If you’re thinking of heading to the Maitland Show this weekend there’s a stack of great treats in store, some edible, some musical and just about everything in between.
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Friday kicks off with Rodeo Day, Saturday is family day and Sunday is a perfect day out for motor enthusiasts with vintage motor day.
Running from February 16 to 18, this year’s show is themed “Farms & Family Celebrating our Heritage” and looks set once again to wow visitors with a jam packed line up of events, proudly presented by Holiday Coast Credit union and Maitland Show Society.
The show opens at 10am daily and closes at 10pm Friday and Saturday and 3pm on Sunday. There will be home crafts, horticulture, service sights market stalls amateur photography, Slow Food Group,C.W.A Tea Rooms Canteens and dining rooms and Mens Shed.
Friday highlights
Simulated milking of Cow, free flavoured milk & orange juice for all children provided by
Palmet simulated cow provided by SRH Milk Haulage
Bathe and colour a baby chick
RSPCA Emu Activity Van
Scarecrow Competition.
Maitland Showgirl opening and announcement
Saturday highlights
Animal nursery
Stockman’s show (Lachie Cossar with Jigsaw the Bull).
Local dance performances
Mini trotters
Australian Horse Academy Rings of fire
Fireworks
Sunday Highlights
Exhibition of super moto racing
Side show Alley
Stockman’s Show
Super moto Racing finishes
ENTRY FEES
Tickets are $15 per person or $40 for a family of 4.
School aged children can enter the show for $10 and pre-schoolers can enter free of charge on Friday between 10am and 2pm.
There is no entry to the show after 9pm.
Parking is $5 per vehicle.
ATMs will be available on site.
