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The annual Wodonga Show is an affordable family-friendly event held from 9am to 4pm on a Saturday in March at the Wodonga Showgrounds. Hempel, A. D. F.

In 1947, shire president Cr D.F Pollard called a public meeting for the purpose of discussing the forming of an agricultural society to raise funds for the proposed Wodonga Hospital. Show Society

The first show was held on March 6, 1948. The original committee (pictured above) comprised of C.C Sheather, C.H Ryan, J.A. Ford, J.S H**e, R.M Hall, A.G Richardson, P.J Newbound, P. Frawley, E.B Mann, S.M Manning, J.A Street, V. Arnold, A.E Winnett, J.D Turner,

In 1947 Shire President Cr. Pollard called a public meeting for the purpose of discussing the forming of an Agricultural Society to raise funds for the proposed Wodonga Hospital. The first Show was on 6th March 1948. Forty district farmers guaranteed £400 in prize money. £321 was taken at the gate, and money from entry fees totalled £50. A profit of £50 was made. Each successive Show has been on the same grounds, and the Wodonga Show Society is one of the few to own their own land. In the early 1950’s a half day holiday was declared, and local businesses were well represented at the Show demonstrating their wares and showing off the latest model in farm machinery and road vehicles. High Street shops decorated their windows with a Show theme. Debentures was a common way for the Show Society to stay fluid in their finance, with property being bought and sold and sheds and pavilions being erected. None of the original buildings remain today. In the early days the financial affairs and day to day operation of the Show Society could be scrutinized by all interested parties with the Border Morning Mail sending a reporter to every meeting and reporting in great detail. In 1952, for two shillings you could guess the weight of the sheep with the chance of winning £5/5/-. Until the early 1980’s (and possibly longer but not recorded) the exhibited fruit and vegetables were donated to the Wodonga Hospital and in 2003 the Prime Steer Fund Raiser also went to the Wodonga Hospital, being $1750. Nowaday the Show Ground is used by a number of groups including the Albury Wodonga Woodcrafters, and the Murray Railway Modellers, and there is limited 8 powered caravan sites on the grounds, ideal for larger vehicles. The current committee has worked hard to make the next Show a success with competition from other events in the region on the day.

08/11/2026

🎨🧁 THE PAVILION IS MAKING A COMEBACK AT THE 2027 WODONGA SHOW! 🌱🧱

We're excited to announce that we're reintroducing the Pavilion for 2027, with an expanded Schools Competition and, for the first time in a while, sections for adults too!

Whether you're a budding young artist, a creative crafter, a LEGO enthusiast, a talented cook or someone with a green thumb, there will be plenty of opportunities to get involved, show off your skills and perhaps even go into the Wodonga Show record books! 🏆

We're bringing back some popular favourites, including our LEGO Creations section, along with lots of new opportunities to get creative.

Some of the categories will include:

🎨 Art & Craft – Get creative and showcase your talents.

🧱 LEGO Creations – Bring your imagination to life!

🧁 Cookery – Including decorated cupcakes and decorated arrowroot biscuits.

🐉 Clay Sculptures – Show us what you can create.

🍎 Fruit & Vegetable Creations – Make a person or animal using fruit and vegetables (toothpicks can be used).

🥒 Longest Zucchini – Think you can grow a winner?

🌸 Egg Cup with Small Flowers – A little creativity and a touch of colour.

🌿 Miniature Garden in a Pot Saucer – Create your own little garden masterpiece.

And that's just a taste of what's planned!

We're looking forward to bringing the Pavilion back to life and encouraging more schools, families and adults to get involved, have some fun and share their creativity with the community.

📖 Keep an eye out for the 2027 Show Schedule, being released in early December, with all the competition classes, entry details and requirements.

So start planning, get creative, and who knows – you could take home a ribbon and go into the Wodonga Show record books!

05/11/2026

THE FAVOURITES ARE BACK AT THE 2027 WODONGA SHOW! 🎉

We know how much everyone enjoyed these attractions at our last Show, so we're delighted to announce that some more favourites will be returning on Saturday 13 March 2027!

And the best part? They're all FREE to enjoy! 🥳

Here's a taste of what's coming back:

🎨 Free Face Painting – Let the kids' imaginations run wild with some colourful creations.

