Tolga Scarecrow Festival

05/09/2026

Spring Market – Arts & Crafts Fair!
🎨 Don’t miss the creativity & colour on 🗓 SUNDAY 6th September 🕗 8AM–12.30PM at 📍Merriland Hall (Atherton Showgrounds)

✨ Explore local arts, handmade jewellery, homewares, crafts, supplies & unique artisan creations from talented Tablelands makers!

Bring your friends, explore the stalls, and celebrate our community!
💐 Support local. Shop handmade. Enjoy the spring vibes.

30/08/2026

Check out the 🌼 Spring Market – Arts & Crafts Fair!
🗓 Sunday 6th September | 8AM–12.30PM 📍Merriland Hall

08/08/2026

🤩STALLHOLDER REGISTRATIONS - OPEN NOW! 🥰
👉 REGISTER HERE: https://tablelandsevents.com.au/arts-and-crafts-application/

🌸 STALLHOLDER REGISTRATIONS - OPEN NOW! 🌸

👉 REGISTER HERE: https://tablelandsevents.com.au/arts-and-crafts-application/

The Spring Arts & Crafts Market at Merriland Hall on Sunday 6 September, 8AM–12.30PM — we’d love to see you there! 🎨✨

🛍️ Showcase what you create, make or sell!
From handmade art and jewellery to homewares, textiles, woodwork, candles, soaps, pottery, unique crafts and creative supplies — we’re looking for local makers, artists and crafty businesses to join us.

✨ Bring your creativity - Connect - Support local!

🌟 STALL SPACES ARE LIMITED — DON’T MISS OUT!
Secure your spot now and be part of a vibrant morning celebrating local creativity and craftsmanship.

👉 REGISTER YOUR STALL HERE: https://tablelandsevents.com.au/arts-and-crafts-application/

Come along, showcase your creations & get your products in front of shoppers who LOVE discovering & supporting local makers! 💕🎨🛍️

29/07/2026

🌼 Calling all artists, makers, and crafty creators!
Spring Arts & Crafts Market at Merriland Hall ➡️ SUN 6th SEPT, 8AM–12.30PM. ⭐️Now taking stallholder registrations‼️
👉 Register here: https://tablelandsevents.com.au/arts-and-crafts-application/
✨ Stall spaces are limited➡️don’t miss out‼️

🧶 If you create handmade art, jewellery, homewares, textiles, woodwork, candles, soaps, pottery, unique crafts, or art & craft supplies… this is your moment to shine. Join a vibrant community of local makers and share your work with enthusiastic shoppers looking for something special‼️

02/06/2026

🌼🌿 Atherton Show Hanging Basket Competition 2026🌿🌼
📥Download schedule: https://athertonshow.com.au/competitions/flor/

🌿The Hanging Basket Competition is in full bloom for 2026 — celebrating creativity, colour, and the joy of gardening across our Tablelands community. Proudly sponsored by Burrawong Garden Nursery, Malanda.

🌱 Open to all ages and skill levels, this competition invites entrants to design a living hanging basket that showcases innovation, sustainability, and the beauty of plants suited to our region. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or trying something new, your creativity is welcome.

💚 A special thank you to Burrawong GardenBurrawong Garden Nursery exhibitors with a special show discount on hanging basket and potting mix packs ($27.50), along with prizes and encouragement to keep our community growing, planting, and creating.

📍 Entry details & full schedule are available in Floriculture & Special Competitions Sections:
🌸Floral Art: athertonshow.com.au/competitions/flor/
🥳Special Competitions: athertonshow.com.au/competitions/specialcomps/

⏰ Check deadlines and start planning your masterpiece.

🌼 Let’s celebrate local growers, local nurseries, and the vibrant creativity of the Tablelands — get growing and be part of the colour of the Atherton Show.

02/06/2026

🤩We all know how our awesome our Tolga Scarecrow Festival Followers are with coloring competitions‼️ So we are sharing➡️
🖍️ Atherton Show Colouring Competition 2026 ➡️ Don’t miss out!
🏆WIN tickets to the Atherton Show & IGA Vouchers!
🎉Celebrating the International Year of the Women Farmer
📥 Download Junior Comp: https://athertonshow.com.au/competitions/juniors/
📥 Download All Abilities Comp: https://athertonshow.com.au/competitions/all-abilities/

🖍️ The Colouring Competition is back for 2026 — a fun challenge inviting artists in the 3–5 years, 6–8 years, 9–12 years and All Abilities categories to bring the official Atherton Show colouring sheet to life in their own unique style. This year, we celebrate the UN International Year of the Women Farmer.

