The 138th Bellingen Show will have fun for all ages

Show visitors will have the chance to see the best livestock and horse flesh in the district as well as unrivalled competition riding.

There will be a host of events and competitions for the children like trying their skill at treasurer hunting, art and craft, and learning about animals at the animal nursery and dog trials.

There will also be the chance to meet Benny the Bull and to win a prize by guessing his weight.

All the fun of the fair will be available on sideshow alley, backed up by a continuous program of entertainment.

The main pavilion promises stiff competition and will be packed with displays of farm and gardening produce, floral art, cookery as well as a wide variety of arts and crafts.

And the woman, or man on the land, will also see plenty to interest them at the trade display.

"Despite drought conditions playing havoc in other parts of the state, our local cattle have fared pretty well so far, and will be shown in top condition in our new dairy cattle pavilion as will our horses and poultry," a spokesman said.

"This year a new feature will be a special display as 50 rare vintage motorbikes join with our excellent display of vintage cars.