The ActewAGL Farmyard Nursery is by far the cutest part of the show and it’s not every day the kids get a chance to get up close and personal with the other kind of kids.

We have a variety of baby animals, and their mums, including sows and piglets, cows and calves as well as ducklings, chickens, puppies, cats, kittens and more.

Visit Kindy Corner, a hands-on area in the Nursery where children can meet, stroke, cuddle, hold and talk to some of these friendly little animals.

There’s an even cooler than a cool hatching display, so come along and watch some of these little babies come into the world for the first time! Plus, you can have your picture taken with your favourite animal at the photo stall inside the Nursery (but you might have to catch it first).

If watching dogs turn themselves inside out sounds fun to you check out the agility competition on Saturday. Watch as dogs weave their way in and out of obstacles at a rapid rate. Paris Hilton’s pooch probably uses similar skills to dodge the paparazzi!

The comp concludes with a grand finale as winning dogs from each event compete for the prestigious title "Best of the Best”.

One of the fastest growing sections of the Show, Alpaca entries have trebled in the last few years, with over 240 alpacas being shown this year. Entries have been received from every eastern mainland state.

The animals will be judged on Saturday and Sunday (see the Daily Planner for times). Plus you can see alpaca fibre being spun and knitted into a range of beautiful products which will also be on display everyday. One touch of this luxurious fibre is enough to convert even the most faithful wool lover.

WHISKAS® Wonderful World of Cats at the Snowy River Room is the purrfect place for you.  A number of breeds of cats will be on display in the Snowy River Room. There will be a very professional display by Whiskas including cats relaxing in their air conditioned cubicles. Say hi to them and their breeders and you can even purchase a Whiskas® Showbag.

Gorgeous kittens, free WHISKAS® badges and other giveaways, interactive displays that can help you select the right cat for your lifestyle and veterinary nurses who can answer questions on your feline friends are all part of this exhibition in the Snowy River Room.

And if you want to find out all the fascinating facts about cats, there is no better place than the WHISKAS® Wonderful World of Cats.  So, come along to the WHISKAS® Wonderful World of Cats at the Canberra Show and find out just how much joy a cat will bring to your life.

Three cattle pavilions and two marquees will be home to over 700 cattle from 17 different cattle breeds during the prestigious ActewAGL Royal Canberra Cattle Show.

Not to be missed is the third Canberra Calf Capers competition at 5:30pm on Saturday when young handlers will dress themselves and their baby calves for a super cute competition. Although, the only fashion the more mature animals want to be seen in this summer is that handsome blue sash sported by the Supreme Champion of Champions. The lucky victor is chosen from the final field in the Parade of Champions of each breed at 11.30am on Sunday.

Most of you will know these cute little critters by their other name – Guinea pigs. This year over 50 classes of cavies will be judged in seven different groups including satin, crested and longhair. Popular breeds such as Himalayan, Dalmatian, Abyssinian and Texel will be on display every day in the ActewAGL Farmyard Nursery, where cavy fanciers will be on hand to answer questions including where to buy one, how to keep them, showing, etc. They might even be able to tell you why we call them Guinea pigs.

Cavies will be judged in the 2 championship shows in the Tea-tree Room in the Coorong Pavilion from 9 until 3pm on Saturday only.