2025 Event Programme

8:00 a.m.

Equestrian starts in the ‘Classic Builder’s’ Arena

9:00 a.m.

Sheep judging begins

‘Baxter Design’ Pavilion, Market Lane, trade park and food court opens

‘Royalburn’ Farm Zone opens

Home Industries opens

‘Five Mile’ Park and Ride bus service begins

9:30 a.m.

‘Five Mile’ Main Stage opens

‘Remarkables Vet’ Petting Zoo and ‘Queenstown Airport’ Kidzone opens

Plunket rooms open by ‘Baxter Design’ Pavilion

Sheep shearing demonstration in the ‘Royalburn’ Farm Zone

‘Jones Contracting’ Big Dig 5 years and under – Children’s area

10:00 a.m.

‘Queenstown Airport’ Children Stage entertainment begins

Pet entries open – judging at 11:00 a.m.

‘Ayrburn & Swifty’ Bars open

11:30 a.m.

‘Jones Contracting’ Big Dig 5-12 years – Children’s area

12:00 p.m.

Home Industries awards on ‘Five Mile’ Main Stage

12:15 p.m.

Kids Disco – Children’s area

2:00 p.m.

‘Ray White’ Grand Parade with all winners

2:30 p.m.

‘Mountain Scene’ Hobby Horse Race and Tug of War in the ‘Classic Builder’s’ Arena

2:45 p.m.

Showjumping begins

‘Queenstown Airport’ Children’s stage closes

5:00 p.m.

‘Five Mile’ Main Stage closes – food stalls and trade close

‘Five Mile’ Park and Ride ends

6:30 p.m.

‘Ayrburn & Swifty’ Bars closes

7:00 p.m.

‘Classic Builders’ Arena closes