HORSHAM SHOW 2012 - OCTOBER 2 & 3

The 2012 Horsham Agricultural Show will be held on Tuesday, October 2 and Wednesday October 3

Entry to the 2012 show is Adults $15 - Children (under 16) $10 - Pre-schoolers FREE! 

Family Memberships $55 which allows unlimited entry for the 2 day event for 2 adults & 2 children.

Use your Family Membership to vist Horsham Show both days where you will find different attractions each day!

OUR NEW LOOK HORSHAM SHOW TEAM:

Jo Lane is Horsham Agricultural Society's new president.  Jo stepped up to the role of President of the Horsham Agricultural Society in April 2012, taking the reigns from Peter Jackman.  Jo has had a wealth of experience with agricultural shows with involvement as a competitor in horse events for many years.  She has been a committee member and Vice President of Horsham Ag Society and is delighted to be leading the new look events management team for the 2012 Horsham Show.  Jo has been a great supporter of the Horsham community and is passionate about the Horsham Show event. 

Theresa Phelan is Horsham Show's new Show Administration Officer.  Theresa will be in the Horsham Show office every Monday 10am-12noon and can be contacted on 03 5381 1187.

Penny Stemp is Horsham Show's new Book Keeper.  As a small business operator who specialises in bookkeeping, she brings a wide range of skills to our finance management team and is sure to be a valuable contributor to the show.

Andrea Cross has joined Horsham Show as the Sponsorship and Promotions Officer.  Andrea is an enthusiastic team member and has many great ideas for promoting the show and its sponsors - if you or your business would like to be involved why not call the show office on 5381 1187 and ask to speak to Andrea or phone her direct on 0400 425 254.

HORSHAM AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY COMMITTEE OF MANAGEMENT

President:  Jo Lane

Secretary:  Stuart Muir

Vice President:  Narelle Hanrahan

SOME OF HORSHAM SHOW'S SUPPORTERS:

Kailee O'Beirne (age 15 pictured left, Joyce Bywaters and Mallori Hutchinson age 14)

 Every year when the Horsham Show comes around, my cousin Mallori Hutchinson and I are quick to volunteer our help in the Ladies Pavilion with our Nana, Joyce Bywaters.  We started helping when we were very young.  We began by cleaning out the display cupboards which we still love to do.  However now we help steward, take show entries and organise them to put on display. 

This isn't a typical job a teenager would agree to do but knowing that you've done something to help out others is a great feeling.  It also gives us an opportunity to spend time with our Nana in the holidays and is a really rewarding experience to work with ladies of all different age groups.  I really value the organisational and communication skills I've learned and continue to learn along the way as I prepare to enter the work force in the future.  Sometimes you can only learn those skills through experience and I'm pleased that I can include them on my resume.

For the 2011 show, I was also asked to help with the Miss Showgirl competition.  I enjoyed being an entrant in 2010 so it was great to see what it was like from the other side of the fence.  Taking entries on the Wednesday and making sure all the entrants had a registration number was a really busy process just before the 1.00pm judging time. 

Although we don't get any financial reward for helping, we gain satisfaction knowing that we've made someone's job so much easier and have had fun doing so.

Dalton Cross (age 18 pictured left with Kate Cross winner of Rural Ambassador of the Year - Horsham)

I began volunteering at the Horsham Show when I was 12.  I helped out in the Animal Nursery just looking after the bird section as I had a few budgies and cockatiels.  Now, 6 years later I share the organisation of the Animal Nursery with Anne Lane.  Along with Anne and her late husband Eric, I've pretty much repaired all the animal cages and enjoy setting up the yards which I begin to do about 2 weeks before the event.  I love being involved in setting up the nursery as I have heaps of pets at home from budgies (still) to goats.  The animals I don't have, I get from local people.  I've made lots of friends out there and I make good contacts with people who are interested in swapping or buying animals from me or vice versa.  For the 2011 show, Anne & I set up a special animal petting area.  It was great and all the little kids loved it and so did their parents because it was free!  We'll definitely be doing that again!

In 2011 I decided to join the committee along with my mum who organises the Miss Horsham Showgirl event and has done so for about 5 years.  My Grandpa Schulz (who died before I was born) began showing horses and cows in 1970.  He used to take a mare and foal in for the nursery organisers, so I guess being involved in the show is pretty much a family tradition.

Kate Cross (who's no relation to me) won the Rural Ambassador of the Year and I won the Junior Rural Ambassador of the Year.  The awards are for young people who are involved in their local community and also take an interest in agricultural shows.  I didn't know I was even nominated til 2 days before the show.  Winning this award takes Kate & I to St. Arnaud in February where we compete at the next level against other small town winners.  I'm not sure if I'm happy I won because I think I have to make a speech and I don't like public speaking!  At the end of the day I'd like to see more young people get involved in volunteering at the Horsham Show.  It's a lot of fun and since I love animals it's a win win situation for me.  Knowing your passion and being able to share it with others is really rewarding.  Your passion could be cake decorating or photography.  Whatever it is bring it to the show and get involved! 

MEMBERSHIP & SPONSORSHIP:  Arrangements are currently being made to allow you to purchase your membership tickets online.  The cost is only $55 and we appreciate your support.  We have terrific support from local businesses and individuals and are always happy to welcome more on board!  Our current listing is available on this tab.

SCHEDULE:  Our complete Show Schedule will be available to view in July 2012. 

ATTRACTIONS:  Each year, we like to engage new attractions.  This year, they are listed for your enjoyment (this is a constant work in progress as new attractions come on board).

USER GROUPS:  The Horsham Agricultural Society and Showgrounds house many user groups and businesses.  Facilities are also available for hire.  You can read more about this on this page.

CONTACT US:  The Horsham Show Office is open every Monday between 10am-12noon.  It is situated in Russell Hall, McBryde Street, Horsham.  Our contact number is: 5381 1187 and you can send us an email on our contact page. 

ABOUT US:  The Horsham Agricultural Society has a long history and you can read all about it on this page.