Spectator Information | Gold Buckle Campdraft Championship 2026

Spectator Information

Gold Buckle Campdraft Championship 2026 | 8 - 11 July 2026

The Gold Buckle Campdraft Championship returns to Willinga Park from 8  - 11 July  2026, bringing four action packed days of campdrafting, entertainment and atmosphere to the NSW South Coast. With $500,000 in cash and prizes on offer, this year’s championship is set to be one of the biggest yet.

More than a competition, Gold Buckle is a full event experience, where elite riders, standout horses and major feature events come together with live music, shopping, hospitality and family friendly entertainment. In 2026, the championship also steps up with the debut of the Pryde’s EasiFeed National Champion Rider at Willinga Park, adding a prestigious national title to an already huge week of competition.

Beyond the arena, visitors can enjoy food, drinks, trade stalls and a festival style atmosphere across the four days, with live music adding to the experience on Friday and Saturday night. Glenn Whitehall + The Get Ups perform on Friday, with Spindrift Saga and James Van Cooper & The Jimmy’s taking the stage on Saturday.

Adding even more excitement to the Sat program is the Freestyle Kings performing live in a thrilling live performance for all ages.

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8 - 11 July 2026

Pryde’s EasiFeed NCCA National Champion Rider at Willinga Park

In a milestone first for the Gold Buckle, Willinga Park will host the Pryde’s EasiFeed  NCCA National Champion Rider title in 2026.

This prestigious championship brings together top riders from Australia’s four Campdrafting Associations: the Australian Campdrafting Association (ACA), the Australian Bushmen’s Campdraft and Rodeo Association (ABCRA), the Southern Campdrafting Association (SCA), and the Gippsland Campdrafting Association (GCA).

The title is contested across three rounds, with the rider achieving the highest aggregate score crowned the 2026 Pryde’s EasiFeed NCCA National Champion Rider  Each association will be represented by its top five riders, plus its Champion Lady Rider, setting the stage for a genuinely elite national showdown and a major highlight of the Championship week.

    Freestyle Kings

    Get ready for an adrenaline-filled spectacle as the Freestyle Kings take over Willinga Park on Super Saturday, 11 July. Having performed at major venues across Australia, including Sydney's Qudos Bank Arena and Melbourne's Rod Laver Arena, Freestyle Kings are known for delivering high-energy freestyle motocross shows packed with gravity-defying tricks, massive jumps and heart-stopping action.

    Whether you're a motorsport fan or seeing freestyle motocross for the first time, Freestyle Kings are a must-see part of the Gold Buckle Campdraft Championship experience. Included with your event admission, their live stunt shows add another exciting dimension to a day packed with campdraft action, live entertainment and family fun at Willinga Park.

    • Appearing Saturday 11 July

    LIVE MUSIC

    Glenn Whitehall + The Get Ups - Fri 7 July | From 7:30pm

    The Spindrift Saga - Saturday 8 July | 6PM - 7PM

    James Van Cooper & The Jimmy's - Saturday 8 July | 7:30PM