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2026 Show schedule

MOLONG ANNUAL SHOW OFFICE
LOCATION 1: Street Stall Stand, Bank Street, Molong.
 Monday 31st August, 2026 - 1pm to 4pm
 Thursday 3rd September, 2026 - 11am to 5pm

MAIN LOCATION: Friday 4th September 2026  Molong Showground
9am to 7pm


Photography: Digital entries only, Entries close Sunday, 30 August 2026
Cattle: Entries close Friday, 28 August 2026 
 
Remaining Pavilion by 12noon, Friday 4th September 2026, or as notified by schedule per section.

Saturday 5th September 2026: Secretary’s Office opens at Molong Showground 6.30am.

HOW TO ENTER:
METHOD 1
1. Complete entry form 
2.  Make a payment by Direct Deposit (Molong Show Society Inc BSB 062573 ACC 10040255) - ref: Section, Class, Name
3. Send the entry form and proof of payment to [email protected]
METHOD 2
1. Complete entry form when entering exhibit

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Section "E"
Horses
Venue: Molong Campdraft Grounds





Steward: Sam Kirby 0429 484 539
Contact Sam for more information.

Judge: Grace Armour
Sponsored by Newmarket Saddlery

Steward: Paul Davidson 
8.30am start. Entry on the day: $4 paid in the ring

Led Classes  
1    Junior Handler under 13 years                                                      2    Juvenile Handler 13 & under 18 years 
3 
  Led Yearling (Any sex)  
4   Led Colt 3 years and under 
5   Led Stallion 4 years and over
6   Le
d Filly 3 years and under
7
    Led Mare 4 years and over
8
   Led Gelding 3 years and under 
9   Led Gelding 4 years and over                                                         

10
    Champion & Reserve Champion Led ASH 
        Champion: Trophy rug sponsored by Leahey Motor Group
        Reserve Champion: Bag of Furney’s Koolablend
    
Hack Classes (Snaffle bit)                                                            
11   Hack ridden by a child under  13 years      HP1
12  Hack ridden by a child 13 to 15 years          HP2    
      Hack ridden by a child 16 to 18 years         HP2
      Champion Youth Hack 
    Champion: Trophy rug sponsored by Michelle & Robert                                      Banning Springfield ASH
    Garland sponsored by Camelot ASH
    Reserve Champion: Bag of Furney’s Koolablend

13    Novice Hack (Horse never won at an Ag or ASH Branch Show or above)                                                   HP1
    1st prize:  Garland sponsored by Carly Hallet of Riverlane Dairy
14    Ridden Colt 3 years and under                  HP1                          15    Ridden Stallion 4 years and over               HP6A
16    Ridden Filly 3 years and under                   HP1                          17    Ridden Mare 4 years and over (May be split into under 15hh & Over 15hh)                                                        HP6A                         18    Ridden Gelding 3 years and under            HP1                         19    Ridden Gelding 4 years and over (May be split into under 15hh & O/15hh)                                                   HP6A
20    Curb bit Hack                                             HP11                
21    Central West Branch Member Hack         HP7
22    Champion & Reserve Champion ASH Hack    HP10
Champion: Trophy Rug & Garland donated by Brabara Davidson Camelot Stock Horses
    Reserve Champion: Bag of Furney’s Koolablend


 Working Classes (Snaffle bit only, Stock whip may be required)  
23    Ridden by a Child under 13 years             WP1                            24    Ridden by a Child 13 – 15 years                 WP3
        Ridden  by a Child 16 – 18 years                WP3
    Champion Youth Working  (Garland sponsored by Camelot ASH)
    Champion:  Trophy Rug sponsored by Rigg Contracting
    Garland sponsored by Camelot ASH
    Reserve Champion: Bag of Furney’s Koolablend
25    Novice Working (Horse never won at an Ag or Branch Show or above)                                                              WP1
26    Colt 3 years and under                               WP1                         27    Stallion 4 years and over                            WP2                          28    Filly 3 years and under                               WP1                          29    Mare 4 years and over                                WP2    
30   Gelding 3 years and under                          WP1
31 
    Gelding 4 years and over                            WP2   
32    Central West Branch Member Working    WP5                        33    Champion & Reserve Champion Working ASH          WP7
    Champion: Trophy rug sponsored by the Raffen Family of Almighty Industries
    Reserve Champion: Bag of Furney’s Koolablend

​Jackpot Time Trial

$5 entry fee
All entry fees paid back as prizemoney
1st 50%, 2nd 30% 3rd 20%
1st place in each section: Cotton combo rug sponsored by Sam Kirby & family

To commence after the judging of Champion Hack

Under 13 years
13 and under 18 years
Over 18 years


Section "F"
Cattle


Chief Steward: Conrad Strahorn 0487 807 066
Cattle Herd Health Status Declaration PIC No: ND404002
All stud cattle to be led, all bulls over 12 months to be rung. 
All stud cattle to be registered or eligible for registration.
All cattle must have a negative Pestivirus test. 
Age to be calculated at 1st of September, 2026

