EXHIBITS

 

SHOW US WHAT YOU CAN DO!

We believe what makes a great Show is YOU!

Our Exhibits are a celebration of the creativity, skills, hobbies and hard work of our community — and we want to see what you can do!

You don’t have to be an expert, and you don’t have to have entered before. All ages, all skill levels and all kinds of talents are welcome.

From beautiful flowers and fresh produce, to baking, photography, art, craft, woodwork, metalwork, Lego and everything in between — our Show is a chance to put your work on display and share it with the community.

Imagine if everyone in the Tatiara put just one thing into the Show. Just imagine how amazing our Exhibition Hall could be!

So have a look through the sections, find something that interests you, and give it a go!

Your entry could be the one that makes this year’s Show extra special.

 

Entries open for exhibits in October 2026 — date to be announced.

Competition information will be available from this page when available.

All entries must be submitted online via www.showday.online/show/bordertown

SECTION A 2 – ART

CONVENER: Trish Daniels & Vanessa Schwarz

 

ENTRIES CLOSE Thursday 12th November at 6.00pm.

Enter via https://showday.online/show/bordertown

Deliver your entries to the Football Clubrooms no later than Friday, 13th November 2026 by 5.00pm.

Entry ticket needs to be attached to the front of the exhibit showing section, class & exhibit number.

All exhibits are to have their name or signature covered.

All artwork (not sculptures) to be suitably equipped for hanging.

All work to be original not copied and be the current work of the exhibitor.

 

The Hurley Group /Arkaba Hotel Award

1. The winner and runner up of this section is awarded points e.g. First 5 and Second 3 points. –
2. Entrants are encouraged to enter more than one Show.
3. The results from each Show are provided to the SE of SA & Border Show Societies Association.
4. Either/or
5. Prior to the AGM the results from all the Shows in the region are calculated. If winners

have participated in two or more Shows and their points are counted towards the award.

1. Each show sends a photo of their champion piece which is judged by an independent

judge prior to the AGM and the winner awarded the prize.

5. The highest scoring is awarded the Hurley Group Prize for Art as above.
6. Winning artwork will compete in the state final at the 2027 Royal Adelaide Show.

 

OPEN

SPONSORED BY: In 2 Health, Murray Nankivell, Soul Cafe, Glenda Rowett, Richards Quality Meats, Michelles Pet & Home Services, Tolmer Takeaway & Tatiara Palette Painters

Class 13: Acrylic and Oil

Class 14: Mixed Media

Class 15: Water Colour, Pen and Wash

Class 16: Works on Paper

Class 17: Abstract

Class 18: Mosaic, Any Item

1st & 2nd Prize in Open Art for each class

 

NOVICE

Novice – any exhibitor who has not previously won a prize at Bordertown Spring Festival and Show 

SPONSORED BY: In 2 Health, Murray Nankivell, Soul Cafe, Glenda Rowett, Richards Quality Meats, Michelles Pet & Home Services & AP & VK Schwarz

Class 19: Acrylic and Oil

Class 20: Mixed Media

Class 21: Water Colour, Pen and Wash

Class 22: Works on Paper

Class 23: Abstract

Class 24: Mosaic, Any Item

1st & 2nd Prize in Novice Art for each class

Most Outstanding Exhibit Art

 

OTHER

 

SPONSORED BY: Bordertown Pharmacy

Class 25: Any Other Art, Sculpture (not listed)

1st & 2nd Prize in Other Art

 

SPONSORED BY: Bordertown Spring Festival and Show

Class 26: Adult Colouring In (download from website)

1st Prize in Adult Colouring In

SECTION B 2 – HANDCRAFT 

CONVENER:

 

ENTRIES CLOSE Thursday 12th November at 6.00pm 

Enter via https://showday.online/show/bordertown 

Deliver your entries to the Football Clubrooms no later than Friday, 13th November 2026 by 5.00pm.

Entry ticket needs to be attached to the front of the exhibit showing section, class & exhibit number.

 

PATCHWORK OR QUILTING

SPONSORED BY: Tree of Life Massage & Wellbeing, Bordertown Pharmacy & Tolmer Takeaway

Class 66: Modern Quilt

Class 67: Patchwork Quilt (Commercially Quilted)

Class 68: Patchwork Quilt (Hand Quilted)

Class 69: Mini Quilt

Class 70: Hand Quilted Article (Wall Hanging, Clothing Bag, Cushion etc)

Class 71: Any Article Depicting Theme of Show – Medieval/Highlander

Class 72: Unspecified Patchwork/Quilting Item

 

Most Points Prize for 1st & 2nd in Handcraft Patchwork/Quilting

 

SEWING, HAND SEWING & EMBROIDERY

SPONSORED BY: Calico Cat Co & Bordertown Pharmacy

Class 73: Article of Clothing

Class 74: Upcycled Item i.e. Clothing/Bag

Class 75: Cross Stitch (Any Item)

Class 76: Unspecified Needlework/Sewing Item

Class 77: Piece of Hand Embroidered Work

Class 78: Piece of Machine Embroidery

Class 79: Unspecified Embroidery Item

 

Most Points Prize for 1st & 2nd in Handcraft Sewing, Hand Sewing & Embroidery

 

HAND KNITTING OR CROCHET

SPONSORED BY: Calico Cat Co & Bordertown Pharmacy

Class 80: Article of Clothing

Class 81: Beanie

Class 82: Scarf

Class 83: Soft Toy

Class 84: Rug or Blanket

Class 85: Unspecified Hand Knitting or Crochet Item

 

