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Friday 1pm - 10pm Saturday 9am - 10pm Sunday 9am - 4pm

Ballarat Show

13th, 14th and 15th of November, the all-new Ballarat Showgrounds becomes a world of wonder. We do not provide Camping

World-class acts, thrilling rides, get up close to friendly farm animals & discover the magic of the country like never before - at the 2026 Ballarat Show!

31/10/2026

LESS THAN 2 WEEKS TIL THE BALLARAT SHOW!
Hosted at the Ballarat Showgrounds & Events
6 Rose Hill Rd, Mount Rowan

GATES OPEN:
* Friday November 13, 1.00pm - 10.00pm
* Saturday November 14, 9.00am - 10.00pm
* Sunday November 15, 9.00am - 4.00pm
Click the link https://ballaratshow.flicket.io/ to prepurchase your tickets & SAVE!

So much action and entertainment for the whole family to enjoy;
* The Rooftop Express Show is our feature attraction on the Community Bank Creswick & District Main Arena
* The Mik Maks & a host of local performers on the 103.1 Power FM Main Stage
* Farmer Darryl's Mobile Animal Farm in the Woolshed
* Billabong Ranch Camel Rides
* Jack Briscoe Working Dog Demonstrations
* Roll Over Raz the Soccer Dog Displays
* Shearing and Spinning & Weaving Demonstrations
* The Courier Dachshund Dash
* Livestock Pavilions & Parades (Sheep, Cattle, Goats)
* Australian Young Farmer Challenge - Schools & Locals
* District 15 CFA Demonstration & Challenge
* 3BA Farm Discovery Centre & Family Pavilion with FREE activities for the kids
* Art & Craft displays and competitions
* The 49th Haymes Paint Painting Exhibition
* Car Show & Small Engine Display
* Novelty Games & Races on the Show Lawn
* Carnival rides, showbags and so much more.

Competition entries extended til November 4th - all schedules available here https://ballaratshow.org.au/.../competitions-and-displays/
We look forward to seeing you at the Ballarat Show!

30/10/2026

Don’t leave it until the last minute!
The 2026 Ballarat Show is almost here, and the best value tickets are available online now.
✅ Save on admission
✅ Skip the queue
✅ Get straight into the action
📅 13-15 November 2026
Buy online today: 🌐 www.ballaratshow.org.au
🐄🎠🎪

29/10/2026

NEW PARTNERSHIP WITH 5AB HOMES

The Ballarat Show team are pleased to be partnering with 5AB Homes to offer extended parking areas for patrons to the 2026 Ballarat Show, November 13-15.

With an additional 20acres of paddock parking less than 500m from gate to gate - we hope to have everyone’s parking needs covered to make your experience in getting into the Show a smooth one.

A shuttle bus service will still run from the new paddock car park to the drop off area by the gate - so no stress if you have kids coming to the show or are laden with market stall goodies & showbags on the way back to the car at the end of the day.

Disability parking still catered for onsite.
Friendly car park attendants from the Mount Bolton Lions Club will be onsite to direct traffic flow.

GATES OPEN:
* Friday November 13, 1.00pm - 10.00pm
* Saturday November 14, 9.00am - 10.00pm
* Sunday November 15, 9.00am - 4.00pm

Click the link https://ballaratshow.flicket.io/ to prepurchase your tickets & SAVE!

So much action and entertainment including;
* The Rooftop Express Show
* The Mik Maks
* Farmer Darryl's Mobile Animal Farm
* Billabong Ranch Camel Rides
* Jack Briscoe Working Dog & Shearing Demonstrations
* The Courier Dachshund Dash
* Livestock Pavilions & Parades (Sheep, Cattle, Goats)
* Art & Craft displays and competitions
* The 49th Haymes Paint Painting Exhibition
* Carnival rides, showbags and so much more.

Competition entries extended - all schedules available here https://ballaratshow.org.au/the-ballarat-show/competitions-and-displays/

We look forward to seeing you at the Ballarat Show!

29/10/2026

The Papercraft Show is on for two more days at the Ballarat Showgrounds & Events Centre.

