HB A&P Show – Community Challenge

Grab your mates. Take on the Show. Win the cash.

Are you part of a sports club, rural crew, work team, family group, or social squad? Keen for a laugh, a challenge, and a shot at glory? Then the Community Challenge at the HB A&P Show is calling you!

This isn't just one event — it’s a full-on, points-based competition across different Show activities. Get involved, compete, and rack up points for your team. The crew with the most points wins cold, hard cash — plus bragging rights for the year.

💰 What You Could Win

  • 1st Place: $1,000
  • 2nd Place: $750
  • 3rd Place: $500
  • Spot Prizes for things like standout effort, sportsmanship, best dressed and team spirit

How It Works

  • Form a crew (minimum of 3 people)
  • Enter 4 events total:
    • 2 you choose (from the list below)
    • 2 mystery challenges revealed on the day
  • Earn points based on your results
  • Top team = cash + glory

Pick Your Two

Choose two from these classic A&P Show events (you’ll need to complete separate entry forms for each one):

  • AFFCO Best of the Bay – showcasing the region’s finest beef cattle
    Entries close 29 Sept 2025
  • Export Lamb – pen-of-three judged on hoof and carcass
    Entries close 14 Oct 2025
  • Porklords – Any class in the Porklords section (excluding bacon and egg pie)
    Entries close 9 Oct 2025
  • Handmade Cupcake – 1 decorated cupcake presented on a jar lid
    Delivered by 11am, 24 Oct 2025

Mystery Challenges

Two extra events revealed on the day — think rural skills, fun games, and team-based challenges.

Why Enter?

✅ Compete for big prize money
✅ Enjoy a fun, unique day out
✅ Celebrate rural life, skills, and community

Ready to Roll?

  • Get your team of 3+
  • Give yourselves a name
  • Pick your two chosen events
  • Sign up by Friday 17th October, 5pm (minimum 6 teams required to run this Challenge)
  • Enter your chosen competitions via the Show website