONGS!"
Young Ambassador Coordinators Ivy-Marie Flanagan and Angela Flanagan are looking after the Fashions on the Field this year with our Young Ambassador Team supported by Hollie Smith and Anastasia Germon.
You can find more information on page 18 of the Show schedule.
For any enquires please contact Ivy on 0427 666 217.
Includes open, junior, tiny tot and novelty sections ie beset mullet including skullets and best bogan! Best bogan is sponsored by Gulgong Timber & Hardware and will be awarded their own pair of the iconic "SURFER JOE THONGS!"
Young Ambassador Coordinators Ivy-Marie Flanagan and Angela Flanagan are looking after the Fashions on the Field this year with our Young Ambassador Team supported by Hollie Smith and Anastasia Germon.
You can find more information on page 18 of the Show schedule.
For any enquires please contact Ivy on 0427 666 217.
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FRUIT & VEGETABLES
Entries close at 10.00am Friday show week.
Page 126 of Show Schedule.
Entries close at 10.00am Friday show week.
Page 126 of Show Schedule.
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HANDICRAFT, LEATHER, LEGO, COLLECTORS CORNER & POTTERY
Entries close at 10.00am Friday show week. Page 86 in Show schedule.
Entries close at 10.00am Friday show week. Page 86 in Show schedule.
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HOME BREW
Entries close at 10.00am Friday show week. Page 129 of Show schedule. 
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HORSES
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
To all Gulgong Show Horse Competitors
All entries for the 2023 Gulgong Show Horse Section will be via nominate only, no entries on the day.
Pages 29-42 in Show schedule.
ENTRIES CLOSE SUNDAY 12TH OF FEBURARY
Exhibitors will be issued with a number to compete and number holders will be required to be worn by all exhibitors during show day.
All entries, camping and stabling will be through Nominate.
PLEASE NOTE THE HORSE SECTION BEGINS AT 8AM SHOW DAY!
All enquires contact: Ringmaster Chris Eggleton 0429 341 444 or gulgongshowhorsesection@gmail.com
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
To all Gulgong Show Horse Competitors
All entries for the 2023 Gulgong Show Horse Section will be via nominate only, no entries on the day.
Pages 29-42 in Show schedule.
ENTRIES CLOSE SUNDAY 12TH OF FEBURARY
Exhibitors will be issued with a number to compete and number holders will be required to be worn by all exhibitors during show day.
All entries, camping and stabling will be through Nominate.
PLEASE NOTE THE HORSE SECTION BEGINS AT 8AM SHOW DAY!
All enquires contact: Ringmaster Chris Eggleton 0429 341 444 or gulgongshowhorsesection@gmail.com
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HORTICULTURE
Entries close at 10.00am Friday show week.
Page 99 in Show schedule.
Entries close at 10.00am Friday show week.
Page 99 in Show schedule.
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JAM, PRESERVES & HONEY
Entries close at 10.00am Friday show week. Page 120 of Show schedule. |
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NEEDLEWORK
Entries close at 10.00am Friday show week. Page 94 of Show schedule. |
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PERSONS WITH A DISABILITY
Entries close at 10.00am Friday show week. Page 131 of the Show schedule.
Entries close at 10.00am Friday show week. Page 131 of the Show schedule.
PET SHOW
Entries will be taken on day of Show from at the Show office. Commences 3pm sharp. Page 136 of Show schedule.
Entries will be taken on day of Show from at the Show office. Commences 3pm sharp. Page 136 of Show schedule.
PHOTOGRAPHY
Entries close 4pm Wednesday of Show week.
Page 110 of Show schedule.
Entries close 4pm Wednesday of Show week.
Page 110 of Show schedule.
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SHEEP
Steward to be advised of sheep numbers by the Monday of show week to allow for penning. Sheep are not to be removed before 5.00pm Show day. Page 45 of Show schedule.
Note: Johne's disease, foot rot & brucellosis declarations are to be presented to the Stewards BEFORE unloading sheep.
