The Emerald Show Society was proud to host the very first Emerald Showgies Volunteer Awards , a long-anticipated celebration of the people who make our Show possible. For many years, recognising our volunteers in a formal way has been something we have wanted to do. Our volunteers give up enormous amounts of time, energy, and resources to support the Show and our community. No one does it for praise or acknowledgement — but that doesn’t mean recognition shouldn’t be given whe

After an enthusiastic public vote on our website, the community has spoken — and we’re thrilled to officially announce the 2026 Emerald Agricultural Show theme : Gems of the Highlands Thank you to everyone who took the time to vote. We loved seeing the excitement and discussion around all four finalist themes, each highlighting something special about our region and our future. But in the end, one theme truly sparkled above the rest. Why Gems of the Highlands ? This winning t

🌟 Help Choose the Emerald Show Theme for 2026!  🌟 Every year, the Emerald Agricultural Show celebrates a new theme that runs through our competitions, displays, and decorations — and for 2026, we want YOU to help choose it!  🙌 Our Show Society members have narrowed it down to four fantastic options , and all you need to do is click on the image of your favourite  — no submit button, no fuss, just one click to have your say! Here are the finalists: 💎 Gems of the Highlands