Did you know about all the fun competitions and activities you can actually participate in at the show? This year there are a few new ones too!
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We already know the show is a great day out. And we know there’s something guaranteed to amuse, entertain or educate us at the show. So let’s take a look at what will make a visit to this year’s Bellingen Show that much more fun.
NEW participation events this year…
Audience Vote like a Judge – members of the audience watching the Cattle Judging have the opportunity to vote like a judge. First correct entry drawn after the official judging wins a $30 Gift Voucher to the Old Butter Factory Café.
Fancy Dress on Horseback (circus theme) – as part of the Horse Events, this competition category is open to all ages.
FAVOURITES returning…
For the kids – Decorate a Gumboot, Champion Vegetable, Champion Fruit, Cookery Competitions, Beading, Textiles, Metalwork, Drawing, Colouring Competition, Guess the Weight of the Steer, Fun Run, Mongrel Dog Competition,
For the grown-ups – Home Brew Beers & Ciders, James & Preserves, Flowers, Handicrafts, Patchwork, Photography, Woodchop, Fun Run, Partner Carrying Competition, Young Farmers Challenge
There are so many options catering to such a wide range of skill levels, hobbies and disciplines, and entering just one of them can make your day at the show so much more exciting… and rewarding if you win! Check them out on the website or in the show schedules available in shops around town.
So now there’s no excuse, what will you enter this year?
The show is also where something wonderful is about to happen!
So come along and enjoy:
Roving Stilt Walker, Giant Unicyclist & Juggler – Captain Awesome!
School performances, Bollywood & more in the main tent.
Woodchop, Showjumping, Dairy & Cattle Parading & Judging & Miniature Galloway Exhibition.
The Grand Parade, Art on show from the E.J. Mantova Memorial Art Competition, and Pavilion displays.
Prize poultry, Barru Working Kelpies Show, Reptile Show and Troppo Bob the Magician.
We’re not done yet – so save the date, buy your show tickets online and get ready for …
The Bellingen Show: where something wonderful is about to happen!
Saturday and Sunday, May 5 – 6
Bellingen Showground