Steward to be advised of sheep numbers by the Monday of show week to allow for penning. Sheep are not to be removed before 5.00pm Show day. Page 45 of Show schedule.
Note: Johne's disease, foot rot & brucellosis declarations are to be presented to the Stewards BEFORE unloading sheep.
SHEEP - BRITISH BREEDS
Steward to be advised of sheep numbers by the Monday of show week to allow for penning. Sheep are not to be removed before 5.00pm Show day. Page 50 of Show schedule.
Note: Johne's disease, foot rot & brucellosis declarations are to be presented to the Stewards BEFORE unloading sheep.
Steward to be advised of sheep numbers by the Monday of show week to allow for penning. Sheep are not to be removed before 5.00pm Show day. Page 50 of Show schedule.
Note: Johne's disease, foot rot & brucellosis declarations are to be presented to the Stewards BEFORE unloading sheep.
SHEEP - WOOL SHEDDING BREEDS
All lambs to be penned & weighed 8.30am-10.00am show day. Judging 11.00am sharp.
Note: Johne's disease and foot rot declarations are to be presented to the Stewards BEFORE unloading sheep.
All lambs to be penned & weighed 8.30am-10.00am show day. Judging 11.00am sharp.
Note: Johne's disease and foot rot declarations are to be presented to the Stewards BEFORE unloading sheep.
SHEEP - PRIME FAT LAMBS
All lambs to be penned & weighed 8.30am-10.00am show day. Judging 11.00am sharp. Page 54 of Show schedule.
Note: Johne's disease and foot rot declarations are to be presented to the Stewards BEFORE unloading sheep.
All lambs to be penned & weighed 8.30am-10.00am show day. Judging 11.00am sharp. Page 54 of Show schedule.
Note: Johne's disease and foot rot declarations are to be presented to the Stewards BEFORE unloading sheep.
SHEEP - HOUSED
Sheep to be penned and ready for judging by 8.30am. Sheep are not to be removed before 5.00pm Show day.
Note: Johne's disease and foot rot declarations are to be presented to the Stewards BEFORE unloading sheep.
SHEEP - MERINO
Sheep to be penned and ready for judging by 8.30am. Sheep are not to be removed before 5.00pm Show day.
Note: Johne's disease and foot rot declarations are to be presented to the Stewards BEFORE unloading sheep.
Sheep to be penned and ready for judging by 8.30am. Sheep are not to be removed before 5.00pm Show day.
Note: Johne's disease and foot rot declarations are to be presented to the Stewards BEFORE unloading sheep.
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POULTRY & PIGEONS
Entries close Monday show week. All birds to be penned and ready for judging by 9am Show day. Page 66 of Show Schedule. |
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ABCRA Rules Apply. Enquires call 0497 742 689. HELMETS SAVE LIVES!
All entries via ABCRA iComplete.
Rodeo entries are now closed. Entries are completed through icompete and you must be a member of ABCRA.
All competitors must have Gulgong Show entry ticket. Tickets can be purchased through 123tix.com.au or become a member of the Gulgong Show Society. This can be done in person.
The Show office will be open Show week 10am to 4pm. Alternatively you can down load the form and scan and return to us and pay online. The membership form can be found below.
Register to compete using this link: https://abcra.icompete.net/Account/Login
More information can be found in the Show schedule page 62.
All prizes are paid by the ABCRA.
All entries via ABCRA iComplete.
Rodeo entries are now closed. Entries are completed through icompete and you must be a member of ABCRA.
All competitors must have Gulgong Show entry ticket. Tickets can be purchased through 123tix.com.au or become a member of the Gulgong Show Society. This can be done in person.
The Show office will be open Show week 10am to 4pm. Alternatively you can down load the form and scan and return to us and pay online. The membership form can be found below.
Register to compete using this link: https://abcra.icompete.net/Account/Login
More information can be found in the Show schedule page 62.
