Nowra Show Society
2012 Nowra Show Attractions
International
Lumberjacks!
The Bush Whacker Bonanza is coming to your(our) neck of the woods!
This international act is an action packed, hilarious and animated show where some of the world champion lumberjacks go head to head in an old time lumberjack competition. It features free speed climbing with world champion and Canadian, Stirling Hart, who current hold three world records flying up and down 100 foot climbing poles, log rolling like seen in the west coast of Canada and much much more.
It is a show for all ages and sure to have you laughing like a possum up a pine tree!
For more information check out their web site www.loggersports.co.nz
The Road Ahead Exhibition
The
Australian Trucking Association's Road Ahead travelling exhibition is
a state-of-the art semi-trailer filled with interactive displays about
road safety and the trucking industry. Since it started in 2008, more
than 65,000 people have visited the exhibition.
The Road Ahead aims to improve road safety awareness through the use of electronic minigames, simulators and displays. Compete against other visitors through ten road safety games, or try loading a semitrailer with the swipe of a finger. Information about the trucking industry and its importance to Australia is also shown in colourful displays.
The Road Ahead will be at the Nowra show opening to closing on both the 10th and 11th of February, and invites all showgoers to drop by during the day to have fun and discover something new about the Australian trucking industry.
CATTLE PARADE IN 2012
Once again in 2012, the Nowra Show Committee will be holding one Cattle Parade at the Nowra Show.
The Cattle Parade will commence at 2.00pm on Saturday of the Show.
The Cattle Parade is an opportunity for spectators to see all at once many of the exhibits that have competed in the various sections of the show.
There will be Cattle, Horses, Farm Machinery, our Showgirl entrants and of course Ron McKinnon and his team of Bullocks along with a range of vehicles that will be on display at the show.
Commentators Gerry Coonan and Ralph cook will keep the crowd informed of the Champion exhibits from each section.
Encouraging competitors in the sections to fit this into what is already a very busy day at the show for them is not always easy.
We are asking them to present their animals not only for their classes but also for this spectator oriented display.
Be sure not to miss the Cattle Parade at this year’s Show!
SIDESHOW ATTRACTIONS
The sideshow attractions are of course a major draw card of any show and Nowra Show is no different.
To a lot of people a Country Show is The Ferris Wheel, Zipper, Hurricane, Cha Cha, Merry Go Round, Clown heads, Knock ‘em Down, Fairy Floss, Dagwood Dogs and of course, the vital Showbags.
The Australasian Showmen’s Guild considers the Nowra Show to be one of its major yearly events and as such our Show attracts some of the best sideshow rides and amusements rarely seen out of city areas.
The Nowra Showground is an alcohol free zone at Show time, and this coupled with strong security and police presence has ensured that all areas of the show are safe for families and young people.
Side Show Alley is a tried and true formula for fun for all the family.
Show Mow Lawnmower Racing
Grass roots racing may well describe lawn mower racing. With a set of regulations to guide what can and cannot be done to your favourite mower, all can enjoy this exciting form of motor sport, safely and affordably.
Pre-loved ride-on mowers are found cheaply, then stripped, repaired, painted, and modified where allowed and away they go.
Safety is of paramount importance; so mowers are equipped with items such as ignition cut out lanyards, throttle return springs and fire extinguishers.Drivers must wear long sleeves, leather footwear, gloves and approved helmet.
To encourage Juniors and family participation there are classes for Juniors and Seniors, and many women are showing a keen interest in racing.
There is an exciting new class on the scene called “Super Modified”. These mowers are heavily modified, and are powered by small motor cycle engines. With superb Showground arenas to run on, the Super Modified’s should be exciting to watch.
The organising group, called SHOWMOW Racing incorporated can be seen at Nowra Show on the added area on Saturday from midday.
Look for their display and talk to the folk about how you too can get involved.
Further information can be gained from Showmowracinginc@live.com or Greg Lynch at gly09430@bigpond.net.au
Pigeon Racing
Pigeon Racing is the sport of releasing specially trained racing pigeons, which then return to their homes over a carefully measured distance.
