The Woodstock Memorial Show is an annual agricultural and community event held in the village of Woodstock, New South Wales. The next show is scheduled for Sunday, 6 September 2026. Traditionally held on the first Sunday in September to coincide with Father’s Day and the first week of spring, it is widely regarded as one of the region’s most successful small community shows.
Event Overview
Location: Woodstock Showground, corner of Loftus and Robinson Streets, Woodstock NSW 2793.
Key Attractions & Activities
The show features a mix of traditional agricultural competitions and family-oriented entertainment:
- Agricultural Competitions: Speed shearing, woodchopping, heavy horses, and various ring events.
- Entertainment: Tractor pulls, champion whip cracking, camel rides, and magic shows for children.
- Market Laneway: A dedicated area for local producers and makers to showcase homewares, clothing, and home-baked goods.
- Vintage Displays: Exhibits of vintage and veteran vehicles, including pre-1931 cars and heritage buses.
History & Community Impact
Instigated in 1946 as a gymkhana, the show’s primary goal was to raise funds for the maintenance of the Woodstock Soldiers Memorial Hall. Today, it continues to support local charitable organisations and promotes the development of pastoral, agricultural, and cultural pursuits in the district. In 2016, the show received the Innovation Award from the Agricultural Societies Council of NSW.
