Community
5 September, 2025
Society gears up for show
CAMPERDOWN Pastoral and Agricultural Society (P and A Society) members have been working hard over the past four months in preparation for the upcoming 2025 Cobden and Camperdown Community Bank Camperdown Show.
The show will be held on Saturday, October 11 and will see a number of new and returning activities.
P and A Society member Cheryl McMahon said this year’s show theme is Paddock to Pavilion, with beef and dairy cattle showing returning to the cattle pavilion.
Sheep and poultry will also be on show, with equestrian events in the centre of the showgrounds throughout the day.
“Dairy cattle steward Joanne Stephens and beef cattle steward Jo McLauchlan have worked together to put this section back into the schedule and are thrilled with the response and support the section has received, especially with the dry and challenging conditions over the past two years,” Ms McMahon said.
“The show will, for the first time, have a virtual reality header simulator where everyone can test their skills at driving a header.
“This is supported by a grant from Nufarm Seeds and Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal (FRRR), to help foster youth engagement, career aspirations and bridge the town and country divide.
“People will have an opportunity to mill grain to make flour and learn about the different crops grown in the area.”
The Camperdown and District Motorcycle Club show and shine will also be making a return after proving popular last year, with a new farm bike section being added.
Other returning favourites include the mystery showbag, dashhund dash, pet parade and show personality.
Show secretary Jasmine Edwards said there would be a number of new things coming to the Camperdown Show this year.
“The $10 ride passes are a new thing this year – we’ve got a couple of different rides and most of them are suitable for all ages,” she said.
“To keep it family-friendly and affordable – our aim is to always be a family-friendly and affordable show – kids can buy a $10 ride pass and then they can go on the rides as many times as they like throughout the day.
“The Flying Flamingos are a local aerial acrobatics team who do performances at lots of different events – they are all juniors, so it’s great to support some young local people.
“They’re going to be three shows which go for 40 minutes each, and then three workshops after each show.
“This will allow the crowd to interact and have a closer look at the aerial acrobatic equipment and have that audience connection rather than just watching.”
Among the new events is the AGRIMAC Kubota Young Farmer’s Challenge, which is open to all young people aged 18-35 who wish to form a team of four.
Entries are also sought for the various competitions and displays within the homecraft pavilion, including the Make, Bake, Grow expo, art show and various official Victorian Agricultural Show competitions.
Ms McMahon said entertainment will be available throughout the day, including live music from local musicians, wildlife and farm animal displays and the woodchop competition.
“As with all events, costs and the requirements of event management have increased, but the P and A Society are committed to providing a great day out for the community,” she said.
Show entry at the gate is $15 per adult over 18, $5 for pensioners and students between five and 17, and free for all children under four.
Family tickets purchased at the gate, which provides admission for two adults and two children under 17 is $30 while a prepaid family membership ticket is $25.
“The committee are very thankful of the support the show has received from farmers, businesses and community groups even in these challenging conditions,” Ms McMahon said.
“We need good spring rain in the region to give everyone a lift.
“We are in need of more volunteers in the lead up to the event, on show day and then to follow up on the Sunday for the horse show – there are lots of different roles available, so there is sure to be a role to interest you.
“It would be very helpful if volunteers could come to working bees before the show, so they could be informed about the details of their role before show day.”
For more information, entry forms for show day competitions, or to express interest in volunteering, visit camperdownshowgrounds.com.au.
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