Event Information

Contact Information

Registered company / business name	Australian Sheep Breeders Association
Trading company / business name	Australian Sheep and Wool Show
Business address	1/6 Merino Court, East Bendigo, Vic. 3550
ABN	20314755287
Event organiser name and title	Margot Falconer CEO & Event Manager
Event organiser phone number	0419 581 121
Event organiser email	ceo@sheepshow.com
Liquor license type, number and capacity	Our alcohol contractor (TBC) applies for a Liqour Licence, that covers on site bar lunch and dinner events.

Event Details

Event name	Australian Sheep and Wool Show
Event location	Prince of Wales Showgrounds, 42-47 Holmes Road, Bendigo
Date (s) of event	Friday 18 July, 2025 Saturday 19 July, 2025 Sunday 20 July, 2025
Duration of the event	9am - 5pm Friday and Saturday 9am - 4pm Sunday
Event description	The Australian Sheep and Wool Show is the largest show of its type in the world where each year up to 3000 sheep from across Australia with 30 plus breeds compete in the show ring. Added to that are up to 400 trade sites covering everything from the finest woollen clothing to large machinery. Shearing and Dog trial competitions are also part of the event as is a Festival of Lamb marquee showcasing how to cut up a carcass and cook food.
Timing of key event activities	Please refer to Progam
Serving of alcohol	Yes
Website	www.sheepshow.com

Attendance

Total expected attendees	30,000
Expected peak attendees	10,000 per day
Attendee demographic	Farmers, families, retirees, school-age children, university students

Venue Details

Venue name	Prince of Wales Showgrounds
Venue contact	Ian Furze, EO
Venue site map	attached
Venue site size (in square meters)	180,000m2
Maximum venue capacity:	45,000 patrons at 1 per 4m2 or 90,000 at 1 per 2m2
Break down of room / area (in square meters) and capacity:	AUSTRALIAN SHEEP AND WOOL SHOW 2025 - VENUE SIZES Bendigo Exhibition Centre - 5705m2 Regional Events Complex - 6000m2 Noble Pavilion - 1350m2 Osborne Pavilion 810m2 Conference (Shearing) 270m2 Dining - 265m2 Shed #1 162m2 Shed #2 162 m2 Shed #3 369m2 Shed #4 158m2 Shed #5 218m2 Shed #6 238m2 Shed #8 - Goats - 232m2 Shed #16 180 m2 Cattle pavilion 400m2 Merino Marquee 1600m2 Technology marquee 420m2 Country Living and Lifestyle incorperating Festival of Lamb marquee 1050m2 Women of Wool dining area - 435m2
Event / venue staff key roles and responsibilities	Management team, Executive team, Event site managers, OH & S team, Security, Catering, Set up and Pack down, Event Manager, First Aid team, Administration staff, ticketing manager and team, Cleaning and Waste manager and team, volunteer base, Car Parking officials.
Number of entry / exit points	Exhibitors enter though two gates, Sheep exhibitors through 1 gate and visitors have 3 entry and exit gates. Main Gate - Visitors and General Public. No Vehicle Access Gate 1 - Site Exhibitors, Visitors and General Public including Car Park Entry Gate 2 - Site Exhibitors Car Parking, entry and exit of shearing sheep (accepted time periods only) Gate 3 - Sheep Exhibitors entry and exit, General Public Car Park Exit.

Health and Safety

General Governance

Timing

Plans / actions

Responsible

During The Event

The ASWS is committed to ensuring positive community health and wellbeing, whilst conducting the Australian Sheep and Wool Show in our outdoor display space and indoor pavilions.

CEO & Event Manager

Weather

Timing

Plans / actions

Responsible

Before

Weather forecast is taken into consideration with potential for rain and impact on car parking and exhibitor site and patron safety. PA announcements to exhibitors to secure sites. Communication with traffic management and car parking contractors.

Event Manager

Safety Manager

During

Weather forecast is taken into consideration with potential for rain and impact on car parking and exhibitor site and patron safety. PA announcements to

exhibitors to secure sites. Communication with traffic management and car parking contractors.

Event Manager

Safety Manager

Service of Alcohol

Timing

Plans / actions

Responsible

Before

No serving of alcohol before start of event.

Event Manager

During

Limited serving of alcohol unless for pre-arranged invite only functions.

Limited serving of alcohol in one location on-site, which is called the Sheep Club and managed by a licenced Bendigo operator. Alcohol sales are limited to only during hours of event public opening times.

Event Manager

Sub-Contractor

Safety Officer

Cleaning and Hygiene

Regular and Thorough Cleaning and Disinfection

Timing	Plans / actions	Responsible
Before	Thorough clean of pavilions, door handles and toilet facilities provided by contracted commercial cleaners using handwashing, hand sanitisation and disinfection provisions.	Event Manager Waste Manager Cleaner Contractors
During	Regular clean of pavilions, door handles and toilet facilities in line with cleaning plan, provided by contracted commercial cleaners using handwashing, hand sanitisation and disinfection provisions.	Event Manager Waste Manager Cleaner Contractors
After	Thorough clean of pavilions, door handles and toilet facilities provided by contracted commercial cleaners using handwashing, hand sanitisation and disinfection provisions.	Event Manager Waste Manager Cleaner Contractors