
2025 Rutherglen Ag Show Events
From traditional favourites to family fun, the Rutherglen Agricultural Show is packed with events for everyone. Watch the excitement of the Woodchop and Tent Pegging competitions, cheer on the dogs in the High Jump, or enjoy the light-hearted Pet Parade. Kids and schools can get creative with scarecrows, while teams test their strength and spirit in the Great Teams Challenge. With something happening in every corner of the grounds, the Show is a true celebration of community, farming, and country life.

Pet Parade – ‘Jack O’Keeffe Memorial’
A light-hearted parade where pets of all shapes and sizes take the spotlight, celebrating the bond between owners and their animals.

The Great … ‘Teams Challenge’
A lively team-based competition testing strength, skill, and teamwork in a series of country-style challenges.

Scarecrow Competition
Farmers, families, and kids create fun and imaginative scarecrows to be judged on creativity and character.

Dog High Jumping Competition
Cheer on dogs as they leap higher and higher, showing off their athleticism and enthusiasm.

Morris of Rutherglen Woodchop Competition
Watch skilled axemen compete in thrilling woodchop events, a traditional highlight of country shows.

Tent Pegging Competition
An action-packed equestrian sport where riders on horseback aim to spear targets at speed with precision and control.

Black Snake Productions
Experience Black Snake Productions up close, with interactive wildlife shows featuring snakes, reptiles, and native animals.

Dr Hubble Bubble
Dr Hubble Bubble will delight the crowd with a 40-minute bubble show and roving entertainment throughout the grounds.

Rutherglen Showgoer and Tiny Tots event
Commences 11am, entries taken from 10.30am at the Showgoer stage, with categories for Tiny Tots (3–5yrs), Juniors (6–12yrs), and Intermediates (13–16yrs).