OUT & ABOUT
It’ s show time again: The 138th Hawkesbury Show is on!
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The 138th Hawkesbury Show is set to be a must-visit event this year, with plans well underway for an exciting weekend on 9th, 10th, and 11th May. Taking place over the Mother’ s Day weekend, it’ s the perfect outing for the whole family.
Your admission ticket grants access to a wide range of free activities and entertainment, including entry to all pavilions, the main arena’ s spectacular performances, commercial displays, stage entertainment, and livestock sheds.
A popular attraction for visitors of all ages, the combined Emergency Services display— featuring the RAAF and Hawkesbury City Council— will once again be a key highlight. Meanwhile, the“ Taste of Hawkesbury Marquee” will showcase local producers offering samples of their finest goods.
For those with a competitive streak, the district’ s butchers will battle it out for bragging rights in the Sausage and Burger Competitions, which take place on Friday. Non-Stop Entertainment Throughout the day, the showgrounds will be buzzing with entertainment, including sheep-shearing demonstrations, yard dog displays, and the ever-popular
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racing pigs. The tabletop express show will also delight audiences, while the entertainment stage will feature an array of dancers and performers across all three days.
The Ultimate Crown Showdown competition will take centre stage on Friday and Saturday nights, with talented contestants vying for the grand prize. And don’ t miss the spectacular fireworks displays on both nights, as well as the jawdropping motorbike stunts performed by
Airtime FMX.
Laughter is guaranteed with the Chicken Run comedy team, while the Hot Wheels Stunt Team will leave the crowd in awe. The Rooftop Express Show, showcasing impressive horsemanship and bison demonstrations, will also take place in the main arena.
Woodchopping fans can enjoy thrilling competitions on both Friday and Saturday nights, with a dramatic treefelling relay event set to steal the spotlight on Friday. A Showcase of the Best Saturday will bring even more action to the Woodchop Arena, with various handicap, boys’, ladies’, and championship chopping events. Two standout competitions— the State Title Butchers Block and the Australian 375mm
Underhand Championship— will attract top axemen from across the country.
Animals play a huge role in the Hawkesbury Show, with a fantastic display of poultry, cats, rabbits, dogs, alpacas, donkeys, cattle, sheep, goats, ducks, and horses. The Hawkesbury Pavilion will house alpacas and sheep, alongside demonstrations of spinning, weaving, felting, and shearing. If you’ ve ever wanted to walk an alpaca, this pavilion is the place to be on Sunday.
This year’ s revamped sheep competition will feature the Suffolk breed as the main display, alongside several rare breeds. Creative Displays and Family Fun The Lego section continues to grow in popularity, with themed categories including Mother’ s Day, Space, and Build a Family Home, as well as a team-building competition.
In the Philip Charley Pavilion, visitors can admire an impressive variety of exhibits, from lapidary and paper craft to woodwork, orchids, decorated cakes, knitting, honey, patchwork, cacti, jams, agriculture, wool, and cross-stitch. This vibrant showcase of art, craft, horticulture, and agriculture truly captures the spirit
of the Hawkesbury. The Auxiliary will also be selling tickets for their annual raffle, with this year’ s major prize featuring a gardening theme.
For those looking for an adrenaline rush, Side Show Alley will offer thrilling rides, an array of delicious food, and showbags to satisfy every sweet tooth. The Ferris wheel remains a favourite spot for romantic proposals— how many will we see this year? Supporting the Community This year’ s Community Corner will be home to volunteers from the Hope4U Foundation. Please take a moment to support this incredible local charity, dedicated to helping vulnerable people within the community.
The official show opening will take place on Saturday at 1pm, followed by the Grand Parade, a spectacular showcase of the district’ s finest products and businesses. Getting There Public transport is included with your event ticket, covering trains, metro, and light rail services. Simply present your ticket to staff when boarding. For more information and to plan your trip, visit transportnsw. info.
138th ANNUAL
HAWKESBURY SHOW 9-10-11 MAY 2025
3 DAYS
OF FAMILY FUN!
From the very best in livestock, arts and crafts, horticulture, fruit, vegetables and local trade stands, to stunning fireworks and exhilarating carnival rides, the Hawkesbury Show offers a spectacular celebration of Australian cultural and rural traditions.
FRIDAY 9TH • 9AM-9PM
Equestrian, Pavilion Displays, Agility Dogs, Rabbit Show, Charity Steer Auction, Roof Top Express Airtime FX Motorbikes, Hot Wheels Monster Trucks, Side Show Rides, Fireworks + More!
SATURDAY 10TH • 9AM-9PM
Livestock, Grand Parade, Equestrian, Flyball Dogs, Ultimate Crown Showdown Dance Comp, Main Arena Night Show Spectacular, Woodchop, Side Show Rides + More!
SUNDAY 11TH • 9AM-4PM
Dog Show, Cat Show, Equestrian, Livestock, Alpaca Show, HDAA Auxiliary Raffle, Emergency Services Displays, Taste the Hawkesbury Tent, Poultry Show + More
Hawkesbury Showground Racecourse Road, Clarendon |
Buy Online + Save! 123tix. com. au |
Catch the train to Clarendon Station for quickest entry! |
Travel on trains, metro and light rail services is included in your event ticket. Simply show your ticket to staff when boarding services. |
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