

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: QFS Annual Show & January Bird Sale
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 17 Jan, 2026 at 10:30 pm
- **Event Description**: QFS January Bird Sale and Annual Show 
Date: Sunday, 18th January, 2026
Location: Tom Petrie Room, Strathpine Community Centre
199 Gympie Road, Strathpine (Entry off Mecklem Street)
Admission: Adults: $3, Children: free.
Times: see below
7:00am - Birds to be tabled for sale &amp; show
8:30-9:15am - Viewing of Birds (no buying!)
9:00am - Judging for Show commences
9:30am - 12noon - Bird Sale commences 


SALES TABLES
- AUSTRALIAN WILDLIFE SUPPLIES SALES TABLE will be open from 8.30am with a large range of avicultural products.

QFS SALES TABLE and MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS will be available in the hall once the sale commences.

Refreshments &amp; food available – Ample Parking.

NOTES FOR SELLERS:
• Fees - $1.00 per bird (50c – Zebras, Bengalese, &amp; Quail) up to a max. of $25 per table.
• All birds to be tabled from 0700 to 0830
• Birds may be sold In their box, or transferred to buyers cages.
• A transfer cage will be provided.

• The Qld Finch Society Code of Conduct will be strictly supervised and non-compliant cages and caging of birds will be refused. Examples are no more than 2 birds In a QFS Auction Box or 4 birds in a standard finch show cage.
• Only one seller per table.
• No uncoloured Gouldians, • No hybrids
• Bring a supply of change
• BOOK EARLY - Tables limited.
Book tables: Email editor@qfs.org.au or Phone on 0421 127 476
before 5.00pm Friday, 9th January, 2026.

NOTES FOR BUYERS:
Numbers in the hall at one time will be managed.
• Sale concludes 12 noon
• Bring cash and provide correct change please.
NOTE: This sale is subject to the “Code of Conduct for QFS Functions” available on the QFS website: www.qfs.org.au
All enquiries to: Email: editor@qfs.org.au; Phone : Sheena 0421 127 476

QFS SHOW
Time: Staging of Birds: 7:00am to 8:45am
Judging Commences: 9:00am sharp
Presentation of Trophies: 2:00pm
Removal of Birds: At completion of presentation of trophies.
Entries: Email or Text Show Secretary: Sheena 0421 127 476
Email: finch48@optusnet.com.au
Entries Close: 11th January, 2026
Entry Fee: $1.00 per entry to be paid prior to checking exhibits in.
Junior Entries are free (Juniors are up to 16 Years Old.
Show cage stickers are available at check in.
Judges: Mr. Bill Sewell (NSW ) - Groups 2,3,4, &amp;5
Mr. Peter Trow (NSW) - Groups 1,6,7,8,9,10, 11, &amp;12

Show Cages: All standard finch show cages accepted. Must be painted black exterior &amp; white interior.
*Please Note: The Queensland Finch Society will accept non-standard show cages, and will supply cages, for Group 12 - Juniors/Novices. Please advise on your entry form if you require show cages to show your birds.

All show cages must be clean and in a presentable condition.
Floor Covering: Finch seed mix.
Drinkers attached to the right side of the cage front between the
3rd to 4th bars.
Show Cage Stickers adhered to the lower left side of the cage
front.

Show Rules: No substitutions to entries on the day of the show.

Any reclassing must be done prior to the commencement of the
judging. 
Show cages must have seed and water provided.
All exhibitors, or public, can view the judging from the viewing
area provided.
There is to be no exhibitor conversations with the judge while
the judging is in progress.
All exhibits are under the control of the Show Stewards.

All Judges decisions are final.

All entry fees must be paid whether the exhibit is shown or not.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/strathpine/qfs-annual-show-and-january-bird-sale/200029402496247
- **Event Categories**: 
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 25

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029402496247?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=strathpine-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Strathpine
- **state**: QL
- **country**: Australia
- **location**: Strathpine Community Centre
- **lat**: -27.31109
- **long**: 152.99158
- **full address**: Strathpine Community Centre, 199 Gympie Road cnr Mecklem St,Strathpine,QLD,Australia

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: The Queensland Finch Society www.qfs.org.au (https://allevents.in/org/the-queensland-finch-society-wwwqfsorgau/27278914)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 17 Jan, 2026 at 10:30 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Strathpine Community Centre, 199 Gympie Road cnr Mecklem St,Strathpine,QLD,Australia
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** The Queensland Finch Society www.qfs.org.au
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about QFS Annual Show & January Bird Sale ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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