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The Victorian Winter Fair is proudly recognised as the second largest dairy cattle show in Australia, bringing together the nation’s leading breeders, exhibitors and industry professionals in a celebration of excellence in dairy genetics.

03/06/2026

🏅𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗖𝗟𝗢𝗦𝗜𝗡𝗚🏅

A reminder that cattle entries close on Friday 5 June, strictly.

You can register via the link below -
Link: https://showman.app/shows #/victorian-winter-fair-e9ef/

02/06/2026

🎟️🐄 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗩𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗙𝗮𝗶𝗿 𝗛𝗲𝗶𝗳𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗡𝗢𝗪 𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗡! 🐄🎟️

Featuring an outstanding lineup of heifers and elite embryo packages, this year's NEW raffle offers an incredible opportunity to invest in some of the industry's finest genetics.

Whether you are looking to add to your herd, secure top quality genetics or simply support the Victorian Winter Fair, there are some fantastic prize options on offer.

A special thankyou to Lightning Ridge Genetics, CMD Genetics, John Tarpey, Clint Trimby, Smethurst Park, Wanstead, M & L Flemming and Jackiah Jerseys for contributing exceptional animals and embryos to this raffle.

🎟️ Buy your tickets: https://www.vwfaus.com/merch

Good luck to everyone who enters! 🍀

26/05/2026

𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗝𝘂𝗱𝗴𝗲 🌟

𝗝𝘂𝗹𝗶𝗮 𝗣𝗮𝘂𝗹𝗴𝗲𝗿 joins us from Kyabram, VIC. Julia is a third-generation dairy farmer and grew up on the family farm, Adadale Jerseys and Holsteins in Kenilworth, QLD.

Working alongside her family from a young age, Julia became deeply involved in showing cattle, where her passion for the dairy industry was first ignited. After completing her tertiary education, Julia returned home to work with her parents, continuing to build on the family business. Over the years, Julia has travelled extensively across Australia, attending International Dairy Week, Royal Shows, and State Shows. She has prepared and presented teams of cattle for both her family and other studs. Her passion has also taken her overseas, where she has worked alongside highly regarded studs in the USA and New Zealand.

Julia was proud to be part of the first Australian team to participate in the Young Breeders School in Battice, Belgium. More recently, Julia and her fiancé Darren, relocated from Kenilworth to Kyabram, where they continue to grow and strengthen the Adadale herd.

Julia’s judging career has commenced in recent years, and appointments include the prestigious Sherri Martin Showmanship class at International Dairy Week, as well as the Youth Challenge at International Dairy Week, and the Brisbane Royal Show. Julia has also served as the official Judge of the Youth Show at the NSW State Jersey Show.

Lets welcome Julia! 👏

25/05/2026

𝗜𝗡𝗖𝗥𝗘𝗗𝗜𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗟𝗢𝗧 𝗦𝗘𝗟𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗜𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗖𝗢𝗪 𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗪 𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗧𝗔𝗚 𝗦𝗔𝗟𝗘!

Do you want to be in the BOX SEAT at the Victorian Winter Fair?? Are you looking for that next Show Champion?? Well look no further, WHYNOT!

𝗦𝗘𝗟𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗚 - 𝗧𝗢𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗚𝗢 𝗟𝗢𝗠𝗕𝗔𝗥𝗗𝗜 𝗪𝗛𝗬𝗡𝗢𝗧
🌟 1st Autumn Heifer Calf, IDW Jr Show 2026
🌟 1st Autumn Heifer Calf, Sydney Royal 2026
🌟 Junior Champion Holstein, Sydney Royal 2026
🌟 Supreme Junior Champion, Sydney Royal 2026

𝗗𝗔𝗠: 𝗧𝗢𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗚𝗢 𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗟𝗨𝗦𝗘 𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗠𝗔𝗡 𝗪𝗛𝗬𝗡𝗢𝗧 𝗚𝗣𝟴𝟰-𝟮𝗬𝗥𝗦
2-0 9884 315 3.2% 347 3.5% 305D

𝟮𝗡𝗗 𝗗𝗔𝗠: 𝗧𝗢𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗚𝗢 𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗟𝗨𝗦𝗘 𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗫 𝗪𝗛𝗬𝗡𝗢𝗧
𝟯𝗥𝗗 𝗗𝗔𝗠: 𝗧𝗢𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗚𝗢 𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗟𝗨𝗦𝗘 𝗖𝗛𝗜𝗘𝗙 𝗪𝗛𝗬𝗡𝗢𝗧 𝗩𝗚𝟴𝟱
𝟰𝗧𝗛 𝗗𝗔𝗠: 𝗧𝗢𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗚𝗢 𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗟𝗨𝗦𝗘 𝗦𝗢𝗟𝗢𝗠𝗢𝗡 𝗪𝗛𝗬𝗡𝗢𝗧 𝗘𝗫-𝟵𝟬-𝟰𝗘

𝘛𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘬 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘵𝘰 𝘋 & 𝘋 𝘊𝘩𝘦𝘴𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘩 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘨𝘯𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵!

𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻:
https://www.vwfaus.com/show-string-tag-sale

14/05/2026

🎬🎥𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝗲𝘆 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗮𝗿! 🎥🌏

We’re offering a unique, hands on media experience working alongside seasoned broadcaster and Channel 7 journalist, Casey Treloar. This opportunity is designed to give a student real world exposure to event media coverage in a fast paced, dynamic environment, with a strong focus on storytelling.

