Below you will find the latest up-to-date version of the Programme of Events for the 43rd 44th Annual Australian National Budgerigar Show in Mackay Penrith - Friday 26th 25th of May to Tuesday 30th Sunday 27th of May 20172018. You can also download in PDF format here.
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| Contact point / Show co-ordinator: Scott Eriksen, mobile 0419776837 or email scotteriksen73@gmail.com Venue: Mackay Entertainment and Convention Centre |
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| All show and registration inquiries please email: nationalregos2018@bigpond.com |
| Friday 25th May | ||
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| 2 pm | ANBC Judges Accreditation Theory Examination – MECCPanthers | |
| 2:45 pm | ANBC Judges Accreditation Practical Examination – MECCPanthers | |
| 2 pm - 4:30 pm | Registration – at the Mackay Entertainment and Convention Centre Penrith Panthers Foyer | |
| 6 pm onwards | OFFICIAL OPENING - Meet and Greet at Mackay Grande Suites, including a presentation by Henry George | |
| Saturday 27th May | ||
| 8 am | Bird hall opens to public and registered personnel. Registration continues– Welcome, Official opening and canapé selection dinner in Fernhill Room, Panthers | |
| Saturday 26th May | ||
| 6 am | Bird room open to Carers and Security | |
| 7:30 am | Marquee at Panthers open to Officials, Trade Stands and Workers | |
| 8:30 am | Marquee open to Registrations and Day Passes | |
| 9 am – 11:30 am | Judging of ANBC Show: Judging of National Show commences – first session – viewing of birds after they have been judged | 9 am - 21st set of Classes with viewing until noon |
| 10:30 am - 12:30 pm | Auction birds on display | |
| 1 pm – 3:30 pm | 8 am | Bird hall opens to public and registered personnel.Judging of ANBC Show: Judging of National Show continues – second session – viewing of birds after they have been judged |
| 6:30 pm | Evening meal – Mackay Grande Suites | |
| Sunday 28th May | ||
| 2nd set of Classes with viewing until 4pm | ||
| 4 pm | All birds de-benched. Marquee closed | |
| 5:30 pm | Shuttle bus from Mercure Hotel to Nepean Belle - Jetty at Jamisontown | |
| 6 pm - 9 pm | Paddlewheeler Cruise and Dinner on Nepean Belle | |
| Sunday 27th May | ||
| 6 am | Birdroom open to Carers and Security | |
| 7:30 am | Marquee open to Officials, Trade Stands and Workers | |
| 8:30 am | Marquee open to Registrations and Day Passes | |
9 am – 11.30 am | Judging of ANBC Show: Judging of National Show continues – third session – viewing of birds after they have been judged | |
| 9 am – 1 pm | Auction birds on display | |
| 1 pm | Budgerigar Auction – MECC | |
2 pm – 3:30 pm | Colour and Standards meeting - Mackay Grande Suites | |
| 3:30 pm to 5 pm | ANBC Judges Panel Meeting – Mackay Grande Suites | |
| 7 pm onwards | Presentation Dinner - MECC | |
| Monday 29th May | ||
9 am | ANBC Council Meeting – Mackay Grande Suites | |
| 8:30 am to 4:30 pm | Tour - Rainforest Delights – Finch Hatton & Eungella full day | |
| Tuesday 30th May | ||
| 7.30 am – 5 pm | Tour - Coffee & Crocodiles – Coffee Plantation, Proserpine River Croc Tour & Airlie Beach: 3rd Set of Classes with viewing until 12.30pm | |
| 10:30 am – 12:30 pm | Viewing of Auction birds | |
| 1 pm | National Show birds de-benched | |
| 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm | Budgerigar Auction – ANBC Bird Auction commences followed by Auction of original Roy Aplin budgerigar paintings | |
2:30 pm | Judges workshop in Marquee – open to all Registrations and Day Passes | |
| 3:30 pm | Marquee Closed to all except Workers & Officials | |
| 3:30 pm | ANBC Judges Panel Meeting in Boardroom | |
| 4:30 pm | ANBC Colour and Standards meeting in Boardroom | |
| 7 pm onwards | Presentation Dinner - Ron Mulock AO room |