Ballarat Agricultural and Pastoral Society
The Ballarat Agricultural Show Society held its first activity on 10th July 1856. It was a ploughing match with twenty ploughmen taking part. Over 162 years later the Society is still celebrating its contribution to the community and agricultural activities.
We conduct a number of events which showcase the wide ranging agricultural nature of our community today. The Ballarat Showgrounds are also used to conduct a variety of activities by other groups. Facilities are available to hire.
Upcoming Attractions
Sesame Street Circus
See your favourite Sesame Street characters perform LIVE!
A 90-minute Circus Spectacular, featuring your favourite Sesame Street Characters, PLUS Circus performances from Switzerland, Argentina, Colombia, Morocco, Brazil, Ethiopia and Australia!
Ballarat Spring Show
12, 13 & 14 November 2021
The Ballarat Show will return in 2021! Check back closer to November next year for more dates and details.
Ballarat Market is Back!
Every Sunday From 9am
Run by Ballarat South Rotary Club, contact 0418 518 106. The market operates every Sunday on the Showgrounds site corner of Creswick Rd and Howitt St.
Kitchen Garden Competition
Winners announced!
The Ballarat Agricultural & Pastoral Society recently held a Kitchen Garden Competition for those who live in the city of Ballarat. Click the button below to view the winners' gardens!
Victorian Sheep Show
(Corriedale Feature Breed) & Ballarat Merino Ram Sale, and Ballarat Alpaca Show 20 June 2021
The 2021 Victorian Sheep Show (Feature Breed Corriedales) will host on the same day the Ballarat Merino Ram Sale and Ballarat Alpaca Show.
Ballarat Wine Show
12, 13 & 14 October 2021
The Committee for the Ballarat Wine Show would like to announce that the 2021 Wine Show is back!
Check back closer for more details.