WHEN: October 29-31, 2026

WHERE: Ballarat Showgrounds & Events Centre, 6 Rose Hill Rd, Mount Rowan.

OPEN: 9.30am - 4.00pm daily

ACCESS & PARKING: Via Gate 4 on Rose Hill Rd.

TICKETS: Adult $20pp with VIP & Concession tickets also available. Children 14yrs & under free.

For more details & to book tickets visit https://www.craftalive.com.au/events/vic-papercraft-show/

28/10/2026

🚨 COMPETITION CLOSING DATE EXTENDED! 🚨
Good news! We've extended the closing date for all 2026 Ballarat Show Competitions.
NEW CLOSING DATE: Wednesday 4 November 2026
There's still time to enter and be part of one of Ballarat's favourite events!
🏆 Show off your skills
🎨 Share your creativity
🌻 Join the competition spirit
Don't miss your chance to enter!
👉 Enter now: https://ballaratshow.org.au/the-ballarat-show/competitions-and-displays/

26/10/2026

Think your hens are laying something worth bragging about? The Egg Competition at the Ballarat Show puts Victoria’s best eggs to the test. Think you’ve got a winning dozen? Get cracking and enter your best at www.ballaratshow.org.au!
Ballarat Poultry Society Inc.

24/10/2026

The countdown is officially on!
In just 20 days the 2026 Ballarat Show will come alive with thrilling rides, incredible entertainment, animals, competitions, showbags, delicious food, live demonstrations & fun for the whole family.
Get your tickets early & save!
https://ballaratshow.flicket.io/

23/10/2026

We’re pleased to be hosting the Ballarat Diwali Mela at the Ballarat Showgrounds & Events Centre at Mount Rowan TODAY!

🪔 BALLARAT DIWALI MELA 2026 IS TODAY! 🪔

After months of planning this beautiful cultural celebration is finally here!

🙌 All the preparations are done, the excitement is at its peak, and we are eagerly waiting for YOU to join us for an unforgettable celebration! 🎶💃🕺

📍 Venue: Ballarat Showgrounds
6 Rose Hill Rd, Mount Rowan
Public access to parking via GATE 4
📅 Date: Today, Saturday, 24th October 2026
⏰ Gates open 12noon-8.00pm
🎟️ Entry: FREE!

✨ Bring your family and friends and get ready for an amazing day filled with entertainment, delicious food, fun rides, and spectacular LIVE singing performances! 🎤

13/10/2026

TICKETS FOR THE 2026 BALLARAT SHOW ARE NOW OPEN!
The Ballarat Showgrounds at Mount Rowan will come alive with thrills, action, livestock, competitions, demonstrations and so much more November 13-15, 2026.

GATES OPEN:
* Friday November 13, 1.00pm - 10.00pm
* Saturday November 14, 9.00am - 10.00pm
* Sunday November 15, 9.00am - 4.00pm

Scan the QR code or use the link https://ballaratshow.flicket.io/ to prepurchase your tickets & SAVE!

So much action and entertainment including;
* The Rooftop Express Show
* The Mik Maks
* Farmer Darryl's Mobile Animal Farm
* Billabong Ranch Camel Rides
* Jack Briscoe Working Dog & Shearing Demonstrations
* The Courier Dachshund Dash
* Livestock Pavilions & Parades (Sheep, Cattle, Goats)
* Art & Craft displays and competitions
* The 49th Haymes Paint Painting Exhibition
* Carnival rides, showbags and so much more.

For competition schedules and online entries click here: https://ballaratshow.org.au/the-ballarat-show/competitions-and-displays/?fbclid=IwVERDUAU-4UlleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBwZG9mAWZkaWQWUQbz0hyU7OKqmX-nGEsWKV9d2f77mnNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR44ZQyTsITnP8WbmUZzuQK4krQVYdc0x0fazfKVphN1P44zwnlzzw7_obJtjw_aem_40wPOoXf3Vt4uA6CLAAIrA

We look forward to seeing you at the Ballarat Show!

Address

6 Rose Hill Road
Mount Rowan, VIC
3352

Opening Hours

Friday	1pm - 10pm
Saturday	9am - 10pm
Sunday	9am - 4pm

Website

https://ballaratshow.org.au/

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