Red Hill Show 2026: the Peninsula day that feels like you’ve stepped into a postcard

There’s a moment at the Red Hill Show where you realise you’ve properly switched off.

It might be the first time you hear the chatter of the crowd drift across the oval, or when you catch that unmistakable mix of fresh food, warm sunshine, and country-show energy. Or it might be when you see kids darting past with showbags and adults slowing right down—like everyone’s quietly agreed: today isn’t for rushing.

On Saturday 7 March 2026, the 98th Red Hill Show brings that classic community atmosphere back to the Red Hill Showgrounds for a full day, 8:30am to 4:00pm.

The kind of day that’s made for wandering

This isn’t the sort of event you “do” in a straight line.

You arrive, you take a few steps in, and suddenly there are a dozen directions pulling you at once—animals, produce, stalls, exhibits, rings, pavilions—each one with something happening that feels oddly wholesome and a bit nostalgic.

The magic of the Red Hill Show is that you don’t need a plan. You just need time.

And that’s the best part: it’s a real Mornington Peninsula day out—local, friendly, and packed with those small moments you end up talking about later.

A suggested itinerary

8:30–9:30am: Get there early and start slow

Gates open at 8:30am, and arriving early is the cheat code for a calmer day—easier parking, shorter lines, and more space to take it all in.

Mid-morning: Do the “big lap”

Before you commit to anything, do one relaxed wander.
You’ll spot what you want to come back to, where the busiest areas are building, and which pavilions you want to properly explore.

Late morning to lunch: Follow your curiosity

This is when the Show is at its best—everything’s alive, people are smiling, and you can bounce between:

• animals and rural life displays

• local produce and exhibits

• the general buzz of a proper agricultural show day

Early afternoon: Pick your “must-see” moment

The 2026 program is listed as coming soon, so closer to the date you can choose 1–2 highlights to anchor your day around.
(Everything else? Leave it to the wandering.)

3:00–4:00pm: One last loop, then head out happy-tired

Before you go, do a final slow lap for the “we should grab one of these” purchases—those small treats and local finds you’ll actually use.

What to bring 

• Hat + sunscreen

• Water bottle

• Comfortable shoes (you’ll walk more than you expect)

• Light jacket (Peninsula weather loves a plot twist)

The practical bits 

• Where: Red Hill Showgrounds, 190 Arthurs Seat Road, Red Hill VIC 3937

• When: Saturday 7 March 2026, 8:30am–4:00pm

• Tickets: Early bird pricing is available, with prices and family pass options listed in the FAQs.

A quiet reason locals love it

Yes, it’s fun. Yes, it’s a classic.

But the real reason people keep coming back is the feeling: community, tradition, and the Peninsula at its most down-to-earth—the sort of day that reminds you why living (or spending weekends) down here just works.

If you’re looking up “Mornington Peninsula events March 2026” or “things to do Mornington Peninsula”, the Red Hill Show is one of those easy, happy yeses.