Most Points Prize for 1st & 2nd in Handcraft Hand Knitting or Crochet

 

YARN PROJECTS

SPONSORED BY: Calico Cat Co & Bordertown Pharmacy

Class 86: Wall Hanging (Macrame or Hand Weaving)

Class 87: Macrame Article

Class 88: Basket – Any Technique

Class 89: Unspecified Yarn or Fibre Item

 

Most Points Prize for 1st & 2nd in Handcraft Yarn Projects

 

PAPER CRAFT

SPONSORED BY: Bordertown Post Office & Bordertown Pharmacy

Class 90: Scrapbooking (Page/Pages)

Class 91: Homemade Greeting or Celebration Card (Any Technique)

Class 92: Unspecified Paper Craft Item (e.g. Handmade Paper, Book etc)

 

Most Points Prize for 1st & 2nd in Handcraft Paper Craft

 

CLAY OR POLYMER CLAY

SPONSORED BY: Soul Cafe & Bordertown Pharmacy

Class 93: Clay Piece Thrown on A Wheel

Class 94: Clay Piece Hand Formed

Class 95: Decorated Clay Piece (judged on decoration only)

Class 96: Polymer Clay Item

 

Most Points Prize for 1st & 2nd in Handcraft Clay or Polymer Clay

 

OTHER

SPONSORED BY: In 2 Health & Bordertown Pharmacy

Class 97: Cricut

Class 98: Diamond Dot Painting

Class 99: Kits

Class 100: Bead (Any Item)

Class 101: Article from Any Recycled Material

Class 102: Jewellery (Any Item)

Class 103: Any Article Depicting Theme of Show – Medieval/Highlander

Class 104: Any Other Craft Article Not Listed

Most Points Prize for 1st & 2nd in Handcraft Other

Most Outstanding Exhibit Handcraft

SECTION C 2 – LEGO & OTHER CONSTRUCTION

CONVENER: Katie Ciampa

 

ENTRIES CLOSE Thursday 12th November at 6.00pm 

Enter via https://showday.online/show/bordertown

Deliver your entries to the Football Clubrooms no later than Friday, 13th November 2026 by 5.00pm.

All exhibits MUST be on a flat base no more than 600mm x 600mm. No boxes are allowed.

All exhibitors are responsible for the delivery & collection of all their entries.

PLEASE NOTE: There will be fence panels in front of the display, so entries cannot be touched.

Entry ticket needs to be attached to the front of the exhibit showing section, class & exhibit number.

 

OPEN

SPONSORED BY: Richards Quality Meats, Optimum Cut & Tolmer Takeaway

Class 116: Any Item Using Lego – Kit Form

Class 117: Any Item Using Lego – Own Design

Class 118: Any Other Construction Meccano, K’nex, Connectix etc

 

1st & 2nd Prize in Lego Open

Most Outstanding Exhibit Lego

SECTION D 2 – PHOTOGRAPHY

CONVENER: Nik Critchley

 

ENTRIES CLOSE Thursday 12th November at 6.00pm 

Enter via https://showday.online/show/bordertown 

Deliver your entries to the Football Clubrooms no later than Friday, 13th November 2026 by 5.00pm.

Entry ticket needs to be attached to the front of the exhibit showing section, class & exhibit number.

Photos must not be any larger than 15cm x 10cm. 

Colour only (not B&W) unless stated otherwise and mounted on cardboard or photo mats with small tab at the top for pinning.

 

** Printing of photos can be done at Hansen Print, Woolshed St Bordertown **

** They will also have colored cards available to mount your photos **

 

OPEN

SPONSORED BY: Hansen Design & Print, Ellie Rose & Tolmer Takeaway

Class 138: Action Shot

Class 139: Any Creature (Big or Small Pets)

Class 140: Clouds

Class 141: Epic Fails (Photo Bomb, Humorous)

Class 142: Farm Life (Cropping, Scene, Shearing etc)

Class 143: Landscape/Water

Class 144: Nature/In the Garden

Class 145: Party/Holiday

Class 146: Sunset/Sunrise

Class 147: Own Choice

 

Most Points Prize for 1st & 2nd in Photography Open

Most Outstanding Exhibit Photography

SECTION E 1 – COLLECTIONS

CONVENER: Shaya Karger

SPONSORED BY: 

 

Do you have a Collection that you wish to show?  We would love to see them!

They will be displayed in a cubicle that measures 38cm wide x 38 cm long and 38 cm high.

 

ENTRIES CLOSE Thursday 12th November at 6.00pm 

Enter via https://showday.online/show/bordertown

Deliver your entries to the Football Clubrooms no later than Friday, 13th November 2026 by 5.00pm.

Entry ticket needs to be attached to the front of the exhibit showing section, class & exhibit number.

OPEN

SPONSORED BY: Soul Cafe, Bordertown Pharmacy & Tolmer Takeaway

Class 151: Collection

 

1st & 2nd Prize in Collections Open

Most Outstanding Exhibit Collections

SECTION E 2 – CUBICLES

CONVENER: Shaya Karger

 

ENTRIES CLOSE Thursday 12th November at 6.00pm

Enter via https://showday.online/show/bordertown

Deliver your entries to the Football Clubrooms on Friday 13th by 5.00pm or on Saturday, 14th November 2026 no later than 8.30am.

