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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.

HOW TO ENTER

Please read the following documents before entering to ensure you understand the regulations and categories, and the guide to online nomination of your entries.

YOUNG JUDGES

Poultry

Download all the information about our NEW Young Judges competition! 

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