🐐 Animal Nursery – A chance for the little ones (and the big ones!) to get up close to some adorable farm animals.

🪓 Woodchopping Exhibition – Watch the skilled competitors in action as they demonstrate strength, speed and precision in this traditional country show favourite.

💪 Battle of the Border Sumo – The NSW versus Victoria rivalry is back! After last year's entertaining contest, who will take the bragging rights this time?

We're working hard behind the scenes to bring you another fantastic, affordable family day out, with plenty of free activities and entertainment for everyone to enjoy.

And these are just some of the attractions planned for 2027 – there is plenty more to come!

📅 Saturday 13 March 2027
📍 Wodonga Showgrounds

Put the date in your calendar and keep following our page as we reveal more of what's in store!

The Wodonga Show – bringing a family affordable event to the community

26/10/2026

💻🌟 WELCOME ABOARD, BORDER TECH SOLUTIONS! 🌟💻

We’re excited to welcome Border Tech Solutions as a new sponsor of the 2027 Wodonga Show! 🎡👏

Based right here in Wodonga, Border Tech Solutions offers website development, app development and IT support, along with the technology help local businesses and community groups need.

We’re delighted to have them on board to help develop our website and support us in improving how we connect with our community online.

Having a great website is an important part of promoting our Show, keeping everyone informed, showcasing the attractions and activities we have planned, and celebrating the rich history and ongoing legacy of the Wodonga Show Society. Our Show has been part of the local community for generations, and we’re proud to continue building on that tradition while looking towards the future.

Their support will help us continue to grow and make the 2027 Wodonga Show bigger and better than ever! 🎉

A huge thank you to Border Tech Solutions for supporting our local community event. We love seeing local businesses getting behind the Show and helping us bring more attractions, free activities and affordable family fun to Wodonga. ❤️

👏 Please join us in welcoming Border Tech Solutions to our growing family of sponsors!

📅 Save the date: Saturday 13 March 2027
📍 Wodonga Showgrounds

23/10/2026

🌭 SAUSAGE SIZZLE TOMORROW AT ARNOLD’S! 🌭

We’ll be down at Arnold’s tomorrow, cooking up a storm and raising funds for the 2027 Wodonga Show! 🎡🎉

Come along, grab a sausage, support your local Show Society and you’ll go in the draw to WIN 1 of 5 family passes to the 2027 Wodonga Show! 🎟️🎟️

While you’re there, come and have a chat with us about all the exciting attractions planned for next year’s show. We’re working hard to make it bigger and better, with plenty of family fun and FREE attractions for everyone to enjoy! 🐪⛳🔫

🤝 BUSINESS SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES!

Want to support a great community event and get your business noticed? We have sponsorship opportunities available, including our FREE Mini Golf attraction! ⛳

As a mini golf sponsor, your business logo will feature in our social media promotions AND on all the mini golf scorecards — a great way to get your business in front of families enjoying the show!

Every sausage, every sponsor and every bit of support helps us bring more attractions to Wodonga. ❤️

📍 See you tomorrow at Arnold’s! Come for a snag, enter the draw and help us make the 2027 Wodonga Show one to remember!

18/10/2026

🎉 REMINDER – YOUR CHANCE TO WIN A FAMILY PASS TO THE 2027 WODONGA SHOW! 🎉

As mentioned previously, we're raising funds for the 2027 Wodonga Show by hosting a series of BBQs at Arnold’s and Bunnings over the coming months. 🌭

And here's a little extra incentive to support us! Every sausage you buy at one of our fundraising BBQs puts you in the draw to win a family pass to the 2027 Wodonga Show! 🎟️🎡

📅 Our first BBQ is THIS SATURDAY at Arnold’s Wodonga!

So, when you're out doing your weekend shopping, why not pop into Arnold’s, grab your fresh fruit and veggies, support one of our great community minded sponsors and enjoy a tasty sausage and be in the running to win!

