Official Announcement

Whittlesea Show Postponed to January 21st & 22nd 2023

The weather has been against us from every angle and the grounds and parking areas are so wet we sink when we walk on them –  in some parts up to our knees. We are very mindful of our responsibilities to have the best outcome considering the health and safety of our members, exhibitors, sponsors, volunteers and patrons.

We’ve all been wearing gum boots for weeks and it’s just not getting any better. We have no choice but to jump in the puddles and postpone the 2022 Whittlesea Show to the new dates of the 21st & 22nd of January 2023; same place, different time.

Gate tickets and exhibit entry will be rolled over to the new dates. We haven’t postponed before with the new systems in place, so will work through this in the coming weeks and appreciate your patience in the interim.

We are very pleased to be able to secure the dates of the 21st and 22nd January 2023 and we look forward to seeing everyone as we Celebrate the return of the Whittlesea Show.

Erica Hawke – President

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The Whittlesea Agricultural Society is considered one of the oldest and continuous Agricultural Societies in Victoria. The Society is responsible for the Whittlesea Show, a large two day weekend event made possible by a dedicated band of volunteers who work throughout the year to create the annual Show.

The Whittlesea Show began as a fair in 1859 and has grown to become one of the best Shows in Victoria and is a signature event in the Melbourne Community Calendar with large crowds flocking to the Show each year.
The purpose of the Show is to educate, inform and entertain – bringing agriculture, farming and rural knowledge to the wider public. The Show is a presentation opportunity for food, farmers and a trading place for rural skills and crafts, ranging from vintage to modern, showcasing changing farming practices through machinery, animals and ways of life.
The Whittlesea Show is held on the first full weekend in November each year. A very active committee is behind this successful event which by reputation conducts the largest two day Agricultural Show in Victoria.