"A First for the Alice Springs Show"
The Alice Springs Show is proud to introduce the Young Farmer Challenge for the very first time in 2026 — bringing together young people from across Central Australia to test their practical farming skills, teamwork, problem-solving, and resilience in a fast-paced agricultural competition.
Designed to celebrate the future of Australian agriculture, the Young Farmer Challenge is a hands-on event where competitors race against the clock to complete real-world farming tasks inspired by everyday life on the land.
What is the Young Farmer Challenge?
The Young Farmer Challenge is a team-based agricultural competition that combines physical challenges with practical farming knowledge.
Competitors move through a series of timed stations, completing tasks that reflect the realities of working in agriculture and remote Australia. Challenges may include:
- Fence building and repairs
- Water and irrigation tasks
- Feed and produce identification
- Ag-based problem solving
- Team relay events
- General rural knowledge challenges
📍 Location: Main Oval
📅 Date: Friday 3 July 2026
🕚 Time: 11am - 2pm
Get Involved
Interested in competing in the Inaugural Young Farmer Challenge at the Alice Springs Show?
We’d love to hear from you.
Enquiries should be directed to:
Alice Springs Show - Young Farmers
Email: youngfarmers@alicespringsshow.com.au