Cubicles to measure 38 cm (wide) x 38 cm (long) x 38 cm (high)

Open to any Individual or Group.

A cubicle is to have ONLY 3 items. The criteria is to Make something, Bake something and Grow something.

Let your creativity grow and show.

Entry ticket needs to be attached to the front of the exhibit showing section, class & exhibit number.

 

OPEN

SPONSORED BY: Richards Quality Meats

Class 155: Grow It, Make It, Bake It

 

1st & 2nd Prize in Cubicles Open

SECTION F 2 – COOKERY

CONVENER: Natalie Couzner

 

ENTRIES CLOSE Thursday 12th November at 6.00pm

Enter via https://showday.online/show/bordertown

Deliver your entries to the Football Clubrooms on Friday 13th by 5.00pm or on Saturday, 14th November 2026 no later than 8.30am.

Cooking exhibits not collected by 5.15pm will be discarded by the society. 

Cookery items should not be consumed as they are not exhibited in a food safe environment. Items may be taken home at the owner’s risk.

Cakes must be presented on a firm base with entry ticket firmly attached, covered in an oven bag large enough for display. All cakes to be home-made, no packet cake mixes are allowed. NO cake cooler marks. Paper or foil must be removed properly from cake.

ALL Cookery to be cut by the Judge only.  ALL Cookery must be at least 12 Hours Old.

Entry ticket needs to be attached to the front of the exhibit showing section, class & exhibit number.

 

Points: First 5, Second 3, Third 1

Rosette awarded for Most Points Overall in Section F

Rosette awarded for Most Outstanding Exhibit

 

OPEN

 

The 2026 SE of SA & Borders Show Societies Association Trophy – RA&HS Medallion will be awarded to the most overall points in the Open Cookery section across the Association.  Entrants must enter a minimum of 2 SESABSSA Shows to be eligible.

 

Class 176: Genoa Cake

SPONSORED BY: Bordertown Bakery

Genoa Cake Details 

Exhibitor’s own recipe is to be used. It should contain Sultanas, Currants, Cherries and Almonds. There is to be no restriction on the ingredients used.

 

Association Finals at Penola October 30, 2026 and Keith April 3, 2027.

Competitors must ensure that their entries are delivered to the Show hosting the Semi-Final for the relevant Association either in person or by a representative at the time and place as specified by the hosting Show. NO postal entries to be accepted at semi-final or state final level.

Prize Genoa Cake

 

Class 177: Rich Fruit Cake (no icing)

 

SPONSORED BY: Bordertown Bakery

Rich Fruit Cake Rules

Set recipe to be used. Cake to remain un-iced.

Cake to remain undecorated (i.e. no almonds) 

Recipe – Ingredients

250g Butter, 250g Dark Brown Sugar, 6 Eggs, 250g Sultanas, 250g Raisins, 200g Currants, 100g Dates, 60g Chopped Red Glace Cherries, 60g Mixed Peel, 60g Chopped Almonds, 375g Plain Flour, 1 tsp Baking Powder, 1 tsp Mixed Spice, 200ml Sherry or Brandy 

Method

Chop fruits, mix together and soak in the sherry or brandy overnight. 

Sift together flour, baking powder and spice. Cream butter and sugar. 

Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then alternately add fruit and flour and lastly chopped nuts. Mix thoroughly. 

Place mixture in a well prepared tin (square) 19-22cm and bake in a slow oven for approximately three to three and a half hours.

Hint: Fruit should be cut to the size of currants.

 

Association Finals at Penola October 30, 2026 and Keith April 3, 2027

Competitors must ensure that their entries are delivered to the Show hosting the Semi-Final for the relevant Association either in person or by a representative at the time and place as specified by the hosting Show. NO postal entries to be accepted at semi-final or state final level.

Prize Rich Fruit Cake

 

Class 178: Chocolate Cake Challenge (iced, 20cm square or round)

SPONSORED BY: Good Country Physiotherapy

1st Prize $100 2nd Prize $30 3rd Prize $20

Use own recipe (no packet mix)

 

Class 179: Six (6) Anzac Biscuits

SPONSORED BY: Blue Lake Milling

Prize Anzac Biscuits 1st Blue Lake Milling Hamper

Prize Anzac Biscuits 2nd Blue Lake Milling Goods

Any Recipe USING Blue Lake Milling Rolled Oats

Only one entry per person 

 

Class 180: Five (5) Laucke/CWA Scone Competition (Sweet 2026)

SPONSORED BY: Laucke Flour Mills and the SA Country Women’s Association

Laucke/CWA Scone Competition (Sweet 2026) 

Competition Outline 

Best SWEET variation of the nominated scone recipe using Laucke Country Women’s Scone Mix. Savory and Sweet scones are alternated yearly for competitions.

2026 Spring / 2027 Autumn: Sweet (State Final at the 2027 Royal Adelaide Show).

Only one entry per person, no entry fee. 

Entrants are only eligible to win one local final.

Winners from each local show to be eligible to enter and be judged at the nominated association semi-finals at the SE of SA & Border Show Societies Association Inc AGM held at Penola April 2027.

The 10 association winners will then compete in the State Final judged at the Royal Adelaide Show on Friday, before the show opens.

Revenue to the CWA from Sales of the Scone Mix is used to provide much needed help to Women and Families in need through the Emergency Fund.

