Foster & District
Agricultural Show 2024

Our 116th Show is on Saturday 24th February 2024, from 8.30am to 4.00pm at the Foster Showgrounds, Station Road Foster.

The Foster Show is a celebration of agriculture, the foundation of many families and businesses in South Gippsland. We’re proud to offer an event true to what country shows started as - a showcase of the best stock, produce and crafts in the district and the opportunity for locals to catch up with old mates and check out what’s new in farming and their community.

Regardless of age, gender or background, there’s something for everyone at the Foster Show. After the kids have checked out their winnings in the pavilion competitions, there’s plenty of free entertainment on offer including face painting, the pet parade and the animal nursery, so they can get up close and personal with their favourite furry friends. The adults get a chance to get away from the house or work for the day, catch up with friends, compare downfalls and successes of the last year and check out what local businesses have to offer. While the oldies are there to steal the show in the pavilion with their second to none preserves and knitting, they also get the opportunity to reminisce on their days on the farm or riding their pony to school and they stroll down the Avenue of Agriculture.

If that hasn’t sold it for you, spending the day at the Foster Show is simply a great way to show your support of agriculture in Australia and your local community. The people of Foster have loved their show for over 100 years and they’re excited to share it with you!

Check out our 2024 Program!

Everything you need to know about competitions at the Foster & District Show in one handy booklet. Pick up your free copy this summer from many South Gippy locations including: Bendigo Bank Foster, Ag Warehouse Foster, Foster Post Office, Foster Foodworks, Foster Vet Clinic, Fish Creek General Store, Brown Wigg Meeniyan, Toora Post Office.

Also find your entry form for download below. Email it to fostershow@gmail.com!

Check out our Show Day Map & Show Guide below

Association Show Day Competitons

Bendigo Bank Woodchop Competition.

10.30am to 3pm on Show Day

Thanks to the Foster and Toora Community Bank, we’re excited to host a crowd favourite, woodchopping competition at the 2024 Foster Show! Run by the South and Central Gippsland Axemen’s Association, it’s sure to be an action-packed, must see event.

VYUFDA Foster Show Working Dog Trial

8am – 4pm on Show Day

Don't miss this showcase of the bond between man and dog. Competitors travel from all over the state to challenge their dog's ability. Thanks to Beloka Kelpies of Welshpool for coordinating this showday favourite!

Cat Show

All day in the basketball stadium

For the first time at the Foster Show in 2024 we’ll host some of Victoria’s most beautiful cats for all the public to enjoy. Thanks to the Governing Council of the Cat Fancy Aust & Vic Inc for running this event!

  • As a mum, the Foster Agricultural Show in Gippsland, Victoria, is an annual highlight that brings immeasurable joy to our family.

  • The show's commitment to being family-friendly was evident in every aspect. The petting farm, featuring adorable sheep and miniature goats, created a hands-on connection to farm life that our children adored. The dog jump competition showcased impressive canine skills and kept the whole family entertained.

  • In essence, the Foster Agricultural Show is a well-rounded and delightful experience for families. From engaging activities for kids to the charming petting farm, captivating dog jump, and delectable food offerings, it's a must-attend event that leaves us eagerly anticipating the joy it brings each year.

  • All in all, the Foster Ag Show was a perfect mix of learning and fun. From the stress-free shuttle to unexpected gems like "Fashions in the Field," shearing, wool spinning, and the wood chop contest, it had something for everyone. We left with big smiles, a deeper appreciation for country living, and some unforgettable memories. Can't wait for next year's shenanigans!

  • Our family looks forward to this show every year - it has such a great atmosphere, a real traditionally-rural event. The kids adore the animals on show and the dog high jump event, whilst the adults enjoy catching up with old friends and wandering through the Pavillion exhibitions. It's the best day! - Mel Webster

Showday Admission Prices

Purchase your tickets online or at the gate on the day!

Adult $15 (18 years and over)

Concession $10 (must produce student, healthcare or pension card)

Kids $5 (12-17yo), Kids (under 12yo) FREE

Come for the show. Stay for the surrounds.

Getting to the show. Foster Showgrounds, Station Road, Foster.

