Friday 29 & Saturday 30 January 2027
What’s on
Two days of livestock, competition and entertainment, from showjumping in the morning to fireworks on Saturday night.
In the McGoldrick Main Arena
Friday and Saturday nights
Live family entertainment under the lights. See the running order for when each act is on.
Friday & Saturday evenings
Lachie Cossor’s Outback Stockman Show
Direct from the Australian Stockman’s Hall of Fame in Longreach, Lachie Cossor brings his Outback Stockman Show to Berry. Horsemanship, working-dog demonstrations, live music and plenty of bush humour celebrate the skills and stories of Australian stockmen and women.
Meet his team of horses, dogs and farm animals, watch a live muster and look out for Lachie’s oversized bull.
In the McGoldrick Main Arena
With thanks to McGoldrick Estate Agents Berry & Silos Estate
Friday night
Kevin Sullivan & The Sulli-Vans
Award-winning singer-songwriter Kevin Sullivan and his family bring their travelling show to Berry: family harmonies, Australian storytelling, original songs, country favourites and contemporary classics, full of warmth and humour.
Before the Rodeo
With thanks to ARP Surveyors & The Sulli-Vans
Friday night’s finale
Rodeo: the wildest ride in town
A night of open bull riding in the McGoldrick Main Arena. Skilled riders test their balance, bravery and split-second timing as they try to stay on for their allotted time.
Two hours of action from about 7.30pm. How to enter the Rodeo
With thanks to Ray White Berry, Great Southern Hotel and Milkwood Bakery Berry
Saturday afternoon & evening
Nova Hollandia Jousting
The thunder of hooves, the rattle of armour and the shattering of lances. Wearing 30 kilograms of armour, knights charge at one another on horseback with 12-foot lances, in a test of horsemanship, strength and courage.
Two shows on Saturday
With thanks to Shorebreak Finance
Friday & Saturday evenings
Randy’s Junk Yard Action Show
Comedy, characters and spectacular motorcycle trials and BMX stunts in one themed production. The crowd is drawn into a world of larger-than-life characters, big laughs and audience interaction, all woven around some incredible riding.
It’s made for everyone: young kids, families, action-sports fans and grandparents alike.
In the McGoldrick Main Arena
With thanks to Milkwood Bakery Berry & Innovate Energy
Saturday, from about 9pm
Fireworks by Mr Boom Boom close the Show
Please secure your pets indoors on Saturday night and let your neighbours know.
Saturday in the Main Arena
Main Ring competitions
Beaut Utes
Show & Shine in the Goat Shed, then the parade of utes in the Main Arena.
Saturday
Sponsored by T.J. Fahl Contracting
Little & Large Dog High Jump
Bring your dog and see how high it can go. Pre-enter on Showday or at the Announcer’s Box.
Saturday evening
Sponsored by Black Cat Gas
Hay Stacking
Teams race to stack the bales, a crowd favourite under the lights.
Saturday night
Sponsored by Shorebreak Finance
Berry Show Young Woman
The 2027 Berry Show Young Woman is announced in the Main Arena.
Saturday night
Outside the Main Arena, both days
Demos & attractions
Check the notices around the showground and the Show map for demo times and places.
Animal Nursery
Behind the Rural Youth Hall, beside the Pavilion. Cute farm animals and some larger, more exotic furry faces. It’s hard not to fall for a bunny, goat or calf.
Sponsored by Curran Plumbing & Electrical, Berry Vet Clinic & Great Southern Hotel
Cow milking demos
Local cows are milked through the Show. Try the model cow and watch butter churned from fresh cream.
Sponsored by Accredited Inspection Services and Parnell + Brien Solicitors
Hawkesbury Working Sheep Dogs
Skilled working kelpies round up sheep with remarkable precision, people and animals working in harmony.
Both days
Sponsored by Black Cat Gas & Ray White Berry
Reptile Show
Get up close with some scaly characters in the Reptile Tent. Pat a lizard, or even a snake if you’re feeling brave.
Sponsored by Berry Rural Store & Great Southern Hotel
Harley the Brahman bullock
Harley wanders the showground with his owner Garry Nelson. Say hello, or give him a pat in his yard between the Announcer’s box and the café.
All weekend
Small Goats, Small Acres
Meet the Nigerian Dwarf: the pint-sized dairy goat that gives rich milk, eats your weeds and loves company.
Saturday morning, Goat Shed
Sponsored by Berry Rural Store & Great Southern Hotel
Little Big Rigs
Fully working 1/14 scale trucks and heavy machinery, with working lights, sounds and hydraulics.
Sponsored by the Berry Show Society
Fizzics Education
Step inside the interactive marquee for bubbling concoctions, explosive experiments and hands-on science for curious minds of all ages.
Sponsored by Curran Plumbing & Electrical, Ultramatic & Builtrite Scaffolding
Sideshow Alley
Thrill rides, games and prizes behind the Rural Youth Hall. Leave room for Dagwood Dogs, fairy floss and showbags.
Judging and competition, both days
Around the showground
In the Pavilion
- Arts, crafts, produce, flowers & more Friday & Saturday, 9am–7pm
McGoldrick Main Arena
- Showjumping Friday & Saturday, from 7.30am
- Horse classes Friday & Saturday, from 8.30am
Cattle Lawn
- Dairy cattle Friday from 8.30am, Holsteins from 9.30am
- Beef cattle Saturday from 8.30am
Berry Getaways Poultry Pavilion
- Rare breeds display Friday from 9am
- Poultry judging Saturday from 8.30am
Goat Shed
- Goats Friday from 9am
Woodchop Arena
- Woodchopping Friday from 5pm, Saturday from 9.30am
- Children’s Pet Show Friday from 4pm (register 3.30–4pm, $2)