Events

Great get-together to show and view the majestic draught breeds - all are rare. Both pure and part-bred in-hand classes. Other rare breeds also catered for - Waler, Cleveland Bay, Friesian!  Harness classes for Junior and Adult, also long reining. Cart horse classes; a reminder that once Shires were referred to as cart horses. Ridden classes. Novelty events and more. A top day out, supporting our wonderful draught breeds. A Champion will be awarded for all breeds attending - and the coverted Grand Champion will be awarded too! Gates open 5 a.m. and classes begin 8.30 a.m. The program... Australian Heavy Horse Association Inc. WA Branch is on facebook. Photo used for banner is from the Western Mail, 17th August, 1917 - taken at Perth Show, it's Mr. J. McCallum Smith's Suffolk Punch stallion Bawdsey Laddie. 

Tremendous show - and wonderful support for pigs! This year's feature breed is the Berkshire. A top opportunity to see our pig breeeds - all rare - at close quarters, and first class examples of the breeds too. Lots of poultry, sheep, goats, cattle, and horses - in ridden, harness and breed classes. All the attractions of a big show, something for everyone.  The 2026 competition for pigs will include: • Expanded Champion categories for Boars and Sows • Dedicated Junior and Senior Berkshire titles • Berkshire Supreme Exhibit (Boar or Sow) • Trio of Berkshire Pigs Updated Class Structure for 2026 The Pig Competition schedule has been restructured to improve clarity and consistency across all breeds. Changes for 2026 include: • Breed-specific class groups for Berkshire, Duroc–Hampshire, Landrace, Large White, and Any Other Pure Breed • Simplified age categories applied consistently across all stud breeds • Revised Trio classes for balanced evaluation and breed representation • Updated Objective Measurement classes aligned with age-based selection (Under 5 months) • Refreshed Commercial Pig classes for baconers, porkers and school entries. Photo is a winning Berkshire at Royal  Adelaide in a previous year.  Details and entries for the 2026 show all found here...

Everything sheep. Wonderful rare breeds will be there - including the Valais, Ile de France, Shrophire, South Suffolk, Hampshire Down, English Leicester, Lincoln, Romney, Ryeland, Charollais and a category for Heritage Sheep in case the breed isn't specifically catered for. Heritage Sheep in both long and short wool classes. Everything from show classes for breeds to working sheepdogs - the Victorian Farm Dog Championship is held. Lambplan classes galore. Wool handling. Professional shearing competition. Ram sale. Lambs for children to cuddle. Fashion. And more! Plentiful refreshments, yes, tasty lamb prepared by chefs availiable. A great couple of days out, seeing the best in many beautiful breeds, it supports them to go along. A great opportunity to compete for breeders.  Event schedule and all information.

This webinar will be of interest to breed associations and breed representatives seeking to establish a registry.  Libby Henson delivers the webinar - she's has been involved in pedigree livestock breeding and the conservation of rare breeds of farm livestock all her life. Her father was the founder chairman of the Rare Breeds Survival Trust in the UK and her family are well known and well respected in the livestock world. Libby set up and ran an equivalent to the RBST in the USA, has worked for the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the UN, has ran a number of pedigree breed societies and was a member of the UK and Devolved Governments committee on Farm Animal Genetic Resources (FAnGR). Register here -  the webinar is free.  

This webinar will be of interest to anyone working to conserve rare livestock and poultry breeds. The Rare Breeds Trust of Australia is excited to let you know about two exciting online Zoom webinars on rare breeds that we are hosting at the end of July - this is the first. We are thrilled and honoured to have Libby Henson deliver both webinars. Libby Henson has been involved in pedigree livestock breeding and the conservation of rare breeds of farm livestock all her life. Her father was the founder chairman of the Rare Breeds Survival Trust in the UK and her family are well known and well respected in the livestock world . Libby set up and ran an equivalent to the RBST in the USA, has worked for the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the UN, has ran a number of pedigree breed societies and was a member of the UK and Devolved Governments committee on Farm Animal Genetic Resources (FAnGR).   Register here...the webinar is free.  

Great show, horses galore - riding and breed classes - poultry, cattle, sheep, goats and more. Animal nursery, Avilculture pavilion, Horticulture pavilion, buffalo rides and plenty more. Usual sideshow, rides, refreshments, live music. Their website