2026

PROGRAMME

7-11 OCTOBER 2026

ROYAL SHOWGROUNDS AT TWEEDIE • HOWICK

Programme correct as at 6 October 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.

- THROUGHOUT THE DAY
  Royal Rabbit Show
  Judging — time TBC • Public viewing 09:00–16:00
  Rabbit Marquee
  Public viewing closed 12:00–13:00
  Commercial Poultry
  Poultry Marquee
  4×4 Passenger Experience
  4×4 Passenger Track
  Art & Craft Demonstrations
  Scheduled demonstrations 10:00–15:00 • Informal activity at individual stalls throughout the day
  Crafts Marquee
  Honey Display
  Honey Marquee
  Equipment & Technology Displays
  Drones • Irrigation • Firefighting • Water pumps • Wood chipping and more
  Industrial & Chainsaw Demo Area
  KhakiBush Bull Pen Activations
  Wine & Braai Tastings 11:00–close • Intermittent live music
  KhakiBush Bull Pen
  SCHEDULED EVENTS
  9:00 — Suffolk Regional Show, judged by Henri de Jager
  Sheep Marquee — Ring 1
  9:00 — Dorper Regional Show, judged by Boeta Homan
  Sheep Marquee — Ring 2
  10:00 — Royal Steers Competition — Student Challenge followed by Groups of 4, Individual, Biltong Cow and Champion of the Yard
  Hollard Arena
  10:00 — South African Cake Decorators’ Guild (SACDG) Demonstration
  Crafts Marquee
  11:00 — Pastel Art Demonstration
  Crafts Marquee
  11:00 — Hummingbird Drone Washing Demonstration
  Hollard Arena
  11:00 — Farmer’s Weekly Farmer’s Feasts — Tasha Jardim
  Farmer’s Weekly Royal Pavilion
  12:00 — Pencil Sketching Demonstration
  Crafts Marquee
  12:00 — Modern Tractor Parade
  Hollard Arena
  12:30 — Farmer’s Weekly Farmer’s Feasts — Tasha Jardim
  Farmer’s Weekly Royal Pavilion
  13:00 — Abstract Painting Demonstration
  Crafts Marquee
  14:00 — Ile de France Regional Show, judged by Mark Gietzmann
  Sheep Marquee — Ring 1
  14:00 — Hampshire Down Regional Show, judged by Henri de Jager
  Sheep Marquee — Ring 2
  14:00 — South African Cake Decorators’ Guild (SACDG) Demonstration
  Crafts Marquee
  14:00 — Farmer’s Weekly Farmer’s Feasts — Tasha Jardim
  Farmer’s Weekly Royal Pavilion
  15:00 — Children’s Pastel Activity
  Crafts Marquee
  EVENING
  17:00–20:00 — Royal Show Opening Night — FREE ENTRY
  19:00 — Official Opening Ceremony
  Royal Showgrounds
THROUGHOUT THE DAY
Indigenous Veld Goat Exhibit — from 09:00
Sheep Marquee
Royal Rabbit Show
Public viewing 09:00–16:00
Rabbit Marquee
Public viewing closed 12:00–13:00
Commercial Poultry
Poultry Marquee
4×4 Passenger Experience
4×4 Passenger Track
Art & Craft Demonstrations
Scheduled demonstrations 10:00–15:00 • Informal activity at individual stalls throughout the day
Crafts Marquee
Honey Display
Honey Marquee
Equipment & Technology Displays
Industrial & Chainsaw Demo Area
KhakiBush Bull Pen Activations
Wine & Braai Tastings 11:00–close • Intermittent live music
KhakiBush Bull Pen
SCHEDULED EVENTS
09:00 onwards — Royal Fat Lamb Competition — Judged by Clark Rattray & Brendan Blore
Sheep Marquee
09:30–10:30 — Farmer’s Weekly Royal Pavilion Panel
Farmer’s Weekly Royal Pavilion
Speakers and topics TBC
10:00 — South African Cake Decorators’ Guild (SACDG) Demonstration
Crafts Marquee
11:00 — Watercolour Painting Demonstration
Crafts Marquee
11:00 — Hummingbird Drone Washing Demonstration
Hollard Arena
11:00 — Farmer’s Weekly Farmer’s Feasts — Dario Pulvirenti / Sugar Baron
Farmer’s Weekly Royal Pavilion
12:00 — Mosaic Demonstration
Crafts Marquee
12:00 — Modern Tractor Parade
Hollard Arena
12:30 — Farmer’s Weekly Farmer’s Feasts — Dario Pulvirenti / Sugar Baron
