General News
12 October, 2023
Gearing up for the show
CAMPERDOWN’S Pastoral and Agricultural (P and A) Society is gearing up for the annual Community Bank Cobden Camperdown, Camperdown Show.
CAMPERDOWN’S Pastoral and Agricultural (P and A) Society is gearing up for the annual Community Bank Cobden Camperdown, Camperdown Show.
The show, which will be held on Saturday, October 14, will have a large variety of attractions this year.
P and A Society president Cheryl McMahon said the society’s plans have been “going well”.
“We’ve had lots of support from the local community, which has been wonderful,” she said.
“The grounds are looking beautiful, the volunteers who manage and maintain the grounds have been doing a great job.
“It’s all looking very well-cared for and mowed; the Men’s Shed have been helping us with some renovations, so their skills and time are appreciated.”
Many of the show’s typical rides, show bags, farm animal displays and trade stalls will be returning this year
Competitions such as the ever-popular dachshund dash, dog jumping, pet parade and the Beaut Ute competition will also return for the show’s 151st year.
Ms McMahon said this year’s show has a full program.
“There will be Black Snake Productions with a mini-zoo,” she said.
“Charli Circus, a circus act, that will be doing performances, and children can also learn to do circus tricks like spinning plates and juggling.”
Charli Circus is run by Charli Meath, a relative of a Camperdown resident.
She has travelled around Australia judging, performing and coaching various circus specialties.
Charli’s circus journey began in Geelong at age 15, and she has since been crowned the National Champion for Aerial Hoop this year and performed on stages across Australia in cabarets, festivals and corporate events.
She has also performed alongside musicians The Veronicas and The Killers.
“Fun Farm for U is also at the show,” Ms McMahon said.
“There will be sheep shearing demonstrations both blade and mechanical shears which is very interesting.”
Ms McMahon said the mystery show bags will also return.
“There is the mystery show bags, which are always popular, and they sell out very quickly,” she said.
“Last year, the mystery show bags sold out at 11am, so it pays to get there early if you want to get a show bag.”
A stage will feature local bands and entertainers for the event, with a food court providing food from local businesses near the stage.
Ms McMahon said the show will feature some new attractions this year.
“Miniature Goats Australia will be having a show just inside the main gate.,” she said.
“Another new event is the Farmers Challenge, so come and test your skills.
“Something new we’re having this year is a blacksmith.
“Copley’s Custom Creations, so he’ll have his forge there and he’ll be making items at the show.”
The show will feature dressage and showjumping on the Saturday, with a horse show the next day.
“The Home Crafts group have been busy with their section; they’re having an art show as well as a Make, Bake, Create expo, as well as VAS competitions,” Ms McMahon said.
“We’re really appreciative of the Corangamite Arts Group for getting on board and doing a great job.”
With the Voice to Parliament referendum also taking place on the same day, Ms McMahon said people can still vote, either before or after, and enjoy the show,
“It can’t be helped; it is what it is, and we just have to work around that and make sure we vote ourselves because it’ll be a very busy day,” she said.
“It’s something we have no control over, so we got to make the most of the situation and hope that the people turn up and support their local show.”
Ms McMahon said the P and A Society appreciates all the support received from local clubs, organisations and businesses throughout the year.
“I just hope people come together and enjoy the day; it’ll showcase our community, all the things that’s great about living in Corangamite and being in a rural region,” she said.
“It’s just a good time for the community to come together and put our country life on show.
“We’re hoping for a good day with nice weather
“We welcome volunteers not just for the show but right throughout the year.”
Entry to the show is $15 per adult over 18, $30 for a family ticket for two adults and two children under 17, $5 for pensioners and students, and free for children four and under.