CATTLE TO BE ON THE GROUNDS BY 9.00AM
JUDGING TO COMMENCE AT 10AM.
Entries to be submitted by Friday 28th August 2026
RIBBONS:  First, Second, Third, Champion
ENTRY FEE: $2 per exhibit

All exhibitors must sign an indemnity and waiver form. All cattle to be judged in their individual breeds under the following classes: 
Classes: 
1.  Bull under 12 months
2. Bull 12 to 18 months
3. Bull 18 to 24 months
4. Bull 24 to 30 months
5. Bull over 30 months
6. Female under 12 months
7. Female 12 to 18 months
8. Female 18 to 24 months 
9. Female over 24 months
CHAMPION BULL 
RESERVE CHAMPION BULL 
CHAMPION FEMALE 
RESERVE CHAMPION FEMALE

INTER BREED:
10. Interbreed Champion Bull 
11. Interbreed Champion Female
12. Supreme Champion animal 
13. Pair - both sexes to be presented

LED STEER: 
14. Under 400kgs
15. 400kgs and over 
CHAMPION LED STEER
RESERVE CHAMPION LED STEER
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Section "G"
Sheep

Chief Steward: Gordon Welsh 0402 826 534
Sheep Herd Health Status Declaration PIC No: ND404002
Sheep to be on grounds by 9am
Judging to commence at 10am 
Entries to be submitted on the 5th of September to the Chief Steward
RIBBONS: First, Second, Third, Champion
Entry Fee: $2 per exhibit

SECTION: 
1. 2 Tooth merino ewe long wool 
2. 2 Tooth merino ewe short wool
3. X Bred lamb shorn
4. X Bred lamb unshorn

Section "H"
Wool

Chief Steward: Gus Shannon 6369 6159
Fleeces to be shorn during the past twelve months.
All fleeces to be skirted.
Exhibits to be in pavilion by 10am Friday 4th September 2026.
JUDGING TO COMMENCE:  12 noon Friday 4th September 
All entries submitted after this time will not be accepted.
RIBBONS: First, Second Third, Champion.
Entry Fee: $2.00 per exhibit
How to enter
Method: Complete entry form and make payment to the Showground Office by Friday 4th September 2026.
Classes
1. Merino fleece - Superfine
2. Merino fleece - Fine
3. Merino fleece - Medium
4. Merino fleece - Strong
5. Merino weaner fleece - Fine, medium, or strong showing lamb tips.
6. Merino ram’s fleece – Superfine
7. Merino ram’s fleece – Fine
8. Merino ram’s fleece - Medium
9. Merino ram’s fleece – Strong
10. Comeback fleece – 58-60 count
11. Crossbred fleece – fine – 56 count
12. Crossbred fleece – medium – 50 count
13. Crossbred fleece – strong – 44 - 46 count
14. Corriedale ram’s fleece – open.
15. Corriedale ewe’s fleece – open

To be judged on Commercial value.
 
CHAMPION FLEECE RAM     
CHAMPION FLEECE EWE
 
CHAMPION FLEECE OF SHOW                       
MOST SUCCESSFUL EXHIBITOR


Section "L"
​Poultry
PLEASE NOTE: PLEASE BE ADVISED THIS SECTION MAY BE CANCELLED AT SHORT NOTICE DUE TO DISEASE OUTBREAKS 

Chief Steward: Peter Milne 0417 475 396
Email: [email protected]
Penning Time – prior to 8.45am, day of show
Judging to commence at 9.00 am.
Entries to be submitted by Friday 28th August 2026 or on day of show (entries on day wont be accepted if pens are full - space limited)
RIBBONS: First, Second, Third, Champion.
Entry Fee: $2.00 per adult exhibit. $1.00 per junior exhibit
How to enter
Method 1: Complete an entry form, make payment by Direct Deposit and send the entry form and proof of payment to [email protected] INCLUDING Section Name. Closing date for this method, Monday 31 August 2026.
Method 2: Complete entry form and make payment to the Showground Office.
All exhibitors must sign an indemnity & waiver form & collect & wear a wrist band when entering exhibits.
Any birds showing disease will not be accepted.
Maximum of two (2) birds per class, per exhibitor
Junior Exhibitors must be under 16 years.
Under no circumstances are exhibits to be removed from the pavilion before 4.00pm Saturday 5th September 2026.
 
Large Soft Feather
  1.  Australorp Male
  2. Australorp Female
  3. Rhode Island A.C. Male
  4. Rhode Island A.C. Female
  5. Australian Langshan Cock
  6. Australian Langshan Hen
  7.  Ancona Male
  8.  Ancona Female
  9.  Wyandotte A.O.C. Male
10.  Wyandotte A.O.C. Female
11.  Barnevelder Male
12.  Barnevelder Female
13.  Croad Langshan A.C. Male
14.  Croad Langshan A.C. Female
15.  Plymouth Rock Male
16.  Plymouth Rock Female
17.  Light Sussex Male         
18.  Light Sussex Female
19.  Sussex A.O.C. Male
20.  Sussex A.O.C. Female
21.  A.O.V. Heavy Breed Male
22.  A.O.V. Heavy Breed Female
23.  White Leghorn Male
24.  White Leghorn Female
25.  A.O.C. Leghorn Male
26.  A.O.C. Leghorn Female
27.  Silkie A.C. Male
28.  Silkie A.C. Female
29.  Hamburgh Male
30.  Hamburgh Female
31.  A.O.V. Light Breed Male S/F
32.  A.O.V. Light Breed Female S/F

