Juniors

Calling all young creatives, future farmers, and rising stars — there’s something for everyone in the Junior Competition sections at the Atherton Show!

Details:

  • Competition Dates: Refer to the Schedule for each specific section.

  • Location: Refer to the Schedule for each specific section.

  • 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:

  1. Download below or collect from the Atherton Show Office or Far North Chiropractic
  2. Return your finished masterpiece by Tuesday, 23rd June 2026 at 4PM to:
    • Atherton Show Office – Merriland Hall
    • Far North Chiropractic – Atherton & Mareeba

Entry Classes:

    • 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!

3 – 5 Years

6 – 8 Years

9 – 12 Years

All Abilities

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

Think outside the box and build a working clock using recycled or non-traditional materials.
It’s all about creativity over perfection—let your imagination tick!

Kits available from the Atherton Show Office!