Poultry hub

Birds to buy, knowledge to take home. Maleny Farm Fest’s new Poultry Hub

Looking to start a backyard flock, add a few birds or learn more about poultry? The new Poultry Hub at Maleny Farm Fest will bring poultry sales, displays and practical education together on Saturday, 21 November 2026.

Visitors can browse birds offered for sale, meet poultry enthusiasts and learn what to look for when choosing and caring for birds. An educational talk will explore judging criteria. Experts will be present giving beginners and experienced keepers the opportunity to build their knowledge and ask questions.

The Poultry Hub will also feature education materials, offering visitors a closer insight into this industry.Maleny Farm Fest coordinator Dr Theresa Craig said the Hub would connect people with both poultry and practical knowledge.

“Poultry can be an accessible starting point for people interested in producing some of their own food,” Dr Craig said. “We want visitors to learn about choosing suitable birds, caring for them well and understanding what makes a healthy, productive flock.”

Those wishing to sell birds please register below. People planning to purchase birds should bring cash, as poultry sales will be cash only.

The Poultry Hub is a new addition to Maleny Farm Fest, which attracted more than 1,500 visitors and over 80 exhibitors in 2025. This year’s theme, Innovation in Agriculture, builds on the event’s commitment to Educate. Equip. Empower.

‍With free entry, Maleny Farm Fest offers a full day of agricultural displays, speakers and hands-on activities for the community.

Maleny Farm Fest
Saturday, 21 November 2026 9:00 am–4:00 pm
Maleny Showgrounds Free entry

‍Media enquiries:
Dr Theresa Craig, Maleny Farm Fest Coordinator

For questions about registering animals for sale, call Cameron on 0448 628 835.

BACKYARD POULTRY SALE — VENDOR DECLARATION & ENTRY FORM

Vendor name:Mobile phone:Email:

Bird 1Breed / variety and sex:Large birds:Bantams:Asking price:

Bird 2Breed / variety and sex:Large birds:Bantams:Asking price:

Bird 3Breed / variety and sex:Large birds:Bantams:Asking price:

Bird 4Breed / variety and sex:Large birds:Bantams:Asking price:

Vendor Declaration

By submitting this application, I agree with the terms and conditions of participating in the Maleny Show Society’s Maleny, Farm Fest, Poultry Hub, including compliance with safety, rules and actively participate and promote the event.

By submitting this form you the competitor agree and acknowledge the Maleny Agricultural Show Society Terms and ConditionsBy submitting this form you agree and acknowledge the Queenland and Maleny Agricultural Show Society Health & Safety Rules and Banned Items.I declare that every bird entered by me is healthy, free from visible signs of infectious disease and external parasites, and fit for sale.The information supplied about each bird, including breed or variety, sex and age or maturity, is accurate to the best of my knowledge.Every bird is old enough not to require supplementary heat. I accept responsibility for the condition, welfare and description of my birds at the time of sale.I will comply with the Poultry Hub's animal-health and biosecurity requirements, particularly those relating to avian influenza, and with any reasonable direction given by event officials.I understand that a maximum of two large birds or four bantams may be placed in each pen and that the sale fee is $2 per bird, payable in cash. I understand that birds must arrive Friday, 20 November, 3:00–4:00 pm, or Saturday, 21 November, 6:00–7:30 am. Unsold birds must be collected Saturday, 21 November, 4:15–6:30 pm. Sold birds may be collected upon sale if picking up by hand. No vehicles will be allowed in the Maleny Farm Fest area to pick up birds until 4:15. No exceptions apply to these times.I authorise Poultry Hub officials to refuse entry, isolate or require the removal of any bird where health, welfare, biosecurity, identification or conduct requirements are not met.

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