Huge crowds gather for Korumburra Show

THE Korumburra Show certainly brought in a crowd on Saturday, February 11 with entertainment for all ages encompassing the Showgrounds.

Vendors lined the lanes, with ice cream, fairy floss and hot cuisines and Taylors Amusements were set up with rides and their sky-high jump bungies that were a hit for the older kids, all while the pony rides from Little Ryders and stilt walker Jazmin Dreams remained a highlight, impressing the entire crowd with her unique talent.

Peter Hearn of Poplargrove Stud set up among the market stalls enticing the crowd with Angelique and Boof, showcasing the boutique breeding of miniature donkeys. 

President, and Chief Steward – Exhibit Pavilion Korumburra A & P Society, Rhonda Brooks said her daughter Shelby is the fifth generation to take part in the annual show.

Classic vehicles were on display with Jessie and Nico taking away the People’s Choice award for their 1926 Bayliss Thomas and showcasing their 1928 Hupmobile. 

In the sheds, ewes were on show, judged for a variety of categories with Blackpond Hampshire Downs awarded in two categories throughout the afternoon, whilst judges of the poultry section Leigh and Caitlin Mannix awarded Campell Allman as champion in the bird junior section and champion in the bird show for with his prize winner ‘Twirl’ and Lyn Mackay took out reserve champion in the bird show for her Silver Duckwing Old English Game. 

The annual event was a success with patrons travelling from inner Melbourne and surrounding farms to attend the show, either taking part in competition or viewing the level of community involvement that goes into a regional town event.

Exhibit Pavilion 2023 special prize awards

THE Korumburra and District Agricultural and Pastoral Society presented their exhibit at the 127th annal show at the Korumburra Showgrounds on Saturday, February 11 with President, and Chief Steward of the Exhibit Pavilion, Rhonda Brooks presenting the special prizes. 

The most successful exhibitor in section T of the Farm and garden produce category was presented to winner Max Grigg for his collection of vegetables, followed by runner up winner A and L Sage. 

“The winners of the VAS competitions will compete at a group level, in the next few months and if they win that, they go on to the Royal Melbourne Show to compete,” said Rhonda. 

The results for the 2023 exhibit pavilion include:         

Section U Home Products
Most successful exhibitor Winner – Allison Potter
Runner-Up Most Successful Exhibitor Classes 1-35 Winner – Margaret Ekins

Best Exhibit from Classes 1 – 26 Winner – K Norton
A Blast From The Past Best Exhibit Winner – L Beakley
Vas Carrot Cake Winner – C Mitchell

Section U(A) Organisations/Groups      
Championship Cooking Competition Winner – Koringal Women’s Service Club                           
Best Presented Entry $10 Winner – Koringal Women’s Service Club                                                
Best Individual Entry Winner – Julie Watt
                 
Section U (b)
Vas Rich Fruit Cake Competition Winner – Ross Crawford    
  
Section V Preserves
Most Successful Exhibitor Winner – Rhonda Brooks
Best Exhibit Winner – G Kelly

Section V (a) Home Brew                                                                                      
Beer Winner – Ron Davis 
Cider Winner – M & J Gugich
Wine Winner – Steph Ehrlich
                                     
Section W Flowers and Plants
Most Successful Exhibitor- “Evelyn Carfrae Memorial Award” Winner – C Summerfield

Cut Flowers Best Exhibit Winner – Gary Butler
Container Grown Plants Best Exhibit “Maisie Brooks Memorial Award” Winner – Tricia McCraw
Floral Art Most Successful Exhibitor Winner – K Markley

Section X Homecrafts       
Most Successful Exhibitor Winner – Maryke Dann
Runner Up Most Successful Exhibitor Winner – L Beakley

Sewing: Most Successful Exhibitor Winner – Maryke Dann
Hand Knitting: VAS Knitting Competition Winner – Jan Appleton
Machine: Knitting Best Exhibit Winner – J Adams
Crochet VAS Crochet Competition Winner – L Beakley
Hand Knitting & Crochet: Most Successful Exhibitor Winner – Jan Appleton
Patchwork: Most Successful Exhibitor Winner – Pam Hooker. Runner Up Most Successful Exhibitor Winner – Maryke Dann

Spinning: Best Exhibit Classes 40–42 Winner – Ingrid Riddell. Best Exhibit Classes 44–51 Winner – T Tutin

Classes 44 – 51 Most Successful Exhibitor
Winner – D Wylie

Section X (a) One Persons Work
Winner – Maryke Dann

Section X (b) A Blast from the Past
Most Successful Exhibitor Winner – Jan Appleton

Section X (c) Organisation or Group Craft Exhibition
Class 1 – Winner - Meeniyan CWA        
Class 2 – Winner – Koringal Women’s Service Club              
Classes 1-2 Best Individual Entry Winner – Maryke Dann

Section Y Art
Best Exhibit Winner – Lois Wust

Individual Category Winners
Oil – Lois Wust
Acrylic – Bruce Plant
Watercolour – Janet Powell
Any medium – Ron Beck
Drawing – Wendy Green

Section Y (b) Photography
Best Exhibit Winner – C Griggs
Theme “Korumburra Show” Winner – Rhonda Brooks

Section Y (c) Special Photography Section
VAS “Animal/s in Action” Senior –19 years & over Winner - E Turner
VAS “Animal/s in Action” Junior – 18 years & under Winner - T Holmes

Section Y (d) Handcrafts
Class 1- 2 Best Exhibit “The George Fox Memorial” Winner – D Moon
Classes 4-15 Best Exhibit Winner – R Whitaker
Classes 4-15 Most Successful Exhibitor Winner – Maryke Dann

Section Z Junior
Junior Cookery
Vas Junior Boiled Fruit Cake Winner – D Rigby
Vas Junior Carrot & Date Muffins Winner – J Turton
Junior Cookery: 8 – 12 Years Most Successful Exhibitor Winner – P Rigby
Junior Cookery: 7 Years & Under Most Successful Exhibitor Winner – Tas & Reg Hughes

Section Z(d) Flowers & Plants: 16 Years and Under
Most Successful Exhibitor Winner – Alana Sage
Runner-Up Most Successful Exhibitor Winner – Liam Sage

Section Z(e) Needlework & Craft: 16 Years & Under
Most Successful Exhibitor Winner – K Markley
Runner Up Most Successful Exhibitor Winner – Alana Sage

Section Z(f) Original Art Work: 16 Years & Under
Best Entry: 
Grade 1 To Grade 3 – Elijah Donaldson
Grade 4 To Grade 6 – G Perry
Secondary – TJ Godfrey

Special Junior Art:
Class 10 Prep – Grade 3 “A Cow Eating Hay” Winners – Equal – Margot Dube and Tate Pepperell
Class 11 Grade 3 – Grade 6 “Celebrating the Korumburra Show” Winner – R Jefferies

Experimental Junior Art:
Prep- Grade 2 – Georgia Sism
Grade 3-Grade 6 – H Perry

Section Z(h) Handwriting
Year 1 1st – Sienne Lieshout
Year 2 1st – Paige Wyatt
Year 3 1st – Jaxon Smyth
Year 4 1st – Paige Anderson
Year 5 1st – Gracey Barry
Year 6 1st – Lauren Sawyers