14 – 16 September 2026
Start time Vytelle Queen of the Ring: 7.00pm
Start time Day One: 9.00am
Start time Day Two: 9.00am
Location: CQLX Saleyards, 16 Saleyard Road, Gracemere 4702
The National Bull Sale offers over 450+ bulls across two jam packed days. All bulls are scanned, vet checked, semen tested, vaccinated and ready to work. From docility and adaptability, to fertility and carcass yield, Droughtmaster’s natural traits underpin its wonderful reputation as an allrounder for more markets.
This is Australia’s largest Droughtmaster multi-vendor sale. With leading genetics from over 80 studs available for viewing from Sunday 13th September 2026.
DRINKS WITH DROUGHTIES
Please join us Monday, 14th September from 5.30pm at the saleyards for the annual Drinks with Droughties and Vytelle Queen of the Ring.
WE’VE GOT YOUR WEEK IN ROCKY SORTED!
DRAFT RUN OF EVENTS – MORE DETAILS TO COME.
Sunday 13th September
Bull & Female Inspections | Kick off your week by heading to CQLX, Gracemere to view the bulls and females on offer.
Monday 14th September
2:00pm: Educational Talk | View the bulls and females on offer at CQLX – more details to come soon
5:30pm: Drinks with Droughties | Mingle with Droughtmaster breeders at CQLX, Gracemere and enjoy a complimentary steak burger & beverages.
7:00pm: Vytelle Queen of the Ring | Select females will go up for auction at the prestigious Vytelle Queen of the Ring. Join us at the sale to secure the complete Droughtmaster package.
Tuesday 15th September
9:00am: Droughtmaster National Bull Sale – Day 1
6:00pm: Happy Hour – more details to come soon
Wednesday 16th September
9:00am: Droughtmaster National Bull Sale – Day 2
The National Bull Sale continues to evolve — and it’s back again in 2026.
Join us on 14th September 2026 for another exciting year, with the Vytelle Queen of the Ring returning as a great kick-off to the National Bull Sale.
Featuring elite females, this exclusive sale offers buyers the opportunity to secure the complete package.
The Vytelle Queen of the Ring will once again be held as an extension of the Droughtmaster National Bull Sale, taking place on the evening prior at Drinks with Droughties.
INFORMATION FOR VENDORS
Nominations open mid April 2026
2025 sale results
332
SOLD
$280,000
TOP PRICE
87%
CLEARANCE
$16,179
AVERAGE PRICE
$5,371,500
GROSS
$10,500
MEDIAN PRICE
2026 SALE TOP PRICE BULL AND OVERALL SALE RECORD
Lot 318 – OASIS A CRACKER JACK (PP) – $280,000
Sold by: A Geddes, Oasis A Droughtmasters
Purchased by: Huntly Droughtmasters
PARTNERS
Catalogue, photos and videos
National Bull Sale Catalogue and Photos available early August 2026