It’s Showtime! Your guide to the 135th Annual Junee Show

THE 135th Annual Junee Show will burst into life this Saturday, October 25, with organisers promising a full day of colour, excitement and good old-fashioned country celebration.

A staple of the local calendar for more than a century, this year’s show is set to bring together the very best of the Shire, celebrating rural life, family fun, community talent and everything in between.

The Junee Showgrounds will come alive from the moment the gates open at 9am, with non-stop entertainment scheduled through to the 8pm fireworks finale.

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This year’s program is jam-packed with hands-on experiences and family-friendly fun, featuring live reptile demonstrations, the much-loved junior pet show, high-stakes duck racing, and dog high–jumping.

The little ones will also have two chances to grab a photo with Bluey the mascot — near the Show Office at 10:30am and again at 1:30pm.

Bluey the mascot pictured at the Junee Show in 2023 | Photo: Facebook/Junee Shire Council

Of course, no show is complete without the classics.

Expect the roar of ShowMow Racing, the buzz of Side Show Alley, the charm of the free animal nursery, and the unmistakable scent of hot chips, snow cones and dagwood dogs drifting through the grounds.

Meanwhile, the Ladies’ Pavilion will once again showcase the best of local skill and creativity, from home baking and preserves to needlework, school projects and floral displays.

It’s a true treasure trove of talent and a testament to the time and care Junee’s residents invest behind the scenes.

Junee Show in 2023 | Photo: Facebook/Junee Shire Council

Inside the main pavilion at the Junee Show in 2023 | Photo: Facebook/Steph Cooke

Adding even more horsepower to the program, the Junee Motor Club will be on site with a classic and vintage car display sure to turn heads, while the horse and harness racing program will keep the main arena buzzing all day with competitive action.

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In a delightful first for the Junee Show, the grounds will also host their inaugural Donkey and Mule Show, set to begin at 12pm.

Complete with an obstacle course and a tongue-in-cheek fashion parade, this novelty event promises plenty of laughs and four-legged charm as these sure-footed stars strut their stuff.

Photo: File/Flickr/Jen W (CC BY 2.0)

Earlier in the day, Junior Judging competitions will shine a spotlight on the next generation of rural show talent, with judging kicking off from 9am.

These events play a key role in developing the next generation of community leaders and rural show advocates.

Local winners and runners-up will have the chance to progress to the zone finals, where two standout competitors will be selected to represent the district at the NSW State Finals.

One of the most anticipated moments of the day will unfold at 2pm, when the official opening ceremony gets underway in the heart of the showgrounds.

This year’s honours will be carried out by Junee’s own breakout television star, Majella Davis, known for her role as Krista Sinclair on Neighbours, who returns home to help open the 135th Show in front of a proud local crowd.

The opening ceremony will also include the crowning of Junee’s 2025 Young Woman of the Year (formerly known as the Junee Showgirl) recognising outstanding leadership, confidence and community service among the Shire’s young women.

The Royal Agricultural Society of NSW officially rebranded the statewide competition in 2022, encouraging local shows to adopt the Young Woman title to better reflect the evolving spirit of the program.

The competition, which has long been a proud part of the rural show circuit, celebrates the achievements of regional women and opens doors to new opportunities in personal development, public speaking and leadership.

Junee’s 2023 and 2022 Young Women of the Year winners and runners up | Photo: Facebook/Junee Shire Council

This year’s winner will represent Junee at the regional judging stage, with the chance to advance to the NSW State Finals at the Sydney Royal Easter Show in 2026.

Alongside the honour of representing her community, the 2025 Junee Young Woman will also receive a prize pool valued at nearly $1,000, including cash, gift cards and sponsor packs, and will be invited to attend a personal development weekend in Dubbo.

AFTERNOON TUNES & FIREWORKS FINISH

As the afternoon rolls into evening, the music will kick into gear, led by local talent Harry Pratt, who takes to the stage at 4pm with a laid-back acoustic set sure to have toes tapping.

His performance sets the tone for an action-packed twilight program featuring live music, the crowd-favourite bushman’s relay, and the ever-competitive gumboot throwing competition.

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All of it builds to the grand finale fireworks display at 8pm, lighting up the skies above the showgrounds in a spectacular burst of colour to close out a day full of joy, tradition and hometown pride.

Junee Show fireworks finale in 2023 | Photo: Kev Schultz

Junee Show fireworks finale in 2023 | Photo: Kev Schultz

Behind the scenes, the Junee Show Society has once again rallied an enormous effort, with hundreds of entries expected across one of the largest competition programs in the region.

From scones to sheep and photography to pumpkins, nearly every corner of country life will be represented.

For those feeling lucky, the 200 Club Raffle is back in action, offering $1,750 in prize money.

Tickets are $20 each and can be purchased by contacting Maria Turner on 0498 130 764 or via email at glenora4@hotmail.com.

Side Show Alley at the Junee Show | Photo: Visit NSW

PLAN YOUR DAY, PACK YOUR HAT

The Bureau of Meteorology is forecasting mostly fine conditions for show day, with partly cloudy skies and a top temperature of 24°C.

The agency says there will be a slight chance of a thunderstorm on Saturday afternoon and evening.

Entry to the show remains affordable for all, with tickets priced at $10 for adults and $5 for children and concession holders.

To explore the complete show schedule and learn more about what’s in store, showgoers are encouraged to visit the Junee Show Society website at juneeshowsociety.com.au.

You can also download a copy of the Show’s full schedule here.

A TRADITION WORTH CELEBRATING

For more than a century, the Junee Show has stood as a symbol of resilience, community connection and country pride.

It’s where memories are made, stories are shared, and where a love of rural life is celebrated in full colour.

With energy building across the district and the forecast in favour, locals and visitors alike are encouraged to come along, show their support, and be part of one of the town’s proudest traditions.

Let the 135th Junee Show begin.

For contact details and more information on the Junee Show, visit the Junee Show Society’s website at juneeshowsociety.com.au.

135th Annual Junee Show – Timeline of Events

​9.00am – GATES OPEN

• Junior Judging commences
• Judging commences – Cattle and Sheep
• Horse events program commences
• Pavilion Opens
• FREE Animal Nursery Opens 9.00am until 4.00pm
• All Day Face Painting – behind the Grandstand

10.00am

• Ladies’ Lifestyle Pavilion Opens
• Entries for Junior Showgirl open – entries taken at the Stewards’ Room

10.30am

• FREE Photos with Bluey (Mascot) – near the Show Office

11.00am

• FREE Duck Racing
• FREE Pet Show & Competition – in front of the Grandstand

12PM

• Junior Showgirl judging commences in the Stewards Room
• Junior Baby Girl & Baby Boy
• Junee Girl & Boy Toddler
• Miss & Master Tiny Tott
• Junior Young Woman
• Intermediate Young Woman
• Teenage Young Woman

1.30pm

• FREE Photos with Bluey (Mascot) – near the Show Office

2.00pm

• Official Opening Ceremony – Majella Davis, Star in Neighbours
• 2025 Young Woman Announced
• 200 Club Raffle drawn

2.45pm

• FREE Duck Racing

3.00pm

• Dog High jumping

4.00pm

• Junee High School Band | 4.00 – 5.00pm
• Pony Trots
• Harness Racing

5.00pm

• Live music, 5.00 – 8.00pm
• FREE Bushmans’ Relay
• FREE Gumboot Throwing Competition

5.30pm

• Pavilion closed to the Public

6.30pm

• Pavilion opened for collection of exhibits

8.00pm

• Grand Finale Fireworks Display

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