Major Attractions for 2026
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Coomealla Memorial Sporting Club presents The South Australian Axeman’s Association
Mike Fullgrabe and Doug Pike from the South Australian Axemen’s Association will be providing a demonstration of Woodchopping and sawing at this year’s Wentworth Show. This is a first for the Wentworth Show and they are looking forward to providing this Event which will demonstrate the sport of Woodchopping.
Mike is a third generation Axemen and a very experienced competitor. Doug has no previous family background in the sport but has been competing in Woodchopping competitions around Australia for the last 20 years or so.
There will be 3 demonstrations on Saturday and 1 on Sunday A demonstration lasts between 15 to 20 minutes and will include Woodchopping, cross cut sawing and chainsaw.
The types of events that are being conducted are the Underhand, where the log is horizontal on the ground and the competitor stands on the log and swings between the legs. The other is the Standing Block, where the log is vertical and the competitor stands on the ground and swings up and down into the log (like cutting a tree down with an axe). In addition to that, there will be cross cut sawing and chainsawing. The cross cut saw is either single handed (one person sawing) or double handed sawing (2 people holding the saw at each end). The cross cut saw was used to
cut timber to lengths before the chainsaw.
During the demonstration, information will be provided about the type of wood being used, where the axes come from, how the sport started, safety information, the cost of equipment and answering questions. All in all, your will be provided with information that might answer all the questions that you might have about the sport.
RZ Resources presents Sandstorm Events
Sand Sculptures are our passion.
We are Australia’s only award-winning Sand Sculpting Company with 15 years of experience, dedicated to showcasing this ephemeral art form and encouraging interactive sand play.
We make sand sculptures from brickies sand and only add water to the sand. Sculptors use a variety of different tools – including shovels, trowels, levels, pottery tools, dentistry utensils, horse combs, cake decorating knives, straws, brushes plus more
We also have a “Sandsation” – that delivers innovative, hands-on activities for the kids.
We look forward to being part of the Wentworth Show.
Vertex and Nesa-NuEdge Solutions presents The Light Horse
Mick Batchelor will be displaying some of his extensive collection of WWI and WWII Australian Light Horse uniforms, equipment and saddlery. Mick participates in regional ANZAC Day services on horseback.
He joined the Australian Light Horse in 2012 and took part in the Reserve Forces Day in Sydney from 2014-2018 as a mounted escort to the NSW Governor General.
Mick reserves the historic equipment for display only and uses authentic reproduction uniforms, military saddlery, bridles and lead rope for the working mounted and ceremonial displays.
In 2017, Mick took part in the Centenary of the Charge of the 4th Light Horse at Beersheba riding in a full WWI field kit at the Shrine of Remembrance, Sydney.
He uses stock horses to mimic the size and shape of the heavier, hardy horses used at the time to carry 130kg of soldier, saddlery, rifle, ammunition, water bottles and haversack.
Lake Victoria Wind Farm presents Conargo Whipcrackers
Conargo Whipcrackers will be giving a demonstration of Australian whipcracking. The Australian stock whip is famous around the world, and the most popular style in Australia, they are universally acknowledged as the King of all whip types. It is also the fastest whip there is travelling at 1100 km/h, the sound you hear when the whip cracks is the whip breaking the sound barrier and the air rushing back in to fill the hole it has made.
Jesse who is 18 years of age along with her younger brother Beau who is 12 years of age. Beau and Jesse currently hold the New South Wales, Tasmanian and Victorian state titles, Beau is a 2x Australian champion and the current Australian Champion for the Juvenile division, Beau also currently is the Australian accuracy champion for all ages at just 12. Jesse has been the previous Australian champion for the Junior division.
Wentworth Show Society and Squadron Renewable Energy presents The Furals
Furals Art & Workshops brings hands-on, family-friendly craft experiences to agricultural shows and festivals across Victoria. Using sustainably sourced, ecocertified Victorian timber, we offer creative workshops and take-home craft kits for all ages — from painting and decorating Australian animal figures to building miniature tractors, paddle steamers, and rocking horses.
Our approach is designed to foster independence and confidence through open-ended creative play, giving children the freedom to make, explore, and take real pride in something they’ve built themselves. With over 20 years of show experience, Furals combines quality craftsmanship with genuine community spirit.
Wentworth Show Society and Southern Cross Business Advisors present Frank Finger – Series 1 Winner “Muster Dogs”
Turning Pups into Muster Dogs Frank Finger, winner of Series 1 of Muster Dogs, is coming to the Wentworth Show.
A third-generation cattle producer, Frank has spent decades training working dogs and has become widely known for his calm, low-pressure approach to dog training and stock handling.
Joining him will be Jonty Benney, who first approached Frank at the age of 13 to learn about training dogs. Now 19, Jonty is training to be a dog trainer and continues to work alongside his mentor.
Between them, they will bring four dogs to the show, including Annie, a four-month-old pup currently in training. Sadly, Annie from Series 1 has since passed away, and Lucy—the dog Frank was given at the end of Series 1—will not be making the trip from Central Queensland due to ongoing back problems.
Frank and Jonty will present a series of training demonstrations, including working with young Annie to showcase the early stages of developing a muster dog.
There will also be the opportunity to view footage from Frank’s property, Hillview, near Clermont in Queensland, where he demonstrates his dog-training methods in action. His training schools have become highly sought after, with participants often gaining valuable insights
into stock handling and livestock movement, as well as dog training.