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.

If you have any questions in relation to the ram sale, please contact the Australasian Dorset Championships Office on 03 5444 4646 or admin@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

THURSDAY 10TH
Sheep can arrive from 10am onwards.
Please Note: Any sheep arriving prior to this time cannot be accommodated unless previously arranged.
FRIDAY 11TH
Scanning and Inspection commencing at 10am
Judging commences at 1pm Beginning with Dorset Horns
Followed by the Poll Dorset Novices, Lambs and Ewe classes (Approximately 2.30pm)
FRIDAY EVENING: ADC Exhibitors & Sponsors onsite Pizza night from 6.30pm provided by Elders & Nutrien Ag Solutions
SATURDAY 12TH
Judging commences at 8.30am
Exhibitors Meeting will be held at 5.00pm in the Function Room of the Exhibition Centre
SATURDAY EVENING: A Social Function will be held for exhibitors, sponsors, committee members and families from 6.30pm at the National Hotel.
SUNDAY 13TH
10am APDA Annual General Meeting
Inspection of Sale Rams
1.30pm Sale commences
View the 2026 ADC Prize Schedule here!
Enter the 2026 ADC SHOW HERE!
Enter the 2026 ADC SALE HERE!

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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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