Uraidla and Summertown Country Show 2 November 2025

The hills are alive with excitement as the beloved Uraidla and Summertown Country Show returns on Sunday, November 2nd, 2025, promising a day brimming with entertainment, competition, and community spirit. This year’s event, set in the picturesque heart of the Adelaide Hills, continues a proud tradition dating back over a century—a chance for families, friends, and neighbours to come together and celebrate the vibrant tapestry of rural life.

From the earliest hours of Sunday morning, the showgrounds will buzz with activity, laughter, and music. The Uraidla and Summertown Country Show has curated an extensive lineup of entertainment and attractions to ensure that guests of every age find joy and wonder throughout the day.

• Main Stage Live Music: Enjoy performances by local bands, acoustic artists, and folk ensembles. Throughout the day, the main stage will come alive with toe-tapping tunes, soulful singing, and community choral performances.
•  Grip Sport International. Event will be Hands of Hercules with 4 lifts.  Final event will be lifting the Maddern Stones
• Children’s Entertainment: Young ones can look forward to face painting, games and come and try sessions. Don’t miss the Livestock Paddock, where children can meet friendly farm animals and learn about rural life first-hand.
• Carnival Rides & Sideshows: The classic show rides return— Rides and fun.  Sideshow alley will offer games of skill and chance, with prizes galore for lucky participants.
• Demonstrations & Workshops: Watch shearing demonstrations, sheepdog trials, and blacksmithing displays that harken back to country traditions. Open Cake Judging and cooking demonstrations to learn from.
• Food & Farmers Market: A feast for the senses awaits in the local food pavilion, with stalls offering everything from wood-fired pizza and gourmet burgers to freshly baked pastries and homemade preserves. Sample the finest local wines, ciders, and craft beers in the tasting tent, or pick up fresh produce at the farmers market.
•  Artisan and Craft Village: Browse the wares of talented craftspeople: pottery, jewellery, textiles, woodwork, and more. Live craft demonstrations will inspire creativity in all ages.
• Watermelon Tossing: Don’t miss the trebuchet tossing, a real crowd pleaser.
• Log  Chopping, Personality Dunking, Community Group demonstations: So much to see

Image provided by Uraidla & Summertown H&F Society Inc.

With the full show book now available online, entering your best work—or encouraging someone you know to do so—has never been easier. The Uraidla and Summertown Country Show celebrates the talents and passions of the community through friendly competition, from baking to horticulture, crafts to livestock. Below is a comprehensive list of the sections open for entry this year:

• Horticulture: Show off your green thumb in classes for cut flowers, floral arrangements, potted plants, vegetables, and giant produce. Special classes are available for junior gardeners and first-time exhibitors.
• Cookery: Enter your tastiest cakes, scones, biscuits, bread, preserves, and jams. There are special categories for decorated cakes, gluten-free baking, and junior bakers.
• Home Produce: Honey, eggs, pickles, chutney, and cordials—celebrate homemade goodness and time-honoured recipes.
• Art & Craft: Display your creativity in painting, drawing, sculpture, knitting, crochet, quilting, embroidery, and handcrafts. Children’s and youth sections encourage the next generation of artists.
• Photography: Enter your best snaps in categories such as landscape, portrait, animal, flora, black-and-white, and youth photography.
• Textiles & Sewing: Garments, fashion accessories, patchwork, and creative upcycling are all welcome.
• Poultry & Birds: Bantams, large fowl, waterfowl, and pigeons are all invited to compete for rosettes and ribbons.
• Fruit & Vegetables: Prizes for the finest and most unusual specimens—bring along your carrots, pumpkins, apples, and berries.
• Junior Sections: Special classes in most categories tailored for children and teens, supporting learning, confidence, and fun.
• Needlework: Cross-stitch, tapestry, and embroidery pieces for all ages and skill levels.
• Preserves & Jams: From marmalade to chilli jam, celebrate the art of preserving the harvest.
• Wine & Beverage: Home-brewed wines, ciders, and cordials have their own classes for the talented amateur vintners and brewers.
• Special Interest: Sections for Scarecrow making, Legos, Cake Decorating, Rose Society, Egg Artistry, Party pleasers, Children’s Pets—there’s truly something for everyone.

Visit the official Uraidla and Summertown Country Show website to view the full show book. Whether you’re a seasoned competitor or a newcomer, every entry is celebrated.

The Show’s enduring success is a testament to the passion and dedication of local volunteers, community groups, and sponsors, all of whom work tirelessly to keep the heart of country tradition beating strong. The 2025 event will recognise outstanding community service, honouring individuals and groups who have made a significant impact on the region over the past year.

This year’s show promises enhanced accessibility features, extra shade and seating, and a more sustainable approach to event management. Recycling stations, composting initiatives, and a focus on local sourcing support environmental responsibility while upholding the show’s role as a leader in community events.

Mark your calendar for Sunday, November 2nd, 2025, and be part of an unforgettable day at the Uraidla and Summertown Country Show. With entertainment for all ages, a vast array of competitions, and the warmest of country welcomes, there’s no better way to experience the soul of the Adelaide Hills community.

For further information, show book access, or to register your entries, visit the official event website or contact the show secretary at the details provided online. Come for the contests, stay for the camaraderie—and help write the next chapter in this proud country tradition.

See you at the Show!