Longford Family Show – Fun for the Whole Family!
Get ready for a fantastic day out at the Longford Family Show! Bring the whole family along for a celebration packed with entertainment, activities, community spirit and plenty of fun.
From exciting attractions and family-friendly activities to local displays, food and entertainment, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Whether you’re looking for a great day out with the kids, catching up with friends, or experiencing the best of our local community, the Longford Family Show is the place to be.
Come along, make some memories and enjoy a great family day out at the Longford Family Show!
17th of October 2026 9am-4pm
STRICTLY DOG AND SMOKE FREE EVENT
Special Guests
Borys Zagrocki- Extreme Bicycle Stunts
Exciting and extreme stunts performed on the arena throughout the day!
Sheaf Tossing Championships
Commencing from 11am on the Arena.
Sheaf tossing has its origins from European farming districts before mechanisation. The farmers would cut their wheat, tie them into sheaves and leave them in the fields to dry, before picking them up in wagons to store over winter in haystacks. As the sheaf’s stacked higher on the carts the field hands would have to increase their tossing of the sheaves to make the top of the cart. This became a competition for the workers and developed into a sport as it is today. Haystacks would also be made with thatched roofs, as high as 15 metres, these haystacks would last for many seasons and are no longer seen today.
Modern day sheaf tossing competitions emulates this action by having two poles and a bar set up similar to a pole vault set up. The sheaf is hand made to specific standards and weighed at the start and end of an event, it weighs 3.65 kilos and can be no longer than 500mm. The sheaf is compressed and bound in a hessian sack. The forks have 4 tines and these tines are up to 300 mm long. The competitor pierces the sheaf with the fork and using a swinging pendular action tosses the sheaf over the bar. Competitors have 3 attempts to clear the bar and if successful move up in height until eliminated. The heights can go up to 14 plus metres, with the current world record being 18.25 metres. Events are held at country and city shows with most states holding their own Championship as well as regional competitions. The events are very spectacular to watch and capture a wide audience.
Animal Nursery
Large Animal Nursery – ducks, turkeys, baby goats & lambs, calves, puppies, piglets, calves, alpacas.
Trade Stalls
Food of all types, coffee, showbags, clothing, plants, jewellery, toys, soaps AND many MORE!
Show Jumping
Show Jumping ring running throughout the day.
Side Show Alley
With all the big rides – Show bags – Trade stalls and displays
Reptile Rescue Demonstrations
Demonstrations of snakes, identification and first aid for snake bites throughout the day.
Dog Show, Sheep, Fleece and Poultry Competitions
Home Industries Display
Home Industries display featuring a large display of school entries, cooking, needlework, craft, art, photography & flowers
Entry fee: Adult $15, Child $7 (children under 5 are free), Family (2 & 2) $35
Purchase tickets at the gate on the day.