The Canning Show is one of the largest annual exhibitions in the State that showcases a wide array of arts, crafts, hobbies, creations and produce. Open to everyone, from talented amateurs to awarded artisans, the competition is there to celebrate, promote, reward, and encourage diverse passions and talents, plus inspire others in the community.

This year, we’re excited to announce that the Schedule of Entries is now available giving a much detailed information on how exhibitors can enter the Exhibition and let their creativity run wild! A printed copy will be available soon.


Key info:

  • One of the largest annual exhibitions in WA showcasing a wide array of arts, crafts, hobbies, creations and produce, igniting communities’ creative spark.
  • Online entries allowed (printed forms and Schedules also available, so can still enter as before).
  • Open to everyone, from talented amateurs to awarded artisans, the competition celebrates, promotes, rewards and encourages diverse passions and talents, plus inspires others in the community.
  • Over $14,000 in cash prizes rewarded to the best exhibits, plus trophies, sashes, and other awards.
  • Entries only $1/2.
  • Exhibition Champions receive a complimentary free invite to an exclusive, gala dinner awards event on Saturday 18 November.
  • Over 650 Classes to enter, covering Youth; Fruit & Vegetables; Flowers; Home & Dairy Produce; Honey; Home Cooking; Sewing, Knitting, Crochet, Toys & Dolls; Handicrafts; Hobby Ceramics; Painting & Drawing; Photography; and Industrial Arts.
  • Numerous People’s Choice Awards, offering $100 bonus rewards in six special classes celebrating a Camelid theme
  • Unless breaking any By-Laws, ALL entries are exhibited as part of the Canning Show; it’s by and for the community.
  • ANYONE can enter, no matter where you are from, your age or level of experience.
  • Independently judged by experts in their field.
  • Revised By-Laws, new classes, new rules – all encouraging an even more impressive, all-inclusive Exhibition