Large Hard Feather
33.  Indian Game A.C. Male
34.  Indian Game A.C. Female
35.  Australian Game black/red Male
36.  Australian Game partridge Female
37.  Australian Game duckwing Male
38.  Australian Game duckwing Female
39.  Australian Game A.O.C. Male
40.  Australian Game A.O.C. Female
41.  O.E.G black/red dark leg Male
42.  O.E.G. Partridge dark leg Female
43.  O.E.G. Blue/Red Male
44.  O.E.G. Blue/Red Female
45.  O.E.G. Creel Male
46.  O.E.G. Creel Female
47.  O.E.G. A.O.C. Male
48.  O.E.G. A.O.C. Female
49.  Pit Game p/f black.. Male
50.  Pit Game p/f black. Female
51. Pit game muff Black Male
52. Pit game muff Black Female
53.  Pit game A.O.C. Male
54.  Pit  game A.O.C Female
55.  A.O.V. Male H/F
56.  A.O.V. Female H.F
 
Bantam Hard Feather
57.   O.E.G. Black/Red light leg Cock
58.   O.E.G. Black/Red light leg Cockerel
59.   Clay or Black-tail Wheaten Female
60.   O.E.G. Black/Red dark leg Male
61.   O.E.G. Partridge dark leg Female
62.   O.E.G. Partridge light leg Female
63.   O.E.G. Blue-tailed Wheaten Female
64.   O.E.G. Spangle Male
65.   O.E.G. Spangle Female
66.   O.E.G. Blue/Red Male
67.   O.E.G. Blue/Red Female
68.   O.E.G. Pile Male
69.   O.E.G. Pile Female
70.   O.E.G. A.O.C. Male
71.   O.E.G. A.O.C. Female
72.   Modern Game Black/Red Male
73.   Modern Game Black/Red Female
74.   Modern Game Pile Male
75.   Modern Game Pile Female
76.   Modern Game A.O.C. Male
77.   Modern Game A.O.C. Female
78.   Indian Game Male
79.   Indian Game Female
80.   Indian Game Jubilee Male
81.   Indian Game Jubilee Female
82.    A.O.V. Male H/F
83.    A.O.V. Female H.F

Bantam Soft Feather
84.    Australorp Male
85.    Australorp Female
86.    Australian Langshan Male
87.    Australian Langshan Female
88.    Leghorn White Male
89.    Leghorn White Female
90.    Leghorn A.O.C. Male
91.    Leghorn A.O.C. Female
92.    Pekin Black Male
93.    Pekin Black Female
94.    Pekin White Male
95.    Pekin White Female 
96.    Pekin A.O.C. Male
97.    Pekin A.O.C. Female98.   Rosecomb Male
99.   Rosecomb Female
100. Sebright A.C. Male
101. Sebright A.C. Female
102. Sussex Male
103. Sussex Female
104. Wyandotte White Male
105. Wyandotte White Female
106. Wyandotte A.O.C. Male
107.Wyandotte A.O.C. Female
108. Japanese A.O.C Male
109. Japanese A.O.C Female
110. A.O.V. Male. S/F
111. A.O.V. Female S/F
 
Waterfowl
112. Muscovy White Male
113. Muscovy White Female
114. Muscovy A.O.C. Male
115. Muscovy A.O.C. Female
116. Campbell A.C. Male
117. Campbell A.C. Female
118. Call Duck Male
119. Call Duck Female
120. Indian Runner White Male
121. Indian Runner White Male
122. Indian Runner A.O.C. Male
123. Indian Runner A.O.C Female
124. Waterfowl A.O.V. Male
125. Waterfowl A.O.V. Female

Junior Section under 16 years
126. Soft feathered large Male
127. Soft feathered large Female
128. Soft feathered Bantam Male
129. Soft feathered Bantam Female
130. Hard feathered large Male
 
131. Hard feathered large Female
132. Hard feathered Bantam Male
133. Hard feathered Bantam Female
134. Duck, any variety Male
135. Duck, any variety Female
136. Any Backyard Chook

 
CHAMPION SOFT FEATHER LARGE FOWL
CHAMPION HARD FEATHER LARGE FOWL  
CHAMPION SOFT FEATHER BANTAM  
CHAMPION HARD FEATHER BANTAM 
CHAMPION WATERFOWL 
BEST MODERN GAME BANTAM
CHAMPION BIRD OF SHOW CHAMPION JUNIOR LARGE FOWL 
CHAMPION JUNIOR BANTAM    
CHAMPION SOFT FEATHER BIRD – LARGE FOWL OR BANTAM
CHAMPION HARD FEATHER BIRD– LARGE FOWL OR BAN

