2026
PROGRAMME
7-11 OCTOBER 2026
ROYAL SHOWGROUNDS AT TWEEDIE • HOWICK
Programme correct as at 7 September 2026.
Times are approximate and programme details are subject to change.
Additional events, demonstration times and programme details will be added as they are confirmed.
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THROUGHOUT THE DAY
Stud Goat Exhibit
Sheep & Goat MarqueeRoyal Rabbit Show
Judging 09:00 onwards • Public viewing 09:00–16:00
Rabbit Marquee
Public viewing closed 12:00–13:00Commercial Poultry — Layer to Broiler Experience
Poultry Marquee4×4 Passenger Experience — operating times TBC
KhakiBush Bull Pen / 4×4 TrackArt & Craft Demonstrations
Crafts & Guilds MarqueeHoney Display
Honey MarqueeEquipment & Technology Displays
Industrial & Chainsaw Demo ArenaARC & KZNDARD Presentations
Education HubPanel Discussions & Presentations
Farmer’s Weekly Royal PavilionDetailed demonstration and presentation schedules will be published separately.
SCHEDULED EVENTS
09:00 — Fat Stock Cattle Judging
Hollard Arena09:00 onwards — Stud Sheep Judging
Sheep & Goat Marquee11:00 — Hummingbird Drone Washing Demonstration
Hollard Arena12:00 — Modern Tractor Parade
Hollard ArenaEVENING
Royal Show Opening Night — time TBC
Royal Showgrounds
Further details to follow -
THROUGHOUT THE DAY
Indigenous Veld Goat Exhibit
Sheep & Goat MarqueeRoyal Rabbit Show
Public viewing 09:00–16:00
Rabbit Marquee
Public viewing closed 12:00–13:00Commercial Poultry — Layer to Broiler Experience
Poultry Marquee4×4 Passenger Experience — operating times TBC
KhakiBush Bull Pen / 4×4 TrackArt & Craft Demonstrations
Crafts & Guilds MarqueeHoney Display
Honey MarqueeEquipment & Technology Displays
Industrial & Chainsaw Demo ArenaARC & KZNDARD Presentations
Education HubPanel Discussions & Presentations
Farmer’s Weekly Royal PavilionDetailed demonstration and presentation schedules will be published separately.
SCHEDULED EVENTS
09:00 onwards — Fat Stock Sheep Judging
Sheep & Goat Marquee11:00 — Hummingbird Drone Washing Demonstration
Hollard Arena12:00 — Modern Tractor Parade
Hollard Arena -
THROUGHOUT THE DAY
Indigenous Veld Goat Exhibit
Sheep & Goat MarqueeRoyal Rabbit Show
Public viewing 09:00–16:00
Rabbit Marquee
Public viewing closed 12:00–13:00Commercial Poultry — Layer to Broiler Experience
Poultry MarqueeBRSA Barrel Racing Programme — times TBC
Barrel Racing • Pole Bending • Texas Barrels
Barrel Racing Arena4×4 Passenger Experience — operating times TBC
KhakiBush Bull Pen / 4×4 TrackPure Venom Reptile Park Exhibit — operating hours TBC
Dedicated Pure Venom stand — location TBCArt & Craft Demonstrations
Crafts & Guilds MarqueeHoney Display
Honey MarqueeEquipment & Technology Displays
Industrial & Chainsaw Demo ArenaARC & KZNDARD Presentations
Education HubPanel Discussions & Presentations
Farmer’s Weekly Royal PavilionDetailed demonstration and presentation schedules will be published separately.
SCHEDULED EVENTS
09:00 onwards — Dormer National Sheep Championships
Sheep & Goat Marquee11:00 — Hummingbird Drone Washing Demonstration
Hollard Arena12:00 — Vintage Tractor Parade
Hollard Arena14:00 — Pure Venom Reptile Park Display
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THROUGHOUT THE DAY
KhakiBush BraaiBoss Challenge — 09:00 onwards
KhakiBush Bull PenPure Venom Reptile Park Exhibit — 09:00 onwards
Pure Venom stand, Hollard ArenaRoyal Rabbit Show
Public viewing 09:00–16:00
Rabbit Marquee
Public viewing closed 12:00–13:00Indigenous Veld Goat Exhibit
Sheep & Goat MarqueeCommercial Poultry — Layer to Broiler Experience
Poultry MarqueeBRSA Barrel Racing Programme — times TBC
Barrel Racing • Pole Bending • Texas Barrels
Barrel Racing Arena4×4 Passenger Experience — operating times TBC
KhakiBush Bull Pen / 4×4 TrackEast Coast Radio — Live Outside Broadcast — broadcast times TBC
Broadcast location TBCArt & Craft Demonstrations
Crafts & Guilds MarqueeHoney Display
Honey MarqueeDetailed competition and demonstration schedules will be published separately.
SCHEDULED EVENTS
09:00 onwards — Interbreed Sheep Competition
Sheep & Goat Marquee10:00 — Avi Products Tracking Dog Display
Hollard Arena11:00 — Standard Bank Gold Cup Sheep Parade & Awards
Sheep & Goat Marquee11:00 — Caledonian Band Performance
Hollard Arena / Food ZoneTime TBC — Knight Security Guard Dog / Attack Dog Display
Hollard ArenaTime TBC — Vintage Tractor Parade
Hollard Arena13:00 — Pure Venom Reptile Park Display
Hollard Arena14:00 — Caledonian Band Performance
Hollard Arena / Food Zone14:00 — Chainsaw Racing — Husqvarna versus Stihl
Industrial & Chainsaw Demo Arena15:00 — Royal Carcass Competition Awards
On the Showgrounds — exact location TBC15:30 — Royal Carcass Auction
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THROUGHOUT THE DAY
KhakiBush BraaiBoss Challenge — 09:00 onwards
KhakiBush Bull PenPure Venom Reptile Park Exhibit — 09:00 onwards
Dedicated Pure Venom stand — location TBCRoyal Rabbit Show
Public viewing 09:00–12:00
Rabbit MarqueeIndigenous Veld Goat Exhibit
Sheep & Goat MarqueeStud Sheep Exhibit
Sheep & Goat MarqueeCommercial Poultry — Layer to Broiler Experience
Poultry MarqueeBRSA Barrel Racing Programme — times TBC
Barrel Racing • Pole Bending • Texas Barrels
Barrel Racing Arena4×4 Passenger Experience — operating times TBC
KhakiBush Bull Pen / 4×4 TrackEast Coast Radio — Live Outside Broadcast — broadcast times TBC
Broadcast location TBCArt & Craft Demonstrations
Crafts & Guilds MarqueeHoney Display
Honey MarqueeDetailed competition and demonstration schedules will be published separately.
SCHEDULED EVENTS
09:00 — Avi Products Tracking Dog Display
Hollard Arena09:00 — Caledonian Band Performance
Hollard Arena / Food Zone10:00 — Knight Security Guard Dog / Attack Dog Display
Hollard Arena11:00 — Pure Venom Reptile Park Display
Hollard Arena12:00 — Vintage Tractor Parade
Hollard Arena13:00 — Caledonian Band Performance
Hollard Arena / Food Zone
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Individual area programmes and daily schedules will be added here as they become available.
There’s plenty happening across the Royal Show from 7–11 October 2026, with exhibitions, demonstrations, displays and attractions taking place throughout the Show.
Detailed daily programmes for the various Show areas are currently being finalised. As schedules and timings are confirmed, they will be published here to help you plan your day at the Show.
In the meantime, visit What’s On At the Royal Show to discover more about the attractions, exhibits and experiences already announced for the 2026 Royal Show.