Circular Head Agricultural Society Inc.

When and Where: 29^th November, Stanley Recreation Ground

Building on last year’s crowd-pleasing sheaf toss, this year’s Circular Head Show will expand to include a small number of traditional Highland Games heavy athletic events including the stone put and weight for distance. The sheaf toss — where competitors launch a straw-filled bag over a bar using a pitchfork — will again be a highlight.

With divisions for women, novices, and open, the event is both a competitive spectacle and a chance for local talent to step up and give it a go. Entry is free, and all events are run with a strong focus on safety, fun, and community spirit – this is one event not to miss. Adding to the atmosphere, the Burnie Highland Pipe Band will perform throughout the day.

Competitors need to register at 10.30 on the day to enter the three events to be in the running for the Champion of Champions prizes. The Sheaf Toss can be entered individually and offers good prizes.

This event is complemented by the Circular Head Community Bank dog high jump, run by members of the North Motton Rural Youth, which has also proved very popular. For those new to the Dog High Jump, there are two categories: Large Dog (over 400mm) and Small Dog (under 400mm). Each dog has three attempts at each height, with the dog eliminated if it fails to clear the height. Owners can choose to retire their dog at any stage or can choose to skip a height if they feel their dog will clear a particular height with ease.  All dogs must be kept on leads and must be registered on the day; cost $5.

For the first time in a number of years, there will also be sheep dog trials held on the ground which will complement the sheep dog demonstrations.

Throughout the day there will be Shearing demonstrations with the Sea Eagle Spinners weaving their magic with the fleece; a working blacksmith; the Edith Creek working bullocks; Eddie Freeman and his Unique Chainsaw Sculptures; an interactive bird display with Majick Feathers; All About Reptile and NW Bird Club displays; rides on a model traction steam engine; entertainment by local singer, Jeff Power and for the younger members the Animal Nursery, free laser tag and working models.

Josh “Pezza” Perry (2024 Masterchef Runnerup) will again be showcasing local produce with Graze the Region including introducing some local producers.

The usual competitions including chopping, the various cattle competitions and horse jumping will be sure to keep you occupied while the magnificent entries and displays in the Exhibition Hall are not to be missed.

The official Opening is held at 12 noon followed by the McCains Country Showgirl and Boy Competition with the Grand Parade the culmination of the day at 3pm.

There will be many displays and stalls around the ground including various food options with a sit down option for morning/afternoon tea and lunch overlooking the main oval.

Gates open at 8am; adults $15, Children 5-14Yrs $10 and $8 and Under 5 Free.

There will also be a second day of horse jumping at the Recreation Ground on Sunday 30^th November from 9am. Entry is free and food will be available. Come along and enjoy this equestrian spectacle.

Programme of events for Circular Head (Stanley) Show

When: Saturday 29th November 2025
Where: Stanley Recreation Ground
Time (Approx) Event:

• 8.30 Stud Beef Breed Classes followed by Interbreed Classes (approx 10.30)
• 9.00 Saputo Dairy Arena – Dairy General Classes followed by Interbreed Classes approx 11.00 followed by Calf Classes approx 12.30
• 9.00 Equestrian Jumping commences in Circular Head Community Bank Arena 10.00-10.30 Sheep Dog Demonstration by Pandara kelpies
• 10.00 Greenham’s Trade & Export Competition (On the Hoof Judging)
• 10.00 Chopping Programme commences
• 10.30 Registration for Highland Games events – Sheaf Tossing, Weight for Distance and Stone Put competition followed by safety and rules briefing and demonstration and practise.
• 10.30 Laser Tag (Free) Commences
• 10.30-11.45 Graze the Region with local butcher and 2024 MasterChef Runnerup, Josh “Pezza” Perry featuring local produce and producers

Lunch break 11.45-12.45

• 10.30-11.00 Sheep Dog Demonstration by Pandara Kelpies (Demonstrations throughout the Day)
• 11.00 Practise Sheaf Tossing with former Australian Champion, Sean Vinar – open to anyone over 15 years of age. Followed by Novice and Ladies Section. (Break for Opening at 12.00; recommence 12.30)
• 10.30-3.30 Presentation by Scott from N.W. Snake Catchers (Hourly All Day)
• 11.15 Shearing Demonstration and Demonstration by Sea Eagle Spinners, Wynyard (Approximately Every Hour all Day)
• 11.30 Prior to Opening at Tennis Court Area – Singer Jeff Power sponsored by Woolnorth Renewables followed by Burnie Highland Pipe Band
• 12.00 Welcome by President Craig Dwyer and Official Opening by Gavin Pearce MP Followed by McCains Country Showgirl and Boy Competition
• 12.00-12.30 Sheep Dog Demonstration by Pandara Kelpies
• 12.30 Weight for Distance followed by Stone Put competition
• 12.45-3.30 Graze the Region with Josh “Pezza” Perry featuring local produce and producers
• 1.00 State Beef & Dairy Young Cattle Paraders followed by Dairy Young Judging
• 1.30 Circular Head Community Bank Dog High Jump organised by North Motton Rural Youth
• 2.15 Approx Followed by Sheaf Tossing competition sponsored by UBC Trade, Smithton Betta
• 1.30 Presentation by Scott from N.W. Snake Catchers
• 1.45 A Grade Chopping Standing Championship
• 3.00 Circular Head Community Bank Grand Parade led by Burnie Highland Pipe Band and Edith Creek Bullocks
• 3.15 Mini Highland Games, (culmination of three competitions) sponsored by Smithton IGA – presentations
• 3.15-3.45 Sheep Dog Demonstration by Pandara Kelpies
• 3.15 Shearing Demonstration and Demonstration by Sea Eagle Spinners, Wynyard
• 3.15-3.30 Presentation by Scott from N.W. Snake catchers

During the day:

• Animal Nursery
• Activities and Majick Feathers interactive bird display
• Steamworld Scale Model Traction Steam Engine & Fairground Organs Lynden’s Laser Tag (Free)
• Ritchie Wells and the Edith Creek Working Bullocks
• Working Blacksmith
• Ryan Callaghan Burnie Highland Pipe Band Singer (Jeff Power)
• Unique Chainsaw Sculptures
• Working Models Veteran Car Club
• Equestrian Jumping Ferrets
• North West Bird Club Historical Machinery Club