Section "M"
​Yard Dog Trials

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Chief Steward: Nigel Brazier 0428 319 385
Judges talk 7:30am
Time Trails to commence immediately after.
RIBBONS: First, Second, Third.
Entry Fee: As per class below
How to enter
Method 1: Complete an entry form to be found on Show website or NSWDYDA website, make payment by Direct Deposit and send the entry form and proof of payment to [email protected] INCLUDING Section Name. Closing date for this method, Monday 31st August 2026.
Method 2: Complete entry form and make payment to the Showground Office.
All exhibitors must sign an indemnity & waiver form
 
Trials will be run under the rules and regulations of the N.S.W. Yard Dog Association including NSWDYA membership (temporary memberships available)
Entry Fees
1.Encourage Trial - $10.00 entry fee
2.Local Trial (30 km of Molong) - $10.00    entry (ENTRIES ON DAY)
3.Novice Trial - $12.00 entry fee
4.Open Trial - $15.00 entry fee
 
Prizemoney
1.Encourage—1st $30.00, 2nd $20.00, 3rd $10.00.
2. Local—1st $30.00, 2nd $20.00, 3rd $10.00.
3.Novice—1st $50.00, 2nd $30.00, 3rd $10.00.
4. Open—1st $100.00c, 2nd $50.00, 3rd $30.00.


Section "O"
Fruit and Vegetables

Chief Steward: Sue Wild
 Exhibits to be in pavilion by 8:30am, Saturday 5th September 2026
Exhibits to be grown by the exhibitor.
RIBBONS: Champion and Most Successful Exhibitor.
CARDS: First, Second, Third, Champion, and Most Successful Exhibitor.
Entry Fee: $0.50 per exhibit
Prize Money: $1.50 First, $1.00 Second (no second, unless 3 or more in Class)
How to enter
Method 1: Complete an entry form, make payment by Direct Deposit and send the entry form and proof of payment to [email protected] INCLUDING Section Name. Closing date for this method, Friday 4th September  2026.
 
Method 2: Complete entry form and make payment to the Show Office
 
Under no circumstances are exhibits to be removed from the pavilion before 6.30pm Saturday 5th September 2026.
 
Open Section
1. Four Meyer Lemons
2. Four Lemons
3. Four Limes
4. Any other citrus (four)
5. One Bunch of Leafy Greens (6 leaves) – Spinach, silverbeet, kale,    chard
6. One cabbage, cauliflower or broccoli
7. One bunch spring onions or shallots
8. Three carrots or three parsnips
9. Three potatoes one variety on a plate
10. Any other root vegetable (three)
11. One pumpkin Queensland Blue
12. One pumpkin Butternut
13. One pumpkin any other variety
14. Bunch of parsley (6 pieces)
15. Bunch of rosemary (6 pieces)
16. Exhibit of fresh herbs in water minimum 4 varieties- 3 pieces of each herb
  
Junior Section
17. Two Lemons
18. Two Oranges or another citrus
19 One vegetable grown under the ground
20 One vegetable grown above the ground
21. SPECIAL - Collection of vegetables and/or fruit, minimum 3 varieties.
22.Bunch of parsley in water (4 pieces)
23.Exhibit of fresh herbs in water minimum 3 varieties - 3 pieces of each herb
 
CHAMPION EXHIBIT OPEN
CHAMPION EXHIBIT JUNIOR
Most Successful Exhibitor​

Section "OE"
Eggs

Chief Steward: Anna Bowman 0438 285 512
Exhibits to be in pavilion by 10am Friday 4th September 2026. Exhibits to be produced by the exhibitor.

RIBBONS: Champion, Open & Junior, and Most Successful Exhibitor.
CARDS: First, Second Third, Champion, and Most Successful Exhibitor.
Entry Fee: $0.50 per exhibit
Prize Money: $5.00 First, $2.00 Second (no second, unless 3 or more in Class)
How to enter
Method 1: Complete an entry form, make payment by Direct Deposit and send the entry form and proof of payment to [email protected] INCLUDING Section Name. Closing date for this method, Monday 31st August 2026.
 
Method 2: Complete entry form and make payment to the show office
 
No Commercial Breeders accepted.
Under no circumstances are exhibits to be removed from the pavilion before 6.30pm Saturday 7th September 2025. Uncollected will be disposed the following day clean-up.
 
Open Section
1. Half dozen white hen eggs
2. Half dozen brown hen eggs
3. Half dozen any other colour eggs
4. Half dozen duck eggs
 
Junior Section
5. Half dozen white hen eggs
6. Half dozen brown hen eggs
7. Half dozen any other colour eggs
8. Half dozen duck eggs
9. 2 Decorated eggs - can be boiled or hollow
 
CHAMPION EXHIBIT OF OPEN SECTION
CHAMPION EXHIBIT OF JUNIOR SECTION
MOST SUCCESSFUL EXHIBITOR 

Section "P"
Flowers and Pot Plants

​Chief Steward: Deborah Hall  0408861141
Exhibits to be in pavilion by 8.30am Saturday 5th September 2026.
Exhibits in classes 1-18 MUST be grown by the exhibitor.
RIBBONS: Champion Exhibit, Champion Pot Plant and Most Successful Exhibitor.
CARDS: First, Second Third, Champion and Most Successful Exhibitor.
Entry Fee: $0.50 per exhibit
Prize Money: $1.50 First, $1.00 Second (no second, unless 3 or more in Class)
 
How to enter
Method 1: Complete an entry form, make payment Direct Deposit and send the entry form and proof of payment to [email protected] INCLUDING Section Name. Closing date for this method, Monday 31st August, 2026.
 
