PROGRAM

Thursday 15 – Saturday 17 October 2026

Welcome to the 2026 Lismore Show!

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Thursday 15 October

On all day (15)
  • Careworks Chill and Charge Cafe
    7am – 3pm · Near the Rotary BBQ

    Take a break and charge your phone.

  • Norma's Kitchen
    8am – 7pm

    Open all day. 10% discount for members.

  • Animal Nursery
    From 9am · LCC Adventure Zone

    Sponsored by GOAT Collective.

  • Emergency Services Displays
    From 9am · Near Main Gate
  • North East NSW Forestry Hub Timber Display
    From 9am · Hurford Woodchop Pavilion
  • Alpaca Display & Alpaca wool products: Pat-a-Paca Pavilion
    9am – 4pm · Next to Coopers Bar
  • Kidz Zone: Free kids activities
    9am – 6pm · Claude Riley Pavilion

    LEGO Construction Challenge, Miyagi Kan Karate demonstrations, Noah's Mini Golf.

  • Pavilions on the hill: Fine Arts
    9am – 6pm · Fine Arts Pavilion

    Photography, farm produce, coffee, flowers, bonsai, cooking, preserves, needlework, fruit & vegetables, apiary honey, homebrew, wine, spirits & small goods.

  • Pavilions on the hill: William Smith Pavilion
    9am – 6pm · William Smith Pavilion

    Home Improvements & CWA Cafe (9am - 2.30pm).

  • TURSA Youth and Art Show
    9am – 8pm · Gem Club Building
  • Showbags Galore
    9am – 10pm · Just past the Woodchop

    All day and night!

  • Rainbow Roos: All-day soccer fun, games & skills challenges
    9.30am – 3pm · LCC Adventure Zone

    Prizes galore!

  • LEGO Construction Central
    10am – 3pm · Kidz Zone - Claude Riley Pavilion

    Sponsored by Joel Jensen Constructions.

  • Shimano Fishing Show
    10am – 3pm · LCC Adventure Zone

    Lots of prizes to be won.

  • Old Time Machinery Display
    10am – 4pm · Next to Claude Riley Pavilion

Morning

  1. 8.30am
    Equestrian Events
    Main Arena
  2. 9am
    Poultry Judging
    Jim Muldoon Poultry Pavilion
  3. 9.30am
    Steve McEwan's Reptile World

    Sponsored by Dawson Plumbing.

    LCC Adventure Zone
  4. 10amto 10.15am
    Modanville School

    School performance: dance.

    Thearle Electrical Community Stage
  5. 10.45amto 11am
    Wollongbar Public School

    School performance: choir and dance troupe.

    Thearle Electrical Community Stage
  6. 11am
    Ashton's Circus

    Sponsored by HLB Mann Judd. Free kids circus workshops straight after every show!

    Circus Tent
  7. 11am
    City of Lismore Orchid Club: Q & A / Potting Demonstration
    Fine Arts Pavilion
  8. 11am
    Led Steer Weigh-in / Stud Cattle Weigh-in
    Rodney Gibson Beef Cattle Ring
  9. 11amto 11.30am
    Redinc Performance Skills Band

    4-piece rock band.

    Thearle Electrical Community Stage
  10. 11.30am
    Steve McEwan's Reptile World

    Sponsored by Dawson Plumbing.

    LCC Adventure Zone

Afternoon

  1. 12.30pm
    Northern Rivers Ford Spectacular

    FMX Motor X, Jetpack & Monster Trucks! Four lucky children will win a Monster Truck ride around the main arena!

    Main Arena
  2. 12.30pm
    Steve McEwan's Reptile World

    Sponsored by Dawson Plumbing.

    LCC Adventure Zone
  3. 12.30pmto 2pm
    Living School

    School performance: rock bands.

    Thearle Electrical Community Stage
  4. 1pm
    Equestrian Events Recommence
    Main Arena
  5. 2pm
    City of Lismore Orchid Club: Q & A / Potting Demonstration
    Fine Arts Pavilion
  6. 2pmto 3pm
    Paraders' competition

    Sponsored by Elders.

    Rodney Gibson Beef Cattle Ring
  7. 2.30pm
    Steve McEwan's Reptile World

    Sponsored by Dawson Plumbing.

    LCC Adventure Zone
  8. 3pm
    Ashton's Circus

    Sponsored by HLB Mann Judd. Free kids circus workshops straight after every show!

    Circus Tent
  9. 3.30pm
    Steve McEwan's Reptile World

    Sponsored by Dawson Plumbing.

    LCC Adventure Zone
  10. 4pm
    School Led Steer competition

    Sponsored by Matrix Steel.