 

Judging Guidelines

5 scones to be presented for judging

Scones should be approximately 5cms in diameter

Well risen, straight sides, thin golden crust top and bottom, no flour base, fine, moist texture, good crumb, good flavour and according to type.

 

Prize CWA Scones 1st Laucke Goods Hamper

Prize CWA Scones 2nd Laucke CWA Scone Mix

Prize CWA Scones 3rd Laucke CWA Scone Mix

 

Class 181: West End Beer Cake

SPONSORED BY: Woolshed Inn & Ellie Rose

Ingredients: 62g Butter, 2 cups SR Flour, 1/2 cup Sugar, 1/2 tsp. Mixed Spice, 1/2 cup Mixed Fruit (cut Raisins, Sultanas and Peel, 1 Beaten Egg, 1 cup Beer.

Method:

Rub butter into flour, mix sugar & spice into flour, then add fruit and egg.

Add Beer and mix all well.

Topping: 1/2 cup Plain Flour, 1/2 cup Sugar, 62g Butter.

Rub all together until it is crumbly. Sprinkle over cake mixture.

Bake in Hot Oven for approx. 1/2 hour  

(if under 18 an Adult must accompany you to collect your prize)

 

1st & 2nd Prize in West End Beer Cake

 

Class 182: Creative Native

SPONSORED BY: Creative Native Foods

Creative Native Foods Competition (Sweet 2026) 

Competition Outline 

Best SWEET variation using Creative Native Foods Herbs, Spices, Nuts, Grains. Five (5) small identical items or one (1) large item.

Native Food item labelled on entry.

Only one entry per person, no entry fee. 

Entrants are only eligible to win one local final. 

2026 Spring/2027 Autumn: Sweet 

Winners from each local show to be eligible to enter and be judged at the nominated association semi-finals at the SE of SA & Border Show Societies Association Inc AGM held at Penola April 2027.

The 10 association winners will then compete in the State Final judged at the 2027 Royal Adelaide Show on Friday, before the show opens.  The event will coincide with the judging of the Rich Fruit and Genoa Cake and Scone Competition state final.

 

Judging Guidelines

Baked item to be considered on the merits of its type and the best overall chosen as the winner.

Prize Creative Native Voucher

 

CAKES

SPONSORED BY: Treats by Kim

Class 183: Banana Cake (log, iced top only)

Class 184: Orange Cake (square or round, iced top only)

Class 185: Sponge Sandwich (jam filled, no icing)

Class 186: Gluten Free Cake (own recipe, no icing)

Class 187: Decorated Cake Depicting Theme of Show – Medieval/Highlander (dummy cake may be used)

Class 188: Any Other Cake Not Listed (no icing)

 

1st & 2nd Prize in Cakes, Annette Turnbull Memorial

 

BAKING

SPONSORED BY: Treats by Kim

Class 189: Unbaked Slices (2 each of 2 distinct varieties)

Hint: Ensure slices are cut evenly approx. 2.5 cm X 5 cm 

Class 190: Six (6) Sausage Rolls

Class 191: Four (4) Slices of Savoury Toast

Class 192: Four (4) Muffins (any variety)

Class 193: Any Other Item not listed

 

1st & 2nd Prize in Baking

 

BREAD

SPONSORED BY: Bordertown Bakery

Class 194: Loaf of Handmade Bread

Class 195: Loaf of Machine Bread

Class 196: Loaf of Sour Dough Bread

 

1st & 2nd Prize in Bread, Anne Budel Memorial

 

DIABETIC COOKING CLASSES

Sponsored by: Richards Quality Meats

Class 197: Sultana Loaf

RECIPE: 1 cup water, 60gms margarine, 240gms SR Flour, 1 egg, 1 cup sultanas, 1 teaspoon carb soda, 1 teaspoon mixed spice, 1 tablespoon granulated sweetener. 

Place sultanas, water, sweetener, margarine and carb soda in a saucepan, bring to the boil and simmer for 3 minutes. Allow to cool. Stir in beaten egg, sifted SR Flour and spice, pour into greased loaf tin and bake in a moderate oven for approx. 35 – 40 minutes.

 

Class 198: Six Oat and Sultana Biscuits

RECIPE: ½ cup margarine, 1 heaped tablespoon granulated sweetener, 1 egg, few drops of vanilla essence, 2/3 cup sultanas, 1 cup SR Flour, rolled oats for rolling. 

Cream margarine, sweetener and vanilla together, add egg, flour and sultanas. Divide into 8 pieces, roll between hands and drop into rolled oars to be coated lightly all over. Place on a greased tray and press lightly with fingers to about half height, cook in a moderate oven approximately 15 – 20 minutes.

 

Most Points Prize in Diabetic Cooking

Most Outstanding Exhibit Cookery – Rosette

Most Points Overall Cookery Section – Rosette

SECTION G – JAMS & PRESERVES

HOME MANUFACTURE

CONVENER: Natalie Couzner

 

ENTRIES CLOSE Thursday 12th November at 6.00pm 

Enter via https://showday.online/show/bordertown

No wax tops on any entries in this section.  

Deliver your entries to the Football Clubrooms on Friday 13th by 5.00pm or on Saturday, 14th November 2026 no later than 8.30am.

All entries to be labelled to show name of product on entry ticket and needs to be attached to the front of the exhibit showing section, class & exhibit number. 

All bottles to be clear glass and screw top lids need to be easily opened.

