General News
23 September, 2022
Horsham Show takes off
Final preparations have been underway and are almost complete for Horsham’s Agricultural Show 2022.
FINAL preparations have been underway and are almost complete for Horsham’s Agricultural Show 2022.
The two day event will look to bring hundreds from across the Wimmera, Mallee and Grampians to Horsham Showgrounds over September 24 and 25 with a variety of competitions, demonstrations and carnival activities on offer.
Horsham Agricultural Society member and Horsham Show volunteer Emily Friedrichsen said she was eager for people to see the many improvements made to the grounds since the last show.
“I’m so stoked, it’s the first show since 2019 because of Covid, and the weather is gearing up to be fantastic, so it’s going to be amazing,” she said.
“Lot’s has happened in two years. With all the work that’s been done on the Horsham showgrounds - newly built offices, the walls of the Maydale Pavilion, the cattle shed being redeveloped for events, new toilet blocks - it’s going to be great for people to see.
“I think, as a team, we’ve been doing a sensational job and I can’t wait to see what visitors will think when they come.”
This year’s show will include a free-of-charge children’s outdoor activity area with a highlight being an escape room run in the Maydale Pavilion.
“Obviously, you won’t be seriously locked in, but the idea behind it is a series of challenges and puzzles which you can do individually or as a family,” Ms Friedrichsen said.
“It’ll be age appropriate and kid friendly with mathematical puzzles and just a lot of fun with treats at the end.”
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Other activities in the show’s outdoor children’s area include pallet mazes and a nine hole mini golf course made out of recyclable material as well as a scout go-kart track and damper cooking.
Ms Friedrichsen said many features of this year’s show were made possible and free thanks to the local Horsham community.
“We have our own showbag that we’ve created for this show. They include books, swimming vouchers, come-and-try vouchers; all things that would normally cost a lot more for children to participate in, and it’s all provided from the community,” she said.
“We’ve been very lucky with everything that’s been donated. We live in an agricultural society, so I think it’s important for kids to know that you don’t need to spend an arm and a leg, you can create fun with what you have or with what’s around you.
“When my grandparents took me to the Horsham Show as a kid I remember getting rides in the CFA truck and police cars, and those sorts of things. That’s what engaged me as a kid and I wanted to see more of that comeback again.”