From novelty events where shearers shear a sheep, “scoff a pie and scull a can”, to agricultural sections, wood carving, interesting historical displays and live entertainment, there is something for everyone.

Publicity officer Ruth Ingram hopes the “popular and well-respected event” will attract up to 5000 people.

“We’ve put a lot of work into it,” Mrs Ingram said. “We’ve really been working on it for a couple of years, particularly this year. It’s very exiting.”

She said the show was a wonderful opportunity to showcase the agricultural sector and compete with peers, while also uniting current and former residents.

This year’s event, at the Tyrendarra Recreation Reserve, has a historical theme with attractions celebrating the region’s rich past.

Mrs Ingram said the show’s longevity was testament to the local community’s hard work.

A highlight will be the Dorothy Nichol Fashion Collection which showcase gowns worn by Western District farmers’ wives and townies at special occasions in the early to mid-20th century.  

“Dorothy has journeyed far and wide to hunt down these glorious treasures, including hats, shoes and even the odd safari suit, where possible documenting the story of each,” Mrs Ingram said.

For the children there will be three performances of the Preston’s Historic Punch and Judy puppet show which came to Australia in the 1840’s and has continued to entertain. 

“Australia’s best-loved farming character” George the Farmer will be another highlight for youngsters at the show. Mrs Ingram said George aimed to educate children about farming practices and how food and fibre were produced.

Norm and Elsie’s Art Safari mobile art gallery in a vintage caravan, Red vs Blue bike puppets powered by crowd member’s pedal power and The Connies will also entertain patrons throughout the day. 

She said highlights includes the Wairere Romney Speed Shear from 4.30pm and the shear, scoff and scull novelty event. 

Horses and their riders will take on the Tyrendarra obstacle showcase under lights at 7pm. Participants will compete for the fastest times and best execution of the course. The event will also involve one element of the Tyrendarra Stockman’s Challenge, which continues at the recreation reserve on Sunday. 

“The horses are big. The section has a very good reputation at Tyrendarra. It’s one of the main events that goes all day and there’s the stockman’s challenge obstacle course in the evening.” 

Brandon Kroon will demonstrate his “amazing” chainsaw carving and there will also be an evening whip cracking display. 

She said the old favourites would also feature including cattle, sheep, art, farm and garden, cut flowers, floral arranging, craft, fancy work, home brew, wool, cookery, photography and historical exhibits. 

Other drawcards include the Junior Show Kids competition, a show and shine ute display, vintage machinery and cars, pet and scarecrow competitions, dog high jump challenge, a bucking bull, animal nursery, alpaca shearing and a lighthorse display.