Scenic Rim Clydesdale Spectacular 2026

Heavy Horses, Big Hearts – The Scenic Rim Clydesdale Spectacular to take over Beaudesert Showground June 11 to 14

The famous Scenic Rim Clydesdale Spectacular, the richest Clydesdale Show in the Southern Hemisphere, will be held in Beaudesert over the weekend of June 13 and 14.

This is a family friendly event and the Clydie Bar will rock and roll for the younger crowd with DJ Stanfield.

All Clydesdales great and small are celebrated at the event – from tiny Shetland ponies to the towering Shire horses. Over two days, the grand champions of the breed, known as the Gentle Giants of the horse world, are judged, the heritage of the breed is shared, and the history of the breed in Australia is celebrated.

A full schedule of Clydesdale competition will take place as well as rare trades showcased including harness making, blacksmithing, wheelwrights, horse-drawn demonstrations & driving displays and more in the main arena.

Additional highlights include the Queensland Whip Cracking Championships, World Billy Boiling Championships, working dog displays, and Friesian Horse Troupe performances. This year the World Plaiting Titles will be held, attracting the best plaiters in the country and from overseas. In tribute to the Scottish descendants who moved to the region and brought with them their beloved Clydesdale, the event includes a stirring massing of Pipes and Drums, Calling of the Clans, the Clydesdale and Clan class and traditional Scottish caber tossing. There’ll be haggis burgers a whisky bar and Scots are encouraged to attend in their clan kilts!

The Scenic Rim Clydesdale Spectacular will be staged in the middle of the famous SCENIC RIM EAT LOCAL MONTH, creating just another reason to visit, stay and experience!

Scenic Rim Clydesdale Spectacular 2026

Thursday 11th June – Golf Day – Boonah Golf Club

Friday 12th June – Race Day – Beaudesert Race Club

Saturday 13th June – Clydesdale Spectacular – Beaudesert Showgrounds

Sunday 14th June – Clydesdale Spectacular – Beaudesert Showgrounds

Beaudesert Showgrounds, Albert Street, Beaudesert

8am until late Saturday & Sunday

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The Scenic Rim Clydesdale Spectacular is supported by the Queensland Government, through Tourism and Events Queensland.

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