PRESERVES

SPONSORED BY: Tatara Health & Bordertown Pharmacy

Class 199: Jar of Any Preserved Fruit

 

1st & 2nd Prize in Preserves

 

SAUCES

SPONSORED BY: Bordertown Bakery & Bordertown Pharmacy

Class 200: Bottle of Tomato Sauce

Class 201: Bottle of Any Sauce (not listed)

 

1st & 2nd Prize in Sauces

 

CHUTNEY & BUTTER

SPONSORED BY: In 2 Health & Bordertown Pharmacy

Class 202: Jar of Tomato Chutney

Class 203: Jar of Chutney (not listed)

Class 204: Jar of Lemon Butter

 

1st & 2nd Prize in Chutney & Butter

 

PICKLES

SPONSORED BY: Tatara Health & Bordertown Pharmacy

Class 205: Jar of Pickled Onions

Class 206: Jar of Any Other Pickles

 

1st & 2nd Prize in Pickles

 

JAMS

SPONSORED BY: Bordertown Post Office & Bordertown Pharmacy

Class 207: Orange Marmalade

Class 208: Any Other Marmalade

Class 209: Apricot Jam

Class 210: Berry Jam

Class 211: Any Other Jam (not listed)

 

1st & 2nd Prize in Jams

 

OTHER

SPONSORED BY: Good Country Hemp & Bordertown Pharmacy

Class 212: Quince Paste

Class 213: 500gms of Honey (best sample)

Class 214: Dried Fruit (single variety)

 

1st & 2nd Prize in Other

Most Outstanding Exhibit Jams & Preserves Rosette – Marion & Graham Elsworthy

SECTION H 2 – HORTICULTURE

CONVENER: Diane Johnstone

 

ENTRIES CLOSE Thursday 12th November at 6.00pm 

Enter via https://showday.online/show/bordertown

Deliver your entries to the Football Clubrooms on Friday 13th by 5.00pm or on Saturday, 14th November 2026 no later than 8.30am.

Flowers to be grown by the exhibitor.

Entries in the wrong section will be disqualified

Entry ticket needs to be attached to the front of the exhibit showing section, class & exhibit number.

Champion Rose of Show – Sadie Hunt Memorial Trophy donated by Christine Hunt

Rosette for Most Outstanding Exhibit – Mrs Phyllis Salmon

ROSE

SPONSORED BY: D&M Rural, Grounded In 2 Health Beauty by Casey & Christine Hunt

Class 231: Rose – Perfumed – 1 Bloom

Class 232: Rose – Bud – 1 Bloom

Class 233: Rose Mid Bloom – 1 Bloom

Class 234: Rose Full Bloom – 1 Bloom

Champion Rose Sadie Hunt Prize

 

Class 235: Rose Floribunda – 1 Bloom

(1 Stem with cluster of flowers) 

1st & 2nd Prize Prize in Roses

 

BULB, CORM, TUBER OR RHIZOME

SPONSORED BY: Shen Natural Healing & Optimum Cut

Class 236: Bulb, Corm, Tuber or Rhizome – 1 bloom

 

1st & 2nd Prize in Bulb, Corm, Tuber or Rhizome

 

PROTEA & AUSTRALIAN NATIVE

SPONSORED BY: Shen Natural Healing & Grounded In 2 Health

Class 237: Protea – One Cut

Class 238: Australian Native – One Cut

 

1st & 2nd Prize in Protea/Australian Native

 

ARRANGEMENTS

SPONSORED BY: Optimum Cut & Navana

Class 239: Vase Arrangement – Not Native

Class 240: Vase Arrangement – Native

Class 241: Miniature Arrangement – Any Flower/Foliage

Class 242: Novelty Arrangement (including recycled or novelty)

 

1st & 2nd Prize in Arrangements

 

POT PLANTS

SPONSORED BY: Inner Sage & Navana

Class 243: Bonsai

Class 244: Maiden Hair Fern

Class 245: Fern (any type)

Class 246: Succulent

Class 247: Foliage – Indoor

Class 248: Foliage – Outdoor

Class 249: In Flower – Hanging

Class 250: In Flower – Indoor

 

1st & 2nd Prize in Pot Plants

 

ARTIFICIAL ARRANGEMENTS

Allocated bench space is 60 cm x 60 cm per arrangement

SPONSORED BY: The Bowen Studio & Michelle’s Pet & Home Services

Class 251: An Arrangement Incorporating Artificial Flowers (with any recycled material)

Class 252: Flowers in a Frame, Basket or Card

Class 253: Black and White Design

 

1st & 2nd Prize in Artificial Arrangements

Most Outstanding Exhibit Horticulture Mrs Phyllis Salmon

SECTION I 2 – FRESH PRODUCE

CONVENER: Edwina Sparrow

 

ENTRIES CLOSE Thursday 12th November at 6.00pm 

Enter via https://showday.online/show/bordertown

Deliver your entries to the Football Clubrooms on Friday 13th by 5.00pm or on Saturday, 14th November 2026 no later than 8.30am.

All produce to be grown by the exhibitor.

Children may enter all classes in this section.

Entry ticket needs to be attached to the front of the exhibit showing section, class & exhibit number.

