South West Slopes Merino Breeders Field Day 2026

This year’s event, held at the Harden Showground, will showcase over 600 Merino sheep from 60 of NSW’s top registered Merino Studs—one of the largest gatherings of registered Merino studs in Australia, all in a single location, on the same day, and entirely under cover!

With free entry and onsite parking, every visitor will receive a full-colour SWSSMB Booklet and a complimentary pen upon arrival.

Find the Moses & Son team who will be on hand to answer your questions, review the rams and talk all things sheep and tech.

See you there!!

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PROGRAM

9.00am Sheep to be penned

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10.00am Field Day starts

Merino studs on display

Wool fashions and products on display

Sheep handling equipment and software technology

Farm Machinery on display

Industry Specialists on hand providing up to date information

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11.00am Judging

Judging Event: 2026 SWSSMB Pen of Three Merino Hogget Rams – Wendouree Perpetual Shield, proudly sponsored by Wendouree Merinos and Schute Bell Badgery Lumby

Announcement of winners and presentation of prizes

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1.00pm Fashion parade

AWI Runway Showcase also featuring outside labels using Australian Merino Wool

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2.00pm Judging

Judging of the 2026 SWS Stud Merino Breeders Ram of The Year, proudly sponsored by Bromar Engineering & Riverina Wool Testers

Announcement of winners and presentation of prizes

4.30pm Field Day concludes