LOCAL woolgrowers can start thinking about entries for the 2025 Melbourne Royal Fleece Competition which opened this week.

Melbourne Royal says it is proud to provide Australia’s top woolgrowers with the opportunity to showcase their best fleeces at the 2025 Melbourne Royal Fleece Competition with entries opening Tuesday June 17.

All fleece entries are judged by professional wool classers and valuers, offering valuable benchmarking data, expert feedback, and the chance to connect and learn from fellow exhibitors.

This year’s schedule includes the feature of black and coloured fleece, celebrating the 50th Year of the Black and Coloured Sheep Breeders Association (Victoria) Inc.

In collaboration with the Australian Sheep and Wool Show, Melbourne Royal will assist with transport of fleece exhibits from Bendigo to Melbourne. Additional drop-off points include AWH Melbourne and selected Nutrien Ag stores across Victoria.

For a chance to win the coveted Melbourne Royal blue ribbon entries must be received by Friday August 8.

Fleece judging will take place on Friday September 12, and all exhibitors are warmly invited to attend.

For more information visit the show's website at https://www.melbourneroyal.com.au/fleece/competition-info/