Sheep & Fleece
The first Show held by the Agricultural Society, back in 1824, had 42 pens of sheep and a prize of forty Spanish dollars to go to the best group of Australian Merino Rams and to the best group of Australian Merino Ewes. William Howe Esq of Glenlee won for his rams, and Rev Samuel Marsden of Parramatta for his ewes.
Today the Sydney Royal Sheep & Fleece Show awards prizes, including cash, medals and perpetual trophies in more than 400 classes and continues to support the pursuit of excellence of Australian-bred sheep in fleece, meat and dual-purpose classes.
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Merino: Poll Merino
Meat and Dual Purpose: Wiltshire Horn
Exhibitor Manual
All Exhibitors are issued with an Exhibitor Manual prior to the Show. The Exhibitor Manual contains information relevant to Exhibitor's time on site and their specific Competition. It covers topics such as precinct access, entry passes and paperwork required, parking and passes, arrival and access times, event details and information, loading and unloading details and Exhibitor amenities.
Competition Timetable
Key dates for the 2024 Sheep & Fleece Show can be found on our Key Dates & Schedule page. Further information is outlined in the Competition Schedule.
Online entries
Open Early December 2023 and close on 31 January 2024.
Enquiries relating to entries may be sent to sheep@rasnsw.com.au
Substitutions
Substitutions can be done via the MyRAS portal, please click here to access.
For further information regarding substitutions, please see the Competition Schedule.
Withdrawals
Withdrawals can be done via the MyRAS portal, please click here to access. For further information regarding withdrawals, please see the Competition Schedule.
Parking
The RAS is pleased to offer limited parking to Exhibitors in our Sheep competitions this is available for purchase at the time of entry. Parking for floats, vans, and trucks is available along with long-term parking for cars and other small vehicles. Parking not ordered and paid for at time of Entry can be purchased onsite on a first come, first serve basis from the Cattle or Horse Offices.
There are also many parking stations located in Sydney Olympic Park. For more information call Sydney Olympic Park Parking on 02 9714 7077 or visit www.secureparking.com.au/sop.
Health Declaration Forms
As part of the requirement to manage biosecurity of exhibits entered into the Sheep Show, the following completed and signed forms must be uploaded at time of entry. Exhibitors packs will not be mailed out until these are received. These can be found via the link below:
https://www.farmbiosecurity.com.au/toolkit/declarations-and-statements/
Please also ensure you complete a National Vendor Declaration (NVD) prior to arrival at the Showground.
How do I order sheep feed?
Glenorie Stockfeeds is the official supplier of fodder for the 2024 Sydney Royal Easter Show. An order form will be included in your Exhibitor Pack. The RAS will provide an initial half bale of straw bedding in each pen. Exhibitors will be responsible for spreading such straw. Exhibitors will be allocated tickets to redeem further straw during the Show.
Contact: Michael and Michelle Estephan
Pre-Show orders, phone: 02 9652 0291
During Show orders, phone: 0404 335 555
Email: info@glenoriestockfeeds.com.au
Accommodation Options Near Sydney Olympic Park
There are a number of accommodation options available if you'd like to stay near Sydney Showground. To view these options click here.
Sheep Display Days
To participate in our Sheep Display days, please contact the Sheep & Fleece Events Manager at sheep@rasnsw.com.au. Our Sheep Display Days will be held from Friday 29 March to Tuesday 2 April 2024 in the Sheep (Cox) Pavilion. All support of these days will be greatly appreciated and offers an excellent opportunity to promote your breed.
Privacy Information
Information provided by Exhibitors is primarily used to organise, process and conduct Competitions. This includes relevant information being made available to relevant bodies, to breed societies, to promote the event in the media and to facilitate storage of the information in the RAS Archive.
The RAS Privacy Policy is available at https://www.rasnsw.com.au. Exhibitors have the right of access to and alteration of their personal information, and may lodge a complaint by contacting the RAS Privacy Officer on (02) 9704 1111, or by writing to the RAS, Locked Bag 4317 Sydney Olympic Park NSW 2127.
Schools entering the Sydney Royal Sheep Show School classes showcase their students' husbandry skills and breeding successes with exhibits they have bred or own under their School’s registered Stud.
The 2024 Sydney Royal Easter Show 22 March - 02 April 2024
School exhibitors for the Sheep Competition are required to meet the following criteria:
- Entered Sheep must be bred or owned under the School's registered Stud.
- Exhibits must have entered and competed in a Single Class or a Pairs Class at the 2024 Sydney Royal Sheep and Fleece Show - Meat & Dual Purpose Breeds.
- Exhibits must be housed at the nominated School a minimum of 3 months prior to Competition.
- To be eligible to Exhibit a school must have a minimum of two Sheep registered under the School stud name.
The Royal Agricultural Society of NSW gratefully acknowledges donations, prizes, and trophies awarded throughout the Sheep & Fleece Show at the 2024 Sydney Royal Easter Show from the following:
Sponsor
Australian Wool Innovation
Supporters
Merino
AWTA Ltd
NSW Stud Merino Breeders' Association Ltd
Schute Bell Badgery Lumby
TA Field Estates Pty Ltd
Meat & Dual Purpose Breeds
Australian Poll Dorset Association - NSW Branch
Australian Stud Sheep Breeders Association - NSW Branch
Central Western Region of the APDA
NSW Border Leicester Sheep Breeders Association Inc
Sheep Fleece
Australian Wool Exchange Ltd
Schute Bell Badgery Lumby
The Hon Katrina Hodgkinson