Farmer’s Weekly Royal Pavilion
13:00 — Clay Birds Demonstration
Crafts Marquee
14:00 — South African Cake Decorators’ Guild (SACDG) Demonstration
Crafts Marquee
14:00 — Farmer’s Weekly Farmer’s Feasts — Dario Pulvirenti / Sugar Baron
Farmer’s Weekly Royal Pavilion
15:00 — Children’s Clay Animals & Birds Activity
Crafts Marquee
Time TBC — Bokdrol Competition
KhakiBush Bull Pen
THROUGHOUT THE DAY
Indigenous Veld Goat Exhibit — from 09:00
Sheep Marquee
Royal Rabbit Show
Public viewing 09:00–16:00
Rabbit Marquee
Public viewing closed 12:00–13:00
Commercial Poultry
Poultry Marquee
4×4 Passenger Experience
4×4 Passenger Track
Pure Venom Reptile Park Exhibit
Pure Venom stand at Hollard Arena
Art & Craft Demonstrations
Scheduled demonstrations 10:00–15:00 • Informal activity at individual stalls throughout the day
Crafts Marquee
Honey Display
Honey Marquee
Equipment & Technology Displays
Industrial & Chainsaw Demo Area
KhakiBush Bull Pen Activations
Wine & Braai Tastings 11:00–close • Intermittent live music
KhakiBush Bull Pen
SCHEDULED EVENTS
09:00 onwards — Dormer National Show, judged by Henri Naude & assisted by Clark Rattray
Sheep Marquee
09:30–10:30 — Farmer’s Weekly Royal Pavilion Panel
Farmer’s Weekly Royal Pavilion
Speakers and topics TBC
10:00 — Royal Veld Heifer Competition — weaner heifers
Hollard Arena
10:00 — South African Cake Decorators’ Guild (SACDG) Demonstration
Crafts Marquee
11:00 — Acrylic Painting Demonstration
Crafts Marquee
11:00 — Hummingbird Drone Washing Demonstration
Hollard Arena
11:00 — Farmer’s Weekly Farmer’s Feasts — Kim Atkinson / D’Lish
Farmer’s Weekly Royal Pavilion
12:00 — Pencil Sketching Demonstration
Crafts Marquee
12:00 — Vintage Tractor Parade
Hollard Arena
12:30 — Farmer’s Weekly Farmer’s Feasts — Kim Atkinson / D’Lish
Farmer’s Weekly Royal Pavilion
13:00 — Royal Veld Heifer Competition — Presentation of prizes
Hollard Arena
13:00 — Texas Barrels — Barrel Racing South Africa
Barrel Racing Arena — official arena name TBC
13:00 — Art with Appliqué Demonstration
Crafts Marquee
14:00 — South African Cake Decorators’ Guild (SACDG) Demonstration
Crafts Marquee
14:00 — Farmer’s Weekly Farmer’s Feasts — Kim Atkinson / D’Lish
Farmer’s Weekly Royal Pavilion
14:00 — Pure Venom Reptile Park Display
Hollard Arena
About 14:30 — exact time TBC — Puma Energy Flying Lions — Harvard two-aircraft display over the Showgrounds
Weather dependent
15:00 — Barrel Racing — Barrel Racing South Africa
Barrel Racing Arena
15:00 — Children’s Craft Activity
Crafts Marquee
15:00–17:00 — Hitching Post Meet & Mix
Farmer’s Weekly Royal Pavilion
16:00 — Chilli-Eating Competition
KhakiBush Bull Pen
THROUGHOUT THE DAY
KhakiBush BraaiBoss Challenge — 09:30–14:30
Wine & Braai Tastings 11:00–close • Intermittent live music
KhakiBush Bull Pen
Pure Venom Reptile Park Exhibit — operating hours TBC
Pure Venom stand at Hollard Arena
Royal Rabbit Show
Public viewing 09:00–16:00
Rabbit Marquee
Public viewing closed 12:00–13:00
Indigenous Veld Goat Exhibit — from 09:00
Sheep Marquee
Commercial Poultry
Poultry Marquee
4×4 Passenger Experience
4×4 Passenger Track
Informal Art & Craft Demonstrations
Informal demonstrations at individual stalls throughout the day • Separate Woodworkers Marquee nearby
Crafts Marquee
Honey Display
Honey Marquee
SCHEDULED EVENTS
08:00 — Interbreed Sheep Competition, judged by Clark Rattray
Sheep Marquee
09:30 — BraaiBoss Challenge — Light the Fires
KhakiBush Bull Pen
10:00 — Texas Barrels — Barrel Racing South Africa
