Schedule

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Entry Forms

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What's On

Show Opener

The 2010 Dalgety Show will be opened by local 90-year-old Charlie Roberson. Charlie has lived in Dalgety all his life and has been involved in the Dalgety Show since its inception in 1945. Charlie is the oldest member of the show committee and said although the show has grown, it has still remained the same, an enjoyable country show where people come and have a great day out. Over the years Charlie has held the positions of Chief Vegetable Steward and Superintendent of the Show Pavilion. Charlie has also worked continuously behind the scenes by tending the showground well before each show so the grounds look a picture.

Rural Achiever Award

Find out who is the winner of the Commonwealth Bank Dalgety Show Rural Achiever Award when it is officially announced on show day. This award is open to males and females, 20 to 27-years-old who work in a rural-related industry, and it replaces the Dalgety Showgirl competition.

Logo Competition

The Dalgety Show committee wants an exciting logo for its prize certificates and letterhead. There will be an adult class and a junior class in this competition and entries will be judged at the showground on show day. Download your entry form (pdf 61kb) or phone Liz Wright on 6456 5017 for more information.

Novelty Event

The popular novelty event is asking you to “Show us your hat”. Decorate or make a hat, or for the adults, “Show us your favourite work hat”. There are three classes; an Open class and a Junior, under 16 class, and an Open in the favourite work hat. This event is sponsored by Boloco Creek Steelworks, Dalgety with championship prize money of $50 for Open Champion hat and $30 for Under-16 Champion hat.

You can phone Liz on 6456 5017 if you want to know more about the ‘Show us your hat’ Novelty Event. Entries are to be delivered to the Horse Secretary’s Office (near the Sheep Pavilion) at the Dalgety showground before 9am on show day, Sunday, March 7. Judging will take place at 11am. So, take your hat off to the Dalgety Show, one of the best shows on the Monaro.

Entertainment

Local popular singer, Ernie Constance will be at the show to entertain you. Hear Ernie near the Barbecue Hut. As always there will be plenty of sideshows to keep the kids amused. The Patting Paddock is back as is the Mechanical Bucking Bull. New this year is the Gold Panning tent. Go and try your luck.

District Teams Challenge

The Snowy River Tyrepower Teams Challenge will be on again this year at 2pm. Wheat bag lumping, a wheelbarrow race, wool bale rolling race, an on-foot flag race and a team tug-o-war. Contact Phil Daley on 6456 5313. Total $600 prize money.

Horses

The horse events are very well patronised so expect to see some great action in the main arena. Watch horse and rider go through their paces and be thrilled by the jumping events.

Sheep, Cattle, Poultry

Don’t forget to look at the agricultural sections of the show. These sections highlight the hard work of the district’s farmers. You’ll see champion sheep and wool, sleek cattle, and colourful poultry.

Monaro Yard Dog Championships

Sponsored by the Westpac Bank these championships are a delight to watch. Clever dogs, good handlers and sheep that don’t want to go anywhere. Watch the dogs put the sheep where dog and handler want.

Tug-O-War

The Arthur Costello Memorial Tug-O-War will be held at approximately 2.30pm. It is a popular event for spectators and the men and women’s teams fight energetically to win the trophy. Woodchop The South-East Axemen’s Association members will show you how woodchopping should be done. The ever-popular Woodchop Competition starts at 11am on the upper banks of the Snowy River just outside the arena.

Veggies, Flowers, Home Brew

Rain and lots of it: the Veggies and Flower sections should have a good showing this year. People who are into home brewing are encouraged to save a couple of bottles and enter the Home Brew section, which is always hotly contested.

Cooking and Condiments

The Cooking section is always well patronised owing to the many fantastic cooks in the district. As always, the Jams and Condiments section will see our shelves full and give the judges a hard time deciding winners.

Photography, Arts and Crafts, and Art

Back in the Pavilion is where you will find the Photography and seventh annual Art Exhibition and the Arts and Crafts sections. The Photography section should have another good year. You will see wonderful shots of local festivals, children, animals, landscapes and the myriad of other subjects that photographers snap during the year.

School Kids

The Junior section is always chock full of entries and it is a wonderful chance to see the talent of the children of the district.

Judges

Again the show society has secured excellent judges for the many sections and while judging is in progress, the general public is asked to give the judges plenty of room. The show society appreciates the time and effort our judges give to make the show such a success.

The Dalgety Hall:

Walk across to the Dalgety Memorial Hall to see the wonderful exhibits on display such as the stunning Quilt Exhibition and the Needlework and Knitting sections. Entries Entry Secretary, Lee Fawcett will receive your entries. The more entries received before the show, the easier it will be for you, the exhibitor and our stewards. Phone 64565310.

Vintage Vehicles

There will be plenty of vintage and classic cars on display at this year’s show. Food and Drink You won’t go hungry at the Dalgety Show. Michelle and Mikala and their helpers will cater for your hunger at the kiosk and Damien, Carol and the bar crew will be on hand to cater for your thirst. If a barbecue is more your style, Robert and Michelle will be cooking up a storm with their dedicated team. Dotted around the showground will be other stalls where you can taste the delights of the district.

Assistance

St John Ambulance will be there to look after those needing first-aid. Go and have a chat to these dedicated people.