We’re excited to welcome entries from all primary-aged students in the Wellington Region for our 2026 Ring Animal Showing!
Enter here: lambandcalfday.co.nz/ring-
Who can enter:
Students in Years 0–8 enrolled at a Wellington Region school.
Lambs, calves, and other eligible animals born no earlier than 1st March 2026.
Competition highlights:
Animals judged in combined year groups, with 3 placings per group.
First-place winners in each group go forward to the ‘Best In Show’ competition – don’t disappear after your group placing!
Optional Dress Up category – dress your animal and yourself for extra fun! 
Entry & Rules:
No cost to enter.
Students must lead and control their animals around a small course and answer care questions.
Animals must wear a halter or lead when not in pens.
Entries close: 5pm Sunday 16th October 2026.
Event Day Details:
Date: Saturday 31st October 2026
Time: 10am – 2pm
Location: Top field, Pāuatahanui School
Animal check-in: 7:30AM – 8:15AM (all animals must be in pens by 8:15AM)
Practice/familiarisation: 8:30 – 9:00AM
Judging starts: 10:00AM (age groups, then Best in Show, followed by Dress Up)
Animal collection: from 2:30PM, must be collected by 4:00PM
We’ll provide water, shade, and a vet on site – please bring any extra feed your animal needs. For safety, animals must be walked, not driven, onto school grounds.
Questions or entry info: animals@lambandcalfday.co.nz
Don’t miss the chance for your child to shine, learn, and have fun showing off their animal skills! 