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The 162nd Longford show is set to bring back some events that haven’t been seen at the show for a very long time.
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For the first time in 60 years, Canaries are making a come back at the Longford Show 2018.
Former Longford Show president and life member, Bob Pitt said that it was an exciting re-addition to the show’s line-up.
“I think people will be surprised to see the Canaries back in the poultry pavilion,” Bob said.
“I can remember going to shows as a boy and seeing them there; I think interest dropped off for, but we have had a fantastic response to bringing them back.
“The local canary owners are very keen to be involved so it will be very interesting.”
President of the Launceston Canary and Caged Bird Society, Reg Rigby has been helping to organise the inclusion of the Canaries to this year's show.
“There will be five or six different varieties of canaries with around 40-45 birds on display,” Reg said.
“We are hoping that this displays will grow in momentum over the next few years and that the crowds will enjoy them.
“We have a very reputable judge coming from the North West, and some of the birds will even be for sale.”
Another event returning to the Longford Show this year will be Sheaf Tossing.
The traditional Scottish agricultural sport involves using a pitchfork to hurl a burlap bag stuffed with straw over a horizontal bar above the competitor's head.
Launceston local, Sean Vinar was named Australia’s Sheaf Tossing Champion back in September 2018 and is looking forward to bringing the event back to Longford.
“The last time Sheaf Tossing was at the show was around ten years ago, and the last Tasmanian event was two years ago,” Sean said.
“It is very exciting to bring Sheaf Tossing back to Tassie, I’ve had to go to the mainland to compete, which has been great as I’ve met some fantastic people.”
The event is open to all and has been named after previous world recorder holder Bruce Mountney who sadly passed away earlier this year.