A family of six can have 13 hours of fun for just $60 at the Maitland Show.
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That's less than 80 cents per person, per hour.
The woodchop competition at the 2023 Maitland Show.
Show organisers have put together a bumper program for February 16, 17 and 18 so families can enjoy a whole day of free entertainment once they pay the entry fee.
There's plenty to see:
- Watch the camel racing
- See horses and bulls buck at the rodeo
- Be mesmerised by the stunt bike show
- Pat a pig
- Cuddle a goat
- Nurse a chicken
- Kiss an alpaca
- See the precision utes in action
- Watch the fireworks
- See the cattle on parade
- Watch chips fly at the woodchop
- See the chooks and geese
- Look at the pigeons
- Explore Fizzics science activities
- See snakes and lizards
- Watch a goat being milked
- Watch a fleece spinning display
- Get a buzz from a beehive
- Visit the animal nursery
- Squeal at the pig races
- Watch the Grand Parade
- Chat with the NSW SES
- Visit the Hunter Water stand
- Be fascinated by the fancy cakes
- Indulge in photography
- Be amazed at the art and sculptures
- Watch the tent pegging
- See the stilt walkers
- Be in stitches with the handcraft
- Marvel over the farm produce
- Get smashed by the demo derby
- See the Mounted Police
- Get in a spin with the woodturners
That's just a taste of the free things on offer.
Families can bring their own lunch to save money and enjoy it under a shady tree.
They can also fill up their drink bottles for free at the Hunter Water stand.
Maitland Showground manager Brett Gleeson said the show offered good value for money and had something for everyone.
Click here for tickets and more details.