We are looking for a motivated student who is eager to learn and contribute to how the event is shared with broader audiences across digital and broadcast platforms.

You will have the chance to:
🌟 Assist with live-streamed interviews throughout the event
🌟 Support the creation of engaging, real-time social media content
🌟 Capture photography, video, and short-form content as the event unfolds
🌟 Observe and assist with on-the-ground journalism and broadcast production
🌟 Gain insight into how media professionals prepare, film, and deliver event coverage

This is a rare opportunity to gain first hand experience in a professional media environment while working alongside industry professionals. We strongly encourage students considering a future in media, communications or agricultural journalism to apply.

No prior experience is required! Just bring your enthusiasm, curiosity and a willingness to get involved.

✨ There is also potential for this opportunity to lead to future involvement at International Dairy Week in January.

📧 For more information or to express interest, email Emmelie: [email protected]

06/05/2026

We are so pleased to welcome Fiona Hanks Photography back to the Victorian Winter Fair as the official event photographer!

Fiona captures the dairy industry beautifully, we can't wait to share with you the event through her lens. 📸

29/04/2026

𝗕𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗲𝗻! 👀

Alongside our trade and naming sponsorship opportunities, we have also have smaller opportunities available to keep your business visible and part of the event.

𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁
Full Page $600
Half Page $400
Quarter Page $250

𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀
Breed & Exhibitor Awards $200
Junior Judging & Showmanship $500
Champion Awards $600
Grand Champion $800

https://showman.app/shows #/victorian-winter-fair-e9ef/sponsor

If you are interested in taking up one of these opportunities, please contact Emmelie: [email protected]

27/04/2026

🏅𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻🏅

We are pleased to advise that cattle registrations for this year’s NATIONAL HERD DEVELOPMENT CO-OP Victorian Winter Fair are 𝗡𝗢𝗪 𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗡!

In case you have not yet heard, this years VWF will be open to Holsteins and Jerseys!

You can register via the link below -
Link: https://showman.app/shows #/victorian-winter-fair-e9ef/

Entries will close on Friday 5 June, strictly.

Before registering, we encourage all exhibitors to read the Exhibitor Information Booklet, which includes all essential event details, including class information, entry fees, and general guidelines.

View booklet:https://showman-images.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/1776917949253.pdf

16/04/2026

𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄 - 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗢𝘃𝗮 & 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘅
We are pleased to share that Trans Ova Genetics and Genex will continue as major sponsors of the Victorian Winter Fair Youth Show! 🙌

Their support plays a vital role in championing the next generation of young breeders and industry leaders, helping create opportunities for youth to learn and showcase their passion for the dairy industry.

With the backing of TransOva and Genex, we’re proud to continue building a strong future for our industry.🐄✨

01/10/2025

𝘼 𝙁𝙤𝙣𝙙 𝙁𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙬𝙚𝙡𝙡 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙖 𝙉𝙚𝙬 𝘽𝙚𝙜𝙞𝙣𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙑𝙞𝙘𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙞𝙖𝙣 𝙒𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙁𝙖𝙞𝙧

It is with a mixture of both sadness and excitement that, after 12 incredible years, we have made the decision to pass on the baton for the Victorian Winter Fair (VWF) to the team at International Dairy Week.

As founders of this event, it’s not easy to say goodbye, but we are filled with pride as we look back on everything that the show has achieved. The VWF began as a simple idea shared between four friends Clare and Stu Modra, Adam Dee, and Rus Robins, during a casual evening over a meal and a few beers. What started as a lighthearted conversation about creating something special in our industry quickly blossomed into a full-fledged event. Initially, the show was only intended to be a one-off event, but as often happens with great ideas, the industry had other plans.

Each year, the VWF grew beyond what we could have imagined, becoming a major event that brought together farmers, exhibitors, sponsors, and dairy enthusiasts from all over. What started as a small gathering turned into a must-attend event on the agricultural calendar, and that growth wouldn’t have been possible without the unwavering support of everyone involved. From our dedicated exhibitors to our loyal sponsors, and of course, the magnificent Holstein cow at the heart of the show, each of you has played a crucial role in making this event what it is today.

Looking back on all the memories, the late nights of planning, the excitement of seeing the show come together, and the joy of seeing new friendships forged every year, we feel incredibly grateful. It’s been a labour of love, and it’s something we will always hold close to our hearts. As we pass on the responsibility to new owners, we are confident that the VWF will continue to flourish in the years to come. We’ve seen the passion and commitment that the team from IDW brings to the table, and we have no doubt that they will take the show to new heights. We wish them nothing but success and are excited to see where they take the event in the future.

To everyone who has supported the Victorian Winter Fair over the years, we want to express our deepest thanks. You have all been part of the story, and your involvement has made this journey so special. Whether you’ve been with us since the beginning or joined us along the way, we appreciate your contributions and your passion for the industry. Here’s to a bright future for the VWF, and to all of you who’ve made it possible. We’ll be cheering on the next chapter from the sidelines, filled with pride for what we’ve built together.

Kind Regards
Clare and Stu Modra

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Bendigo, VIC
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