The Australasian Dorset Championships Show & Sale are scheduled to return on the 11th – 13th September, 2026, in the Regional Events Complex at the Bendigo Prince of Wales Showgrounds.
The Show will commence at 1pm on Friday 11th September and conclude at approximately 4pm on Saturday 12th September.
The Annual Ram Sale will be conducted on Sunday 13th September at 1.30pm and will be held both on site and online via AuctionsPlus.
This sale is one of the premier, multiple breeder, Dorset ram sales each year and will feature stock from the best breeders in Australia.
Daily Times (TBC Closer to the Event):
Friday 11th September 2026 – 1.00pm – 5.00pm
Saturday 12th September 2026 – 8.30am – 5.00pm
Sunday 13th September 2026 – 10:00am – 3:00pm
If you have any questions in relation to the ram sale, please contact the Australasian Dorset Championships Office on 03 5444 4646 or secretary@bendigoshowgrounds.com.au
Please note all new registered AuctionsPlus buyers are required to complete Buyer Induction Training prior to bidding.
AuctionsPlus recommends that all intending bidders have completed their registration and training 24 hours prior to Auction.
For all enquiries, please contact AuctionsPlus 02 9262 4222
2026 Events Timetable will be uploaded closer to the Event
2025 EVENTS TIMETABLE
FRIDAY 12th SEPTEMBER
ALL SHEEP MUST BE ON THE SHOWGROUND BY 10AM
- 10am – Scanning & Inspection commences
- 1pm – Judging commences – All Dorset Horn Classes
- 4pm approximately – Poll Dorset Ewe Classes followed by the Novice Poll Dorset Ram Classes
FRIDAY EVENING
Onsite Social Function
BBQ and Drinks
SATURDAY 13th SEPTEMBER
- 9am – Judging commences – Poll Dorset Rams & Group Classes
- Followed by Exhibitors Meeting
SATURDAY EVENING
Breeder’s Social Function
Rifle Brigade Hotel
6.30pm onwards
SUNDAY 14th SEPTEMBER
- 10am – APDA Annual General Meeting
- 10am – Inspection of Sale Rams
- 1.30pm – Sale commences
Sheep can depart from the Showgrounds at the completion of the Sale
- APDA Board Meeting
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The Poll Dorset is a short wool, meat producing sheep and is Australia’s No. 1 terminal sire in the prime lamb industry. Poll Dorsets sire more lambs annually than any other breed.
The Poll Dorset breed is known for its rapid growth rates and early maturity, shapely carcass with ideal fat coverage, and high lean meat yield. These industry sought after characteristics are ideal for meat production, and make Poll Dorset the perfect choice for prime lamb production.
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