FRUIT & VEG

SPONSORED BY: Enviro Friend Solutions, Michelle’s Pet & Home Services, Tolmer Takeaway & Christine Hunt

Class 260: Carrots (bunch of four with tops on)

Class 261: Red Beet (bunch of four with tops on)

Class 262: Silver Beet (six sticks)

Class 263: Spring Onion (four)

Class 264: Peas (six pods of any variety)

Class 265: Head of Broccoli

Class 266: Any Vegetable (not listed)

Class 267: Any Variety of Fruit (three of)

1st & 2nd Prize in Fresh Produce Fruit & Veg

Don Hunt Champion Vegetable Prize

 

HERBS

SPONSORED BY: Tea Trick Lavender Estate & Michelle’s Pet & Home Services

Class 268: Herb Mint (bunch of any one variety)

Class 269: Herb Parsley (bunch of any one variety)

1st & 2nd Prize in Fresh Produce Herbs

 

EGGS

SPONSORED BY: Richards Quality Meats & Bordertown Pharmacy

Class 270: Six (6) Hen Eggs

Class 271: Six (6) Bantam Eggs

Class 272: Six (6) Duck Eggs

Class 273: Six (6) Eggs Any Other Egg (please name variety on ticket)

 

1st & 2nd Prize in Fresh Produce Eggs

Most Outstanding Exhibit Fresh Produce – Rosette

SECTION J 2 – METALWORK

CONVENER: Edwina Sparrow

SPONSORED BY: Tatiara Industrials Supplies

 

ENTRIES CLOSE Thursday 12th November at 6.00pm 

Enter via https://showday.online/show/bordertown

Deliver your entries to the Football Clubrooms on Friday 13th by 5.00pm or on Saturday, 14th November 2026 no later than 8.30am.

Entry ticket needs to be attached to the front of the exhibit showing section, class & exhibit number.

METALWORK

Class 276: Fire Pit/Cooker Made From Metal

Class 277: Sculpture Made From Metal

Class 278: Any Other Item Made From Metal

 

1st & 2nd Prize in Metalwork

Most Outstanding Exhibit in Metalwork

SECTION K 2 – WOODWORK

CONVENER: Edwina Sparrow

SPONSORED BY: Tatiara Industrial Repairs & Tatiara Ag & Equipment

 

ENTRIES CLOSE Thursday 12th November at 6.00pm 

Enter via https://showday.online/show/bordertown

Deliver your entries to the Football Clubrooms on Friday 13th by 5.00pm or on Saturday, 14th November 2026 no later than 8.30am.

Entry ticket needs to be attached to the front of the exhibit showing section, class & exhibit number.

WOODWORK

Class 281: Woodturning – Bowl

Class 282: Woodturning – Any Item

Class 283: Cutting Board – End Grain

Class 284: Cutting Board – Any

Class 285: Pen

Class 286: Kitchen Item

Class 287: Childs Toy Made From Wood

Class 288: Item Made From Recycled Wood or Pallet

Class 289: Any Other Item Made From Wood

 

Most Points Prize in Woodwork

Most Outstanding Exhibit in Woodwork

SECTION L 2 – COSTUME COMPETITION

ADULT

SPONSORED BY: Upper South East Mechanical

Class 293: Maiden Costume Competition – Theme of the Show

Class 294: Knight Costume Competition – Theme of the Show

WINNER TO RECEIVE A ROSETTE & $100 in both Classes

SECTION M 2 – SCARECROW

CONVENER: Kylie Cornish

SPONSORED BY: Richards Quality Meats

 

ENTRIES CLOSE Thursday 12th November at 6.00pm and can be taken on the day.

Enter via https://showday.online/show/bordertown

Deliver your entries to the Football Clubrooms on Friday 13th by 5.00pm or on Saturday, 14th November 2026 no later than 8.50am.

Free Entry into the Scarecrow Competition.

Deliver your Scarecrow to the Scarecrow Site – Side of Sheep Shed at Naracoorte Road End.

Judging will take place between 9.00 am to 10 am on Show Day.

Scarecrows MUST be collected by 5.00 pm on Show Day.  Failure to do so will result in it remaining in the property of the Bordertown Spring Festival and Show grounds unless prior arrangements are made.

Entry ticket needs to be attached to the front of the exhibit showing section, class & exhibit number.

 

IMPORTANT TIPS TO REMEMBER

Maximum height is 2.50 meters

Maximum diameter of the stake is 25 millimetres’

Scarecrows MUST be free standing and you must supply your own base/stake

Exhibits MUST state the creator & the Identity of the Scarecrow

THEME OF THE SHOW – Medieval/Highlander

Class 297: Open

 

Prize in Scarecrow Adults

SECTION O – GRAIN AND FODDER

CONVENER: Michelle Brumfield

SPONSORED BY: Elders Bordertown

ENTRIES CLOSE by Thursday 12th November at 6.00pm 

Enter via https://showday.online/show/bordertown

All Exhibits must be in the hands of Stewards by 6pm on Friday 13th November 2026

QUANTITY REQUIRED – 2 Litre Ice-Cream container per exhibit to be delivered to 

Show Office or Wool Tent by Friday 6.00 pm prior to the show.

Entry ticket needs to be attached to the front of the exhibit showing section, class & exhibit number.

