A WHIRLWIND few days of showing off the best Maitland has to offer came to a close on Sunday.
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The weekend's Maitland Show festivities marked the end of a pandemic rollercoaster ride worthy of sideshow alley.
The event returned this year after a 2021 cancellation, embodying its 2022 theme of celebrating a resilient community.
Agricultural attractions included a petting zoo, bees and a healthy produce showing that included a Sydney Royal Easter Show display.
Maitland Showground manager Brett Gleeson praised horticulture chief steward Amorelle Dempster on her efforts to boost entries in the produce and the plant competition this year.
"She has so much enthusiasm and passion for this," Mr Gleeson said.
"That's the legacy of Amorelle's connection with the farmers and the Slow Food community and the earth market - she has brought all of that here and we are very grateful for that."
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