Aspiring young judges will gather at Bedgerabong Showground on Wednesday 18 June to learn from the experts as we lead into the 2025 Show season.

Experienced judges and industry leaders from all around our region will run workshops in judging fleece, meat sheep, Merino sheep, beef cattle, dairy cattle, fruit and vegetables, grains and poultry on the big day.

There's an anticipated 150 students booked in to attend, to learn about handling sheep for the ring, showing cattle and preparing poultry before our local central west show season starts.

A public speaking workshop will help aspiring young judges prepare to present their opinions to the over judge at shows.

Young judges can be up to 25 years of age, and event organiser Anne Earney encourages people interested in gaining judging skills to support their local shows to get in touch by emailing bedgerabongshow@hotmail.com

Group finals are held at local shows through the season, with winners getting the opportunity to qualify for Sydney Royal.

Most categories also have the opportunity to go on to national.

Our local show season starts with Bedgerabong Show on Saturday 16 August.

Peak Hill follows on 19 and 20 August; Parkes on 25 to 27 August.

Forbes Show is on Saturday 14 September and Eugowra Show follows on Saturday 20 September.