National 2017 - Programme of Show & Events

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