Chudleigh Show organisers hope the country event will continue to grow stronger after a successful fair on Saturday.
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The show first started in 1889, and this year, more than 1000 people were expected to wander around the grounds.
Chudleigh A and H Society president Josh Smith said it was a good day out for families that didn’t break their bank account.
All of the children’s activities were paid for by the society, which thrilled parents, Mr Smith said.
Equestrian events proved popular on the day as did the wood chopping events.
Show jumpers were in fine form with “brilliant [entry] numbers”.
The Chudleigh Cup was expected to attract a crowd as people dressed up as horses to race for fun, he said.
The country atmosphere and relaxed day continued to be a drawcard for the show, he said.
“The day couldn’t run without support from sponsors and hard work from all of the volunteers,” Mr Smith said.
“I hope it will keep getting stronger and stronger.”
Tess Brunton
I recently returned from across the ditch where I worked at New Zealand Fairfax paper The Timaru Herald and developed a love of mountains. Originally I'm a mainlander from an area known for cheese, the Bega Valley, who also dabbled in radio at ABC RCAFF before finding a place in newspapers. I can often be found hiking, caving or climbing when I'm not cursing at my work computer or technology in general.
I recently returned from across the ditch where I worked at New Zealand Fairfax paper The Timaru Herald and developed a love of mountains. Originally I'm a mainlander from an area known for cheese, the Bega Valley, who also dabbled in radio at ABC RCAFF before finding a place in newspapers. I can often be found hiking, caving or climbing when I'm not cursing at my work computer or technology in general.
