ELITE SHOW & SALE

11th - 13th September 2026
@ Bendigo Showground

3 full days showcasing top quality genetics from four breeds:
- White Suffolk
- Suffolk
- Border Leicester
- Southdown

All roads meet @ Bendigo Elite!

Friday evening dinner

A dinner will be held on Friday evening, 11th September 2026, in the Shed.
This is a catered dinner and RSVP is required. Exhibitors, sponsors, family and friends welcome.
Cost: $30 per adult (over 18 years) which includes food and beverages.
Children under 18 years free.

Exhibitors can RSVP with show entries using the online entry form.
Sponsors do not need to RSVP.
All other guests (non exhibitors) are asked to RSVP using the below Dinner RSVP form.
The cost per adult will be calculated on this form and can be paid online at the time of RSVP.

COMING SOON - Friday Dinner RSVP Booking Form

PARTNER WITH US FOR THE 2026 ELITE SHOW & SALE

The Elite Show & Sale at the Bendigo Regional Events Centre is a premier three-day showcase of Australia’s top genetics. Since 2011, this event has connected leading breeders and prime lamb producers across four core breeds: White Suffolk, Suffolk, Border Leicester, and Southdown.

With the Australasian Dorset Championships held concurrently in the same pavilion, your brand will gain maximum exposure to the Poll Dorset and Dorset Horn communities, all under one roof.

WHY SPONSOR?

Targeted Reach: Connect with ~500 on-site attendees plus a wide digital audience via social media and AuctionsPlus.
High Visibility: Benefit from extensive brand placement in agricultural publications, sale catalogues, and ringside promotion.
Elite Networking: Build relationships with key decision-makers and industry innovators in a modern, high-traffic venue.

We invite you to participate in our 2026 event. We offer tiered packages from Platinum to Supporter levels and are happy to discuss tailored opportunities to suit your specific business goals.

EXPLORE OUR 2026 SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES:
Click the button below to view the full prospectus, including digital, ringside, and naming rights opportunities.

Click here to download Sponsorship Prospectus

EVENT TIMETABLE:

Set up: Thursday 10th Sept	From 8:00am	Exhibitors arrive and scan all sheep
Day 1: Friday 11th Sept	8:30am 6:00pm 6:30pm	White Suffolk judging commences White Suffolk Champion of Champions Dinner in the Shed. RSVP Required*.
Day 2: Saturday 12th Sept	8:30am 12:00pm 12:00pm 2:00pm 3:30pm 4:00pm	Suffolk & Border Leicester judging commences Sponsors Lunch Southdown judging commences Junior Judging & Handling Overall Supreme Breed Champion judging Exhibitors Meeting & AGM
Day 3: Sunday 13th Sept	9:00am 11:00am	Inspection of Sale Sheep AuctionsPlus Elite Sale

ENTRY & GENERAL ENQUIRIES TO:

Kylie Wake (Elite Committee Secretary) - mob: 0428 508 995
Guy Treweek (Elite Committee Chair) - mob: 0400 047 027
Nikki Ward (AWSA Secretary) - mob: 0488 018 765 l email: eliteshowsale@gmail.com

ACCOMMODATION:

Need help finding accommodation for the Elite Show & Sale. City of Greater Bendigo and Bendigo Tourism can help you! Call Bendigo Tourism's toll-free accommodation booking number 1800 813 153, or visit their website www.bendigotourism.com.au.