Hundreds turn up as first show a success

SUCCESS: Organiser David Grieve is "stoked" with the success of the Wairarapa Home Show.

The Wairarapa Home Show organiser says the inaugural event was a "roaring success" and he'll be back next year.

"I'm absolutely stoked," said David Grieve.

He said people had warned him that Wairarapa residents wouldn't come out to events - but his event proved that wrong.

About 2500 came to Clareville Showgrounds to enjoy the three-day show.

"The grounds there are fantastic.

"And we've got room to grow."

He said they lost a few stallholders due to the Rimutaka Hill Rd slip on Friday.

"Most of the stallholders were from our side of the hill.

"Six or so were caught in the traffic jam the slip caused, but they all turned up."