28 FEB – 2 MARCH
NEWCASTLE SHOW 2025 – COMPETITIONS
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Brought to you by a passionate team of organizers who strive to create an exceptional experience for music lovers.
Featuring the David Strachan Art Prize
The Newcastle Show invites artists to showcase their talents in the 2025 Art Competition & Exhibition, with categories spanning landscape, abstract, and Indigenous art. Celebrating Newcastle’s vibrant art community, the event offers prize opportunities and the chance to sell artwork, honouring creativity and culture in the heart of the Hunter.
A Delicious Showcase of Cakes, Biscuits, and Breads
The Newcastle Show’s 2025 Baking Competition invites amateur bakers and junior chefs to showcase their skills in the art of baking. Featuring categories ranging from classic cakes to creative treats, this event promises a delightful display of talent and taste. With trophies, and prizes up for grabs, participants will compete in a fun and community-spirited atmosphere. Judging is open to the public, offering a unique chance to see expert evaluations in action.
Showcasing Quilting, Knitting, Embroidery, and More
The Newcastle Show’s 2025 Handcraft Competition invites creators of all ages and abilities to showcase their skills across a variety of categories, including embroidery, quilting, knitting, up-cycled art, and more. With ribbons, prizes, and special awards on offer, this event highlights the diverse talents within the community.
Celebrating the Finest Honey and Apiary Products
Proudly sponsored by AGL, the Newcastle Show’s 2025 Honey Competition invites beekeepers and honey producers to showcase their best liquid, creamed, and comb honey, as well as beeswax and bee photography. With categories open for all skill levels, awards, and cash prizes, this event highlights the rich variety and quality of Australian honey.
Showcasing Fruits, Vegetables, Flowers, and Creative Scarecrows
Proudly sponsored by Hunter Water, the Horticulture Competition invites gardeners, schools, and young exhibitors to showcase their skills. With categories for fruits, vegetables, flowers, terrariums, potted plants, and scarecrows, this event celebrates the region’s agricultural and creative talents. Open to all ages, the competition features prize money, and special awards.
THis year’s theme: “Home, Sweet Home”
he Newcastle Show’s 2025 Icing & Decorating Competition invites bakers and decorators of all skill levels to showcase their talent and imagination. With categories for juniors, novices, and open competitors, the event highlights themes of artistry and technical precision. From novelty cakes to sugar sculptures, this competition celebrates the art of cake decorating with special prizes, including the People’s Choice Award for the most popular exhibit.
Showcasing Jams, Pickles, and Sauces
The Newcastle Show’s Preserves Competition invites makers of jams, butters, pickles, and sauces to showcase their culinary skills. With categories for open, novice, and junior exhibitors, this event celebrates the tradition of homemade preserves. Whether you’re an experienced preserver or a first-time participant, this competition promises a flavourful celebration of creativity and craftsmanship.