The time it takes the animal to cover the specified distance is measured and the bird’s rate of travel is calculated and compared with all of the other pigeons in the race to determine which animal returned at the highest speed.
The winner of a pigeon race is the bird with the highest velocity.
Shoalhaven Pigeon Federation will be displaying racing pigeons that competed in the Grand National Race on 17th September 2011.
The Race between Coffs Harbour and Ulladulla covered a distance of 620 kilometres.
First place was awarded to Paul Edwards, Ulladulla, flying time 9 hours, 22 minutes, 32 seconds at a velocity of 1071.37mpm. Second to C&L Hickey, Ulladulla, 1046.30 and Third to Jeff Formosa, Nowra, 1010.09.
Come and see these remarkable birds at the Show.
Scarecrow Competition
New to the show this year, it’s time for the juniors to show their talents and scare the crows, come down to the added area during the show and witness the skills of our youth in our scarecrow competition with the major prize aimed at promoting little green thumbs with a vegie garden setup and ready to go as our major prize, check the website for entry details.
2012 Nowra Showgirl Competition – Celebrating 50 years
2012 marks the 50th Anniversary of The Land Sydney Royal Showgirl Competition at a state wide level.
The Nowra Show Society has chosen to celebrate this special occasion by holding a reunion for past Nowra Showgirls during the 2012 Nowra Show.
The Showgirl Competition, which commenced in 1962 at the Royal Easter Show, is not a beauty pageant but aims to find a young female ambassador for rural NSW.
Over 500 young women enter the Competition annually throughout NSW and are judged on their interest and knowledge about rural Australia, as well as confidence, ambition and life goals, general knowledge, presentation and speech.
Candidates are also asked to demonstrate knowledge of their local community, National and political issues that impact on Australians.
Since the start of the Nowra Showgirl competition, the Nowra Show Society has been proud to send 5 finalists to Sydney and has helped many more young women gain self-confidence and valuable life skills as a result of the many experiences the competition offers.
Being a Showgirl means being involved in your local Show; presenting prizes, sashing of livestock, speaking with media and generally being in the public eye. The announcement of the winner of Nowra Showgirl is a major attraction to our Show and the winner will be announced on Saturday evening 11th February at 8pm.
The 2012 Nowra Showgirl will represent the Nowra Show Society at the Zone 2 final to be hosted by the Kiama Show Society on 10th March.
The young woman chosen as The Land Sydney Royal Showgirl will act as an ambassador for rural and regional NSW. Her role will involve many official and informal duties, both at the Sydney Royal Easter Show, NSW Shows and during her travels interstate and overseas.
Prizes for 2012 State winners include:
• 1st place Sydney Royal Showgirl – Cash prize totaling $10,000
• 2nd place $5,000
• 3rd place $2,500
Nowra Show 2012 Showgirl Contestants:
Kristen Smart - Price Family Racing
Natasha Larter - Specsavers Nowra
Lucy Saeck - Ray White Nowra
Claire Gyles - Bomaderry Bowling Club
Thank you also to... South Coast Register, MMK Photography, Flamingo Florist, Nowra Nutrimetics and Coolangatta Estate.
Mini and Full Trotters
The trots will again feature at the Show on Friday 10th and Saturday
11th evenings
Over recent years the sport has suffered in interest and Harnes Racing Association of NSW has permitted some showgrounds to host trotting events where it is deemed to be safe.
This
is also an effort to bring more interest into harness racing.
Historically, the Nowra Show had a full program of trotting events and at one time the showground was the only trotting track in the town and regular trotting meetings were held there.
THe races will be limited to 5 horses per race with standing starts and the track will be upgraded for the event.
At one time Council were deciding to remove the trotting track but the Show Society in its wisdom wanted it kept as the track is used for a variety of uses during the Show.
Although betting is not permitted it will be an exciting spectical nonetheless and to pick the winners of the heats and the final will be anyone's guess.
Roll up on Saturday night to once again revisit the Trots wiht our expert race caller Gerry Coonan.
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