Ross Johnson with Hastie Spring Fever Capri, who won Premier Cow (all breeds) on Sunday.
Ross Johnson with Hastie Spring Fever Capri, who won Premier Cow (all breeds) on Sunday.
More than 14,000 people came through the gates at the Stratford A&P Showgrounds over the weekend to enjoy all the fun of the fair at the annual A&P show.
Isla Terrill is all smiles on the merry-go-round.
With 140 stalls there was plenty for people to see and do, and Stratford A&P Association president, Ian McCaul says thecrowds for this 108th show, were certainly among the largest.
Jessica and Emily Harding were among the many to enjoy the range of rides at Mahon Amusements Side Show Alley.
"It is great to see so many people coming here and having a great time."
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Many families around Taranaki make coming to the Stratford show an annual event, including the Wilson family from New Plymouth.
Jordyn Buckland has a go on the super slide.
Nana Margaret says this is the 50th show she has been to, having first come to one when she had just married her husband Peter and moved to the area from Wellington.
Phoebe Peach loved having her face painted.
"We have come every year, first as a young couple, then with our children and now we bring our grandchildren with us. A lot has changed through the years but never the quality. This is the only show we come to because we believe it is the best one."
Josh Gordon with Dolly entered in the novice category of the dog trials. Josh says this is the first year he has entered any competitions, after encouragement from his neighbour.
Open: Ian Smith 1, Lloyd Duffy 2, Lloyd Bishop 3, Lloyd Duffy 4 Intermediate and Maiden Man and Dog: Ian Smith 1, Paul Martin 2, Murray Austin 3, Bruce Meek 4
Maiden Dog: Ian Smith 1, Paul Martin 2, Murray Austin 3
Calf Section:
Best Lead Calf Pedigree or Grade (Junior): Fletcher Lawrence 1, Bernnie Vanner 2, Aidan Sturgeon 3, Sophie Ogle 4, Ruby Horgan 5
Best Lead Calf Pedigree or Grade (Senior): Katelyn Symes 1, Paige Taylor 2, Hilary Vanner 3, Larnie Horgan 4, Lydia Young 5 Champion Best Lead Calf: Katelyn Symes Reserve Champion Best Lead Calf: Fletcher Lawrence
Best Reared, Pedigree or Grade, Light Breed (Junior): Sophie Ogle 1, Sacha Turnball 2, Ben Savage 3, Jayda Sharp 4, Jayden Poole 5 Fletcher Lawrence 1, Rachel Giddy 2, Corey Symes 3, Sienna Bourke 4, Mikayla Symes 5
Best Reared, Pedigree or Grade, Light Breed (Senior): Lydia Young 1, Isabelle Radford 2, Freddie Turnball 3, Aroha Turnball 4, Renee Elliott 5,
Best Reared, Pedigree or Grade, Heavy Breed (Senior): Larni Horgan 1, Matthew O'Rorke, Katelyn Symes 3, Ashton Sharp 4, Sophie Hancock 5
Champion Best Reared: Lydia Young Reserve Champion Best Reared: Isabelle Radford
