Ausmectin Youth Feature Heifer Show
Fri 4 Oct: 10:30 AM - 6:00 PM Livestock PavilionThe 2024 Ausmectin Youth Feature Heifer Show is an opportunity to see the youth and celebrate emerging beef cattle exhibitors.
Melbourne Royal Beef Cattle Competition
Get ready to witness the magnificence of prize-winning bulls and cows up close in the Livestock Pavilion from Thursday 3 - Sunday 6 October. The Beef Steer Competition will be held on Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 September.
Don't miss the heavyweights of the agricultural world
If you've ever dreamed of seeing real-life blue-ribbon champions, this is your lucky day. Prepare to be amazed as these gentle giants, weighing up to a staggering 1300kg, take centre stage in a series of premium beef cattle events. From the highly esteemed Interbreed Championship to the irresistibly adorable Calf Classic, the Livestock Pavilion will be buzzing with excitement and anticipation.
The Melbourne Royal Beef Cattle Competition will take place from Thursday 3 - Sunday 6 October, with the pinnacle event, the Beef Interbreed, held on Saturday 5 October. Plus, don't miss the all-new Youth Heifer Feature Show on Friday 4 October, celebrating the next generation of agriculture and cattle showing.
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Beef Cattle – Steers Borthwick Judging
Sat 28 Sept: 1:30 PM Duration: 60 minutes Livestock PavilionThe Borthwick Trophy is the most prestigious Beef Cattle Steers prize in the country, with the correct selection of animals critical to the victory.
Beef Cattle – Steer Awards Presentation
Sat 5 Oct: 3:00 PM Duration: 30 minutes Livestock PavilionThe results are in! Come and hear who has topped the competition with the Grand Champion Carcase, which breed has taken out the prestigious Borthwick Trophy.
Beef Cattle – All Breeds Auction
Sat 5 Oct: 3:30 PM Duration: 60 minutes Livestock PavilionSome of Australia’s best beef genetics will be available for purchase. Come and watch the fast-paced entertainment that is the beef cattle auction!
Beef Led Steer and Heifer Judging
Sat 28 Sept: 2:30 PM - 6:30 PM Livestock PavilionBeef cattle from across South-East Australia will be paraded, showcasing the best of Australian agriculture in this prestigious blue ribbon contest.
ASA Nationals – Beef Judges
Wed 2 Oct: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Livestock PavilionWatch the judges get judged! In this event, the top youth judges from across Australia gather & compete in the ASA National Beef Judging Championship.
Cattle Shop Calf Classic
Wed 2 Oct: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM 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.
Young Farmer Challenge – National Finals
Sat 5 Oct: 3:00 PM & 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM ArenaThe ASA Australian Young Farmer Challenge Final brings together six states to compete in agriculture challenges with the winner to be crowned national champion.
Get the authentic agricultural experience
Prepare to be amazed by the display of prize-winning Bulls and Cows across various disciplines in the Melbourne Royal Beef Cattle Competition as entrants compete for a prestigious blue ribbon.