Nationals Weekend – February 21 and 22,
Launceston Tasmania

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We invite you to be a part of the premier event for the Independent Retail Butcher in Australia. The pinnacle of the Australian Meat Industry Council’s Retail competition program is our National Competition Weekend, which brings together the best in our industry.

Escape the city and bring your team together to learn, engage and enjoy the many experiences on offer. A true country club in every sense – the resort is set on 125 hectares of peaceful bushland, with Launceston city on the doorstep.

Friday, 21st February

• AMIC Guests / competitors arrive
• Apprentice finalists to complete theory and practical exam in the Wedderburn National Final.
• Welcome reception 6-9pm with 2-hour canape & 3-hour standard beverage package. A great chance to chat and network with other Butchers from all around Australia.

Ticket cost $95 per person (inc GST)

Saturday, 22nd February

• Sausage King and Best Butchers’ Burger National Final Competition. The best in each State vie for National glory. A prestigious event and AMIC’s hallmark competition on the annual Retail event calendar.
• Wedderburn Apprentice of the Year Mystery Box – witness the 7 best young Apprentices tackle the mystery box. A spectacular event and great showcase of our up and coming trade talent.
• Weekend culminates with the Gala Awards Evening 6.30pm-11.30pm with a 3-course gala dinner & 5-hour standard beverage package.

Ticket cost $165 per person (inc GST)

Please email [email protected] for any further information. 

We are delighted to host you and welcome you into the stunning atmosphere of Launceston’s picturesque Country Club in Prospect Vale, Tasmania for February 2025. Accommodation can be booked via the resort: Resort – Book Now  or Villas: Villas – Book Now

A great venue for our National competition weekend to showcase Butchery and our industry. We look forward to seeing you there!

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