Dandy Show 2026

Dandenong Agricultural & Pastoral Society Inc. | Official Event Entry Conditions

The Dandenong Agricultural & Pastoral Society Inc. welcomes visitors, exhibitors, competitors, families and the wider community to the Dandy Show.

The Dandy Show is a community-focused, family-friendly and alcohol-free event. To ensure the safety, enjoyment and wellbeing of everyone attending, all visitors must comply with the following Conditions of Entry.

By entering the showgrounds, visitors agree to abide by these conditions and follow all reasonable and lawful directions issued by authorised Society representatives and security personnel.

1. Expected standards of behaviour

All visitors must:

• Treat other visitors, volunteers, exhibitors, competitors and contractors with respect.
• Behave in a safe, responsible and considerate manner.
• Follow reasonable and lawful directions from event management. police and security.
• Respect livestock, animals, equipment, buildings and Society property.
• Avoid behaviour that compromises the safety or enjoyment of others.

2. Public nuisance and unacceptable behaviour

The following conduct is not permitted:

• Aggressive, threatening, abusive or intimidating behaviour.
• Fighting, physical violence or harassment.
• Deliberately disrupting competitions, performances or scheduled activities.
• Obstructing entrances, exits, walkways or emergency access.
• Interfering with livestock, animal exhibits, carnival rides or restricted areas.
• Damaging property or interfering with event operations.
• Conduct that creates a safety risk or unreasonable disturbance to others.
• Unlawful discrimination, vilification or threatening conduct.

3. Political protests and public demonstrations

The Society recognises the right of individuals to peaceful expression and lawful assembly.

However, the Dandy Show is a privately organised community event and is not a political campaigning venue.

The following conditions apply:

• Organised demonstrations within Society-controlled areas should be notified to the Society in advance.
• Prior written approval is required for political campaigning, party promotion, electioneering or distribution of political promotional material within Society-controlled event areas.
• The Society may nominate designated areas for peaceful demonstrations where appropriate.
• Demonstrations must not obstruct public access, emergency exits, competitions, animal areas or scheduled entertainment.
• Protesters must not intimidate, harass, threaten or interfere with other visitors, volunteers or exhibitors.
• Peaceful protest will not automatically be considered public nuisance or grounds for removal solely because of its political message or viewpoint.

The Society reserves the right to manage activities within areas it owns or lawfully controls, subject to applicable laws and landowner requirements.

4. Prohibited items and activities

Visitors must not bring or engage in activities involving:

• Weapons or dangerous items prohibited by law or event conditions.
• Items intended to cause injury, intimidation or property damage.
• Unauthorised amplified sound equipment or activities creating a safety risk.
• Activities that interfere with emergency services or event operations.

5. Refusal of entry and removal

The Society reserves the right, within its lawful authority, to refuse entry to or direct a person to leave Society-controlled areas where that person:

• Engages in threatening, violent or aggressive behaviour.
• Creates a serious safety risk.
• Seriously disrupts the event.
• Damages property.
• Breaches reasonable and lawful Conditions of Entry.
• Refuses to comply with a lawful direction.

Any action taken will be based on behaviour and legitimate safety or operational requirements, not political beliefs or lawful viewpoints.

Where a person refuses to leave, the Society may request assistance from Victoria Police.

6. Safety and emergency management

All visitors must follow emergency instructions issued by event management, security personnel or emergency services.

In an emergency, visitors must:

• Remain calm.
• Follow evacuation instructions.
• Keep emergency access routes clear.
• Assist in maintaining a safe environment for children and vulnerable visitors where possible.

OUR COMMITMENT

A SAFE, WELCOMING & FAMILY-FRIENDLY SHOW

The Dandenong Agricultural & Pastoral Society Inc. is committed to providing a positive community environment where everyone can enjoy the Dandy Show in safety and with respect for others.

Thank you for your cooperation and for helping us keep the Dandy Show a great community event.