Maitland Showground

Maitland Showground is a community events venue in South Maitland, New South Wales, with a history spanning more than 150 years. It is home to the annual Maitland Show, a family-oriented regional event featuring competitions and exhibits across areas such as honey, cooking, handcraft, horses, horticulture, photography, poultry, dogs and goats. The venue also hosts the Maitland Community Markets, held on selected Sundays from March to December, where visitors can browse handmade goods, clothing, food, treats and other products from local businesses and stallholders.

Maitland Showground’s event program includes the Hunter Valley Outdoor Show, Hunter Valley Home Show, Boutique Winemakers Show, harness racing and community gatherings, including an emergency management and resilience expo. The site also provides caravan and camping facilities, with access subject to availability, approval and scheduled events. Visitors can contact the showground office for general enquiries, event information and camping updates. Through its exhibitions, markets, competitions and events, Maitland Showground supports local community activity and offers a place for regional organisations, businesses and visitors to come together.