    Rodney Gibson Beef Cattle Ring
  11. 4.30pm
    Steve McEwan's Reptile World

    Sponsored by Dawson Plumbing.

    LCC Adventure Zone

Evening

  1. 5pm
    George & Fuhrmann Steer Classic
    Rodney Gibson Beef Cattle Ring
  2. 5.30pm
    Ashton's Circus

    Sponsored by HLB Mann Judd. Free kids circus workshops straight after every show!

    Circus Tent
  3. 6pm
    Lismore City Council Mayor's State of Origin Shield: NSW vs QLD
    Rodney Gibson Beef Cattle Ring
  4. 6.15pm
    Northern Rivers Ford Spectacular

    FMX Motor X, Jetpack & Monster Trucks! Four lucky children will win a Monster Truck ride around the main arena!

    Main Arena
  5. 6.45pm
    Led Steer Auction
    Rodney Gibson Beef Cattle Ring
  6. 8pm
    George & Fuhrmann Fireworks Spectacular
    Main Arena

Friday 16 October

On all day (16)
  • Careworks Chill and Charge Cafe
    7am – 3pm · Near the Rotary BBQ

    Take a break and charge your phone.

  • Norma's Kitchen
    8am – 7pm

    Open all day. 10% discount for members.

  • Emergency Services Displays
    From 9am · Near Main Gate
  • North East NSW Forestry Hub Timber Display
    From 9am · Hurford Woodchop Pavilion
  • Poultry Pavilion Open
    From 9am · Jim Muldoon Poultry Pavilion
  • Alpaca Display & Alpaca wool products: Pat-a-Paca Pavilion
    9am – 4pm · Next to Coopers Bar
  • Kidz Zone: Free kids activities
    9am – 6pm · Claude Riley Pavilion

    LEGO Construction Challenge, Miyagi Kan Karate demonstrations, Noah's Mini Golf.

  • Pavilions on the hill: Fine Arts
    9am – 6pm · Fine Arts Pavilion

    Photography, farm produce, coffee, flowers, bonsai, cooking, preserves, needlework, fruit & vegetables, apiary honey, homebrew, wine, spirits & small goods.

  • Pavilions on the hill: William Smith Pavilion
    9am – 6pm · William Smith Pavilion

    Home Improvements & CWA Cafe (9am - 2.30pm).

  • TURSA Youth and Art Show
    9am – 8.30pm · Gem Club Building
  • Showbags Galore
    9am – 10pm · Just past the Woodchop

    All day and night!

  • Rainbow Roos: All-day soccer fun, games & skills challenges
    9.30am – 3pm · LCC Adventure Zone

    Prizes galore!

  • LEGO Construction Central
    10am – 3pm · Kidz Zone - Claude Riley Pavilion

    Sponsored by Joel Jensen Constructions.

  • Shimano Fishing Show
    10am – 3pm · LCC Adventure Zone

    Lots of prizes to be won.

  • Animal Nursery
    10am – 5pm · LCC Adventure Zone

    Sponsored by GOAT Collective.

  • Dinky D Train
    11am – 5pm · Around the Showground

    Hop aboard for a fun ride around the Showground.

Morning

  1. 8.30am
    Equestrian Events
    Main Arena
  2. 9am
    George & Fuhrmann Stud Beef Cattle judging / Rural Youth Beef Cattle

    Sponsored by Casino Food Company.

    Rodney Gibson Beef Cattle Ring
  3. 9am
    Show Jumping
    Main Arena
  4. 9.30am
    Steve McEwan's Reptile World

    Sponsored by Dawson Plumbing.

    LCC Adventure Zone
  5. 10.30am
    Steve McEwan's Reptile World

    Sponsored by Dawson Plumbing.

    LCC Adventure Zone
  6. 11am
    Ashton's Circus

    Sponsored by HLB Mann Judd. Free kids circus workshops straight after every show!

    Circus Tent
  7. 11am
    City of Lismore Orchid Club: Q & A / Potting Demonstration
    Fine Arts Pavilion
  8. 11am
    George & Fuhrmann Steer Classic: Live weighing
    Rodney Gibson Beef Cattle Ring
  9. 11amto 2pm
    Ability & Inclusion BBQ

    Pre-registration only.

    Next to Coopers Bar
  10. 11.30am
    Steve McEwan's Reptile World

    Sponsored by Dawson Plumbing.

    LCC Adventure Zone

Afternoon

  1. 12.30pm
    Northern Rivers Ford Spectacular

    FMX Motor X, Jetpack & Monster Trucks! Four lucky children will win a Monster Truck ride around the main arena!

