This Friday and Saturday’s annual Dungog Show promises to be one of the best yet in its rich history.
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Dungog Agricultural and Horticultural Society President Dugald Alison said there is plenty on offer for all ages at this year’s event.
“The Dungog show has been running since 1887 with only a break in the war years and it truly is an integral part of our community,” he said.
“Having the show on the second weekend in November is always very risky for weather, being storm season, but we go on regardless.
“The show is always headed by the farm yard animal nursery, which is an amazing attraction and this year we also have the new bar on the northern showground.”
Dungog’s enthusiasm for the local show is changing the trend, according to committee member Karen Sowter.
“We have embraced and involved the community and our pavilion exhibits are at an all-time high,” she said.
Following campdraft and horse events earlier in the morning, a special Remembrance Day ceremony will be held at the showground flagpole from 10.50am on Friday.
We have embraced and involved the community and our pavilion exhibits are at an all-time high.
- Show Committee member Karen Sowter
The piglet racing is set to attract plenty of attention along with the art show and vintage machinery display. Friday also sees a special schools program run with around 400 school students expected to flock to the showground.
On Saturday November 12, there is a full day of traditional show activities including beef cattle judging, poultry judging, sheep shearing, post splitting, tug o’ war and a four-cylinder demolition derby.
In what is hailed as the biggest mini goat show in the southern hemisphere, 50 Australian miniature goats will be judged.
Saturday also sees the racing of the Dachshund Dash, a dog high jump and emergency services demonstrations.
The Dungog Showgirl will be presented and sashed at 2pm on Saturday.
A major attraction at this year’s event is the Rooftop Express, which is on display from 7pm. Billed as a wild west show, the Rooftop Express is set to showcase amazing horsemanship, animal training and bush humour.
A fireworks display will light up the skies from 9pm before the live music starts.
