General News
6 October, 2022
Show is back
FUN with family and friends tops the list of attractions when the Loddon Shire’s only agricultural show - the Boort Show - makes a spectacular comeback on Saturday October 8. And while rain means a few events will not go ahead, the show organisers...
FUN with family and friends tops the list of attractions when the Loddon Shire’s only agricultural show - the Boort Show - makes a spectacular comeback on Saturday October 8.
And while rain means a few events will not go ahead, the show organisers still have a top day planned.
Community will be together again celebrating the rich agricultural heritage of the district and reconnecting family and friends after the show’s enforced two-year COVID hiatus.
For more than 130 years, the agricultural and pastoral society has showcased the Loddon’s rural and agricultural lifestyle where sense of community is central.
Society president Madeleine Scott says the town and residents have missed the show, a social highlight of the year. “We’re so excited to be bringing the show back in 2022 - the horse and pavilion events, shearing, dog trials and the family fun attractions that make our show a day for all the family and people of all ages,” she said.
Displays of farm and garden produce will vie for the nod from judges as will art, craft and handiwork in the pavilion, fantastic photographs snapped around the shire plus the cakes and slices lovingly prepared in the kitchens of local residents hoping to go on and represent Boort at regional and state agricultural show finals.
Youngsters and the young-at-heart can experience the thrills of carnival rides, some secured from the recent Royal Adelaide Show. Earlybird purchases of ride tickets bring the bonus of two free rides when bought before next Thursday.
The show also features the Miss Boort Showgirl award for young people from across the district.
Back for a second time will be the Boort Truck Show, a real hit when the show was last held in 2019. Big rigs and old trucks, lots of chrome and polished with care, hundreds will be on display at Boort Park adding to the colour and atmosphere of the show.
And the celebrations will continue into the evening with live music and the massive fireworks display.
The agricultural and pastoral society volunteers have put together an amazing program to welcome back the crowds in 2022.
Show facilities have been upgraded at Boort Park over the past two years to assist in presenting events.
“It’s been three years since our last show and all of our volunteers have been determined that we’ll put on both a great show and a celebration that brings our communities together for fun and celebration of agriculture and people in the Loddon,” Madeleine said.