04/06/2026
The first Highland cattle have arrived in Bathurst! 🐂
After more than 12 months of planning, the showgrounds are starting to come to life as exhibitors roll in from across Australia, cattle settle into their stalls, and the final preparations begin for the 2026 Australian Highland Cattle Society National Show.
This year’s show has attracted a record 83 head of Highland cattle, bringing together some of the very best cattle from breeders across the country for the biggest weekend on the Highland cattle calendar.
The main event is the judging of these magnificent cattle by a highly respected international guest judge across Saturday and Sunday, culminating in the crowning of the 2026 Supreme Highland Exhibit.
There’s plenty for spectators to enjoy across the weekend, including:
🐮 Iconic shaggy Highland cattle
🏆 National cattle judging
🐂 Junior handlers and parader competitions
🎪 Market stalls and rural businesses
☕ Food and beverages
🎨 Face painting and kids activities
🎶 Highland dancers, pipes and drums
🏅 Grand Parade of champion animals
🎭 Costume Classic
📍 Bathurst Showground
📅 5–7 June 2026
🚪 Gates open 9am–4pm daily
⏰ Judging and entertainment from 9am Saturday and Sunday
🎟 Tickets are available at the gate across all three days.
🎟 Saturday and Sunday tickets can also be pre-purchased online.
Pre-purchase online to skip the queue, receive the digital Show Program free, and get extra value on family tickets.
Adults — $10
Children — $5
Online family ticket — $25 for 2 adults + up to 3 children
Gate family ticket — $25 for 2 adults + 2 children
Pre-purchase tickets here:
https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1557641
Find full event information here:
www.nswhighlandbreeders.org/2026-ahcs-national-show
The countdown is officially on — Bathurst is about to get very fluffy! 🐂
