Competition entry is open to everyone, and there’s no entry fee. Pre-enter to avoid disappointment: pre-entry closes at 5pm Wednesday 27 January 2027. If there are spaces left, late entries are taken during the Show at the Announcer’s Box. Everyone who competes or comes to support pays gate entry.

Competition	When	Where	How to enter	Fee
Children’s Pet Show	Friday from 4pm	Woodchop Arena	Register 3.30–4pm at the Woodchop Arena	$2 per child, no limit on pets
Rodeo	Friday from 7.30pm	McGoldrick Main Arena	ABCRA only	See ABCRA
Beaut Utes	Saturday: Show & Shine from 1.30pm, judging 3pm, parade about 5–5.30pm	Goat Shed, then Main Arena	Register at the Goat Shed	No fee for cars; driver and passengers pay standard Show entry
Little & Large Dog High Jump	Saturday, about 6.30–7pm	McGoldrick Main Arena	Pre-enter on Showday, or at the Announcer’s Box	Free
Young Woman	Saturday, about 7pm	McGoldrick Main Arena	Registrations for 2028: contact the Show Office	–
Hay Stacking	Saturday, about 7.30–8.10pm	McGoldrick Main Arena	Pre-enter on Showday, or at the Announcer’s Box	Free

Beaut Utes

Polish up your pride and joy and bring it along to the 2027 Beaut Ute Competition. Utes gather for the Show & Shine in the Goat Shed on Saturday, with judging at 3pm and a Main Arena parade at around 5–5.30pm. Visitors can vote for the People’s Choice Award.

• Arrive: between 1.30pm and 2pm Saturday 30 January 2027 (last entry 2pm). Come in through Gate 4 on Station Road and call Alex on 0449 668 439 to be let in.
• Entry fee: no fee for cars. The driver and passengers pay standard Show entry. No passengers on the tray.
• Classes: Chick’s Ute, Country Ute, Town Ute and Off-Road Ute, each 1st $75, 2nd $50, 3rd $25.
• Champion Ute (best overall), Barry Foreman Memorial: $100 and ribbon, sponsored by T.J. Fahl Rural Contracting. Beaut Ute People’s Choice Award: $50 and ribbon.
• Stewards: Chief Steward Alex Hirst, Steward Greg Chittick. Enquiries: Alex, 0449 668 439.

Little & Large Dog High Jump

Dogs, little and large, take turns hurling themselves at an ever-rising wall, urged on by their handlers and the crowd. Plenty clear two metres, and the most athletic soar past three. Does your dog have what it takes to be Berry Show High Jump champion?

• When: Saturday 30 January 2027, 6.30–7pm, Main Arena. All competitors present to the Announcer’s Box by 5pm.
• Classes: Large Dog High Jump; Little Dog High Jump for dogs under 40cm at the shoulder. Each 1st $50 and ribbon, 2nd $25 and ribbon.
• Waivers: every competitor signs a participation waiver before entering the ring (at the Announcer’s Box).
• Stewards: Chief Steward Ed Hogan; Stewards Will Miller & Richard Ingall.

Hay Stacking Competition

Gather a team of three and test your strength, speed and teamwork. Teams race the clock to hand-stack 17 hay bales (13 in the junior event), carrying each bale one at a time. No throwing. It takes planning, stamina, strength and a steady hand to build the tallest, straightest stack.

• When: Saturday 30 January 2027, about 7.30–8.10pm, Main Arena. All competitors present to the Announcer’s Box before 6.30pm.
• Junior: every team member at least 10 and under 15. Team prizes 1st $150, 2nd $75.
• Open: every team member 15 or over; starts after the juniors. Team prizes 1st $300, 2nd $150.
• Stewards: Chief Steward Stuart Yeatman; Stewards Will Miller, Phil Duncan and Greg Chittick.

Rules

• Teams have three members. Every competitor signs a participation waiver before entering the ring (at the Announcer’s Box).
• Stack 17 bales (Open) or 13 (Junior) in the quickest time. Carry one bale at a time using the strings, with no throwing, and use correct lifting technique.
• The layout is three parallel lines 10m apart: line 1 is the start, line 2 the construction line and line 3 the bale retrieval area.
• Stacks have 4 bales on the base, 3 on the second layer, then 2 bales on each of the next five layers for seniors (three layers for juniors). Build the stack on the central line (line 2).
• Teams start behind line 1 and are timed from start to finish. You finish when the stack is complete and all team members are back at line 1.
• Don’t stand on top of the finished stack.
• Dismantle the stack and carry the bales back to the start one at a time.
• Heats run with two or three teams; the fastest time overall wins.

Anthony Bennett Memorial Children’s Pet Show

The Friday afternoon pet show is always a favourite with local children, who dress themselves and their pets to impress. It’s only $2 per child, with no limit on the number of pets each child enters, so it’s an easy way for kids and their pets to be part of the Show. All well-behaved animals are welcome (no snakes).

The pet show starts at 4pm on Friday. Register at the Woodchop Arena from 3.30pm. The full list of classes is in the pet show schedule.

Dr Anthony Bennett

The event is named after Dr Anthony Bennett, a well-regarded veterinarian and friend to the town of Berry, its people and its animals. His intelligence, quick wit and radiant smile were matched by his sincerity and compassion for his patients and their owners. He volunteered for the Berry Show, first as a veterinarian, then as MC, Honorary Committee Member and sponsor. Anthony passed away in 2022.

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