Balaklava Show Society

Balaklava Show Society The 146th Balaklava Show is on the 26th September 2026! The Annual Balaklava Show occurs on the fourth Saturday of September.

This years 143rd show is scheduled for the 23rd September 2023. Our first show was held in 1871 and consisted of little more than stock displays and a ploughing match, where local farmers furrowed a paddock near Dunn’s Bridge, Balaklava with great gusto, vying for prizes totalling £25. By 1875, digging matches were added to the “sports of the day”, while horse shoeing competitions were also keenly

contested in future years. A far cry from today’s carnival atmosphere, with its side shows and rides, it was, nonetheless, a popular feature on the community calendar. In fact, the Adelaide Advertiser reported in 1879 that “a better (show) is rarely or ever seen outside of Adelaide”. An annual event in Balaklava, South Australia, our one day show is a well attended event, greatly anticipated by the local and surrounding farming communities. The variety of Sections generates interest from all ages; men, women and children and showcases the skills and interests of people from many areas, as well as the farming production of the Wakefield Plains district. With sideshow alley and a variety of stall holders (both indoors and outside), food vendors, static displays, and a variety of entertainment, there is something for everyone at the Balaklava Show. LINKS
Horses in Action are held on the oval during the show on the Saturday.
2022 Horses in Action Program:
http://www.balaklavashow.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/HIA-Program-2022-1.pdf

Entry Forms:http://www.balaklavashow.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/HIA-Entry-Form-1.pdf

It’s time to start getting your entries sorted for this year’s show!🤹🏻‍♂️🌾 🥦🧁 📷 🐴 🐑 🐄 💐🎨 🧶
19/08/2026

It’s time to start getting your entries sorted for this year’s show!

🤹🏻‍♂️🌾 🥦🧁 📷 🐴 🐑 🐄 💐🎨 🧶

17/08/2026
📣 PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING UPDATE
17/08/2026

📣 PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING UPDATE

📖 Our 2026 Show book is now available to purchase for $5 from the Balaklava & Owen Post Offices, TADS and Nutrien Ag Bal...
14/08/2026

📖 Our 2026 Show book is now available to purchase for $5 from the Balaklava & Owen Post Offices, TADS and Nutrien Ag Balaklava.

Our website has been updated with all of the details of the 2026 Balaklava Show.

👉🏻 Paid members and sponsors who indicated that they would like to receive a show book will receive theirs in their letterboxes soon. For those members and sponsors who did not wish to receive a show book, your tickets will be posted to you.

🚗 Calling all classic, vintage and unique vehicle owners! 🚜Polish up your pride and joy and join us for a fantastic day ...
12/08/2026

🚗 Calling all classic, vintage and unique vehicle owners! 🚜

Polish up your pride and joy and join us for a fantastic day celebrating motoring history!
The Balaklava & Dalkey Agricultural Show is excited to introduce its first ever Classic & Vintage Vehicle Collection at this year’s show on Saturday, September 26.
Whether you’ve got a lovingly restored classic car, vintage tractor, muscle car, hot rod, motorcycle or something a little different, we’d love to have you on display.

📅 Vehicle registrations close Thursday, September 24.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our amazing Platinum, Gold and Silver sponsors for their generous support.Country s...
09/08/2026

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our amazing Platinum, Gold and Silver sponsors for their generous support.
Country shows are the heartbeat of our communities, and we couldn't bring it all to life without you!

✨ MEET THE COMMITTEE ✨Today we introduce our wonderful Assistant Secretary Lisa Schulz…
30/07/2026

✨ MEET THE COMMITTEE ✨

Today we introduce our wonderful Assistant Secretary Lisa Schulz…

✨ MEET THE COMMITTEE ✨Today we introduce our super star Treasurer, Robyn Bermoser!
24/07/2026

✨ MEET THE COMMITTEE ✨

Today we introduce our super star Treasurer, Robyn Bermoser!

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Balaklava, SA
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