The iconic Kiama Show returns to the Kiama Showground on Friday 26 & Saturday 27 January 2024 for a weekend of classic carnival rides, performances, exhibitions, and a new hub that looks to connect the community with the local agricultural community.

This year’s show will for the first time host The Kiama Homegrown & Local Hub, giving attendees firsthand experience with how local farmers and artisan producers bring food to our tables. 

The hub will feature demonstrations from Michael from Pecora Dairy, who will give a tasting masterclass, Laura from That Local Honey providing bee demonstrations and honey tasting, Kel from The Pines Dairy talking about gelato, and Erica from Little House on the Dairy showing guests how to grow flowers.

The Kiama Show organising committee hopes The Kiama Homegrown & Local Hub will become a permanent fixture in future years.

The show will also include a returning performance from Australian motocross team, The Freestyle Kings, to perform a show filled with aerial acrobatics and spectacular stunts.

Also returning this year is Dog Flyball team, the Wollongong Woofers, as well as a dog high-jump show from Farmer Dave and his Muttley Crew.

On Saturday night, guests will be treated to music from ACT blues band The Sunbears as well as Eklypse from the Southern Highlands, followed by a fireworks display.

The main arena at the showground will include carnival staples like rides and sideshow games, and equestrian events. Meanwhile, the Pavillion will be dedicated to a range of exhibits from arts and crafts, photography, and horticulture.

Kiama Show’s new President, Guy Stearn, gave a special mention to the volunteers that make the show a reality every year, as well as organising committee members Jen Hampshire, Michelle Brennan, and Carolyn Perry.

Tickets for the event can be purchased at the gate or online, with discounts for family groups. Gates open on Friday at 9am and run until 6pm, while proceedings will go through until 9pm on Saturday.

You can see the full schedule of events below, however, timings are subject to change:

Friday 26 January 2024

9am Showjumping (Showground)

10am Horse ring events (Showground)

9:30am Cattle judging (Showground)

7am Commence Pavilion Flower Entries Received

9am Pavilion Judging PAVILION CLOSED

11am Pavilion Opens

2pm Animal Nursery opens Sponsored by Fiona Phillips MP

3pm Drop Zone (Chittick Oval) continues to 6pm

3pm Billy Cart Races (Showground)

3:30pm Hobby Horse Races

4pm Official Opening of 2024 Kiama Show (Stage)

4:30pm Kiama Show Young Woman Presentation (Stage)

5pm Pet Show (Showground) Sponsored by Jumbo Pets

Saturday 27 January 2024

9am Showjumping (Showground)

9:30am Horse ring events (Showground)

10am Woodchop Events inc National Title (Woodchop Arena)

10am Animal Nursery Opens

10am - FIRST Dog High Jump (K9 Superwall)

12pm - SECOND Dog High Jump (K9 Superwall)

1pm - Dog Flyball

2pm Golden Boot Kicking Competition (Showground)

2:45m LAST Dog High Jump (K9 Superwall)

3pm Gumboot Toss (Showground)

3:15pm Billy Cart Races (Showground)

3:30pm Hobby Horse Races (MC’d by Kiki from KISS Arts Festival Fame)

4pm Six Bar Jump (Showground)

4:45pm SECOND Freestyle Kings Motocross Display (Showground)

5pm Farm Fit Challenge (Showground)

6:15pm FINAL Freestyle Kings Motocross Display (Showground)

6:30pm Concert featuring Sunbears (1 hr)

7pm Cafe de Rude - Cabaret Performance

7:30pm Wood Auction

7:45pm Concert Featuring Eklypse (1 hr)

9pm Fireworks Sponsored by Carter Ferguson Solicitors