    Main Arena
  2. 1pm
    Equestrian Events Recommence
    Main Arena
  3. 1pmto 4pm
    Hurfords Hardwood Woodchop
    Hurfords Woodchop Arena
  4. 1.30pm
    Steve McEwan's Reptile World

    Sponsored by Dawson Plumbing.

    LCC Adventure Zone
  5. 2pm
    City of Lismore Orchid Club: Q & A / Potting Demonstration
    Fine Arts Pavilion
  6. 2pmto 2.45pm
    Whian Whian Public School

    School performance.

    Thearle Electrical Community Stage
  7. 2.30pm
    Steve McEwan's Reptile World

    Sponsored by Dawson Plumbing.

    LCC Adventure Zone
  8. 3pm
    Ashton's Circus

    Sponsored by HLB Mann Judd. Free kids circus workshops straight after every show!

    Circus Tent
  9. 4pmto 4.45pm
    Madi Goodwin
    Thearle Electrical Community Stage
  10. 4.30pm
    Steve McEwan's Reptile World

    Sponsored by Dawson Plumbing.

    LCC Adventure Zone

Evening

  1. 5pm
    Hobby Horse competition

    All ages. 50m dash & show jumping.

    Main Arena
  2. 5pm
    Junior Heifer Show Judging

    Sponsored by Rugendyke & Bashforth Contracting.

    Rodney Gibson Beef Cattle Ring
  3. 5.30pm
    Ashton's Circus

    Sponsored by HLB Mann Judd. Free kids circus workshops straight after every show!

    Circus Tent
  4. 5.30pmto 6.15pm
    The Postmortemists
    Thearle Electrical Community Stage
  5. 6pm
    Community Parade

    Sponsored by Lismore City Council.

    Main Arena
  6. 6.30pm
    Northern Rivers Ford Spectacular

    FMX Motor X, Jetpack & Monster Trucks! Four lucky children will win a Monster Truck ride around the main arena!

    Main Arena
  7. 6.45pmto 7.30pm
    Vandalism Angel
    Thearle Electrical Community Stage
  8. 8pm
    George & Fuhrmann Fireworks Spectacular
    Main Arena
  9. 8.15pm
    Jimmy Willing and the Real Gone Hiccups, with the Buffalo Gals

    Featuring Cello Bordello.

    Thearle Electrical Community Stage

Saturday 17 October

On all day (15)
  • Animal Nursery
    From 9am · LCC Adventure Zone

    Sponsored by GOAT Collective.

  • Emergency Services Displays
    From 9am · Near Main Gate
  • North East NSW Forestry Hub Timber Display
    From 9am · Hurford Woodchop Pavilion
  • Poultry Pavilion Open
    From 9am · Jim Muldoon Poultry Pavilion
  • Alpaca Display & Alpaca wool products: Pat-a-Paca Pavilion
    9am – 4pm · Next to Coopers Bar
  • Kidz Zone: Free kids activities
    9am – 6pm · Claude Riley Pavilion

    LEGO Construction Challenge, Miyagi Kan Karate demonstrations, Noah's Mini Golf.

  • Pavilions on the hill: Fine Arts
    9am – 6pm · Fine Arts Pavilion

    Photography, farm produce, coffee, flowers, bonsai, cooking, preserves, needlework, fruit & vegetables, apiary honey, homebrew, wine, spirits & small goods.

  • Pavilions on the hill: William Smith Pavilion
    9am – 6pm · William Smith Pavilion

    Home Improvements & CWA Cafe (9am - 2.30pm).

  • TURSA Youth and Art Show
    9am – 8.30pm · Gem Club Building
  • Showbags Galore
    9am – 10pm · Just past the Woodchop

    All day and night!

  • Rainbow Roos: All-day soccer fun, games & skills challenges
    9.30am – 3pm · LCC Adventure Zone

    Prizes galore!

  • LEGO Construction Central
    10am – 3pm · Kidz Zone - Claude Riley Pavilion

    Sponsored by Joel Jensen Constructions.

  • Shimano Fishing Show
    10am – 3pm · LCC Adventure Zone

    Lots of prizes to be won.

  • Old Time Machinery Display
    10am – 4pm · Next to Claude Riley Pavilion
  • Dinky D Train
    11am – 5pm · Around the Showground

    Hop aboard for a fun ride around the Showground.

Morning

  1. 7.30am
    Far North Coast Group of Shows Young Judges competition
    Rodney Gibson Beef Cattle Ring
  2. 9am
    Show Jumping
    Main Arena
  3. 9am
    Stud Beef Cattle
    Rodney Gibson Beef Cattle Ring
  4. 9.30am
    Beef Cattle Interbreed competition
    Rodney Gibson Beef Cattle Ring
  5. 9.30am
    Steve McEwan's Reptile World

    Sponsored by Dawson Plumbing.

