Beef Cattle Experience
Daily: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Allow 45 minutes for this experience Agricultural HubDon’t miss out on meeting these gentle giants and learn all about the amazing cattle on display in the Agricultural Hub.
Melbourne Royal Beef Cattle Competition
The Livestock Pavilion where it's all big hats and even bigger cattle! Get ready to witness the magnificence of prize-winning bulls and cows up close.
Don't miss the heavyweights of the agricultural world
This year, witness the beauty and power of the Simmental cattle as they take centre stage as the feature breed at the prestigious Melbourne Royal Beef Cattle Competition.
It's a prime opportunity to see magnificent animals and the dedication of their breeders up close.
Across the final week of the Show, from Thursday 2 October to Sunday 5 October, witness top breeders and passionate young handlers proudly showcase a wide variety of magnificent cattle breeds.
You'll see everything from Angus and Hereford to Charolais, Speckle Park, and many more!
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Beef Cattle – Steer Awards Presentation
Sat 4 Oct: 3:00 PM Duration: 30 minutes Livestock PavilionThe results are in! Hear who has topped the competition with the Grand Champion Carcase and which breed has taken out the prestigious Borthwick Trophy.
Beef Cattle – Steers Borthwick Judging
Fri 26 Sept: 3:30 PM Duration: 60 minutes Livestock PavilionWatch the judging for The Borthwick Trophy, the most prestigious Beef Cattle Steers prize in the country, with the correct selection of animals critical to the victory.
Beef Cattle Feature Breed Judging
Fri 3 Oct: 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Livestock PavilionWatch the finest bulls, cows and calves vie for Supreme Champion and ribbon and see who will be crowned the Supreme Exhibit for the Simmental, our feature breed for 2025.
Beef Cattle Interbreed and Hall of Fame
Sat 4 Oct: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Allow 60 minutes for this experience Livestock PavilionPresented by Coles – Cattle of all breeds come together to win the overall Champion Exhibit, and recognise the contributions within Melbourne Royal Beef Cattle community.
Beef Led Steer and Heifer Judging
Fri 26 Sept: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Allow 60 minutes for this experience Livestock PavilionWatch the beef cattle from across South-East Australia be paraded, showcasing the best of Australian agriculture in this prestigious Melbourne Royal Blue Ribbon contest.
Cattle Shop Calf Classic
Wed 1 Oct: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Allow 60 minutes for this experience Livestock PavilionSee which adorable calves will take out the title of Best Heifer Calf, Best Bull Calf and Best Fancy Dress in the Youth Beef Victoria Calf Classic.
Sat: Beef Cattle – Judging
Sat 4 Oct: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Allow 60 minutes for this experience Livestock PavilionPresented by Coles – Watch the finest bulls, cows and calves vie for a champion ribbon and see who will be crowned the Supreme Exhibit for their breed!
Thurs: Beef Cattle – Judging
Thu 2 Oct: 9:00 AM - 7:30 PM Allow 60 minutes for this experience Livestock PavilionPresented by Coles – Don’t miss the finest bulls, cows and calves compete for a champion ribbon and see who will be crowned the Supreme Exhibit for their breed!
Wed: Beef Cattle – Judging
Wed 1 Oct: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Allow 60 minutes for this experience Livestock PavilionPresented by Coles – Watch the finest bulls, cows and calves vie for a champion ribbon and see who will be crowned the Supreme Exhibit for their breed!
Beef Cattle – All Breeds Auction
Sat 4 Oct: 3:30 PM Duration: 60 minutes Livestock PavilionSome of Australia’s best beef genetics will be available for purchase. Watch the fast-paced entertainment that is the beef cattle auction!