Animals

The Ipswich Show has an amazing array of animals from the cute and cuddly, to the large (huge) bulls, exotic poultry, and prancing horses.
PETstock Animal Nursery
Home to cute and cuddly baby animals, the Animal
Nursery is a family favourite.
A dedicated large Animal Precinct which will be home
to cuddly farm animals including lambs, goats,
chickens, ducklings, alpacas, llamas, donkeys, ponies
and more. The kids (and the big kids) will love
getting up close to feed, pat and snap selfies with a
range of farm animals. This popular attraction gives
you the chance to interact with farm animals you
wouldn’t don’t normally see.
Daily in The Farmyard located in The Boulevard
Precinct
Throughout day 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Wildlife Display
Get up close and personal, and interact, with
wildlife! View Koalas lounging in their forks, birds
flying around, and resting in the enclosure, Koala,
Birds of Prey Such as Barn, Barking and Boobook Owls,
as well as non-venomous snakes, lizards. Plus, daily
shows to teach you all about the importance of our
Aussie Friends.
Daily in The Field located in The Boulevard
Precinct
Show times: 10:30 am, 12:00 pm, 2:00 pm and 5:00 pm
Racing Piggies
Fun-filled enjoyment for all ages. From the bugle race
call, through the obstacles, up the straight, to the
last snout in the finishing trough, you will be
cheering as cute piggies speed around the course to
victory!
Daily in On the Green located in The Laneway
Precinct
Friday 9:30 am, 10:15 am, 12:30 pm & 5:00 pm
Saturday 9:30 am, 10:45 am, 12:30 pm, 2:30 pm & 5:00
pm
Sunday 9:30 am, 12:00 noon, 1:30 pm, & 2:45 pm
Sheep Shearing
presented by Ipswich Tribune
Sheep Shearing is one of the most iconic activities in
Australian agricultural history and local Sheep Shear
Shane Cartwright will be showing off his skills each
day in the Ipswich Show Historical Precinct.
Daily in The Field located in The Boulevard
Precinct
9:30 am, 11:00 am, 1:00 pm & 3:00 pm
Cow Milking
Learn about the dairy industry past, present, and
future. See how a cow is milked both by machine and
hand and how milk is separated into its components
using traditional techniques. Experience life on a
dairy farm when you hand a milk a cow and manufacture
your own butter and soft curd cheese.
Daily in The Field located in The Boulevard
Precinct
10:00 am, 11:30 am,1:30 pm & 3:30 pm
Baby Chicks Nursery
Is there anything cuter than a baby chick?
Watch baby chicks hatch from their shells in a special
incubator then cradle them in the palm of your hand.
Daily in The Farmyard located in The Boulevard
Precinct
Throughout day 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Cavy Display and Competition
Cute, cuddly and squeaky and there are 36 different
breeds. Most people know them as guinea pigs, but to
breeders and enthusiasts they are a cavy! Don’t miss
your chance to see the many breeds and ask questions
about owning guinea pigs. These chatty little
creatures who will be sure to melt your heart! On
Saturday and Sunday proud owners will compete in
competitions.
Daily in the Exhibition Pavilion – Lower Level in the
Eats Avenue Precinct
Throughout day 9:00 am – 9:00 pm
Dog Agility
It is FAST, FUN and EXCITING! Watch the cutest dogs in
all shapes and sizes take on our agility course.
Daily in On the Green located in The Laneway
Precinct
9:00 am – 12:30 pm daily
Poultry and Waterfowl Pavilion
Nothing symbolizes the show more than the noise of the
Poultry and Waterfowl Pavilion. Cages line the walls
filled with the feather friends including exotic
Silkies to the more familiar black Australorps to
ducks and pigeons.
Daily in the Poultry and Waterfowl Pavilion in the
Eats Avenue Precinct
Opens 9:00 am
Working Dog Demonstrations
Be amazed by the talent, skill and ability of the
handler and his dogs as he demonstrates the skill in
working in partnership to manoeuvre sheep around the
arena. The sheepdog demonstration will show their dogs
at work and include an explanation of the training of
the dogs and the range of commands used.
Daily 9:30 am, 11:00 am, 12:30 pm, 2:30 pm &
4:30pm
Friday and Saturday – Sapar Landscaping Supplies
Woodchop Arena | Cattleman’s Precinct
Sunday – In the Q Legal The Meadow | Cattleman’s Alley
Precinct
Horses
Witness exhilarating equestrian action in the Main
Arena each day of the show. Visitors will experience
thrilling Equestrian competitions from different
levels and disciplines across the equestrian spectrum
including Harness events, Show jumping, Hacks,
Thoroughbreds, Riding ponies and Working Horses.
Held daily in the Main Arena
Stud Cattle
Stud cattle are always a prominent feature at the
Ipswich Show. Magnificent, large frame Stud Cattle
will be on show as they compete for the Grand Champion
title.
A Beef Young Paraders Competition will be conducted on
Friday 19th May at 4:00 pm followed by the Young
Judges Competition. Saturday join in the fun as we
host Pimp My Cow.
Held in the Cattle Pavilion and Q Legal The Meadow |
Cattleman’s Alley Precinct
Friday 4:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am – 2:00 pm