    LCC Adventure Zone
  6. 10am
    30 Tonne Truck Pull competition

    Teams of 4 men / 5 women.

    Near the Horse Stables
  7. 10am
    Entries open for Little Miss, Junior Showgirl competition
    St John Ambulance
  8. 10amto 10.40am
    Powerhouse Performing Arts
    Thearle Electrical Community Stage
  9. 11am
    City of Lismore Orchid Club: Q & A / Potting Demonstration
    Fine Arts Pavilion
  10. 11amto 11.45am
    Maccas Music
    Thearle Electrical Community Stage
  11. 11.30am
    Carcass presentations for George & Fuhrmann Led Steer Classic and announcement of Schools Competition winner

    Sponsored by Lismore Saleyards.

    Rodney Gibson Beef Cattle Ring
  12. 11.30am
    Steve McEwan's Reptile World

    Sponsored by Dawson Plumbing.

    LCC Adventure Zone

Afternoon

  1. 12pm
    Little Miss Showgirl, Junior Showgirl winners announced
    Thearle Electrical Community Stage
  2. 12pmto 12.30pm
    React Circus
    Thearle Electrical Community Stage
  3. 12.30pm
    Northern Rivers Ford Spectacular

    FMX Motor X, Jetpack & Monster Trucks! Four lucky children will win a Monster Truck ride around the main arena!

    Main Arena
  4. 12.45pmto 1.30pm
    The Nasturtiums
    Thearle Electrical Community Stage
  5. 1pm
    Equestrian Events Recommence
    Main Arena
  6. 1pmto 4pm
    Hurfords Hardwood Woodchop
    Hurfords Woodchop Arena
  7. 1.30pm
    North Coast National Grand Parade

    Proudly presented by Lismore City Council. Includes presentation of the Beef Cattle Champion of Champions, sponsored by Thomas, Noble & Russell.

    Main Arena
  8. 1.30pm
    Steve McEwan's Reptile World

    Sponsored by Dawson Plumbing.

    LCC Adventure Zone
  9. 2pm
    City of Lismore Orchid Club: Q & A / Potting Demonstration
    Fine Arts Pavilion
  10. 2pmto 2.45pm
    Lismore Symphony Orchestra
    Thearle Electrical Community Stage
  11. 2.30pm
    Steve McEwan's Reptile World

    Sponsored by Dawson Plumbing.

    LCC Adventure Zone
  12. 3pm
    Ashton's Circus

    Sponsored by HLB Mann Judd. Free kids circus workshops straight after every show!

    Circus Tent
  13. 3pm
    Rural Beef Cattle display
    Rodney Gibson Beef Cattle Ring
  14. 3.15pmto 4pm
    Northern Rivers Youth Jazz Orchestra
    Thearle Electrical Community Stage
  15. 3.30pm
    Steve McEwan's Reptile World

    Sponsored by Dawson Plumbing.

    LCC Adventure Zone
  16. 4pm
    George & Fuhrmann School Steers Judging
    Rodney Gibson Beef Cattle Ring
  17. 4.15pmto 5pm
    Soul Good Band
    Thearle Electrical Community Stage
  18. 4.30pm
    Steve McEwan's Reptile World

    Sponsored by Dawson Plumbing.

    LCC Adventure Zone

Evening

  1. 5pm
    Hobby Horse competition

    All ages. 50m dash & show jumping.

    Main Arena
  2. 5.30pm
    Ashton's Circus

    Sponsored by HLB Mann Judd. Free kids circus workshops straight after every show!

    Circus Tent
  3. 5.30pmto 6.15pm
    Luke Vassella
    Thearle Electrical Community Stage
  4. 6pm
    PRIMEX Lismore Show Rodeo Spectacular

    Barrel racing, line dancing & bull riding.

    Main Arena
  5. 6.30pmto 7pm
    Granny Smyths
    Thearle Electrical Community Stage
  6. 7pm
    Northern Rivers Ford Spectacular

    FMX bikes & Jetpack.

    Main Arena
  7. 7.15pmto 8pm
    Mocris and Triple
    Thearle Electrical Community Stage
  8. 8pm
    George & Fuhrmann Fireworks Spectacular
    Main Arena
  9. 8.15pm
    Women of Country

    Featuring Genna Pyewacket, Emily Lubitz, Christina Webster, Mandy Hawkes and Abbie Cardwell.

    Thearle Electrical Community Stage
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