Day 1 Timetable of Activities
The first day of the 2023 New Zealand Agricultural Show is jam packed with displays galore, amazing trade sites and even better A&P competitions!
With over 3,000 competitions this year, this is a daily snap shot of when and where some of the key showing or entertainment activities are. If you'd like more information on a particular competition or showing area, please reach out to that specific committee.
Downloadable Timetable coming soon.
ALL DAY ACTIVITIES
| ACTIVITY | WHERE |
|---|---|
| Amusement Rides & Games | Side Show Alley |
| Canterbury Historical Machinery Club | Grigg Avenue |
| Cattle Judging - All Breeds | Robsons Cattle Lawn |
| Colouring In Competition | AgriVantage Site on Leaders Lane |
| EnduroCross - Open Practice | EnduroCross Arena |
| Equestrian Programme | Isaac Arena 1, Isaac Construction Premier Ring, Equestrian & Farriers Competition (RDA Building), The Common |
| Farriers – Canterbury National Shoeing Competitions | Equestrian & Farriers Competition (RDA Building) |
| Hazlett City Farmyard | Hazlett City Farmyard |
| Hazlett Discovery Trail | Various Locations |
| Home & Lifestyle Demonstrations | LifespaceHQ Home & Garden Courtyard |
| Livestock Judging | Robsons Dairy Cattle Marquee, Robsons Cattle Lawn, PGG Livestock Pavilion |
| Mighty Mix Sheep Dog Trails | Mighty Mix Dog Trials Arena |
| Rare Breeds Display | Corner Grigg Avenue & Abbott Street |
| Sheep Judging | PGG Livestock Pavilion |
| Sheep Maternity Ward | Northcote Drive |
| Speights Baa Baa Bar | Entertainment Zone |
| Vintage Machinery Display | Grigg Avenue |
| Woodchopping | STIHL Woodchopping Arena |
| Wool Handling Display | Wool Zone (PGG Livestock Pavilion) |
| Wool Zone | PGG Livestock Pavilion |
| World War 2 Display | Grigg Avenue |
SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES
| TIME | ACTIVITY | WHERE |
|---|---|---|
| 9.00 am | Mihi Whakatau | Show Saviours Garden |
| 9.30 am | Mihi Whakatau Kai | Bayleys Members' Marquee |
| 10.00 am | FreeStyle Kings x EnduroCross Display | EnduroCross Arena |
| Kids Shearing | Wool Zone (PGG Livestock) Pavilion | |
| Circus Workshop with Freya | Nestlé Family Lawn | |
| 10.30 am | Supreme Champion in Hand Pony | Isaac Construction Premier Ring |
| Supreme Champion in Hand Clydesdale | Isaac Construction Premier Ring – South Side | |
| Agri Futures Clash of the Colleges | Clash of the Colleges Lawn | |
| 10.45 am | Music with Michal | Nestlé Family Stage |
| 11.15 am | Poultry Supreme | PGG Livestock Pavilion |
| In hand - Horse | Isaac Construction Premier Ring | |
| 11.30 am | Dairy Championships - Young stock | Robsons Cattle Lawn |
| Christmas Cake Supreme Champion | Fashion Pavilion | |
| Danni Waiata (Funk & Disorderly) | Nestlé Family Stage | |
| 11.45 am | Hunter Jumping | Isaac Construction Premier Ring |
| 12.00 pm | Musician Kevin Frewer & Celine | Bayleys Members' Marquee |
| Pedalmania | Zone B/BBQ Comp Zone | |
| NZ Hubei Economy Trade Culture Association | Nestlé Village Green Main Stage | |
| Circus Workshop with Freya | Nestlé Family Lawn | |
| 12.30 pm | Carter's Tyers Children's Tyer Race | Northcote Lane |
| Duck Herding | Mighty Mix Dog Trials Arena | |
| 12.45 pm | LeMaota Performances | Nestlé Village Green Main Stage |
| 1.00 pm | NZ Hubei Economy Trade Culture Association | Nestlé Family Stage |
| 1.30 pm | Abi Chessum | Nestlé Village Green Main Stage |
| 1.45 pm | Music with Michal | Nestlé Family Stage |
| 2.00 pm | Supreme Award In Hand Horse - All Breeds | Isaac Construction Premier Ring |
| 2.15 pm | Equestrian Parade | Isaac Construction Premier Ring |
| 2.30 pm | Supreme Boer Goat Presentation | PGG Livestock Pavilion |
| Sport Suzie | Nestlé Family Stage | |
| 2.45 pm | Machinery Parade | Isaac Construction Premier Ring |
| 3.00 pm | Axemen’s Competition | STIHL Woodchopping Arena |
| Funk & Disorderly Trio | Nestlé Village Green Main Stage | |
| 3.15 pm | Abi Chessum | Nestlé Family Stage |
| 5.00 pm | Lady Isaac Award; Beef Stock Judging – Youth | Robsons Cattle Lawn |
| 5.30 pm | Speights Baa Baa Bar closes | Entertainment Zone |
Please note: The Timetable is an approximate guide only and is likely to change. Please keep an eye on this page or our social media for changes.