THE Korumburra Show was a hit for around 4000 people on Saturday.
In perfect conditions, people travelled to the Korumburra Showgrounds to take in the sights, fun and positive atmosphere.
This year’s show was one of the biggest yet, with more attractions encouraging more traffic.
“We had a great support from the Showmen’s Guild this year,” Korumburra Agricultural and Pastoral (A&P) Society secretary Brooke Howard said.
“We also had great support from our market stallholders. There were 60 in total and the majority stayed from 9am to 8pm.”
A few new features also attracted a crowd, including the remote-control car demonstration, the Black Snake Productions reptile exhibit, and the highly anticipated mullet competition.
“The mullet competition was fantastic. A lot of people turned out to see it and take part in it,” Brooke said.
“It was a highlight, and we hope to bring it back next year.”
The poultry, sheep and cattle displays were also well attended, with entry numbers above average.
For the first time, the show introduced an Australian Stock Horse program, which amassed 25 entries.
“This addition to the show was a little spur of the moment, but it was very well received, and we had some excellent feedback,” Brooke said.
Brooke thanked Ben Fisher from the Korumburra Middle Hotel, who ran the keg toss.
“We had some excellent feedback from the keg toss. Someone managed to throw 10 metres,” she said.
“It was a bit of fun and one of the great ways to involve local businesses.”
Thanks were also extended to the Landcare Group that manned the gate, Shirley Arestia for managing the advertising leading up to the event, Burra Barber Rick Arestia for running the mullet competition, and the Lions Club for providing lunches to the judges, stewards and officials.
Stock Horses enter Korumburra Show
Korumburra Show introduced the Australian Stock Horse program for the first time on Saturday.
The program was well received by the public, amassing an incredible 25 entries on short notice.
“We originally asked the West Gippsland Australian Stock Horse (ASH) Branch for a demonstration, just to add a bit of that traditional agriculture show feel to year’s event,” Korumburra Agricultural and Pastoral (A&P) Society secretary Brooke Howard said.
“They came to us and said they wanted to run a program, and we received great feedback on the day. It was great to have horses back as a feature of the show and to see it being so well supported.
The number of entries certainly exceeded expectations.”
The entries included a good mix of locals, as well as those who travelled distances to take part.
Local judge Kim McMahon decided the competitions and, through the ASH association, provided stewards to oversee the event.
The event ran from 8.30am until 3.30pm on show day.
Brooke said the show society will be looking to maintain a relationship with the West Gippsland ASH Branch to bring the event back for upcoming shows.
“I’d like to hope we see it again. It was a great competition. Everything about the program was really positive,” Brooke said.
The excitement continues with the Korumburra A&P Society Horse Show set to take place this Saturday, February 17.
