Entries for Melbourne Royal Blue-Ribbon Competitions are Open!

Entries Closing Dates

All Breeds Championship Show (Dogs)

The Melbourne Royal All Breeds Championship Show is one of Australia’s largest conformation shows.
With more than 5,000 classes, 3,700 entries and 200 breeds, the All Breeds Championship Show provides the opportunity for handlers to benchmark their breed – from Afghan Hounds to Yorkshire Terriers on the Royal stage.
The highly entertaining Action Dog Program featuring Rally, Obedience, Agility, Jumping and Games will test the abilities and stamina of the most skilful canines and their handlers.
With one of the largest prize pools offered in Australia, the 2024 Melbourne Royal All Breeds Championship Show is not to be missed!

To learn more about the classes and prizes on offer, visit the Melbourne Royal website.

Entries close: Tuesday 6 August
Competition dates: Thursday 26 September – Saturday 5 October

 

Melbourne Royal Alpaca Competition

The Melbourne Royal Show Alpaca Competition is making its mark as Victoria’s premier Alpaca competition, providing exhibitors with a dedicated event space and valuable networking opportunities. The competition is split into two major sections - Suri and Huacaya.

To learn more about the classes and prizes on offer, visit the website.

Entries close: Wednesday 7 August
Competition dates:

• Fleece Judging - Wednesday 11 September
• Halter and Youth Paraders Judging - Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 September

Melbourne Royal Art, Craft & Cookery Competition

The Melbourne Royal Art, Craft & Cookery Competition is a celebration of community, passion and expression.
Be it leatherwork, photography or biscuit making – with over 550 classes and plenty of prizes, there is something to interest both the brand-new hobbyist and the master.
From traditional handmade lace to contemporary photography, more than 1000 exhibitors showcase their skills; bringing ideas to life, to take their place in one of the biggest exhibitions of Australia’s creativity.

To learn more about the classes and prizes on offer, visit the website.

Entries close: Wednesday 21 August
Judging dates:

• Art / Photography / Craft / Junior & Open Decorated Cakes - Saturday 14 September 2024
• Cookery / Confectionery / Preserves – Saturday 21 September 2024

On display at the Show: Thursday 26 September – Sunday 6 October

 

Melbourne Royal Beef Carcase Competition

The Melbourne Royal Beef Carcase Competition provides studs, commercial producers, agricultural schools and colleges with the opportunity to network and benchmark the quality of their livestock.

Offering some of Australia’s most prestigious trophies and awards, preparation is key. Genetic selection, nutrition and animal handling are all vital elements that influence the blend of live judging and carcase scores, assessed by the Meat Standards Australia (MSA) grading system.

To learn more about the classes and prizes on offer, visit the website.

Entries Close: Thursday 18 July
Competition dates: Saturday 28 September - Sunday 29 September

 

Melbourne Royal Beef Cattle Competition

The Melbourne Royal Beef Cattle Competition provides exhibitors with the opportunity to showcase and benchmark their livestock in one of Australia’s biggest and most prestigious cattle competitions.

Steeped in more than 150 years of tradition, the competition brings the best cattle and producers together, with exhibits judged over four action-packed days – all seeking the glory that comes from being declared a Melbourne Royal Supreme Champion.

Exhibitors of all ages have an opportunity to interact, mentor and learn, balancing the great tradition of cattle showing with the latest innovations in technology and seedstock marketing.

This year, Melbourne Royal is introducing an all new Feature Competition - the Ausmetic Youth Feature Heifer Show.

To learn more about the classes and prizes on offer, visit the website.

Entries close: Thursday 1 August
Competition dates: Thursday 3 October - Sunday 6 October 2024

 

Melbourne Royal Fleece Competition

From the ultra-fine Merino to the lustrous Lincoln, the extensive range of classes ensure traditional breeds and modern styles are on display throughout the 11 days of the Melbourne Royal Show.
Showcasing the best sheep fleece from across south-east Australia, the competition celebrates the varieties and versatilities of the products and industry.

To learn more about the classes and prizes on offer, visit the website.

Entries close: Friday 9 August
Competition date: Friday 13 September (on display throughout the Show)

 

Melbourne Royal Horses in Action Competition

The Melbourne Royal Horses in Action Competition brings the best in equine excellence to benchmark their abilities against some of Australia’s most highly skilled horses and riders.

Featuring the iconic Garryowen Equestrienne Turnout celebrating 90 years this year, and the prestigious Prince of Wales Cup, the Horses in Action Competition combines great tradition with an array of classes that offer the most experienced rider and the up-and-coming equine superstars the opportunity to compete for a coveted champion sash.

With more than 2,300 entries, 600 horses and 350 riders competing across 250 classes, exhibitors can compete in Saddle Horse and Riding classes, Showjumping, Stockhorse, Hunting, Light & Heavy Harness and Clydesdales.

To learn more about the classes and prizes on offer, visit the website.

Entries close: Thursday 20 June (Show Jumping) & Monday 5 August (Hunting)
Note: All other entries closed on Friday 31 May
Competition dates: Thursday 26 September to Sunday 6 October

 

Melbourne Royal Poultry Competition

The Melbourne Royal Poultry Competition is one of the most prestigious fanciers competitions in Australia, provides breeders with an opportunity to benchmark their birds with a full range of Australian Poultry Standard classes available to enter

Modern Game will be the feature breed with all judging to take place on Wednesday 25 September, prior to the commencement of the Melbourne Royal Show.

To learn more about the classes and prizes on offer, visit the website.

Entries Open: Wednesday 11 July
Entries close: Friday 16 August
Competition dates: Thursday 26 September to Sunday 6 October

Melbourne Royal Sheep Competition

Steeped in more than 150 years of tradition, the competition brings sheep producers and the next generation of farmers together at the Melbourne Royal Show.

The Melbourne Royal Sheep Competition promotes and celebrates excellence in sheep breeding, offering exhibitors the opportunity to share in Victoria’s richest sheep competition, with more than $25,000 of cash and prizes.

The 2024 Melbourne Royal Sheep Competition's Feature Breed is Texel.

To learn more about the classes and prizes on offer, visit the website.

Entries close: Tuesday 30 July
Competition dates: Thursday 26 September - Friday 27 September

 

Melbourne Royal Woodchop Championships

The Melbourne Royal Woodchop Championships has featured at the Show for more than 100 years, providing champion and handicap woodchoppers an opportunity to compete across more than 40 events including tree-felling, standing block, underhand, sawing and teams’ relay.

Over four days, woodchoppers will compete for a variety of awards and accolades including the coveted Golden Axe.

Woodchoppers will compete for a share of over $40,000 in prizes & trophies and to take home the title of Champion in the Melbourne Royal Woodchop Championships.

To learn more about the classes and prizes on offer, visit the website.

Entries Closed: Wednesday 15 May
Competition dates: Thursday 26 September – Sunday 29 September