Juniors
Details:
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Competition Dates: Refer to the Schedule for each specific section.
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Location: Refer to the Schedule for each specific section.
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Delivery / Arrival Time: Refer to the Schedule for each specific section.

Horses

Cattle

Poultry
Agriculture

Floriculture

Orchids

Floral Art
Cooking
Needlework
All Abilities

Photography
Arts & Crafts
Juniors
Junior Competitions at the Atherton Show
Calling all young creatives, future farmers, and rising stars — there’s something for everyone in the Junior Competition sections at the Atherton Show!
Why Enter?
Join the Tableland Fertilizer Junior Competitors Club for just $12 and gain access to heaps of fun competitions, a gift bag, and the chance to win awesome prizes like:
RJ ‘Tom’ Pink Memorial Junior Participation Award – $100 prize
Mr Firework’s Trophy – $300 in prizes!
Junior Competition Categories
All junior entrants have their own special sections in the following competitions:
- Cattle
- Horses
- Poultry
- Agriculture & Horticulture
- Floriculture
- Cooking
- Arts & Crafts
- Photography
- Needlework
- Lego & Construction
Look for the Junior sections in the Competition Schedule to find your age group and class.
Colouring Competition
Win FREE Show Tickets!
Let your colours shine and you could be heading to the Atherton Show for FREE!
How to Enter:
- Download below or collect from the Atherton Show Office or Far North Chiropractic
- Return your finished masterpiece by Tuesday, 23rd June 2026 at 4PM to:
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- Atherton Show Office – Merriland Hall
- Far North Chiropractic – Atherton & Mareeba
Entry Classes:
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- 3–5 years
- 6–8 years
- 9–12 years
- All Abilities
Prizes:
Winners in each age group will receive FREE Show Tickets to enjoy all the fun and excitement at the 2026 Atherton Show! Each winner also receives a Fresh Street IGA Voucher!
Display:
Entries will be proudly displayed during the Show, with all personal details covered!
Paint a Gnome Competition
Bring some magic to the garden in this fun fantasy creature competition. Gnomes are $7 to $15, which includes your junior entry fee!
- Gnomes available at the Show Office
- Entries displayed in the Art Section
- Prizes awarded for creativity and flair!
Graffiti Name Fence Competition
– Primary School Students
Get creative and design your own mini fence (under 30cm) using fun materials like paddle pop sticks, foam and more. Add your name graffiti style!
Bright, bold and full of personality!
Kits available from the Atherton Show Office!
Creative Clock
– Secondary School Students
Kits available from the Atherton Show Office!