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“My Show – Making Memories” 2026

Fri 13-Sat 14-Sun 15 February 2026

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This Saturday, 17 January 2026 at 10am join us at Maitland Regional Art Gallery for

THE SHOW AT MRAG: Maitland CWA Market Stall, Cake Competition, Show Judge Talk & More

January 17 | 10:00 am — 1:30 pm AEDT

To celebrate Lucy Culliton’s exhibition The Show MRAG is having its own mini show, especially for budding cake decorators. Lucy’s work embraces the rural community spirit and the energy and warmth of local agricultural fairs and we hope to capture this at our mini Show.

In the spirit of the Agricultural Shows’ we have an official show Judge, Tracey Cambourne coming along to share her knowledge of how judging takes place at the show along with long time show entrant and multi award winner Margaret Guy who will talk about her experience as an entrant.  To add to The Show atmosphere we have invited the Maitland CWA ladies to hold a stall between 10am and 12:30pm complete with baked goods and handcrafts.

For all Cake enthusiasts we have a cake decorating competition with 3 categories working with a Summer Holiday theme and a biscuit decorating section for the under 6’s.

After the winners are announced we invite all cake lovers to join us for a sweet afternoon tea, where those who wish to can share their cake with the cake loving community.

The Days Events

9:30am – 10:30pm Competition entries drop off

12:30pm Show talk with Tracey Cambourne and Margaret Guy

1:00pm Cake Competition Winners announced

1:15pm Afternoon tea with cake

We invite you to enter our 2026 Show Competitions here 

What’s On – Events

 Maitland Community Market returns on Sunday, 1 March 2026 9am – 1pm to book here

Eddie’s Poultry Auction – January auction has been cancelled.

Important Notice

Park Waves Festival has been cancelled on 8 March 2026

Please contact your ticket provider for refunds

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NOTICE CARAVAN & CAMPING 🏕 

🚐 Caravans and camping is currently open at the Maitland Showground.

Maitland Showground will be CLOSED for caravans and camping from the

27th of January 2026 until the 20th of February 2026.

Limited sites available from the 20th of February 2026 until the 2nd of March 2026

and CLOSED for Camping and Caravans from

17th of May until the 28th of May 2026.

Please note: We do not take any bookings for sites.

For general camping enquiries, call the office during Monday–Friday, 9am – 2pm on 📞 (02) 4933 5052.

For after-hours same-day check-ins, contact our Caretaker on 📱 0429 940 065 until 6pm daily.

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MAITLAND COMMUNITY MARKETS

Our next market day for 2026

Sunday, 1 March 2026 9am – 1pm

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Conditions of Entry to the Showground

Maitland Showground

In 2004 Maitland Show went a long way to re-establishing itself as the premier regional show in New South Wales with three day attendances exceeding 55,000 people. This outcome was achieved as a result of a joint venture between the Showmen’s Guild of Australasia and the Show Association providing for a free gate, family orientated special attractions. The Maitland Showground has become the permanent home for the Showmen’s Guild inaugural Super Show held at Speers Point. Over the last five years, Maitland has entertained over 500,000 people at the annual Show. We believe, will see its future secure, building on over 150 years plus of past performance.

Featured Attractions

Maitland Show

Show associations will be exhibiting cattle, dogs, goats, cooking, handcraft, horses, horticulture, photography, poultry and other sections.

February 2026

Fri 13 Feb 9am – 10pm

Sat 14 Feb 9am – 10pm

Sun 15 Feb 9am – 3pm

Learn More >

Competitions

Fri 13 Feb | Sat 14 Feb | Sun 15 Feb

Maitland Community Markets

Come along to Maitland Community Markets to shop for everything from handmade, fishing, pets, clothing, babies wear, food and treats. We are family, friends and a pet friendly place to meet. Come and support local businesses and stallholders in our local community.

We invite you to join us on the 1st Sunday of each month (Mar-Dec) held at the Maitland Showground. Please note that there will be no market day in February due to Maitland Show 13-15 February 2026.

Our next Market Day is on

Sunday, 1st March 2026 9am – 1pm

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Maitland Young Woman 2025

As a Maitland Young Woman you have to be able to represent our Town, our Region, our Zone and Young Women in Australia.

Congratulations to our Young Woman Gemalla de Beuzeville-Howarth for 2025.

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35th Annual Boutique Winemakers Show

2025 Wine Show Deliveries 8-10 Sept Maitland Showground Office 9am – 2pm

2025 Wine Show Judging 15-17 September (private)

2025 Wine Show Luncheon & Exhibitor Tastings Friday, 26 September 2025 12 noon

Town Hall, 263 High St, Maitland

Tickets: Click here

Early Bird Discount from 3-17 Aug USE COUPON CODE EARLYBIRD25 to save

The Winemakers show is a competition to evaluate wine made from grapes grown in the Hunter Valley by Boutique Winemakers.

Learn More >