Casino Beef Week is the biggest event to attend in the region with an action packed program that runs for nine days from 23 to 31 May 2026
For more than four decades, Casino Beef Week has stood as one of Australia’s most respected agricultural event celebrations.
From 23 to 31 May 2026, the event will once again place the Northern Rivers town of Casino firmly on the national stage, bringing together producers, industry participants and the wider community for a week that champions the beef industry from paddock to plate.
Held annually in one of Australia’s strongest beef-producing regions, Casino Beef Week is far more than a regional festival. It is a platform for industry connection, education and recognition, showcasing the people, practices and progress that continue to shape Australia’s beef sector.
The 2026 program will feature a diverse mix of commercial, educational and social events designed to engage both industry and community. From cattle competitions and industry gatherings through to youth programs, educational days and community celebrations, the week offers meaningful opportunities for participation, knowledge sharing and connection.
Cattle competitions remain one of the many central features of Casino Beef Week, providing an opportunity to showcase livestock, benchmark breeding programs and gain recognition among peers.
These competitions are supported by youth and school-based initiatives that encourage younger participants to engage with the industry and develop skills that will carry into future agricultural careers, reinforcing the importance of succession within Australian agriculture.
Casino Beef Week also plays an important role in strengthening connections between the industry and the wider community. Visitors are welcomed into a program that offers insight into modern beef production while celebrating the regional pride and heritage that underpin the event.
The week continues to attract visitors from across the region and beyond, delivering strong economic and social benefits to the local area and reinforcing Casino’s reputation as a leading agricultural hub.
Planning for Casino Beef Week 2026 is well underway, supported by Australian Government backing through the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry’s Showcasing Australian Agriculture – Regional Trade Events Program for the 2026–28 period.
Alongside this support, the event is currently in the process of securing partnerships and sponsors that play a vital role in delivering a high-quality and sustainable program each year.
As a not-for-profit organisation governed by a volunteer board, sponsorship remains a cornerstone of Casino Beef Week’s success, enabling the delivery of competitions, educational initiatives and community events that support the broader beef industry. Businesses and organisations seeking to support the event are encouraged to engage with the Casino Beef Week team.
As planning continues, producers and participants are also encouraged to consider entering upcoming cattle and youth competitions, with further details to be released in the lead-up to the event.
These competitions remain integral to the identity of Casino Beef Week, celebrating excellence, dedication and innovation across the industry.
Underpinned by a committed committee, volunteers and long-standing supporters, Casino Beef Week continues to evolve while staying true to its foundations.
Running across nine days from 23 to 31 May 2026, Casino Beef Week will once again celebrate not only the strength of Australia’s beef industry, but the people and communities that sustain it.
Inquire about securing a partnership or becoming a sponsor for Casino Beef Week 2026 at this number 0499 113 497.
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