The Colac & District Pastoral & Agricultural Society proudly presents the Colac Annual Show & supports other community events at the Colac Show Grounds.
The Colac Show is back Saturday 4th November 2023. Entertainment and Free Activities will be on offer all day with announcements coming soon.
In 1859 a public meeting was held with Colac & district citizens to discuss the idea of establishing an Agricultural Society. The aim of this Society would be to exhibit the outputs of the land and improve standards in agriculture. The Society established an office at the old court house building (queen Street, Colac). The society consisted of 11 people plus a secretary to form the management group.
The Colac & District Pastoral & Agricultural Society call the Colac Show Grounds home, which are located on a 18 acre block surrounded by Bruce street, Chapel Street, Clarke Street & Murray street.
Today the Colac & District Pastoral & Agricultural Society has a General Committee consisting of up to 40 volunteer Colac & District citizens nominated to be committee members plus a secretary, from these members 11 are elected to form the Executive Committee for the Colac & District Pastoral & Agricultural Society.
These proud, passionate and diverse people all bring different experiences, skills and knowledge to the Society, taking the role of being custodians of the Colac Show Grounds very seriously, ensuring that future generations in the Colac & District area are able to enjoy, learn and experience all that the Agriculture, Horticulture and Pastoral sectors have to offer.
One of the main events to be held each year by the Society is the Colac Annual Show, which is held in November. The Colac Show is one of the oldest Agricultural & Horticultural shows still running in Victoria. In 2013 the show had its 150th year celebrations.
Over the years it has had a few name changes and event date changes but at the for front of the event has and is to display and exhibit all the amazing Agricultural, Horticultural & Pastoral products, along with providing some amazing entertainment for all ages to enjoy.
The Colac Show allows people from rural & city lifestyles to experience the wonders of what our district can offer, from the little calf to the masculine robust bull in the cattle area, the horse area where glossy well turned out riders & horses in the Show ring are presented, across to the amazing agility and ability of riders & hoses in the show jumping arena, then over to the Sheep pavilion where the magnificent fleeces are on show & Alpacas are paraded around.
The Homecraft Pavilion where the men and women’s cooking, decorating, sewing & crafting skills are on show and the amazing local school children’s work which is always a spectacular display.
The Horticultural display fills the pavilion with a brightness of floral arrangements and creativity, an array of Trade sites located in the Hall of Commerce. Outside the rides and entertainment thrill and excite and finally the brilliant Saturday night show of fire works and entertainment.
The Colac Show is one that is never half full.
The following public admission charges apply each day and on the Saturday evening session of the show (GST Inclusive)
ADULT 16 years plus – $20
CHLDREN Under 16 yrs – FREE
STUDENT (Valid student card required) – $10.00
PENSIONERS (Ages & invalid ONLY – must present card) – $10.00
Please find downloadable link to the General Regulations
FREE Entertainment (timetable still under construction)
Entertainment coming soon………..
Please find downloadable links below.
Saturday November 5th 2022
HORSES
9am
Ring 1 – Children’s Section – Ponies/Galloways/Hacks
Ring 4 – Hacks/Ponies/Galloways
Ring 5 – Welsh sec A,B,C,D/Mountain & Moorland/Australian Ponies
10am
Ring 2 – Ponies/Galloways/Hacks
Ring 3 – Galloway/Hacks/Ponies
Ring 6 – Pintos, Australian Spotted Ponies or Palouse, Appalosa & Standard breeds
Ring 7 – Novice/Local/Country Kids Fun Ring & Pony Club
CATTLE
9.15am
Beef classes at the conclusion of Beef Young Handlers and Judging – In the Cattle Area
HOMECRAFT/POULTRY/SHEEP
9.30am
Pavilions open to the public
JUNIORS
10am
Children’s Calves – Cattle Pavilion
Pet Parade – Opposite Homecraft Hall
12pm
Dog Jumping
The Colac and District Pastoral and Agricultural Society would like to invite you or your business to show your support for the Colac Show by becoming…
Interested? Please contact the society via facebook @ColacShowgrounds or email [email protected]
The Colac Annual show is a very well community supported event and attracts visitor and competitors from far and wide. With a new format for 2022 we hope to build on the ever popularity of our country show.
Our Aim for the Colac Show is to provide a wonderful and exciting event for all to enjoy.
If you are interested in being a competitor in this years Annual Colac Show select the area and download the appropriate forms for completion and return.
Trade Applications are now online enter via Showday Online – https://showday.online/
Search for 2023 Colac Show
This park is now under the management of Colac Pastoral & Agricultural Society with all profits going back into facilities to improve the showgrounds for the Colac community.
Visit the park website here
Bruce Street, Colac
Ph: (03)52 313 586
Web site: www.colaccaravanpark.com.au
email: [email protected]
Located in the Hall of Commerce
Open – Monday 12 pm A grade,
Tuesday 9.30am B Grade,
Social Thursday 12.30pm.
Juniors/Adult Mix on Friday Term 2 & 3 at 4pm & Social 7pm Friday Term.
