Horsham Ag Society - 'Maydale Reserve' Horsham Showgrounds

Horsham Ag Society - 'Maydale Reserve' Horsham Showgrounds The Maydale Reserve is owned and managed by the Horsham Ag Society. Wedding ceremonies are popular along the river and amongst our historical sheds.

Maydale Reserve is Horsham’s only indoor/outdoor event centre in the heart of town on the Wimmera River. Horsham Agricultural Society Inc is a not for profit organisation with it’s office located in the Maydale Pavilion at ‘Maydale Reserve’ at the Horsham Showgrounds and is open Tuesday through to Friday mornings. Situated in the heart of Horsham overlooking the Wimmera River, the showgrounds prec

inct of 19 hectares is shared between Crown land and the Horsham Ag Society. As an events centre, it is the only privately owned facility which can host weddings, exhibitions, the annual agricultural show, festivals and so much more in the centre of town. Horsham Ag Society welcomes new members who receive special benefits and discount entry to our events. Opportunities to volunteer are available at the annual Horsham Agricultural Show which is held on the weekend of the AFL Grand Final (Sunday), the 150km Feast in February each year which showcases produce from within 150km of Horsham and a host of other activities for other user groups throughout the year. Opportunities to camp under a canopy of stars in the heart of Horsham at special events and festivals is a jewel in not just the society’s crown but the city’s. Unfortunately camping at other times of the year are not permitted by the Horsham Rural City Council. However basic camping facilities are available for people travelling through, particularly with large animals, mostly horses. The Maydale Reserve is maintained by volunteers, Work for the Dole participants and several staff out of the onsite workshop. As a social enterprise, it supports a social garden in partnership with the Centre for Participation to enable a working space for people of all abilities. The Cattle Shed opened in 2017 for weddings and private gatherings. The Stockmen’s Beer Garden with its lawn is a great place to celebrate Christmas parties and festivals.

A fun competition at the Horsham Show, where you could win $100!
21/08/2025

A fun competition at the Horsham Show, where you could win $100!

ANNOUNCING...'Tart of the Show' 🥮

The inaugural 'Tart of the Horsham Show' was inspired by a visit to the in 2023 where it was seen in action! Live judging by the sponsor seemed like a perfect combination.

So, we've rustled up one of the 150km Feast chefs, Stewie from Stewarts Catering and Consulting who is offering $100 to the winner! Second place will receive $50 and third will receive $30. He'll be judging on Show Day from the outdoor stage, beginning at 2pm. Make sure you get a seat in the audience to watch the taste testing unfold!

HOW TO ENTER YOUR BEST TART - Written entries must be submitted online (or at the Show Office) by 17th September. Tarts to be delivered on Show Day (28th September) by 11am, to the Makers Pavilion (formerly the poultry pavilion) behind the Maydale Pavilion.

IMPORTANT THINGS TO CONSIDER
• Open faced sweet tart: fruit, jam, custard etc.
• The base of the tart must be a traditional short crust pastry base.
• All decorations must be edible.
• Tarts should be presented in a tin no smaller than 20cm nor larger than 26cm x 2.5cm.
• Tarts must be identified on a piece of card as to the type of tart.
• All exhibitors must be present for judging.
...just another little piece of fun at this year's Horsham Show as we do some trials in the lead up to the 150th Horsham Show next year!

Don’t mow your weeds folks! The tallest one could be worth $100!
20/08/2025

Don’t mow your weeds folks! The tallest one could be worth $100!

School holiday fun!
18/08/2025

School holiday fun!

11/08/2025
08/08/2025
We had a busy day yesterday with the Goolum Goolum Aboriginal Co-Operative organising what is now the third Pathways Exp...
07/08/2025

We had a busy day yesterday with the Goolum Goolum Aboriginal Co-Operative organising what is now the third Pathways Expo for aboriginal school students across western Victoria.

It was great for us to reconnect with some familiar faces from local businesses and community organisations as well.

It’s Showtime!
06/08/2025

It’s Showtime!

06/08/2025

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06/08/2025

Attention Farmers! If you’d like a day out, here’s the solution.

29/07/2025

📸 Attention Photographers!
The Photography Competition is back — and one of this year’s categories is a perfect fit for the recent rains 🌧️

“Reflections” continues to feature across all classes, so now’s the time to grab your camera and capture the landscape while it’s still dotted with water 💧

🖼️ This year, we’re going back to prints! That’s right — after a digital-only format, the competition returns to mounted photo prints, proudly displayed for all to see.

So, start sorting through your shots, pick your best, and let the printing begin!

📅 Don’t miss this chance to share your images — especially while nature’s showing off.

SHOW TIME has arrived for exhibitors!The online schedule will be out on Friday - if not before!For now we launch with th...
08/07/2025

SHOW TIME has arrived for exhibitors!

The online schedule will be out on Friday - if not before!

For now we launch with the colouring in competition!

We’ve had a big weekend at Maydale Reserve! Join the orchids today in Maydale Pavilion!
06/07/2025

We’ve had a big weekend at Maydale Reserve! Join the orchids today in Maydale Pavilion!

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Horsham Agricultural Society Inc is a not for profit organisation with it’s office located at ‘Maydale Reserve’ at the Horsham Showgrounds. Situated in the heart of Horsham overlooking the Wimmera River, this precinct of 19 hectares is shared between Crown land and the Horsham Ag Society which owns almost half. As an events centre, Maydale Reserve is the only privately owned facility which can host weddings, exhibitions, the annual agricultural show, festivals and so much more in the centre of town. Opportunities to camp under a canopy of stars in the heart of Horsham at special events and festivals is a jewel in not just the society’s crown but the city’s.

Our main events include the 150km Feast and the Horsham Agricultural Show. Since 2018, we have also hosted the local New Year’s Eve event, with full support from Horsham Rural City Council. With it’s wide open spaces, small nooks and laneways, this historical precinct boasts an event centre like no other. The Cattle Shed is a function centre, surrounded by rustic stables located within a stones-throw of the Wimmera River with options of indoor and outdoor facilities. It hosts wedding receptions, special birthday parties and Christmas gatherings. A fully functioning workshop hosts an array of casual staff, volunteers and job seekers, engaged through a variety of employment programs to give people opportunity to upskill and prepare for permanent employment. For 48 weeks of the year, a minimum of 130 hours of labour is pumped out of the organisation. Volunteer committee members gather regularly for meetings and working bees to maintain the grounds. Opportunities exist for new members to join the committee at any time.

The Maydale Pavilion is the biggest shed in Horsham which hosts private sheep sales, expos, and shows, including the annual agricultural show. We have many visitors to ‘Maydale Reserve’ and these include people transporting horses. We provide a resting place for horses allowing them to unwind and have a drink while their owners clean their float and use our facilities. To ensure this service can continue to be provided, we charge a $10 facility fee so we appreciate visitors phoning ahead so we can unlock toilets and yards etc.

The main office will reopen when COVID restrictions allow. Normally it is open Tuesday - Thursday, 10am - 5.00pm. For more information phone us on 0400 425 254.