GRAIN AND FODDER

SPONSORED BY: 

Class 302: Hard Wheat (Variety to be named)

Class 303: Other Wheat (Variety to be named)

Class 304: Malting Barley (Variety to be named)

Class 305: Feed Barley (Variety to be named)

Class 306: Milling Oats (Variety to be named)

Class 307: Lupins

Class 308: Canola

Class 309: Beans

Class 310: Any Other Grain (eg Chick Peas, Corn etc)

Class 311: Bale of Lucerne Hay

Class 312: Bale of Meadow Hay

Most Points Prize in Grain and Fodder

Most Outstanding Exhibit Grain & Fodder – L H Butler Memorial

WEED COMPETITION

SPONSORED BY: Brummy’s Blacks

Class 313: Tallest Weed (The tallest weed is not the bushiest) 

Prize Tallest Weed

Class 314: Prettiest Weed (Weed with flowers)

Prize Prettiest Weed

SECTION P – SHEEP

CONVENER: Danny Brumfield 0438 322337

Bordertown Spring Festival Entry (refer to admission details)

ENTRIES CLOSE by Thursday 12th November at 6.00pm 

Enter via https://showday.online/show/bordertown

All Sheep to be owned and bred by the Exhibitor, registered and from studs with Brucellosis and Ovine Johnes Accredited Free, Certificate No. to accompany entries. A copy of the NVD and National Health Statement MUST accompany entries.

ALL SHEEP TO BE YARDED BY 8.30AM ALL JUDGING TO COMMENCE AT 9.00AM

Exhibits will be subject to immediate disqualification if any conversation takes place with the Judge at time of judging.

There shall not be any more than two (2) entries per class, per exhibitor.

Only First place winners will be eligible for Championship Awards.

All Exhibitors exhibit at their own risk.

All Entries, Order of Classes and requests are at the discretion of the Convener.

All Breeders Groups Classes are to be wholly bred by the Exhibitor.

No Vehicle used for transporting any stock is allowed to remain on the Grounds.

Points are allotted as 1st – 5 pts, 2nd – 3 pts 

LONG WOOL BREEDS

ANIMALS CAN BE SHORN OR UNSHORN, DUE TO THE TIME OF THE YEAR, 

UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED.

BORDER LEICESTER

Class 315: Border Leicester Ram (over 1.5 years)

Class 316: Border Leicester Ram (under 1.5 years)

Class 317: Border Leicester Ram Lamb (born in current year)

Class 318: Border Leicester Ewe (over 1.5, own lamb at foot)

Class 319: Border Leicester Ewe (under 1.5 years)

Class 320: Border Leicester Ewe Lamb (born in current year)

Class 321: Border Leicester Breeders Group (1 Ram & 2 Ewes, any age)

CHAMPION BORDER LEICESTER RAM

CHAMPION BORDER LEICESTER EWE

CORRIEDALE

Class 322: Corriedale Ram (over 1.5 years)

Class 323: Corriedale Ram (under 1.5 years)

Class 324: Corriedale Ram Lamb (born in current year)

Class 325: Corriedale Ewe (over 1.5, own lamb at foot)

Class 326: Corriedale Ewe (under 1.5 years)

Class 327: Corriedale Ewe Lamb (born in current year)

Class 328: Corriedale Breeders Group (1 Ram & 2 Ewes, any age)

CHAMPION CORRIEDALE RAM

CHAMPION CORRIDALE EWE

ROMNEY

Class 329: Romney Ram (over 1.5 years)

Class 330: Romney Ram (under 1.5 years)

Class 331: Romney Ram Lamb (born in current year)

Class 332: Romney Ewe (over 1.5, own lamb at foot)

Class 333: Romney Ewe (under 1.5 years)

Class 334: Romney Ewe Lamb (born in current year)

Class 335: Romney Breeders Group (1 Ram & 2 Ewes, any age)

CHAMPION ROMNEY RAM

CHAMPION ROMNEY EWE

ANY OTHER LONG WOOL BREED

Class 336: AOB Ram (over 1.5 years)

Class 337: AOB Ram (under 1.5 years)

Class 338: AOB Ram Lamb (born in current year)

Class 339: AOB Ewe (over 1.5, own lamb at foot)

Class 340: AOB Ewe (under 1.5 years)

Class 341: AOB Ewe Lamb (born in current year)

Class 342: AOB Breeders Group (1 Ram & 2 Ewes, any age)

CHAMPION AOB LW RAM

CHAMPION AOB LW EWE

SHORT WOOL BREEDS

ALL SHORT WOOL BREEDS TO BE FAIRLY AND EVENLY SHORN

AFTER 1ST AUGUST OF CURRENT YEAR, UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED

AUSTRALIAN WHITE

Class 343: Australian White Ram (over 1.5 years)

Class 344: Australian White Ram (under 1.5 years)

Class 345: Australian White Ram Lamb (born in current year)

Class 346: Australian White Ewe (over 1.5, own lamb at foot)

Class 347: Australian White Ewe (under 1.5 years)

Class 348: Australian White Ewe Lamb (born in current year)

Class 349: Australian White Breeders Group (1 Ram & 2 Ewes, any age)

CHAMPION AUSTRALIAN WHITE RAM

CHAMPION AUSTRALIAN WHITE EWE

DORPER

Class 350: Dorper Ram (over 1.5 years)

Class 351: Dorper Ram (under 1.5 years)

Class 352: Dorper Ram Lamb (born in current year)

Class 353: Dorper Ewe (over 1.5, own lamb at foot)

Class 354: Dorper Ewe (under 1.5 years)

Class 355: Dorper Ewe Lamb (born in current year)

