The annual Rutherglen Agricultural Show on Sunday from 8.30am to 4.30pm is set to be another fabulous fun day with a jam-packed program full of events and activities.
Indigo Shire’s only agricultural show is in its 135th year.
Rutherglen Agricultural Society Inc president Greg Lumby said a new addition to this year’s free show is the Young Farmer Cropping competition for under 18s in the produce section.
“More than 30 trays of oat seedlings collected and grown since around early August will be judged with photos on Sunday,” he said.
Another is ‘Dr Hubble’s Bubbles’ – a performer who has delighted people all around the world as well as across Australia – will roam and entertain the kids and adults alike.
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Favourite activities kicked off last year such as the scarecrow competition with its colourful creations scattered around the showground is back again with the winner picked by a ‘People’s Choice Award’.
Mr Lumby said among scarecrow entries received were from Rutherglen’s CFA, Garden Club and the SES.
“It’s gone gangbusters,” he said.
“The home brew competition started last year too and is also running again this year.”
Mr Lumby said among many displays by local schools have again been well-supported such as local school students’ amazing artwork.
“The Rutherglen High School cattle handling team will team up again with Saint Francis of Assisi Primary School students from Baranduda in a cattle-led competition too,” he said.
“The wood chopping will be a huge drawcard again this year as well.”
“More than 100 chooks will also be on display with some having their feathers coloured.
“It’s really taken off since COVD and has become quite a novelty event,”
At 9am a Rutherglen CFA fire demonstration in the showring takes place, followed by a Murray River Calisthenics demonstration and the Junior Cattle Parade with cattle judging.
Others include the John Williams Memorial Dog High Jump, the Showgoer and Tiny Tots’ competition and ‘The Great Teams Challenge’.
At noon axes start to swing in the showring with the Morris of Rutherglen Wood Chop as well as a hand-held shearing demonstration followed by a Dr Hubble Bubble stage show and the Jack O'Keefe Memorial Pet Parade.
A tent pegging competition will also be staged featuring the Australian Women's team followed by another Rutherglen CFA Fire demonstration.
Heaps of entertainment throughout the day includes face painting for the kids, showbags, side show alley, an interactive site by Black Snake Productions, an animal nursery, carriage rides led by Clydesdales, and market stalls.
The Henderson Pavillion will showcase poultry, pigeon, chicken, sheep, cattle displays and more.
With a dedicated committee of around 12 volunteers, Mr Lumby said young people joining the team with new ideas and initiatives have done a wonderful job.
“We’ve had great support from sponsors too,” he said.
Mr Lumby said the focus is on retaining a traditional agricultural show as a great community event.
“It’s going to be a great day,” he said.
Visit www.rutherglenagshow.com.au for details of the full program.