From Melbourne

Travel east on the South Gippsland Hwy towards Yarram. Turn right towards the township of Foster. Turn left at the main intersection (Station Road). The Showgrounds are located on the left before the South Gippsland Hospital.

From Yarram

Travel west on the South Gippsland Hwy towards Melbourne. Turn left towards the township of Foster. Turn left at the main intersection (Station Road). The Showgrounds are located on the left before the South Gippsland Hospital.

Via Public Transport

Whilst a car is by far the best way to explore South Gippsland, the VLINE BUS travels between Foster and Melbourne a few times each day.

  • Our day at the Foster Ag Show was a blast! We hopped on the shuttle bus from Toora, which was a genius move—no parking hassle, and we could kick back knowing we'd have a ride back to our car. Smart thinking!

Our Sponsors & Supporters 2024

Bronze & Community Sponsors

  • 3mFM

  • Dawn Allan

  • Jeanette Allan

  • Amber Creek Farm

  • Atoll Travel

  • Bennison Adult Riding Club

  • Berrys Creek Cheese

  • Bruce & Jan Best

  • Brown Wigg Meeniyan

  • Browns Stockfeed

  • Bunnings Wonthaggi

  • B&D Clavarino

  • Corner Inlet Pony Club

  • Creamy Valley Produce

  • Dairy Australia

  • Dairy Pro, Foster

  • Bill Davies

  • Dirty Three Wines, Inverloch

  • Duesburys Gippsland

  • Exchange Hotel, Foster

  • Food and Fibre Gippsland

  • Foodworks Foster

  • Foodworks Toora

  • Forage Lab Australia

  • The Foster Mirror

  • Foster Pharmacy

  • Foster RSL

  • Foster Seafoods

  • Denia Gilheany

  • Gippsland Hills CWA

  • Golden Creek Olives

  • Gurneys Cider, Foster

  • Harris Family, Dumbalk

  • Hartley Wells Betta Home

  • Living, Leongatha

  • Homebush Pastoral

  • Inside Out Clothing & Footwear

  • JDL Insurance

  • The Kitchen Table, Foster

  • Meg & Rob Knight

  • Lacy’s Jewellers, Meeniyan

  • Latte Dah, Foster

  • MA Liley

  • C Mahomed Bulldozer Hire

  • Manna Gum Community House

  • Marriott Family, Yanakie

  • McDonalds, Leongatha

  • Don & Cathy McKnight

  • Moos at Meeniyan

  • Mr Fothergill’s

  • Julie Nicoll

  • Natural Living Foster

  • Jennifer Nieuwenhuizen

  • Nutrien Ag Solutions, Leongatha

  • Nutrien Harcourts Real Estate, Leongatha

  • O’Connell Motors

  • Oakleys White Lawyers

  • Outlook Dartmoors

  • Tom & Kara Oxley

  • Pandesal Bakery, Meeniyan

  • The Panton Store, Toora

  • Paragreen Real Estate

  • Glenda Paragreen

  • Sharon Paton

  • Peter Stoitse Transport

  • Howard & Jill Plowright

  • Prom Country Lodge, Foster

  • Prom Meats, Foster

  • Rare Earth Gallery, Toora

  • Ray White, Foster

  • Ride the Wild Goat

  • Lionel Rockman

  • Rotary Club of Foster

  • Neil Roussac & Anne Roussac-Hoyne

  • Sam’s Patch, Foster

  • Schreurs & Sons Pty Ltd

  • SEJ Leongatha

  • SEJ Real Estate

  • South Gippsland Camera Club

  • Southern Sass, Foster

  • Stockyard Gallery, Foster

  • Southern Stockfeeds

  • Stony Creek Racing Club

  • Storr Transport

  • Styling on Stanley, Toora

  • Sunbeam Foods

  • Tatters Guild of Australia – Vic Branch

  • Jessica Taylor

  • Terragen

  • Toora Footy/Netball Club

  • The Ridge on O’Grady’s

  • Tru Value Hardware, Foster

  • Trulli, Meeniyan

  • Victorian Livestock Exchange

  • David & Fiona Vuillermin

  • Jonno & Ros Wathen

  • The Windmill Café, Toora