Facebook: Colac Badminton Association
54 Chapel Street (gate 2) Colac
Open – Tuesday & Thursday 8am til 4pm
Contact: Ray Wheadon (president) 0428 028 998/ (03) 52 314 553
Geoff Black 0407876 773
John Lawless 0487 791 421
Email: [email protected]
Open – Monday/Tuesaday 9am -12.30pm,
Wednesday 1pm – 3.30pm,
Thurs/Fri/Saturday 9am – 12.30pm
Facebook: Colac Woodcrafters Guild
Open – Thursday Nights at 7pm during School terms
Contact: Kevin Haslem (President) 0488 569 453
Barb Kelly 0457 083 646
Facebook: Colac Otway Archers
Contact: Kane Davis
Facebook: Colac Poultry Club
New members welcome – Meeting once a month
Contact: 0409 008 611
email: [email protected]
Facebook: Colac Racing Pigeon club
Showjumping will be held on the arena on Saturday 4th November 2023
Entries via https://showday.online/
2023 Colac Show Showjumping Schedule
Schedule below of events to enter via Showday Online – https://showday.online/
To find the Dog Jumping Section – please go to Junior Section and then select Dog Jumping!
Schedule below of events to enter via Showday Online – https://showday.online/
2023 Colac Show Schoolwork Schedule
Schedule below of events to enter via Showday Online – https://showday.online/
2023 Junior Section & Pet Parade Schedule
Schedule below of events to enter via Showday Online – https://showday.online/
2023 Colac Show Homecraft & Photography Schedule
Schedule below of events to enter via Showday Online – https://showday.online/
2023 Colac Show Poultry Schedule
Schedule below of events to enter via Showday Online – https://showday.online/
2023 Colac Show Fleeces & Lambs Wool Schedule – Proudly sponsored by Barwon Yarra Valley Wool Brokers in Winchelsea
2023 Colac Show Sheep Schedule
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Schedule below of events to enter via Showday Online – https://showday.online/
Beef & Dairy Cattle Schedule 2023
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Horse Events at the 2023 Colac Show will be held on SUNDAY 5th NOVEMBER 2023
Schedule below of events to enter via Showday Online – https://showday.online/
Horse Schedule – 5th November 2023
Coragulac and District Kindergarten Barn Dance
To the wider community we warmly invite you to come along to our family barn dance fundraiser
Lots of fun for the whole family and anyone wanting to have an experience with bush dancing on a Sunday afternoon
Sunday 8th October – Colac Showgrounds – 1pm to 5pm
Bring along a picnic
$20 per Adult & Kids are Free
Backroads Bushdance, Silent Auction and lots more
34th Annual Show & Sales @ Colac Showgrounds – Bruce Street Colac East
Saturday 14th October 2023 – 10am-4pm
Sunday 15th October 2023 – 10.30am – 4pm
Admission – $5.00
Sales Bench, Potting Demonstrations with Tea & Coffee available
Bellarine Orchids will be on site with Orchids and Growing Supplies
All Welcome – venue is wheelchair accessible
Colac Swap Meet/Market – Sunday 30th April 2023
This event will offer something for all motoring enthusiasts with all types of automotive memorabilia as well as a display of classic vehicles. Also included will be all manner of market stalls with something for everyone.
Load up the trailer and turn “trash into cash”. For further information go to gandproseevents.com
For enquires please call Graham Rose on 0428 394 249
Show Jumping is back at the Colac Showgrounds! Saturday 22nd & Sunday 23rd April 2023. Training and Competition Days start @9am.
Flyer for details displayed and to view the schedule click on this link 2023 Colac Annual Showjumping Program
Entry $20 (includes Medical Levy) Entries taken on the day.
Thanks to our wonderful sponsors of this event.
Online Registration for Trucks & Utes open now! Head to https://form.jotform.com/colactruck…/competitor-entry-form to register.
Family Carnival Tour is at the Colac Showgrounds from Friday 17th 5.pm to 10.30pm and Saturday 18th 12pm to 10.30pm
Fireworks – Saturday Night 9.15pm to 9.30pm
Colac Summer Horse Show Sunday 5th March 2023
Click here for link to the schedule: Summer Horse Show Schedule – 5th March 2023
Link to ARM Schedule for Ring 8: ARM Schedule
Waiver Form – 2023 Waiver Form
Tom Curtain’s Nothin’s Gonna Stop Us Tour ’22/23 is coming to Colac. For tickets go to https://events.humanitix.com/tom-curtain-tour-colac-vic
Colac Swap Meet to be held on Sunday 11th December 2022
Go to http://www.gandproseevents.com for more information.
For all the admission prices, livestock entry, map etc relating the this years Colac Show.
Contact: [email protected]
Phone: 0488 447739
Contact: [email protected]
Phone: 0488 447739
St Mary’s Primary School’s 28th Annual Colac Garden & Lifestyle Expo is on again!
Contact via Facebook – St Mary’s Colac Garden Lifestyle Expo
Phone: 03) 5234 3640
Colac Orchid Club Annual Show is open to the public. Come and see the many varied species and types of orchids on display and for sale. Orchids range from very tiny miniatures to large and exotic plants. Orchid club members will be on hand to answer any queries you may have about the care of orchids and perhaps you may even be interested in becoming a member.
Cost: $3.00 Adults
Children Free
Contact: Geoff Coghill
03 52313 473
Email: [email protected]
