‘Recovering Agriculture’ theme for 2026 Euroa Show

Planning is gathering pace for the 2026 Euroa Agricultural Show, returning to the Euroa Showgrounds on Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 October under the theme ‘Recovering Agriculture’.

The theme acknowledges the impact January’s Longwood bushfires have had on local farmers, families and businesses, while recognising the resilience and ongoing recovery of communities across the district.

Through this year’s show, the Euroa Agricultural Society hopes to contribute to that recovery by bringing people together, strengthening community connections, and showcasing what continues to be grown, raised, made, and achieved across the region.

The Euroa Agricultural Society is Strathbogie Shire’s only agricultural society and delivers the shire’s only annual agricultural show.

The event has welcomed close to 3000 attendees in recent years, bringing visitors into Euroa, supporting local businesses, and connecting farmers, families, schools, exhibitors, and community groups.

Euroa Agricultural Society president Lyndal Dean said the theme reflected both the challenges faced across the district and the strength of its agricultural communities.

“‘Recovering Agriculture’ reflects where our community is now, while recognising the strength and determination that continue to carry our region forward,” Mrs Dean said.

“The show gives people an opportunity to reconnect, support one another, and recognise the produce, skills, and creativity of our district.”

The 2026 competition schedule will be released online and in print later this month.

It will feature pavilion and outdoor classes for people of all ages, showcasing the best of the region – from livestock, produce, and flowers to cooking, craft, art, and photography.

Although held over one weekend, the show is the result of 12 months of planning and work by the society’s volunteer committee.

It is also the society’s primary source of annual income, providing essential funding towards the year-round operation of the Euroa Showgrounds.

Annual insurance alone costs exceed well over $10,000, before utilities, maintenance, repairs, and upgrades needed to keep the site safe, operational, and available for community use.

“Our volunteers give their time year-round to manage everything from mowing, spraying and facility maintenance to repairs, projects and long-term improvements,” Mrs Dean said.

“A successful show helps meet those substantial costs and ensures the grounds remain available for local groups, events, and broader community needs into the future.”

Since January, the Euroa Showgrounds has served as BlazeAid’s Longwood basecamp, established after Strathbogie Shire Council approached the society seeking a suitable local site.

From that basecamp, BlazeAid volunteers have supported fire-affected landholders by rebuilding fences across the region.

At the time, few local sites had the space, amenities, and immediate availability required for a large volunteer camp operating over an extended period.

The Euroa Showgrounds was able to respond without delay, with the camp making continuous use of the pavilion, multipurpose room, kitchen, and surrounding grounds.

The society provided the grounds and core facilities without charging hire fees, with BlazeAid covering only the additional water, electricity, and gas costs associated with its use.

Society volunteers have remained available throughout the camp’s stay, to coordinate access, respond to maintenance issues, and arrange repairs when required.

From the camp’s establishment, it was agreed that the Euroa Showgrounds would be available for the show in October.

BlazeAid will move to another suitable base so its important recovery work can continue.

Once the camp relocates, the society will have 24 days to complete routine maintenance, set up the pavilion, and prepare the grounds for livestock, exhibitors, traders, entertainment, and visitors.

Mrs Dean said the society was proud to make the showgrounds available when they were urgently needed.

“Our volunteers have supported the camp throughout its stay,” she said.

“The planned transition allows BlazeAid’s recovery work to continue from another suitable base, while our volunteers prepare the showgrounds for an event that supports our community and helps sustain this important regional facility.”

Further information about the 2026 Euroa Agricultural Show, including the competition schedule and entry details, will be published at euroashow.org.au.