A man shearing a sheep at an agricultural show, with onlookers and a 'Tarago Show' banner in the background.

Tarago Village Fair 2026

Quick Shear

Fast hands. Sharp skills. Big competition.

Saturday 28 November
Tarago Showground

$10,000+ prize pool

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Novice

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Intermediate

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Open

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$10,000+ prize pool ✳︎ Novice ✳︎ Intermediate ✳︎ Open ✳︎

Shearing at full speed.

Quick Shear brings the speed, skill and atmosphere of the shearing shed to the Tarago Village Fair.

With Novice, Intermediate and Open divisions competing for more than $10,000 in prize money, expect fast hands, fierce competition and plenty of action.

Whether you're a seasoned shearing enthusiast or have never seen a sheep shorn, get close to the action and watch some serious country skill on display.

Saturday 28 November | Tarago Showground | Competition Times TBC

For competitors

Ready to put your skills to the test?

We’re calling for shearers to take on the Tarago Village Fair Quick Shear. With Novice, Intermediate and Open categories, there’s a place in the competition whether you’re building your experience or ready to take on some serious competition.

Check your category, see what’s up for grabs and register your interest to be part of the action.

  • Eligibility
    Open to experienced competitive shearers.

    Nomination
    $TBC

    Prize money
    TBC - Total prize pool will be over $10,000

  • For experienced shearers competing at Intermediate level.

    Nomination
    $TBC

    Prize money
    TBC - Total prize pool will be over $10,000

  • For newer and developing shearers.

    Nomination
    $TBC

    Prize money
    TBC - Total prize pool will be over $10,000

Register interest
  • Sheep shearing demonstration at an outdoor agricultural fair with spectators watching, some wearing hats, and multiple shearers on a stage shearing sheep.

    For sponsors

    Put your name behind the action.

    From naming a Quick Shear category to getting your logo on competitor singlets, sponsorship puts your business alongside one of the Fair’s headline competitions, while directly supporting rural skills, local industry and our community.

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