Method 2: Complete entry form and make payment to the Showground Office
 
Under no circumstances are exhibits to be removed from the pavilion before 6.30pm Saturday 5th September 2026. Uncollected will be disposed the following day clean-up.
Open Section
1. Container of violets – no leaves
2. 12 Pansies
3. 1 Daffodil Bloom
4. Container of Bulb Blooms
5. SPECIAL: Container of Daffodils 12 - 15
6. Six daffodils – one variety
7. Three spikes of Stocks – no laterals
8. Container of Cut Flowers (mixed) no more than 12
9. One bloom – any flower
10. Container of flowers not mentioned
11. Three Camellias – one variety
12. Container of mixed varieties of Camellias
13. Container of Native flowers

Pot Plants
14. One pot – any foliage
15. One pot in flower
16. One pot of Fern
17. One pot of Orchids
18.One pot plant of succulents or Cacti

Decorative Art
No Artificial Flowers to be Used.
19. An Arrangement, “As I Like It”
20. An arrangement of Native flowers
21. An item featuring dried flowers
22. A novelty item made from bush materials

Junior Section
Children under 7 years
23.Saucer of flowers in sand
24.Miniature Garden, not over 25 cm wide
25.Novelty figure of Fruit and/or     Vegetables, with trimmings
Children 7 – 12 years
26.Saucer of flowers in sand
27.Miniature Garden, not over 25 cm wide
28.Novelty Figure of Fruit and/or Vegetables, with trimmings.
Children 12 - 18 years
29.Saucer of flowers in sand
30.Miniature Garden, not over 25 cm wide
31.Novelty Figure of Fruit and/or Vegetables, with trimmings
32.An arrangement of flowers

Section "Q"
Cooking

Chief Steward: Megan Peffer
Exhibits must be in the pavilion by 3pm Friday 4th September 2026 (judging will take place in the afternoon)
RIBBONS: Champion Exhibit and Most Successful Exhibitor.
CARDS: First, Second, Third, Champion and Most Successful Exhibitor.
Entry Fee: $0.50 per exhibit
The cooking section prizes sponsored by CWA Molong Branch and Canobolas Eggs
Prize Money: 1st – $5 and Card; 2nd and 3rd card only
Champion and Jnr Campion – $20 & Ribbon
Most Successful Exhibitor and Jnr Most Successful Exhibitor - $20 & Ribbon (minimum entry in two categories)
How to enter 
Method 1: Complete an entry form, make payment by EFT and send the entry form and proof of payment to [email protected] INCLUDING Section Name. Closing date for this method, Monday 31st August, 2026
Method 2: Complete entry form and make payment to the Showground Office 
Note: Under no circumstances are exhibits to be removed from the pavilion before 5.00pm Saturday 5th September 2026.Uncollected will be disposed the following day clean-up.
Open – 16 years and older
1. Butter Cake, iced.
2. Orange Cake, iced
3. Gluten Free – Raspberry Jam Coconut Slice
4. Sultana Cake
5. Boiled Fruit Cake
6. Ag Show Rich Fruit Cake – See attached Recipe. 
7. Six (6) Lamingtons
8. Six (6) Plain Scones
9. Six (6) Pumpkin Scones
10. Six (6) Honey Jumbles
11. Six (6) ANZAC Biscuits
12. Six (6) Pieces of Slice
13. Bread – Sour Dough Loaf

Male Only Section
14. Damper Loaf

Open Section – Celebrating Molong CWA Branch turning 100. 1st prize $20
15. Sponge Sandwich – Jam filled only

65 and older
16. Four (4) Decorated arrowroot biscuits – Theme ‘springtime’

Junior Section 
5 Years and under (not attending school)
17. Four (4) decorated arrowroot biscuits – Theme ‘Springtime’
18. Novelty Necklace – made from food items eg pasta, cereal, dry fruit
6 years and 7 years of age
19. Four (4) Cupcakes decorated – Theme – ‘Springtime’
20. Four (4) Lemonade Scones
8 years – 12 years of age
21. Four (4) Cupcakes decorated – Theme – ‘Springtime’
22. Four (4) Jam Drops
13 years – 15 years of age
23. Four (4) Decorated Cupcakes – Theme ’Springtime’
24. Marble Cake