Your support helps us bring an even bigger and better Show to our community in 2027. ❤️

Come along, grab a snag and support one of our sponsors by shopping local and your local Show Society! 🙌

11/10/2026

ANOTHER NEW FREE ATTRACTION FOR THE 2027 WODONGA SHOW! 🎉

As promised, it’s time to announce another exciting addition to our growing line-up of FREE family activities! 🙌

Along with our already announced FREE laser tag and FREE camel rides, we’re thrilled to announce that families will also be able to enjoy FREE MINI GOLF! ⛳🐪🔫

That’s even more fun for the whole family, without having to spend extra on activities once you’re through the gates! ❤️

These exciting additions are only possible thanks to the generosity of our local, community-minded businesses — including our wonderful regular sponsors who continue to support us year after year, as well as new businesses who have jumped on board to help us make the 2027 Show bigger and better than ever! 👏

We’re passionate about keeping the Wodonga Show an affordable, family-friendly community event, with more opportunities for everyone to enjoy a fantastic day out.

💛 Want to help us bring even more free attractions to the Show? We’d love to hear from local businesses who want to support their community and be part of something special!

📅 SAVE THE DATE — Saturday 13 March 2027
📍 Wodonga Showgrounds

Keep watching our page — we have more exciting announcements to come! 🎡🎪

09/10/2026

💛 SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT – TOBIN BROTHERS WODONGA 💛

We’re delighted to welcome Tobin Brothers Wodonga as a Bronze Sponsor of the 2027 Wodonga Show! 🎡👏

It’s wonderful to have the support of a local business that genuinely cares about its community and is willing to give back by supporting local events and organisations. Having community-minded businesses like Tobin Brothers on board helps us continue to grow the Wodonga Show and bring more free activities, attractions and family fun to our community.

On a personal note, we can wholeheartedly endorse Tobin Brothers Wodonga based on our own experience using their services. The care, compassion, professionalism and support they provided were truly amazing and made a difficult time that little bit easier. We know firsthand how much of a difference Shan and the teams genuine care makes

A huge thank you to Tobin Brothers Wodonga for not only supporting the Wodonga Show Society, but also for demonstrating a commitment to the local community. We’re proud to have you on board! ❤️

02/10/2026

CAN YOU HELP US IMPROVE OUR WEBSITE? 🌟

The Wodonga Show Society is looking for a volunteer who would be willing to help us develop and improve our website.

We'd love to make our website more user-friendly, informative and engaging, not only to promote the show and showcase our attractions but also to highlight and celebrate the rich history of the Wodonga Show Society and its important place in our local community.

We want to create a website that celebrates our past, showcases what we do today and helps us share our vision for the future.

If you have experience with website design, development or content management, or simply have a passion for websites and would like to lend a hand, we'd love to hear from you!

Every little bit of help makes a difference, and your contribution would help us continue to grow, improve and preserve the history of the Wodonga Show for future generations. 🎡❤️

📩 Interested in helping? email us at [email protected]. or call Diana on 0421100078

Please share this post if you know someone who might be able to help!

30/09/2026

🚨🔥 ANOTHER NEW FREE ATTRACTION FOR 2027! 🔥🚨

You gave us the feedback… and we listened! 👏

You told us you’d love to see MORE FREE ATTRACTIONS for ALL AGES at the Wodonga Show — so we’re excited to announce another FREE activity locked in for the 2027 Wodonga Show! 🎉

🔫⚡ FREE LASER TAG! ⚡🔫

That’s right… FREE laser tag for showgoers! 🙌

Whether you’re a kid, a big kid, or somewhere in between, get ready to test your skills, challenge your family and friends, and have some serious fun! 😎🔥

And we’re not stopping there…

🎡 MORE FREE ACTIVITIES & ATTRACTIONS TO COME!

But we need your help! ❤️

We’re working hard to make the 2027 Wodonga Show bigger, better and more affordable for families, with even more FREE activities and attractions.

👉 We’re looking for more local businesses and organisations to come on board as sponsors and help us bring even more FREE fun to the Show!

Your sponsorship can help us add new attractions, support our community event and give local families an even bigger day out — while putting your business in front of thousands of showgoers. 🙌

💙 Want to help us make the 2027 Wodonga Show even bigger?
Get in touch with us about our sponsorship opportunities!

📅 Saturday 13 March 2027
📍 Wodonga Showgrounds

The more support we receive, the more we can bring to the Show — so let’s make 2027 our biggest and best yet! 🎉

Address

Hamilton Smith Drive
Wodonga, VIC
3690

Telephone

02 6024 1872

Website

http://www.wodongashow.org.au/

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