Get ready for some serious action on the boards at the 2026 Donald Show Sports Shear & Wool Handling Competition!
Competitor-friendly and proudly run in conjunction with Sports Shear Victoria, this year’s competition features over $7,000 in total prize money across Shearing and Wool Handling.
Shearing classes include Open, Senior, Intermediate and Novice, with Open, Senior and Novice Wool Handling competitions also on the program.
The Ladies Shear returns for 2026 — a competition unique to the Donald Show — with a fantastic Heiniger Icon Handpiece up for grabs as the major prize.
🐑 Saturday 10 October 2026
⏰ Competition from 9:00am
📍 Donald Showgrounds
Entries are $20 per event, with Novice Shearing and Novice Wool Handling FREE to enter.
Entries close Saturday 10 October 2026 or when sections are full, so competitors are encouraged to book and pay early to secure their place.
Whether you’re competing or coming along to watch, expect fast shearing, skilled wool handling and plenty of great competition.
Big prizes. Great competition. Country skills at their best — at Victoria’s Most Popular Show.
Enter Online – https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1629597
Payment Details: Donald Pastoral & Agricultural Society Inc BSB 633000 Acct 155 565 401
