Stanthorpe Show, Qld

Feast of visual delights - at least 14 rare sheep breeds will be there! with breeders including Judy, Managing Director of the Rare Breeds Trust - a delightful, knowledgeable, hands on and super friendly shepherdess! Persian, Suffolk, Dorper, Southdown, Babydoll ,English Leicester, Shropshire, Dorset Down, Damara and other rare breeds on display. A unique chance to view and learn.

Loads of other great livestock classes - it's the 150th shopow, so lots of a brilliant things happening! Lots for horses and ponies from ridden & harness to breed classes. Campdraft is on the 8th and 9th of Feb.

Beef cattle, Stud cattle, Sheep, Prime Lambs, Wool and Fleece, Boer & Mini goats, Poultry, and lots more! - a top class agricultural show. Woodchops, dog trials, jumping dogs, show dogs, chainsaw comp., fine art, craft, photography, horticulture, jams & preserves - you name it. All the usual fun of the fair with refreshments, games, rides, exhibitions, arena events, stalls, fireworks and more!

Camping available see the website for details and entry fees A few extras on the 1st Feb too, extending the show.

Photo: a Persian sheep from the Australian Persian Sheep Association website. A beautiful hot climate breed yet very adaptable, they come in two colour patterns - Harlequin with speckles, and kleur kop with coloured head.