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- When: Saturday October 20
- Gates open: 8am-4.30pm
- Entry: Child 5-15 $6 U5 free Adults $12 Family $30
The Longford Show is one of those genuine country shows that demonstrates why, when a show is done right and offers great value for money, the crowds will come.
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The 161st show is on tomorrow, Saturday, October 20, and it works hard for its self-proclaimed title ‘The best one-day family show in Tasmania.’
The volunteer committee puts in an enormous effort throughout the year to build up a show that has proven over time to be good family fun with an enjoyable atmosphere and something for everyone.
Show secretary Kristy Springer said that the Longford Show is loved by everyone because it is such a family-friendly event, everything is easily accessible and there is so much to see and do.
“ The show has a great family friendly atmosphere, there is always something to look at and see as you walk around the arena,” Ms Springer said.
“The arena is the central focus of the show, with the show jumping happening in the centre and all around it there is trade space, wood chopping and lots of other activities happening around that area.
“Once you pay to get in the gates there is also lots of free entertainment which is great for families.
“All the kids love the animal nursery, they can get in and pat some of the animals, that’s always a hit, and the vintage machinery display is always popular too.”
Events on the day include:
- Extreme Bicycle Stunts
- Tassie Flying Paws
- Party On Children’s Entertainment – A high- energy, interactive show fun for the whole family
- Pelican Puppets – A show favourite, the Punch and Judy puppet show
- Sheaf Tossing – Making a return to the show
- Rod Toovey, The Essence Of Elvis
- Animal Nursey – Huge variety of animals to see.
- Reptile Rescue
- Fairground Organ at the main gate
- Music Tent – Variety of entertainment
- Side Show Alley
- Vintage Machinery Display – Look back into history with this display.
- Show Jumping
- Dog Show
- Fleece Competition
- Sheep Show
- Chopping Competition
- Poultry & Cage Bird Competition
- Show Girl/Boy Competition
- Home Industries, including a large school section
- Trade stalls
- Food stalls
- Show Bags
For more information about The Longford Show see: longfordshow.com.au.