Ag Show Rich Fruit Cake
INGREDIENTS:
  • 250g sultanas
  • 250 g chopped raisins
  • 250 g currants
  • 125 g chopped mixed peel
  • 90 g chopped red glace cherries
  • 90 g chopped blanched almonds
  • 1/3 cup sherry or brandy
  • 250 g plain flour
  • 60 g self-raising flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 250g butter
  • 250g soft brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon lemon essence OR finely grated lemon rind
  • ½ teaspoon almond essence
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla essence
  • 4 large eggs.
RECOMMENDED METHOD: Mix together all the fruits and nuts and sprinkle with the sherry or brandy. Cover and leave for at least 1 hour, but preferably overnight. Sift together the flours and spices Cream together the butter and sugar with the essences. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after, each addition, then alternately add the fruit and flour mixtures. Mix thoroughly. The mixture should be stiff enough to support a wooden spoon. Place the mixture into a prepared square 20cm x 20cm (8” x 8”) tin and bake in a slow oven for approximately 3 ½ - 4 hours. Allow the cake to cool in the tin.
Note: To ensure uniformity and depending upon the size it is suggested the raisins be snipped into 2 or 3 pieces, cherries into 4-6 pieces and almonds crosswise into 3-4 pieces.

Section "R"
Jams and Preserves

Chief Steward: Jasmin Bond – Greentrees Gourmet
Preserves
Judge: Denise Wilson

Exhibits to be in Pavilion by 12 noon Friday 4th September 2026
RIBBONS: Champion Exhibit and Best Single Exhibitor
TROPHY: Greentrees Cup for Most Successful Exhibitor
CARDS: First, Second, Third, Champion and Most Successful Exhibitor
Entry Fee: $0.50
Prize Money: First: $1.50, Second: $1.00 (No second unless 3 of more in class)
How to enter
Method 1: Complete an entry for, make payment by direct deposit and send the entry form and proof of payment to  [email protected] INCLUDING Section name. Closing date for this method, Monday 31st August 2026.
Method 2:  Complete entry form and make payment to the Showground Office by 12 noon Friday 4th September 2026 
All exhibits to be made in the last 12 months.
All Jams – approved size, 250mls (minimum) jars 500mls (maximum) jars.
Preserved Fruit – approved approximate size jars FV*20, FV27, FV31 or equivalent.
Preserved Vegetables or Nuts – approved approximate size jars 500gms to 750gms
Each entry to be clearly identified by type only.
Under no circumstances are exhibits to be removed from the Pavilion before 6.30pm Saturday 5th September 2026 Uncollected items will be disposed of the following day.
Open Section Butters, Jams, Jellies
& Marmalades
CLASS:
  1. Lemon Butter
  2. Apricot Jam
  3. Fig Jam
  4. Melon Jam – any flavour
  5. Peach Jam
  6. Tomato Jam – any flavour
  7. Plum
  8. Blackberry Jam
  9. Raspberry Jam
  10. Strawberry Jam
  11. Jam A.O.V.* not mentioned.        Jam to be named
  12. Apple Jelly
  13. Mint Jelly
  14. Quince Jelly
  15. Jelly A.O.V* not mentioned.        Jam to be named
  16. Orange Marmalade
  17. Marmalade A.O.V* not mentioned. Marmalade to be named.

Chutneys, Pickles, Relish & Sauces

  1. Chutney A.O.V* not mentioned. Chutney to be named
  2. Green Tomato Pickles
  3. Mustard Pickles
  4. Pickles A.O.V*not mentioned. Pickles to be named.
  5. Tomato Relish
  6. Relish A.O.V*not mentioned. Relish to be named
  7. Plum Sauce
  8. Tomato Sauce
  9. Sauce A.O.V* not mentioned. Sauce is to be named
Preserved & Pickled Vegetables or Nuts
  1. Any Fruit preserved in syrup or brine.
  2. Any vegetable preserved in syrup or brine – includes tomatoes
  3. Bread & Butter Cucumbers
  4. Pickled vegetable or nuts A.O.V* not mentioned
Junior – under 16 years of age
  1. Berry Jam
  2. Jam – A.O.V* not mentioned. Jam to be named

CHAMPION EXHIBIT OPEN
CHAMPION EXHIBIT
JUNIOR EXHIBIT 

AOV* Any Other Variety 

Section "S"
Needlework

Chief Steward: Eve Harris​
Entries: Entries will be accepted at the Molong Street Stalls (31.8.26 and 3.9.26) and at the Showground on Friday September 4th until 10.00am.
No entries will be accepted after this time.
Ribbons: Most Outstanding Article in School Section, Best Crochet Article in Show, Best Knitted Article in Show, Best Hand Stitched Article in Show, Best Patchwork Article in Show, Most Successful Exhibitor, Champion Exhibit.
Cards: First; Second; Champion; Most Successful Exhibitor
Entry fee:  50c per exhibit
Prize money: First $1.50. Second $1.00 (No second prize unless there are 3 or more in the class} No SPECIAL prizes unless there are 3 or more entries in the class.
 
How to enter
Method 1: Complete an entry form, make payment by Direct Deposit and send the entry form and proof of payment to [email protected] INCLUDING Section Name. Closing date for this method is Monday 31st August 2026.
Method 2: Complete entry form and make payment to the Show Office 

Conditions
  • Article must not have been worn or washed.
  • Each article may only be entered in one class.
  • An article cannot be entered if it has previously been entered in the Molong Show
  • No exhibit is to be removed from the Pavilion before the end of the show.
  • All articles are to be finished off.
 
