Welcome to the Nimbin A&I Society, the organisation responsible for operating and maintaining the Nimbin Showgrounds. The earliest photographic record of the showgrounds we have is from 1920, we believe that was the first year the annual show was held.
The grounds, and the fashions, certainly have changed over the years, and so to the types of exhibits. Once there were pigs, goats and dairy cattle in addition to the stud cattle, poultry and horse events that are still held today. And what would a visit to the show be without a look in the pavillion – baking, horticulture, craft, photography, apiculture, brewing, the list goes on. Times change of course, but the Society strives to retain a little of the old world charm of the traditional agricultural show, whilst embracing more modern traditions of rides, games and show bags.
Charlie Soward and Bruce McClelland, long time members of the Society, are immortalised with a pavilion and arena named after each, respectively.
Showground Facilities
The Showground is wholly owned by the A&I Society, which is a volunteer run, not-for-profit organisation. The following facilities / services are subject to change depending on weather and local events. The President reserves the right to decline any offers / requests for use of the facilities. For enquiries / more information, contact us: https://nimbinshowsociety.org.au/index.php/contact/
Camping – available year round, subject to weather conditions and local events, see our camping page for more information https://nimbinshowsociety.org.au/index.php/camping/
Hire of grounds – select parts of the showground facilities are available for hire. All applications for hire are subject to approval of the Society, and may be subject to a charge depending on the nature of the use requested. To express interest in hire of the grounds, please complete and return the application form (instructions for submission are included on the form):
Annual Country Show
Held in late September each year, 2026 will be the 106th show ! The Nimbin Show is a draw card for locals and affectionately known as a ‘training show’ for both cattle and horse events. Detailed information is published leading up to the show each year, keep an eye on this website, our facebook page and the Nimbin Goodtimes.
The 2026 show dates are 19 and 20 September.