The 2024 National Highland Cattle Show will be held in Geelong from 7th to 9th of June 2024 at the Geelong Showground. The venue has excellent facilities for hosting the Show, including roomy undercover shelter for the cattle and exhibitors (generally a good idea for Victoria’s winters), and plenty of wash bays and power points.
The National Show Committee extends a special invitation to all newcomers and novices interested in showing their own cattle, or those wanting to become involved in showing cattle, to take the plunge and join us at the Show. There will be plenty of learning opportunities and time to practice your ringcraft before the main event, and you will find that the Highland show community is supportive and always willing to lend a helping hand. Please feel free to contact us in advance if you require some assistance and we will help make it happen!
Entries are now open!
Entries are now open for the 2024 AHCS National Show. The Entry Information Pack is a comprehensive guide to the 2024 AHCS National Show for exhibitors and spectators, and we recommend you look over this before submitting entries or RSVPs for social functions.
The Online Entry Form can be accessed below. The form is used to enter animals for the show, make campsite bookings and RSVP for social functions / events. Members are are not entering animals use the same online entry form for campsite bookings and RSVPs for events.
Payment is required upfront with entries, to form will automatically calculate fees owing and take you to a payment screen at the end.
For assistance with entries please contact Hugo Howse on mobile: 0452 539 708 or email: 2024ahcsnationalshow@gmail.com
The close of entries has been extended to Sunday 12May 2024.
Program
Friday 7th June: this first day will be dedicated to education and show practice, and the ideal opportunity for novice exhibitors to learn skills and practice their show craft. Students from local schools will also be invited to attend these educational events. There will be plenty of opportunity for more handlers practice on the Saturday.
Saturday 8th June: Paraders and judging classes will be held in the morning, ending with the crowd favourites – the fiercely competition Calf and Costume Classic classes.
Sunday 9th June: begins with judging of stud cattle by our international Highland judge, and will culminate in the selection of the prestigious Supreme Highland exhibit. The Show will be live streamed on Facebook so family, friends and fellow enthusiasts from all over the world can participate.
Both Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th will be open to the public.
There will be catered social functions for all exhibitors, helpers, AHCS members and volunteers at the show venue on Friday, Saturday and Sunday evening, and the emphasis will be on informal functions with plenty of opportunity to mingle and socialize with fellow enthusiasts, concluding with the Show Dinner on Sunday evening. Further details on these functions will be provided soon.
Accommodation Options
The Show Committee has arranged special pricing for two accommodation options near the Show venue. Please make direct contact with the venue of your choice to book your accommodation.
Special rates apply - please quote "Highland Show" when you make contact to receive the special rates secured.
There are also grassed camp and caravan sites available at the Geelong Showgrounds, very close to the venue, for $25/night, campsite bookings can be made with your show entries or by contacting the Show Committee.
Or, a range of very cost-effective AirBNB accommodation options can be found here.
For more information contact:
Hugo Howse
Mobile: 0452 539 708
Email: 2024ahcsshow@gmail.com
