LET'S GO TO THE SHOW .....WHAT TIME IS EVERYTHING ON ??

Here's the timetable for events at the Show so you can plan your day.
NOTE: The planned times for events as listed below are subject to alteration if circumstances on Show Day require a change.

ENJOY LAMB ON THE SPIT?

Come along to our BBQ to celebrate another year of our great Show and the presentation of the Awards for the Lamb Competition.

We will have some pre dinner nibbles, BBQ lamb and salads, dessert, and drink - all available for $30 per adult.

The whole family is welcome to attend and children uner 5 years are free, with 6-16 year olds being only $10.

We'd love to see you here at the Henderson Pavilion on FRIDAY, 26 OCTOBER at 7 pm.

You can find the registration form under the Agricultural Show tab.  You can also pick one up at the Show Office, ring us on 0260 328 044 or email us on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

PICK MY PROJECT - OUR THANKS 

The votes are in .......... a sincere thank you to all who supported our projects for improvements to the HENDERSON PAVILION and are SOLAR PANELS  and REPLACEMENT OF SPORTS FLOOR and construction of DISABLED ACCESS to the front entrance. 

The results should be known during October and hopefully some of the $1 being made available to the Hume Region will be for projects in our area.

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ARE YOU GETTING READY FOR RUTHERGLEN SHOW

Show and Horse Schedules are now in the shops and here on our website.

As well as the usual classes, and from last year we have again the Lamb Whisperer, Junior Cattle Handling & Judging, Backyard Chooks, and Guess the Weight of the Sheep.

NEW this year we Sheep Judging for Rural Youth, and a new fun event the Handbag Handicap – hurdles for tiny dogs and their owners in the Dog Jumping

The Tug of War last year was a hoot …. who this year will out pull the reigning champions the Apex Club of Rutherglen ???

Enquiries relating to the show can be made by emailing the Show Secretary at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or phoning 0250 628 044 or 0409 901 488.

And let’s not forget the kids with the Pet Parade and Fun Ring for horses.

We thank all our donors and sponsors who again are supporting us and making the show possible.

NEW POLICIES

Policies recently adopted are Child Safe Policy  and Policy on Bullying.  Copies of these are available in our "Downloads".

These policies apply to all activities held within the Henderson Pavilion and parts of the showgrounds under the control of the Society.

Tickets for the 130^th Rutherglen Wine Show and the 2018 Australian Fortified Wine Show will go on sale shortly.  You can secure your spot by Pre-Registering for both the Public Tasting and the Presentation Dinner by clicking on the Contacts Tab on our Web Page and filling in the form.

   Judging:                              17th – 21^st September

Over a 5-day period Some of Australia’s Best Judges, both Locally and Interstate, will gather in Rutherglen and judge entries from across the Country.  

Wines are blind tasted making the results a truly Independent and Consumer Focused rather than Commercially Focused.  

Our stringent judging process will produce Bronze, Silver, Gold and Trophy Winners in one of Australia’s Oldest and Most Prestigious Wine Shows.  

   Exhibitors Tasting            Thursday 27^th September - 10.00 am – 12.00 pm

An opportunity for Exhibitors to Taste other Wine Makers Products on a Grand Scale and to and Benchmark their Wines against some of the Countries Best. 

It is a great opportunity to Network with other Winemakers and Industry Buffs.

Entry is Free to all Exhibitors of 130^th Rutherglen Wine Show and or the 2018 Australian Fortified Wine Show will

   Presentation dinner       Thursday 27^th September Pre-Dinner Drinks - 6.00 pm – 7.00 pm

Relax and chat with friends whilst enjoying a tipple and wait for your dinner and the all-important Presentation of the Trophy Winners.

   Dinner and Presentations: - 7.00 pm – 12.00 am

Local Restaurateur Pickled Sisters will provide a scrumptious 3 course meal paired with award winning wines selected by our Chairman from this year and previous years shows. 

Enjoy our Chairman’s call of the Trophy Winners and the Presentation of Trophies to the Winners.

Tickets are $165.00 per person and limited to 200 spots and includes a results book showing all the winners and winners scores

The Presentation Dinner can sell out and bookings are essential to confirm your seat at one of the wine industries more prestigious events.

   Public Tasting:                   Friday 28^th September - 6.00 pm – 10.00 pm

Sample some of the Countries and Regions Best Table, Sparkling and Fortified Wines including Award and Trophy Winners of 2018 Show, paired with Selected Locally Produced Hot and Cold Finger Foods. 

Tickets are $65.00 per person and limited to 215 spots and includes a results book showing all the winners and winners scores

The Public Tasting is usually a sell out so get in quick.

   Wine Sale:                          Sunday 30^th September - 7.00 am – 9.00 am Finish

An opportunity to purchase excellent wine at bargain prices.  Get in early or miss out.  Once the sale starts its finish so don’t be late.

“Don’t forget” you can secure your spot by Pre-registering for both the Public Tasting and the Presentation Dinner by clicking on the Contacts Tab on our Web Page and filling in the form.

Kind Regards

Geoff O’Dwyer

Secretary Treasurer
Rutherglen Agricultural Show
"In vino veritas - In wine there is truth."

The office at the Henderson Pavilion will be attended by the Show Secretary on the following dates/times:

Leading up to the Wine Show  (17-30 September) the office is generally attended by the Show Secretary between 9.30 am and 4.30 pm. 

As the office will be quite busy during the Wine Show, any queries relating to the Show may be sent to our email address This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Following the Wine Show the open hours will be:

1 - 12 October (close of entries)           9.30 am - 5.00 pm

15 - 25 October                                     9.30 am -  4.30 pm

Entries for the Pavilion should be delivered by the times nominated in the schedule.  Exhibitors who have difficulty delivering on the date(s) stated may deliver their exhibits prior to that date by arrangement with the Show Secretary (ring 0260 328 044)