Class 356: Dorper Breeders Group (1 Ram & 2 Ewes, any age)

CHAMPION DORPER RAM

CHAMPION DORPER EWE

POLL DORSET

Class 357: Poll Dorset Ram (over 1.5 years)

Class 358: Poll Dorset Ram (under 1.5 years)

Class 359: Poll Dorset Ram Lamb (born in current year)

Class 360: Poll Dorset Ewe (over 1.5, own lamb at foot)

Class 361: Poll Dorset Ewe (under 1.5 years)

Class 362: Poll Dorset Ewe Lamb (born in current year)

Class 363: Poll Dorset Breeders Group (1 Ram & 2 Ewes, any age)

CHAMPION POLL DORSET RAM

CHAMPION POLL DORSET EWE

SUFFOLK

Class 364: Suffolk Ram (over 1.5 years)

Class 365: Suffolk Ram (under 1.5 years)

Class 366: Suffolk Ram Lamb (born in current year)

Class 367: Suffolk Ewe (over 1.5, own lamb at foot)

Class 368: Suffolk Ewe (under 1.5 years)

Class 369: Suffolk Ewe Lamb (born in current year)

Class 370: Suffolk Breeders Group (1 Ram & 2 Ewes, any age)

CHAMPION SUFFOLK RAM

CHAMPION SUFFOLK EWE

WHITE SUFFOLK

Class 371: White Suffolk Ram (over 1.5 years)

Class 372: White Suffolk Ram (under 1.5 years)

Class 373: White Suffolk Ram Lamb (born in current year)

Class 374: White Suffolk Ewe (over 1.5, own lamb at foot)

Class 375: White Suffolk Ewe (under 1.5 years)

Class 376: White Suffolk Ewe Lamb (born in current year)

Class 377: White Suffolk Breeders Group (1 Ram & 2 Ewes, any age)

CHAMPION WHITE SUFFOLK RAM

CHAMPION WHITE SUFFOLK EWE

ANY OTHER SHORT WOOL BREED

Class 378: AOB Ram (over 1.5 years)

Class 379: AOB Ram (under 1.5 years)

Class 380: AOB Ram Lamb (born in current year)

Class 381: AOB Ewe (over 1.5, own lamb at foot)

Class 382: AOB Ewe (under 1.5 years)

Class 383: AOB Ewe Lamb (born in current year)

Class 384: AOB Breeders Group (1 Ram & 2 Ewes, any age)

CHAMPION AOB SW RAM

CHAMPION AOB SW EWE

SUPREME BREEDERS GROUP OF THE SHOW – incl Society Sash

SPONSORED BY: Gilgen Fencing Services

RESERVE BREEDERS GROUP OF THE SHOW

SUPREME LAMB OF THE SHOW – incl Society Sash

SPONSORED BY: Gilgen Fencing Services 

RESERVE LAMB OF THE SHOW

SUPREME RAM OF THE SHOW – incl Society Sash

SPONSORED BY: D & M Rural 

RESERVE RAM OF THE SHOW

SUPREME EWE OF THE SHOW – incl Society Sash

SPONSORED BY: D & M Rural 

RESERVE EWE OF THE SHOW

SUPREME SHEEP OF THE SHOW – incl Society Sash

SPONSORED BY: AWN 

Most Successful Sheep Exhibitor – incl Society Sash

SPONSORED BY: AWN 

SECTION Q – WOOL

CONVENER: Justin Cornish 0428 564 276

SPONSORED BY: Aussie Wool Bordertown

ENTRIES CLOSE by Thursday 12th November at 6.00pm 

Enter via https://showday.online/show/bordertown

All Wool must be in the hands of Stewards by 6pm on Friday 13th November 2026.

Wool to be delivered in either Fabric Sheets not exceeding 350gms in weight or strong garden garbage bags with owners NAME, CONTACT PH. CLASS clearly MARKED ON THE OUTSIDE of Each exhibit.

Card with details of CLASS ENTERED to be attached to securely to Fleece with a rubber band or paper clip.

All exhibits must be from the CURRENT YEAR SHEARING.

No Fleece to be entered in more than One Class.

All Fleece to be skirted to the AWI standards as recognized by Wool Brokers in accordance with Objective Clip Preparation.

Fleeces will be judged on point scoring standards adopted by Wool Brokers.

Grand Champion Fleece Trophy Donated by the Buick Family.

All Fleeces will be sent off to be sold and money will be donated to the Royal Flying Doctor Service. 

If you want to keep your Fleece, please put a note on your entry form or contact the Convener prior to the show.

2025 Show a Donation of $605.00 was made to the Royal Flying Doctor Service. 

We thank all entries from Pebblestone, Bordertown High School, CP & EM Wurst & Son, 

Brody Lock, JP & KM Cornish, RG Hillier, Clare Langley to help us to achieve this.

COMMERCIAL MERINO SECTION

Class 385: Fine/Medium Wool Ewe Fleece

Class 386: Fine/Medium Wool Wether Fleece

Class 387: Ewe Fleece 1.5 years old & under

Class 388: 1kg (min) Merino Lamb’s Wool

ANY OTHER BREED

Class 389: Ewe Fleece

Class 390: Lamb Fleece

Grand Champion Fleece – Points awarded + Value of Fleece

– includes Society Sash and Trophy Donated by the Buick Family 

Grand Champion Fleece Reserve – Points awarded + Value of Fleece

– includes Society Sash