2026 Cairns Show Wine Awards
Highlights
- Savour exceptional wines at the 2026 Cairns Show Wine Awards, celebrating 33 years of excellence in Queensland.
- Experience expert food pairings showcased alongside award-winning wines, enhancing your tasting journey in Parramatta Park.
- Join the public tasting event after the judging process, immersing yourself in the local wine culture and community.
- Discover the prestige of nationally recognised judges, ensuring top-quality wines are celebrated at this iconic Far North event.
The 2026 Cairns Show Wine Awards is proudly Presented by Regional Insurance Brokers.
The inaugural Cairns Show Wine Awards held by the Cairns Show Association took place in 1992, and has been held annually since that date. In 2025, we are proud to celebrate our 33rd Wine Awards Anniversary!
The Awards shine a spotlight on wine style, appropriate food pairings, and overall wine quality. Their significance is particularly notable in the Far North of Australia, a region known for its robust tourism and hospitality industry.
The event’s reputation has been built on a firm commitment to internationally recognised judging criteria and the participation of high-trained Judges and Officials, lending creditability to the Cairns Show Wine Awards. The national recognition within the industry is evident form the calibre of Judges attracted to the event.
While the primary focus of the Awards is to acknowledge exceptional wines through the awarding of Trophies and Medals, it also aims to promote the event within the local wine market and provide exposure for wineries who enter. Following the completion of the Judging Process the general public is invited to attend our Public Tasting event.
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