🎨 Open to 3–12 years and All Abilities* (*for those with a disability from birth, acquired, or due to ageing), the colouring competition is designed to encourage creativity, confidence, and artistic expression. Whether it’s bold colours, careful shading, or imaginative details, every entry celebrates the talent of all exhibitors!

⏰ Download, print and start colouring! Remember to deliver your artwork to the Atherton Show Office or Far North Chiropractic - Atherton & Mareeba by Tuesday, 23rd June 2026 at 4 PM.

📍 Download & see full details:
📥 Junior Competition Section: https://athertonshow.com.au/competitions/juniors/
📥 All Abilities Section: https://athertonshow.com.au/competitions/all-abilities/

🌈 Celebrate imagination, colour, and the bright future of our community at the Atherton Show.

🖍️ Atherton Show Colouring Competition 2026
🏆WIN tickets to the Atherton Show & IGA Vouchers!
🎉Celebrating the International Year of the Women Farmer
📥 Download Junior Comp: https://athertonshow.com.au/competitions/juniors/
📥 Download All Abilities Comp: https://athertonshow.com.au/competitions/all-abilities/

🖍️ The Colouring Competition is back for 2026 — a fun challenge inviting artists in the 3–5 years, 6–8 years, 9–12 years and All Abilities categories to bring the official Atherton Show colouring sheet to life in their own unique style. This year, we celebrate the UN International Year of the Women Farmer.

🎨 Open to 3–12 years and All Abilities* (*for those with a disability from birth, acquired, or due to ageing), the colouring competition is designed to encourage creativity, confidence, and artistic expression. Whether it’s bold colours, careful shading, or imaginative details, every entry celebrates the talent of our exhibitors.

🤝 A big thank you to our local schools, support and aged care organisations, families, and supporters who inspire competitors to get involved and showcase their creativity.

⏰ Download, print and start colouring! Remember to deliver your artwork to the Atherton Show Office or Far North Chiropractic - Atherton & Mareeba by Tuesday, 23rd June 2026 at 4 PM.

📍 Download & see full details:
📥 Junior Competition Section: https://athertonshow.com.au/competitions/juniors/
📥 All Abilities Section: https://athertonshow.com.au/competitions/all-abilities/

🌈 Celebrate imagination, colour, and the bright future of our community at the Atherton Show.

20/05/2026

01/05/2026

🤩A little reminder‼️🥰Can't wait to 👀you there‼️
🗓Sunday 3rd May ⏰8am - 12:30pm
📍Merriland Hall, Atherton Showgrounds
😍Sewing, unique handmade gifts, quilting fabric, 3D printed & laser cut designs, leather work, plants, books, gems, pottery, facepainting, food & drink, & much more‼️
☺️Join us for a great morning out‼️

27/04/2026

🤩Can't wait to 👀you there‼️
😍Sharing this awesome event so you don't miss out‼️
🗓Sunday 3rd May ⏰8am - 12:30pm
📍Merriland Hall, Atherton Showgrounds
🥰Sewing, unique handmade gifts, quilting fabric, 3D printed & laser cut designs, plants, books, gems, pottery, facepainting, food and drink! Join us for a great morning out!

Tin Town Creation
Dirt Girl Nursery
Sam Woodgarth Author
Dwynski.3D
Veiled Riches
Zander's Design Studio
Leadbetter Blades
Evelyn Hill Creations
StitchedNQ.
Squiggle and Giggle face art
CharlSewz
Kizza's Creations
DG Designer Totes
Miss Lily's Vintage Wares
Milkmaid Espresso Bar & Catering
⭐️AND Many More‼️

Proudly presented by Atherton Tableland Agricultural Society & supported by Tablelands Regional Council

24/04/2026

🥰Love getting involved?
🤩Check out these awesome community competitions‼️
🥳Something for everyone ‼️

🎨Graffiti Name Wall - For Primary School Students
🕰️Creative Clock - For Secondary School Students
🌱Hanging Basket Competition - For All (sponsored by Burrawong Garden Nursery)
🥑Commercial Avocado Competition - For Avo farmers