All prizes are paid by the ABCRA.
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BEAUT ALL VEHCILE SHOW - NEW OR OLD - DRIVE IT OR TOW IT!!
Due to the growth of interest in this section, it will be held in the policeman's paddock. Please bring a chair. Cold drinks and a bbq will be on sale Show day. There is also a free courtesy bus which can shuttle you around the Showground to see other attractions and to purchase food and drinks. Camping, Showers and Toilets available.
Page 141 of the Show Schedule.
Due to the growth of interest in this section, it will be held in the policeman's paddock. Please bring a chair. Cold drinks and a bbq will be on sale Show day. There is also a free courtesy bus which can shuttle you around the Showground to see other attractions and to purchase food and drinks. Camping, Showers and Toilets available.
Page 141 of the Show Schedule.
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WHIP CRACKING
Assemble at the Entertainment area approximately 2pm to register. Event will start at around 2.30pm subject to the wood chopping finishing. For more information contact Dianne Apap 0403 012 589. Page 138 of Show schedule. |
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WHITE WOOL
Entries close 10.00am Friday show week.
Page 81 of Show schedule.
Entries close 10.00am Friday show week.
Page 81 of Show schedule.
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WOOD CHOP DEMO
Commencing at 11.00am Show day. Page 137 of the Show schedule. |
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WOOD, METAL & WASTE TO ART
Entries close at 10.00am Friday show week.
Page 130 of Show schedule.
Entries close at 10.00am Friday show week.
Page 130 of Show schedule.
RURAL YOUNG AMBASSASOR OF THE YEAR (previously the Show Girl Competition)
This competition is open to young men and woman aged 2-17 years with categories for tiny tots, primary, junior, and teen entrants. For more information visit this link or read the Show schedule. Entries close Friday 10th February 2023.
Pages 20 in the Show schedule.
This competition is open to young men and woman aged 2-17 years with categories for tiny tots, primary, junior, and teen entrants. For more information visit this link or read the Show schedule. Entries close Friday 10th February 2023.
Pages 20 in the Show schedule.
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AUSTRALIAN YOUNG FARMERS CHALLENGE
Back for it's second year!
The Young Farmers Challenge is an opportunity for a team of four people to complete a series of on farm challenges. This competition is about showing your knowledge and practical skills which are used in a standard day in the agricultural business. The challenges can range from first aid to daily farm activities.
Entry is open to anyone aged between 12-35 years who is willing to work as a team to show their expertise as well as meeting new people and showing the current farming industry the future leaders of agriculture. Events are not to be specified pre event. A safe demonstration will be completed before everyone starts the competition.
Each team must consist of both male and female competitors.
Category One
6 to under 12 years
Category Two
12 to 17 years
Category Three
18 years and older
For more information on how to enter visit Page 133 in the Show schedule.
This event has been made possible by the Gulgong Show Society and Essential Energy.
Sponsored by Rob Roy Speckle Park, The Property Shop and Gulgong Show Society Inc.
With thanks to Essential Energy for the purchase of goods used in the Challenge.
Back for it's second year!
The Young Farmers Challenge is an opportunity for a team of four people to complete a series of on farm challenges. This competition is about showing your knowledge and practical skills which are used in a standard day in the agricultural business. The challenges can range from first aid to daily farm activities.
Entry is open to anyone aged between 12-35 years who is willing to work as a team to show their expertise as well as meeting new people and showing the current farming industry the future leaders of agriculture. Events are not to be specified pre event. A safe demonstration will be completed before everyone starts the competition.
Each team must consist of both male and female competitors.
Category One
6 to under 12 years
Category Two
12 to 17 years
Category Three
18 years and older
For more information on how to enter visit Page 133 in the Show schedule.
This event has been made possible by the Gulgong Show Society and Essential Energy.
Sponsored by Rob Roy Speckle Park, The Property Shop and Gulgong Show Society Inc.
With thanks to Essential Energy for the purchase of goods used in the Challenge.