OPEN SECTION
 
Crochet
1. Crochet Rug any size 
2.  Crochet Shawl
3.  Crochet baby jacket. 
4.  Crochet soft toy
5.  Article made with Granny Squares, any style.
6.  Crochet article not mentioned
7.  Article crocheted by person over 70 years
 
Knitting
8. Knitted Rug, any size 
9. Knitted Shawl
10. Knitted baby jacket
11. Knitted soft toy
12. Knitted article not mentioned
13. Knitted article suitable for an adult
14, Knitted article of clothing for a child.
15 Article knitted by a person over 70 years.
 
Cross Stitch & Tapestry
16.  Tapestry picture, famed or unframed.
17.  Any other tapestry article
18.  Cross stitch picture framed or unframed.
19.  Any other cross stitch article.
 
Embroidery
20. Article with predominantly hand embroidery.
21. Article featuring machine embroidery
22. Article with predominantly applique, hand or machine.
23. Article of stitchery under 40cm, bound or unbound
24.  Decorated cushion, any style.
 
Patchwork And Quilting
25. Patchwork quilt, machine quilted, over one metre.
26. Patchwork article, machine quilted, under one metre.
27.  Patchwork article, hand quilted.
28. Any work not mentioned
 
Local Section (defined as 20kms from Molong)
29.  Child’s hand knitted jumper or cardigan
30.  Crochet or fabric table runner or doily.
31.  Toy made from felt or fabric.
32.  Christmas decoration made from fabric
33.  Prettiest cushion
34.  Group of three coat hangers.
35.  Fabric bag with handle.
36. Article made from felt
37. Any needlework not mentioned
     
 School Section
 36.  Article made by student in Year 3 – 4                    
 37.  Article made by student in Year 5 - 6                    
 38.  Article made by student in Year 7 – 8                    
 39.  Article made by student in Year 9 - 10                    
 40.  Article made by student in Year 11 - 12                  
 41.  Crocheted article made by student in Year 3-6       
 42.  Crocheted article made by student in Year 7-12     
 
ALL SCHOOL SECTIONS WILL BE JUDGED BY ABILITY FOR AGE

Section "T"
Art

Chief Steward: Belinda Mills 0412 792 775
Exhibits to be in the pavilion by 10am Friday 4th September 2026
RIBBONS: Champion Exhibit and Most Successful Exhibitor.
CARDS: First, Second Third, Champion, and Most Successful Exhibitor.
Entry Fee: $0.50 per exhibit
Prize Money: $1.50 First, $1.00 Second (no second, unless 3 or more in Class)
How to enter
Method 1: Complete an entry form, make payment by Direct Deposit and send the entry form and proof of payment to [email protected] INCLUDING Section Name. Closing date for this method, Monday 31 August 2026
 
Method 2: Complete entry form and make payment to the Show Office 
 
NOTE: All work in this section to be that of the Exhibitor and must have been completed since September 2025.
All work (apart from children’s) is to be framed and mounted ready to be hung.
 
Please ensure entry cards are attached to work before submission.
Age and class number (students only), name & address on back of work.
 
All classes no more than 2 entries per person, per class.

Exhibits may be offered for sale 10% commission.

Under no circumstances are exhibits to be removed from the pavilion before 6.30pm Saturday 5th September 2026.
Uncollected will be disposed the following day clean-up.
 
Open Section
1. Landscape
2. Portrait
3. Living Things
4. Urbanscapes
5. Water

Junior Pre School 
6. Family
7. Living Things
8. Scenery

Kindergarten - Yr 3
​9. Family
10. Living Things
11. Scenery

Yr 4, 5, 6
12. Life
13. Decay
14. Real/Unreal

High School 
15. Life 
16. Decay
17. Real/Unreal

Section "U"
​Craft

CHIEF STEWARD: Linda Gibson 0427 242 030
Exhibits to be in the pavilion by 12 noon Friday 4th September 2026.
RIBBONS: Champion Exhibit and Most Successful Exhibitor.
CARDS: First, Second, Third, Champion, and Most Successful Exhibitor.
Entry Fee: $0.50 per exhibit
Prize Money: $2.00 First, $1.00 Second (no second, unless 3 or more in Class)
How to enter
Method 1: Complete an entry form, make payment by Direct Deposit and send the entry form and proof of payment to [email protected] INCLUDING Section Name. Closing date for this method, Monday 31st August 2026.
 
Method 2: Complete entry form and make payment to the Showground Office.    
 
Under no circumstances are exhibits to be removed from the pavilion before 6.30pm Saturday 5th September 2026.
Uncollected will be disposed the following day clean-up.
 
