The Cowra Show has returned for another year, with an estimated 3500 attendees.
President of the Cowra Show Society Trish Gunderson said "It was a relief to see a successful show. A whole year goes into planning a Spring Show, so to see happy patrons through the gates, new exhibits & great entry numbers into those exhibits is a great feeling!"
With wet weather and heavy storms sweeping across the state on Friday, the rain couldn't dampen the spirits of attendees and volunteers alike.
Ms Gunderson said "Friday's Storms certainly played havoc - however the safety of our patrons and volunteers was always at the forefront. The Showmans Guild closed rides and attractions as soon as they saw danger & we kept patrons safe and dry in the Pavilion. Thankfully, Saturdays weather proved much better - making the show a great success."
With volunteers being the backbone of the show, the society went on to thank its teams. Also in attendance were the RFS, CWA and SES.
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"Without a team of Volunteers the Show wouldn't happen." Ms Gunderson said, "We have a very small amount of paid hours per week and the rest of the society is run on volunteer hours."
With the show packed up and volunteers taking a well deserved rest, the show society is already on the lookout for family friendly attractions.
"We hope to continue to grow our new exhibits in Dairy Cattle, Dorpers, Young Farmers Challenge & begin to include more sections. Our main objective is to continue to provide a whole community event with something for everyone to enjoy."
The return of the dairy calf show was welcomed, following plenty of hard work by the show's Rural Young Woman of the Year, Dekota Hindmarsh.
Cowra’s proud history of agricultural innovation has delivered a winning result for farmers and researchers at this year’s Cowra show.
The Cowra Agricultural Research and Advisory Station showed off their fine fleece in a winning entry,. The superfine wool was the top scorer overall, judged by Beecher Wool Services, taking out second place in the Champion Merino Fleece.
Wayne Beecher told the Cowra Guardian that Cowra's wool was becoming finer over the years, maintaining the region's reputation for quality.
At the holding pens, Ross Graham and his Binni Creek Lamb were crowned the Overall Champion Lamb in the Prime Lamb Competition, also taking out champion pen of three lambs.
The animals weren't limited to the pens, with dog handler Nick Thompson's Bolt beating a personal best reaching 2.64m at the dog high jump, as well as a petting zoo showcasing some small and not so small animals for visitors to see up close.
Ms Gunderson said "We wanted to add a huge thankyou to everyone who took the time to enter exhibits, visit the show & engage in the Cowra Spring Show 2024. A heartfelt thankyou to all our Volunteers and their families for their time in preparing for the Show."
