The Mansfield Show will be a veritable feast of competition, entertainment and country food this year with special focus on young people and youth according to the Mansfield A&P Society’s president, Amanda Swaney.

“Motorbikes - always a favourite - are back with a stunning program of trick and dare-devil moves," Ms Swaney said.

“Madstylemoto will have everyone astonished at how the riders and bikes can stay together as they hurtle though the air."

An exciting new initiative being organised by the younger committee members, the Australian Farmer Challenge (18 to 35 years old) and a junior competition, will have teams of young people competing to secure a generous cash prize.

“The teams will demonstrate their expertise in a series of on-farm challenges showcasing the depth of knowledge and technical skills required in agriculture today,” said Ms Swaney.

“These challenges can be anything from animal handling to fencing, driving tractors, putting out fires, first aid, heavy lifting and transport challenges."

For young people who would like to enter the following website gives a good idea of the fun of this event.

https://agshowsaustralia.org.au/youth-in-agriculture/australian-young-farmer-challenge/

As in previous years entering different sections at the show across the various classes is a drawcard for young and old alike, Ms Swaney said.

“Youngsters can enter their amazing inventions for ‘Bananas in Pajamas’ and ‘Zucchinis in Bikinis’ or do an imaginative take on the fairy garden in the Produce section in the Ed Harris Pavilion."

There are a host of cookery options for both younger and older balers, including VAS competitions offering a chance to compete at a group level and maybe at the Royal Melbourne Show.

Boys and men get a special chance with a category dedicated to cakes and scones.

A favourite for young children is always decorating gingerbread persons and cupcakes.

Ms Swaney is excited that this year there will be an added reason to visit the Luncheon Pavilion.

The space will be a cool haven as the committee has been able to install air conditioning.

“The Luncheon Pavilion catering team will continue the agricultural show tradition of scones, jam and cream with a ‘cuppa’,” she said.

Elsewhere, the barbecue will provide welcome steak sandwiches, hamburgers and sausages.

And of course, there will be coffee vans.

An extended Horse Show schedule invites all sorts of riders and competitors.

There will be the traditional rings for ponies, horses and harness events.

“A fun ring will entertain the audience as the judges try to select the hairiest horse or pony and the rider with the biggest smile.

“The fancy dress for under 10 years and for over 10 years always attracts an amazing collection of original combinations of four and two-legged fantasy characters,” said Ms Swaney.

The Mansfield A&P Society is looking forward to seeing a huge crowd to support its 136th annual show on 15 November.

For more information including schedules for the various classes including horses visit https://www.mansfieldaandpsociety.com.au/ or follow the society's Facebook page for updates.