Australian Sheep & Wool Show, Bendigo

Yes, it's arrived - the biggest sheep show in the whole world! Bendigo's annual Sheep & Wool show is a pilgrimage for many. Everyone will be there, and several sheep breeds.

Fleece competitions, knitting, crochet, dying, weaving, fashions, insulation, sheep dogs, lamb recipes, you name it. A coverted ribbon if your beloved sheep wins one, as this is the highest level of competition, with the best judges. All states are represented, great trophies and cash prizes. 
Sheep and wool handling demonstrations. Sheep dog trials. Breed classes are primarily for the Merino and Corridale but there is the ubiiqutious Any Other British Breed category for everything else.
Loads of gorgeous hand made woollen goods for sale from spun and dyed wool to clothing. Cooking with experts, using lamb, and butchery demonstrations. 
Shearing demonstrations with both blades and machines, and shearing competitions.
Fashion parades and clothing for sale. Craft items for sale, from spinning wheels and wool combs to crochet hooks.
Featured breed this year is rare breed the English Leicester - very rare, but what a truly super old breed, with the most lustrous, curly locks, get along and support the few breeders left. 
Tickets and information on their website.