Loxton Show

25/03/2026

Application Packs for Food & Trade Sites for the 2026 Loxton Show are now available from our website.
https://loxtonshow.org.au/trade-sites/

25/03/2026

Loxton Agricultural and Horticultural Society extends its sincere condolences to the family of Marjorie Rudiger on her passing.
Marjorie was a Life Member and a very long standing part of the Cookery section of the Loxton Show. Marjorie had been most recently featured in the New Blue Ribbon Cookbook written by Author Liz Harfull. Vale Marjorie a true lady who will be sadly missed.

RUDIGER, Marjorie Evelyn
Passed away peacefully in Riverview Lutheran Rest Home, Loxton
on Sunday 22nd March 2026.
Aged 91 years.

Dearly loved and devoted wife of Reg for 66 years.

Adored mother and mother-in-law of
Kate and Clive,
Liz and Ali,
Paul and Briony,
Marianne and Paul,
Mark and Stephanie.

Loved Grandma of 13 and great-grandma of 13.

Resting peacefully with her Lord.

Relatives and friends are advised that Marj’s Funeral service will be conducted at St Peter’s Lutheran Church, Loxton on Saturday 28th March 2026 at 11.00 am.
After the service, the cortege will proceed to the Loxton Lawn Cemetery for the committal.

Donations to breast cancer would be appreciated. Envelopes will be available at the service.

03/03/2026

Reminder that the Loxton Show AGM is on Wednesday 4th March 2026 at 7pm at the Loxton Club in the Woolshed Bar. All Welcome.

01/03/2026

The Loxton Show has a NEW website. Same address new look. https://loxtonshow.org.au/
Come and check it out. Updated information will be included as it becomes available.
A big thankyou to Jonathon from Code River Studios for the seamless process of putting together our great new website.

09/02/2026

The Loxton A & H Society Committee would like to invite you to our Annual General Meeting to be held 4th March, 2026 at 7PM at the Loxton Club Woolshed Bar. All Welcome.

26/01/2026

Happy Australia Day to all our followers. A true Aussie hot day!

25/12/2025

The Loxton Show Committee would like to wish you all a Merry Christmas and safe New Year.
We look forward to keeping you informed with updates for our 2026 Loxton Show.

08/12/2025

Thankyou to the Loxton Charity For All Bingo group for their generous donation of $1,500 to the Loxton Show, it is greatly appreciated.

16/10/2025

Well done. We love having you at the Loxton Show.

What long-standing tradition do you have?

For Maggea farmer Louise Smith and her family, it’s entries to the Loxton show, supporting the local community. 🐑

“We don’t enter wanting to win, it’s there for the community to bridge the gap between the country and city divide,” Ms Smith said.

“Not everyone gets the opportunity to look at livestock, so it’s great to be able to be part of it.”

And taking out the local champion fleece this year is close to her heart. ❤

“It means that little bit more because we actually lost mum 12 months ago exactly to the day of the show."

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14/10/2025

Congratulations Sheridan. Well deserved

Congratulations to Legend Sheridan Holland
On Thursday at the AGM Sheridan was inducted into the association legend status.
This is a little of Sheridan’s history.

Sheridan began his sheaf tossing career at Mannum on 26 March 1988, competing in an unregistered Novice event where he achieved a throw of 10½ metres to win — the first of many victories to come.

Just six months later, at the Adelaide Royal Show, he tossed 12¾ metres to win the Novice event, eliminating himself from the Novice Class.

On 3 April 1993 at Mt Barker, Sheridan achieved a personal best of 16¾ metres, winning both the Open Handicap and the Championship — the first of many Championship titles that would follow.

Throughout his time, Sheridan has competed at more than 300 shows, participating in over 600 competitions (typically in the Open Handicap and Championship events) across South Australia, New South Wales, the A.C.T., Victoria, and Tasmania. He also proudly represented Australia at the World Championship in Ireland in 2004.

To date, Sheridan has won over 140 Championship titles, including:
• 9 South Australian Titles
• 11 Victorian Titles
• 10 Australian Titles
• 1 World Title
In 1997 at Maryborough, he threw 17½ metres, equalling the then World Record. Unfortunately, the record could not be officially recognised as the sheaf weighed slightly under the prescribed limit after extensive use during the day.

His best throw came at Birdwood Farm Day on 20 May 1996, where he reached 18 metres — a feat that, as legend has it, earned him a bottle of wine in celebration.

Sheridan’s most recent Title win was the Victorian Championship at Stawell on 28 October 2016, marking an impressive 28 years of competitive tossing.

In recognition of his contributions up to that point, Sheridan was awarded Life Membership of the Association on 7 October 2009. Since then, he has remained deeply involved in the administrative side of the sport, serving as a member of the Committee of Management.

Sheridan was instrumental in reinstating Sheaf Tossing at Loxton after a ten-year absence, even having his own poles made for use at the event. The Australian Championship was successfully held there in 2019, followed by the World Championship in 2024. Sheridan invested significant time and effort in securing sponsorships and reaching out to overseas Sheaf Tossers. Unfortunately, there were no international competitors able to attend, but the event was nonetheless a great success and a testament to his commitment and hard work.

Now, 37 years after his first toss in 1988, Sheridan continues to be actively involved in the sport — both as a competitor and as a dedicated contributor behind the scenes.

10/10/2025

Phew what an amazing weekend we had at the Loxton Show and Discover Renmark riverfront markets! Thank you too the event organisers you truely out did yourself! And to everyone who stopped by to say hi your support truely is amazing! Looking forward to seeing you at our next event 😊

10/10/2025