Agriculture
19 October, 2024
2024 Boort Show: stars for the ages
FIRST-TIME exhibitors and pavilion entry veterans were in the star-studded line-up of Saturday’s 136th Boort Show. Suzanne Pattison, of Fernihurst, was surprised when she walked into the pavilion and saw she had been awarded a rosette for most...
FIRST-TIME exhibitors and pavilion entry veterans were in the star-studded line-up of Saturday’s 136th Boort Show.
Suzanne Pattison, of Fernihurst, was surprised when she walked into the pavilion and saw she had been awarded a rosette for most oustanding exhibit with a king protea.
“I’ve never entered before. I wanted to support the pavilion and to play a part on keeping it going,” she said.
“Inspiration to enter has come from my mum Barbara who used to cook and bake for the show ... she would make yo-yos from the Amity cookbook. it’s great to see the pavilion so full this year,” Suzanne said.
Out on the oval, more than 120 big rigs had lined up for the Boort Truck Show where Mount Gambier’s Damien Reed caught the eye of judges on his first showing at the event.
“A few mates came last year and twisted my arm to make the trip.,” he said.
The T909 truck is used on freight runs between Mount Gambier, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth.
Damien has been on the road the last two years and says the unique colour and decor of both truck and trailer turned out to be a winner. Truck show organiser Heath Saunders was quick to point out the truck’s artwork was his design and work
Heath was also part of the chorus of praise for Boort youngsters who organised the first ute show - farm utes, tradie utes and everyday utes from across the Loddon and beyond added a new dimension to the show. And local singing sensation Elias Lanyon notched up success with the best local ute on show.
Large crowds watched shearing, horse riding and dog events before settling back for a spectacular fireworks display that drew the curtain on Boort Show 2024 the second night of sky delight. Show eve has seen a glorious Australis light up the park.
SHOW RESULTS IN THIS WEEK'S LODDON HERALD