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The Gresford District Agricultural Society Inc.

 

78th ANNUAL GRESFORD SHOW

Friday 12th and Saturday 13th March 2010

ENTERTAINMENT & ATTRACTIONS

· Horse Show

· Open & Novice Post Splitting Competition

· Cattle Exhibits

· Camp Draft

· Dog Draft

· Hoof & Hook Competition

· Art Show

· Ag-Bike Demonstrations

· Bar, CWA Dining Room,

· BBQ & Canteen Available

· Pet Parade

· Vintage Farm Machinery Display

· The Grand Parade - Saturday 2.30pm

Tug-o-War

Followed by

Live Band until late . . .

 

Art Show Opening

An Opening Night and Art Preview evening will be held on Thursday 11th March from 6pm to 8pm in the art pavilion.

Fine Wine & Tasty Cheese served. $10.00 entry

'People's Choice' drawn at the Preview Evening. All Welcome.

 

Show Schedule Sections - PDF Downloads

Ag Bikes 87kb

Arts & Craft 41kb

Camp Draft Section 383kb

Children's Work 44kb

Commercial Cattle 26kb

Cooking 78kb

Dairy Cattle 193kb

Fancy Work 40kb

Farm Produce 190kb

Flowers 42kb

Fruit 23kb

General 636kb

Goats - Angora 30kb

Hoof & Hook 111kb

Horses 57kb

Horses - Light/Heavy 606kb

Jams & Preserves 479kb

Post Splitting 184kb

Poultry 36kb

Stud Cattle 394kb

Vegetables 60kb

Please note that the information featured within the Show Schedule Sections may change as Classes are amended , added or removed.

Entry Form 178kb

Please post or hand in completed entry form with the appropriate entry fees - Entries will only be accepted if the Entry Fee is paid.

 

 

 

 

SHOW HISTORY

The Gresford District Show has been organised and run successfully almost every year for past 82 years. The Gresford Show engenders fair and friendly competition by hospitable country people that work hard, play hard and enjoy sharing their activities with visitors and local people alike.

The Gresford District is one of the best kept secrets of the Hunter Valley and the show Committee invites all families and friends to join us in our 78 th annual Agricultural Show to be held on the Friday 12th and Saturday 13th March 2010.

 

FOR GENERAL ENQUIRIES

CONTACT: Mr. Ian Dent (Sec)

Ph (02) 4931 7146 AH

Fax: (02) 4938 9380

Email: annied@harboursat.com.au

PO Box 9, EAST GRESFORD NSW 2311

ONE WEEK PRIOR TO SHOW CONTACT:

Show Secretary's Office, Gresford Showground

Ph /Fax (02) 4938 9380

CAMP DRAFT ENTRIES & ENQUIRES

CONTACT: Mr Mick Kealy

Ph (02) 4938 9492

 

HORSE RING EVENTS ENQUIRES

CONTACT: Mr Tim Capp

Ph (02) 4938 9477

 

 

MEMBERSHIP FEES, CHARGES OF ADMISSION, ETC

On the payment of $20.00 , two Members Tickets will be forwarded to you. Membership entitles a member to free entry to the ground for all sessions of the show.

GATE CHARGES

MEMBERS: Free on production of Members Card.

Child under 15 free . Conveyances free .

 

NON-MEMBERS:

FRIDAY

Adults : $ 7.00 Pensioners $ 5.00 (Aged & Invalid)

SATURDAY

Adults : $12.00 Pensioners $ 8.00 (Aged & Invalid)

CHILDREN: Friday/Saturday 6-15 yrs $ 2.00 Under 6 FREE

FAMILY TICKET: Friday/Saturday 2 Adults + 3 Children $25.00

NOTE TO COMPETITORS: Non-Member competitors are subject to gate charges in line with non-member prices. Competitor entry is not free.

 

NO ALCOHOL IS TO BE BROUGHT INTO THE SHOWGROUND

 

OFFICE BEARERS

PATRONS
 Mr R . Francis, Mr A.S. Kelehear, Mr T.E. Richardson, Mrs Margot Capp
PRESIDENT
 Mr Graham Hudson  
VICE PRESIDENTS
 Mr Mick Kealy and Mr Tim Capp
HON. TREASURER
 Mr Doug Daly Ph: 02 4938 9624
ASST. TREASURER
 Mr Rob Ryan Ph: 02 4938 9458
HON. SECRETARY
 Mr Ian Dent Ph: 02 4931 7146 (AH)
HON. SOLICITOR
 Mr Richard Fry  
AUDITOR
 Addisons Chartered Accountants

LADIES AUXILIARY

PATRONS Mrs Lynda Joliffe, Mrs Verna Wells
PRESIDENT Miss Mary Kealy
VICE PRESIDENTS Mrs Nola Dooley, Mrs Marion Jordan
SECRETARY Mrs Ann Dent

GDAS webpage courtesy of Bruce Graham, Allyn Consulting Pty Ltd - Ph 4938 9182

 

 

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