Barrel Racing Arena
10:00 — AVI Products Tracking Dog Display
Hollard Arena
10:15 — BraaiBoss Coffee Challenge Judging
KhakiBush Bull Pen
10:45 — BraaiBoss Bread Challenge Judging
KhakiBush Bull Pen
11:00 — BraaiBoss Breakfast Challenge Presentation
KhakiBush Bull Pen
11:00 — Caledonian Band Performance
Hollard Arena / Food Zone
11:00 or 12:00 — exact time TBC — Puma Energy Flying Lions — Harvard two-aircraft display over the Showgrounds
Weather dependent
11:30 — BraaiBoss Braai Snack Challenge Presentation
KhakiBush Bull Pen
12:00 — BraaiBoss Shisanyama / Roast Presentation
KhakiBush Bull Pen
12:00 / 12:30 — final order TBC — Knight Security Dog Display and Vintage Tractor Parade
Hollard Arena
13:00 — Pole Bending — Barrel Racing South Africa
Barrel Racing Arena
13:00 — Pure Venom Reptile Park Display
Hollard Arena
13:00 — BraaiBoss Chicken Challenge Presentation
KhakiBush Bull Pen
13:30 — BraaiBoss Steak Challenge Presentation
KhakiBush Bull Pen
14:00 — BraaiBoss Braai Broodjie / Creative Wrap Challenge
KhakiBush Bull Pen
14:00 — Caledonian Band Performance
Hollard Arena / Food Zone
14:00 — Chainsaw Racing — Husqvarna versus Stihl
Industrial & Chainsaw Demo Area
14:30 — BraaiBoss Final Scoring & Awards
KhakiBush Bull Pen
15:00 — Barrel Racing — Barrel Racing South Africa
Barrel Racing Arena
15:00 onwards — Royal Carcass Competition Results & Awards followed by Royal Carcass Auction
Livestock Marquee
Exact internal sequence and auction start time TBC
16:00 — Chilli Chicken Wing Competition
KhakiBush Bull Pen
THROUGHOUT THE DAY
KhakiBush BraaiBoss Challenge — 09:30–14:30
Wine & Braai Tastings 11:00–close • Intermittent live music
KhakiBush Bull Pen
Pure Venom Reptile Park Exhibit
Pure Venom stand at Hollard Arena
Royal Rabbit Show
Public viewing 09:00–12:00 (not open during the afternoon)
Rabbit Marquee
Indigenous Veld Goat Exhibit — from 09:00
Sheep Marquee
Commercial Poultry — Layer-to-Broiler Experience
Poultry Marquee
4×4 Passenger Experience
4×4 Passenger Track
Informal Art & Craft Demonstrations
Informal demonstrations at individual stalls throughout the day • Separate Woodworkers Marquee nearby
Crafts Marquee
Honey Display
Honey Marquee
SCHEDULED EVENTS
09:00 — Barrel Racing — Barrel Racing South Africa
Barrel Racing Arena
09:00 — AVI Products Tracking Dog Display
Hollard Arena
09:00 — Caledonian Band Procession
Starting at Hollard Arena and proceeding through the Show to the Food Zone
09:30 — BraaiBoss Challenge — Light the Fires
KhakiBush Bull Pen
10:00 — Knight Security Dog Display
Hollard Arena
10:15 — BraaiBoss Coffee Challenge Judging
KhakiBush Bull Pen
10:45 — BraaiBoss Bread Challenge Judging
KhakiBush Bull Pen
11:00 — Pole Bending — Barrel Racing South Africa
Barrel Racing Arena
11:00 — Pure Venom Reptile Park Display
Hollard Arena
11:00 — BraaiBoss Breakfast Challenge Presentation
KhakiBush Bull Pen
11:30 — BraaiBoss Braai Snack Challenge Presentation
KhakiBush Bull Pen
12:00 — Vintage Tractor Parade
Hollard Arena
12:00 — BraaiBoss Shisanyama / Roast Presentation
KhakiBush Bull Pen
13:00 — Caledonian Band Performance
Hollard Arena / Food Zone
13:00 — BraaiBoss Chicken Challenge Presentation
KhakiBush Bull Pen
13:30 — BraaiBoss Steak Challenge Presentation
KhakiBush Bull Pen
14:00 — BraaiBoss Braai Broodjie / Creative Wrap Challenge
KhakiBush Bull Pen
14:30 — BraaiBoss Final Scoring & Awards
KhakiBush Bull Pen
Programme details remain subject to final confirmation where marked TBC.

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