Event Coverage
Bendigo 2026
Australian Sheep & Wool Show · Site 275 · 17–19 July
Three days at the Australian Sheep & Wool Show. Eight rams on display, walls filled with information to support our aim to 'educate before sell', fleece on the table and the new Production & Performance booklet available for the first time. If you couldn't make it, this is how the weekend unfolded.
01. Setting up
Thursday afternoon. Rams unloaded and settled, boards going up, and the site taking shape ahead of gates opening Friday morning.
"We've brought a season's worth of results with us and we're looking forward to sharing them."Thursday 16 July
02. Day 1 — Friday
Rams penned and plenty of information for visitors stopping in at Site 275. An exciting time as the first rams representing the 2026 sale team are on display. Great conversations around data and breeding direction.
"Plenty of great chats today about rams, data, and where we're all heading as an industry."Friday 17 July
03. Day 2 — Saturday
The busiest day of the show. Andrew discussing the 2025-drop rams and the data behind them. Condition scores based on season, drawing as much interest as the sheep.
"It's a great time to be in sheep."Saturday 18 July
04. Day 3 — Sunday
Final morning. Fleece on the table for visitors to handle, the last of the booklets going out, and the first public announcement of the 2026 Open Day.
"Loved chatting with everyone at Bendigo this weekend."Sunday 19 July
Open Day, sale dates, inspection times and the 2026 catalogue are all on the Sale & Events page.
2026 Sale Details →05. Around the site
What was on display at Site 275.
The Rams
Eight rams from the 2025 drop, five of which will be offered at the September sale. Full pen cards on every pen.
The Information
Nineteen trait boards around the site, and the new Production & Performance booklet. The same material is now available on P/GK Plus.
The Wool
Twelve-month ewe hogget fleece on the table for visitors to handle.
06. The team
Congratulations to Sally Scott, a valued member of the 2026 P/GK team, whose family's Valley Vista Poll Dorset stud was awarded a range of prizes over the weekend.
07. See the team next
26 Aug
Riverina Sheep & Wool Expo, Conargo. Lots 1–6 and two 2025-drop semen sires on display.
1 Sep
SWS Merino Breeders Field Day, Harden Showgrounds, 10am.
8 Sep
P/GK Open Day, on-property, 10am. Guest speakers, Q&A panel and ram inspections.
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