The fencing competition is heating up, with cadets from training farms expected to take part.
The fencing competition is heating up, with cadets from training farms expected to take part.
The Central Hawke’s Bay A&P Show is coming to Waipukurau this weekend for fun and healthy rural competition.
In its 115th year, president Richard Ellis said the newest feature would be wood chopping.
“We went to the Wānaka Show just a year ago, just to catch up and see howthey do it down south.
“Its quite different to the North Island shows, but I think the North Island shows are under a changing pressure, they have got to adapt, and it certainly made a lot of difference going down there and getting new ideas.”
Those entering the Sheep category were competing for over $6000 in prizemoney and spot prizes.
Photography categories at this year’s show include Someone Special, Somewhere Special in Central Hawke’s Bay and Rural Life, and A Special Part of New Zealand.
The Central Hawke’s Bay A&P Show Rose Competition is an event celebrating the artistry of rose cultivation, with entries needing to be presented for judging by 9am on Saturday.
Friday is dedicated to equestrian from showjumping to show hunter events.
Equestrian is the main focus of the A&P Show on Friday, Show president Richard Ellis said.
Ellis said while open to the public, it was Saturday that was expected to bring larger crowds.
“The shearing, the dogs trials and the sheep are very strong still, the dogs trails they had to cut it off at 86 about three or four weeks ago, they couldn’t do it all in one day otherwise.”
He said six to eight teams were expected to take part in the fencing competitions.
“The fencing is even picking up with all these young cadets from these training farms.”
Animals of all shapes and sizes will be at the A&P Show.
Show day also includes Terrier Racing, with entries accepted on the day at the secretary’s office. It will be at 2pm in the main area.
Ellis said he was proud that after all the years the show had been entertaining the public, it was still a strong community event.
“I’m looking forward to the upcoming show, its where country meets town of course.”
Friday’s forecast was a high of 23C with fine weather, while Saturday was predicted to drop to 19C.
Michaela Gower joined Hawke’s Bay Today in 2023 and is based out of the Hastings newsroom. She covers Dannevirke and Hawke’s Bay news and loves sharing stories about farming and rural communities.
