


Poultry & Caged Birds
From elegant soft feather and striking hard feather poultry to impressive waterfowl and beautiful caged birds, this lively pavilion is always full of movement and sound. Admire canaries, parrots, finches, pigeons, budgerigars and more, alongside a wonderful range of poultry breeds on display. New this year is our Backyard Poultry section — perfect for everyday keepers who are proud of their feathered favourites at home.
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We’re also excited to host the Young Judges Poultry Competition, designed to build knowledge, confidence, and skills in the next generation. Young enthusiasts can compete from just 8 years of age, with participants aged 15–25 eligible to progress through to the State Finals at the Ekka.
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Whether you’re an experienced exhibitor, a backyard bird lover, or simply curious to learn more, we invite you to enter, explore, and enjoy this vibrant celebration of all things feathered.
KEY DATES
NOMINATIONS OPEN
9:00AM Monday
2nd March 2026
NOMINATIONS CLOSE
5:00pm Wednesday
27th May 2026
ENTRY DELIVERY
Emerald Showgrounds
Poultry Pavilion
10am-6pm Monday 1st June 2026
JUDGING
Tuesday 2nd June 2026
ENTRY COLLECTION
Poultry Pavilion from 4pm Wednesday
3rd June 2026. Vehicle Access from 5pm.

