The South West Slopes Stud Merino Breeders Annual Field Day provides a day full of interest and enjoyment for sheep breeders and visitors alike with a wide range of Merino sheep genetics on show.
The Stud displays are under cover of marquees in an ideal venue for this time of year.
Collect your FREE full colour copy of the official SWSSMB Booklet and pen as you drive through the gate to the designated parking area. Our friendly volunteers from The Harden Rural Fire Service will direct you where to park.
The booklet includes full stud listings of member and guest studs with contact info and ram sale dates, Marquee Map / Field Day layout and much, much more!
LOCATION
60 Merino Studs on display and all under cover!
Tuesday 2nd September 2025, commencing 10am
At Harden Showground – Woolrych Streets Harden NSW 2587.
ONSITE PARKING – Drive through the gates, collect your SWSSMB Booklet & pen and proceed as directed to the allocated parking area on the grounds. Our friendly friendly volunteers from The Harden Rural Fire Service will assist you.
(With respect to the local residents, please do not park in the residential streets outside the grounds).
PROGRAM
9.00am Sheep to be penned
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
11.00am Judging
- Judging Event: 2025 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
1.00pm Fashion parade
- AWI Runway Showcase also featuring outside labels using Australian Merino Wool
2.00pm Judging
- Judging of the 2025 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
Throughout the day AWI Sheep Industry Specialists, Kristen Frost and Tom Hersee will be available to discuss with Woolgrowers any matters they may wish to talk about.
Presidents Report 2024
“The field day is a great opportunity for producers and interested parties to view the different genetics available to suit their merino sheep enterprise and their particular farming environment.
Mingle and network with one of the biggest gatherings of like-minded breeders and get the latest information from industry specialists all in One Spot on One-Day.”
SWSSMB Woollen Fashion Parade
The SWS Stud Merino Breeders have relaunched the woollen fashion parade for 2024!
The event will showcase beautiful trans-seasonal woollen garments that can be worn every day of the year, displaying the versatility of quality wool.
Held on Tuesday 3rd September at the Harden Murrumburrah Showground amongst the Merino Field Day displays.
2024 Field Day Winners
Merino Ram Of The Year 2024
Congratulations to Yarrawonga Merino & Poll Merino Stud for winning the 2024 SWSSMB Field Day Ram of The Year.
Pen of Three Winner 2024
Congratulations to Yarrawonga Merino & Poll Merino Stud for winning the 2024 SWS Pen Of Three Merino Hogget Rams – Wendouree Perpetual Shield.
2024 Runner-up Pen of Three
Congratulations to Grassy Creek Merino & Poll Merino Stud for winning Runner-up in the 2024 Wendouree Perpetual Shield – SWS Pen Of Three Merino Hogget Rams.
Join us and get on display apply here
Become part of the SWS Stud Merino Field Day and display your Stud stock, products or services.
Stud Display
Showcase your best rams at the SWS Merino Field Day.
Commercial Exhibitor
Exhibitors are welcome to display their products and services at the Field Day.
Become a Sponsor
Be apart of the SWS Merino Field Day by becoming one of our sponsors.
Market Stall
The Field Day is a great place to get your products directly to the people.
