With nearly all 12 sections represented, it was a time to exchange ideas, problem solve, think about ways of marketing each section and help build-up the entries in our wonderful Pavilion.

Everyone agreed that this should be an annual event.

In the week prior to the Bellingen Show, stewards set up their sections for judging on Friday, April 29. Perishable goods are received until 9.30am and an hour later the judges arrive and the stewards assist to present the exhibits, record the prize winners, and write out the certificates.

These are then given to the show office, entered into the computer, so prize money can be paid out from 11am onwards on the Saturday morning of the show.

So if you win a prize this year, you don’t have to wait until the end of the show before picking up your winnings! Pick it up earlier and avoid the rush – however if you can’t get there earlier, prize money can be collected up until 5pm, Sunday. 

The Pavilion is a wonderful place to wander through and see fabulous displays and exhibits - and the extraordinary talent of the people within the community … or even better, why not enter one or more of the huge range of sections and categories.

There’s: Farm Produce and Fruit, Cookery, Jams and Jellies & Preserves, Cut Flowers, Pot Plants, Beading, School Students, Patchwork, Crochet and Knitting, Home Brew and Photography – just to name a few. It’s great fun and very satisfying to see your entry displayed for all to see. Why not have a look at the show schedule to see how you might like to participate? The schedule is available on the website, www.bellingenshow.com.au or in hard copy from the shire’s libraries and various businesses.

Who knows – you may end up being one of those people lined up at the show office to collect your prize money.

The Bellingen Show is on April 30 to May 1. For further information call secretary, Gillian Anderson, 0419 124-368.