Competitions
Find out everything you need to know about the show including pavilion, dog, cattle, and poultry entries. Schedules and entry forms can be downloaded here.
Pavilion
Pavilion entries close on Tuesday, March 12 at 3pm for Junior Handcraft and Art sections only. Late entries will be displayed but not judged. All other sections close at 12pm on Thursday, 14th March. An entry form must be filled out and presented with payment. Anyone entering VAS Ltd competitions is also required to fill in a VAS Ltd Waiver.
Entry forms can be taken to the Show Office at the Members Pavilion at the recreation reserve. The Show Office is open on the following days (note entry closing times in schedule):
Tuesday, March 12: 10am – 4pm
Wednesday, March 13: 10am – 3pm
Thursday, March 14: 10am – 3pm
Show Superstar (formerly Show Girl)
Entry Fee: $1.00
Commences at 7.00pm on Friday in front of grandstand seating situated in front of the pavilion.
Names may be entered from 6.30pm. Previous first prize winners may not enter in that section again. Age limits inclusive on day of Show.
TINY TOT SUPERSTAR – 3 and under 6 years
JUNIOR SUPERSTAR – 6 years and under 9 years
MIDI SUPERSTAR – 9 years and under 13 years
COHUNA SHOW TEENAGER – 13 to 16 years
Please see page 8 of the schedule for rules and regulations.
Ambassador Awards
The Ambassador Awards are run by the Victorian Agricultural Society Ltd. VAS Ltd promotes and coordinates the Rural Ambassador Award Program that
encourages and supports young people living in rural and regional Victoria. The award highlights community and show involvement, talent, creativity and ingenuity of young Victorians. The program engages young citizens to showcase their involvement across their local communities.Â
VAS Ltd wants to showcase the Next Generation of the state and these programs aim to allow young people to represent their Show society/community. The program allows participants to develop their personal skills through interview experience, onstage presentation, meeting new people with similar interests and developing interpersonal skills.
Through an interview process, the candidate will discuss their community and show involvement, their general and rural knowledge and their ambition and goals. Rural Ambassador entrants will also be required to give a 3-minute speech on a set topic.
The Junior Show Ambassador Award (16-19 years old) and the Rural Ambassador Award (20-30 years old) go on to regional and state level.
Applications close 5pm Friday 1st March, 2024.
Rules and regulations, judging criteria, and prizes are outlined on pages 7 and 8 of the schedule.
Show Poster
Show Poster competition is run leading up to the Show.
The poster must include the Show dates and images from the show e.g. sideshows, horses, pavilion. It should be A3 or smaller. Name, age, grade and school must be written clearly on the BACK. Entries will not be returned unless requested (stated on the back). Entries close Friday, 3rd March and will be collected
from your school office.
Prizes: $10.00
No entry fee
See main schedule for more details.
Horse Show
Horse schedules can be downloaded from www.horsecomps.com.au. Horse entries must be made at www.horsecomps.com.au. Horse competitions run on Saturday, March 16.
Dog Show
Dog shows will be held on the Second Oval. Friday starting 11am; Saturday starting 9am (subject to weather); Sunday starting 9am. End times for each day will vary based on crowd and individual events.
Cattle
Cattle entries close at 5pm on Thursday, March 14. Cattle competitions run on Saturday, March 16.
All cattle entries must be accompanied by a National Cattle Health Declaration form.
Poultry
Poultry entries must be phoned through to Chief Steward, Rob Masters on 0467 546 175. Entries close on Wednesday, March 13. Poultry competitions run on Saturday, March 16.
*NEW* Virtual Pet Parade
Want to get involved, but can’t make it to the show? We’ve introduced a NEW competition to the schedule, allowing folks from home to jump on board for a chance to WIN!Â
Show of your Pawsome Pets in this online competition, sponsored by Petstock Mitre 10 Cohuna, for your chance to win a voucher!
Entries are taken online here and close 7pm March 13th
Young Farmers Challenge
Be a part of the ACTION PACKED Young Farmers Challenge. Round up a mixed team of 4 powerhouses aged 18-30 for your chance to WIN Tickets to the AFL Country Round at the MCG!Â
Sponsored by Ag Warehouse Cohuna and AFL
Entries taken online here or on show day at the Show Office (located in the Members Pavilion)
