Below you will find the latest up-to-date version of the Programme of Events for the 43rd Annual Australian National Budgerigar Show in Mackay - Friday 26th of May to Tuesday 30th of May 2017. You can also download in PDF format here.
2017 ANBC National Show & Events
Contact point / Show co-ordinator: Scott Eriksen, mobile 0419776837 or email scotteriksen73@gmail.com
Venue: Mackay Entertainment and Convention Centre
| Friday 26th May | |
|---|---|
| 2 pm | ANBC Judges Accreditation Theory Examination – MECC |
| 2:45 pm | ANBC Judges Accreditation Practical Examination – MECC |
| 2 pm - 4:30 pm | Registration – at the Mackay Entertainment and Convention Centre 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 |
| 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 - 2:30 pm | Auction birds on display |
| 1 pm – 3:30 pm | 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 | |
| 8 am | Bird hall opens to public and registered personnel. |
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 |