Our story

The Upper Hunter Beef Bonanza is a non-for-profit event run by a group of keen and enthusiastic agricultural industry professionals. Many of our committee members were past students that, like many of our current event participants, started their journey as a school competitor at events just like the Upper Hunter Beef Bonanza. We are fortunate to have a committee so passionate about giving back to the next generation of cattle enthusiasts. 

Since inception in 2006, the increasing popularity of the Upper Hunter Beef Bonanza has far exceeded expectations. We are very proud of the event that we offer each year, annually in October, as it engages networks between countless industry professionals and the young people that will shape the future of our industry. The true success of the Upper Hunter Beef Bonanza is not only owed to the committee for organising the event, but also to the immensely generous support of our sponsors over the years. Without the backing and encouragement of those who sponsor, our event would not have been able to grow to the size and scale that it is today. 

The 2023 event was a highlight year with an outstanding success with excellent entries including 404 prime cattle, 67 heifers and close to 700 paraders and junior judges. More than $28,000.00 in cash and prizes was given away at the 2023 event. The Upper Hunter Beef Bonanza consists of open led cattle classes and carcase competition, open unled prime classes and carcase competition, interactive unled judging display, junior meat judging competition, junior judging, paraders competitions, careers evening and a full day dedicated to educational workshops.