Macksville Show – A friendly Mid North Coast country show
The Macksville Show is a traditional agricultural show held in Macksville, NSW, on the beautiful Mid North Coast (not far from Nambucca Heads). It’s the kind of show that has a really warm community vibe—big enough to feel exciting, but still super local and family-friendly.
What you can expect at the Macksville Show
Macksville Show usually includes all the country show favourites, like:
Animal events & ring competitions
Horses and show ring events
Livestock displays and judging
Poultry and animal pavilion sections
Hands-on “farm style” show activities
Pavilion displays
You’ll often find a huge range of entries including:
Baking, cakes, slices and preserves 🍰
Arts, crafts and photography 🎨📸
Local produce and handmade items 🌻
Family fun & entertainment
Carnival rides and sideshow alley 🎡
Showbags and novelty stalls 🛍️
Food stalls and classic show treats 🍟🍭
Entertainment throughout the day 🎶
The vibe
Macksville Show is the kind of place where families make a full day of it—kids get excited for rides, parents wander through the pavilions, and everyone ends up with food in hand and a showbag at some point 😂
It has that “true country show” feeling where the community comes together and there’s always something happening.

