Traditional country shows are rare, but you can visit the Dorrigo and Guy Fawkes Agricultural Show this weekend on November 24, 25 and 26.

Entry is $15 for adults, children $10 and family tickets are $50. Children under 6 are free and entry is free for members.  

Held at the Dorrigo Showground, its quality exhibits, food stalls and old world charm make it a great day out for the whole family. 

There will be displays of poultry, home brew, fine art, show jumping, motor bikes, and much more.

The show kicks off at 2pm on Friday with the Junior Beef sections.

 Last year, the show highlighted the beef industry, and the competition attracted farmers from across the region. This year there will be fifteen different beef breeds on display.

See the Dairy and Commercial Beef sections on Saturday and Sunday. The Dorrigo Plateau is famous for its dairies, so it’s no wonder the Jersey and Holstein Friesian exhibits are always stunning. 

Friday evening is Rodeo time. Don’t miss the thrills, spills, and bucking bulls at the Ray White Rural Rodeo on Friday at 7pm.

Do you dare to ride the Hurricane? Children and adults can enter the Rodeo in categories 8-U11, 11-U14, 14-U18 and Open Bullrides.

Competitors will face up to thirty bulls from Matthew Doak Bucking Bulls, Bundarra. These will include ten to fifteen “mini” bulls for the under 16 years events. Mr Doak’s “mini” bulls are bred to meet the height limitations required for junior riders.

Rodeo classes will include open and novice bull rides, 14 to under 18 steer ride, 8 to under 11 poddy ride, 8 to under 11 mini bull ride, and 11 to under 14 mini bull ride. With cash prizes to be won, call Matthew Doak on 0428 237 343 for more information on fees and how to register.

Doak says his pedigree bulls are pasture and grain fed and don’t enter the ring until they’re at least two years old.

“Bulls do not have a hard life, we might buck them five to ten times a year, usually once occasionally twice, at each rodeo. In the paddock they are quiet and easily approached. Once in the chutes, they know their job,” Mr Doak said.