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24th Feb 2026

The 2026 Guyra Show was officially opened on Friday night, with President Callan Schaefer welcoming everyone to the event and acknowledging the enormous community effort behind the annual event.
In his first year as president, Mr Schaefer said he had “big shoes to fill” and proudly described the show as the “true royal of the north”. He thanked the official party and the many volunteers who work tirelessly not only during show week but throughout the year. He noted that while Guyra may be a small town, it consistently “punches above its weight”
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“The show couldn’t run without our volunteers and committee,” he said. “It really shows how great our community is. Well done to everyone involved for another beautiful show.”
Mr Schaefer also acknowledged major sponsor Origin Energy, saying a grant from the company had provided valuable breathing room for the committee. He said one of his personal highlights was having the showgirls accompany him as he made his way around the grounds.
The Junior Young Woman (Showgirl) title for 2026 went to Charlie Ward, who was sashed by ARC Mayor Sam Coupland.
Guyra’s 2026 Young Woman was announced as Reeghan Woods, sashed by Member for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan. Outgoing showgirl Colleen Pearson was congratulated on representing Guyra at the Zone finals in Warialda earlier this month.
A special mention was made of long-time life member and steward Graham Marshall, who recently passed away.
The show was officially declared open by Grace Collins, who has recently taken up the role of agriculture teacher at Guyra Central School. In 2025, Ms Collins won the Ag Shows Australia National Rural Ambassador competition.
Ms Collins said she could not think of a better place for agriculture and community to come together than at Guyra.
“Shows serve as a celebration of hard work, resilience, innovation and community,” she said. “They showcase not just livestock and produce, but the people behind them – the farmers, families, students, volunteers and local businesses that keep rural Australia thriving.”
She added that Guyra is surrounded by some of the most remarkable agricultural land in Australia and that for young people, the show acts as a living classroom.
“This is where students’ experiences spark curiosity, pride and often lifelong careers in agriculture,” she said.

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