Welcome to Competitions
The team is focussed on providing an event where there is something for everyone, with a varitety of highlighted competitions, enter for chance to glory in the prestige associated with winning the top agricultural prizes, and displaying the best of the best livestock to the thousands who attend each day.
We know the shearing competitions will be fast and furious and world class equestrians will be present and riding on the Main Arena. Dogs, alpacas, sheep, poultry and home industries will also be represented in force across the Show. The AFFCO Best of the Bay and Export Lamb competitions are back again this year.
The Hawke’s Bay A&P Show is a fantastic experience for people to watch competitors across a range of creative, sporting and rural disciplines. Some of the country’s best livestock and equestrian competitions take place over the two show days. With thousands of entries received each year, competition is hot for the chance to scoop prestigious ribbons, cups and prizes.
Key dates
| Date | Activity |
|---|---|
| 1st August | Schedules Released |
| 1st August | Entries Open online |
| 27th September | Entries Close - late entries available |
How to enter
Between 1 August and 27 September entering competitions is easy. Select the sections you are interested in below to find all details and how to enter. To keep up to date we suggest you sign up to our database and follow our social media platforms. You can email any competition enquiries to admin@hbap.co.nz.
We look forward to hosting you at the beautiful Tomoana Showgrounds, Hawke’s Bay in October.
2025 Hawke’s Bay A&P Show Team!