Pre-school – under 5 years
  1. Handmade Card for a birthday or special day
  2. An edible necklace
  3. Any item suitable for dad for Fathers Day
  4. Creative item of Duplo or Lego
Primary School -  under 12 years
  1. Lego Model  - Made from a kit
  2. Lego Model  - Own design
  3. Handmade jewellery
  4. Item made from clay – farm theme
  5. A poster made on Canva about Molong
  6. Diorama – theme ‘Molong’
Open Section – over 13 years
  1. Handmade jewellery
  2. Item created from wood
  3. Item created from clay
  4. Item created from paper
  5. Item created from resin
  6. Item created from recycled material
  7. Item created from metal
 
Family Entry Section
Scarecrow Challenge
Create a miniature scarecrow (maximum height 60 cm).
May be traditional, humorous or themed.
Prize: $30
Decorated Watering Can
Family Entry
Decorate a watering can to celebrate country gardens.
May be painted, mosaic, decoupaged or embellished.
Prize: $30

Section "W"
Photography

Chief Stewards:
Helen Whittle -[email protected]
Emily Wilde -
​
[email protected]
Entries Close: Sunday, 30 August 2026
Entry Fee: FREE
Digital Entries Only
All entries must be submitted digitally. All entries will be professionally printed and displayed in the Pavilion on Show Day.
Entry Conditions
  • Entry is free.
  • A maximum of three (3) photographs per entrant, per category may be entered.
  • Photographs must have been taken within the last 24 months.
  • Images must be submitted as high-resolution JPEG (.jpg) files.
  • Recommended file size: 2–10 MB per image.
  • .HEIC files (Apple iPhone format) cannot be accepted. Please convert them to .JPEG (.jpg) before submitting.
  • Basic editing (cropping, exposure, colour and contrast adjustments) is permitted. Composite images or AI-generated images are not permitted.
  • All photographs will be printed and displayed in the Pavilion.
  • Exhibitors may collect their printed photographs after 4:30 pm on Saturday, 5 September 2026. Prints must not be removed before this time.
  • The Best Photograph in Show (Adult and Junior) and Runner-Up awards will be selected from the category winners.
  • The judges' decision is final.
How to Enter
Email your photographs to either Photography Steward using the contact details above.
Email Subject:
MOLONG SHOW 2026 PHOTOGRAPHY ENTRY

File Name Format:
EntrantName_Category_AdultOrJunior

Example:
JaneSmith_Landscape_Adult.jpg

Please ensure each image is correctly named before submitting.

Adult Section
Open to entrants aged 16 years and over as at 5 September 2026.
Prize: $10 First Prize awarded in each category.
Categories
  • Landscape Photography
  • Flora and Fauna
  • People
  • Travel
  • Abstract
  • Black and White
  • Mobile Phone Photograph
  • Local Cover Shot (A photograph taken within the Cabonne Shire or surrounding district and suitable for consideration as the cover image for the 2027 Molong Show Schedule.)
Major Awards
  • Best Photograph in Show – Adult
  • Runner-Up

Junior Section
Open to entrants under 16 years of age as at 5 September 2026.
Prize: $10 First Prize awarded in each category.
Categories
  • Landscape Photography
  • Flora and Fauna
  • People
  • Travel
  • Abstract
  • Black and White
  • Mobile Phone Photograph
  • Local Cover Shot (A photograph taken within the Cabonne Shire or surrounding district and suitable for consideration as the cover image for the 2027 Molong Show Schedule.)
Major Awards
  • Best Photograph in Show – Junior
  • Runner-Up​

Section "X"
Honey

Chief Steward: ​Cameron Wild
Exhibits to be in pavilion by 10am Friday 4th September 2026.
RIBBONS: Champion Exhibit and Most Successful Exhibitor.
CARDS: First, Second Third, Champion, and Most Successful Exhibitor.
Entry Fee: $1.00 per class
Prize Money: $5 First, $2 Second
 
How to enter
Method 1: Complete an entry form, make payment by Direct Deposit and send the entry form and proof of payment to [email protected] INCLUDING Section Name. Closing date for this method, Monday 31  August 2026
 
Method 2: Complete entry form and make payment to the Showground Office 
 
Jars are to be standard of 375ml, glass with white lid.
 
Under no circumstances are exhibits to be removed from the pavilion before 6.30pm Saturday 5th September 2026.

Classes:
1. Two Jars Light Honey
2. Two Jars Amber Honey
3. Two Jares Dark Honey
4. Two Jars Candied Honey
5. Two Moulded Candles
6. Two Rolled Candles
7. One Container Cut Honeycomb
8. Half Kilo bees Wax

GRAND CHAMPION
Most Successful Exhibitor

Dog High Jump

Chief Steward: Erin Telford 0408 493 520
Commences: 4.00pm Please arrive 20 minutes before commencement time
Rules
All dogs will take turns at jumping in each round
End of each round the height will increase
Each dog allowed 3 attempts at each height
If 2 dogs jump same height, the winner is the dog with least attempts
Judges decision final
Handler can encourage using vocal or visual commands, NOT pushing/pulling

Classes
SMALL under 30 cms
MEDIUM- under 55cms
LARGE – Over 55cms
Prizes
1st - $50.00
2nd - $30.00
3rd - $20.00
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