Bellingen Show

Get ready for an action-packed weekend at the iconic Bellingen Show, happening on Saturday, May 9th, and Sunday, May 10th, 2026!

Enjoy two full days of non-stop entertainment, thrilling competitions, exciting games, and so much more.

This year, we’re bringing back all your favourite attractions, including Horses, Cattle, Poultry, Woodchop, Mongrel Dogs, Young Farmers, and Partner Carrying competitions. Don’t miss out on the incredible Pavilion displays, either!

It’s the perfect family outing! There’s something for everyone, with fun-filled activities like the Climbing Wall, Reptile World, the Petting Zoo, Traditional Races and Giant Lawn Games. This year, be sure to take time to explore the new Ag Education Hub and all its activities.

Something wonderful is about to happen!

Arts Guide:

The Artisan Hub:

This thoughtfully curated space promises a concentrated experience of creativity and craftsmanship and represents the heart of our community’s creative spirit – where traditional crafts and skills are shared and where the joy of making things by hand is celebrated.

The Artisan Hub provides the opportunity for you to connect directly with our local artists in a unique setting – creating moments for conversation and connection, asking questions, observing techniques up close, and gaining insights into each artist’s creative process.

Join artists: Dorrigo Plateau Fibre Group, Paper Daisy Prints, Wendy Tanner – Lead light artist, Susana Sanmiquel, Lynn Green, Dubravka Sabljak

The great fashion stitch-up: 

Join us at the Sewing Station + Textile Waste Pile – a treasure trove of textile waste from unwanted clothing to curtains, fabrics, lace, denim, tapestry and quirky off-cuts just waiting for community creators to turn it into something fabulous

Spend Saturday cutting, creating, stitching, draping (or just winging it!) alongside friendly mentors who’ll guide you every step of the way.

Strut your stuff at the Runway Showcase, Sunday 10th at 12 noon, Entertainment Tent. @thegreatfashionstitchup