Show guide 2019 - It's show time in your town

From the showbags, sideshow alley and dagwood dogs, to the competitions, pavilions and displays, there is something for everyone.

Tullamore

Come along and enjoy a family friendly, fun time at the 96th annual show, providing a chance to catch up with friends or meet some more people.

Or, take the opportunity to enter any of the many classes, including horses, cattle, poultry and pavilion sections. You may be interested in the all breeds championship dog show, or perhaps the Young Farmers Challenge. Test your skills in the speed shearing or even give the demolition derby or lawnmower races a go.

There's no obligation to enter - enjoy watching the judging of the events or take a look at the pavilion exhibits to get inspired for next year. Browse through the trade stalls and see what goodies they have to offer and take a look at the exhibits.

The show rides will provide a great time or try your luck in sideshow alley, then enjoy a barbecue lunch or treat yourself to the luncheon pavilion.

Weethalle

Country music performer Fanny Lumsden will be a special guest at this year's show, where she will not only perform the opening duties, but also entertain after coming straight from Thargomindah country music muster.

Royal Sydney Showgirl winner Steph Clancy will judge the junior showgirl and beau of the show, assisted by 2019 Sydney Royal finalist Sarah Cudmore.

There will be a pumpkin soup competition open to all, as well as dog jumping, while a farmers' challenge will be run for the first time, alongside a Big Rigs Ute competition, tractor pull, sheep, wool and poultry judging, horse events including showjumping and a show and shine.

Children's entertainment will be provided by La La Land pantomime and magic.

Enjoy the hospitality of the bar or relax with a wine with your meal in the luncheon pavilion.

Inquiries: Betty 0427 756 191

Wentworth

The 134^th annual show presented by the Wentworth Show Society prides itself on its rustic, rural flavour while catering to an increasingly wide variety of tastes.

This year promises many of the popular, traditional attractions that keep the crowds coming back, as well as new attractions to maintain its tradition of the best in country entertainment.

Member for Murray Helen Dalton will open proceedings, with traditional competitions including vintage machinery, flowers, fruit and vegetables, cooking and produce, needlework, horses, poultry and pigeons, sheep dog trials, and a yard dogs.

Major attractions for 2019 include the Flipping Disc Dogs canine stunt show, the interactive Real Dinosaurs and a human truck pull to raise funds for beyondblue.

Inquiries: Jo Rodda 0477 598 651

Penrith

The year will mark the 176th anniversary of the annual show, with main attractions including freestyle motocross, showmo (lawnmower racing), a demolition derby and the popular fireworks on Saturday night.

There will also be a Lego display and the chance to interact with Rexie, a "six-month-old T-Rex". Farm animals and a reptile display will be there for both days.

Other sections not to be missed are the arts and crafts, poultry pavilion, dog high jump, dairy goats, cooking, preserves, art, pottery, porcelain, photography and horse events

The popular school agricultural section will be on display. There will be stalls, sideshow alley and other special events for all the family to enjoy.

More information: www.penrithshow.com

Parkes

The Parkes PA&H Association runs "the greatest show west of the Blue Mountains".

Livestock has always been a feature and people will see some of the best animals in the country. Whether you are into sheep, cattle, dogs, chooks, horses, parrots or the little animals of the animal nursery, there is something for everyone.

The cattle section draws entries from far and wide with a huge cash prize pool. All is in readiness for the sheep show, which will once again showcase the district's leading studs and commercial producers.

There will be an action-packed program; whether it is the excitement of Showtime FMX, novelty events, the spectacular fireworks display, or children's activities in the Kidzone and Blatch pavilion, there will be something for everyone.

Try your luck on the mechanical bull for the bullride championship. The Young Farmer Challenge returns with a new set of tasks for participants and there will be ute barrel racing, the high octane excitement of lawnmower racing and the return of an old favourite, the demolition derby.

Throw in all the fun of sideshow alley and the show is a must-do for all ages.

Wagga Wagga

Wagga Wagga Show Society provides show goers with great value for money entry and, apart from the usual sideshows, there is much to see for children and adults.

There will be some great entertainment this year, including ice skating, pig races, an animal nursery, roving performers, a mouse circus, jumbo games, a kids colouring in area, a whip cracker and a wood carver.

All the regular show exhibits continue to attract strong support, with a large number of entries across all categories, including photography, arts and crafts, needlework and knitting, millinery, food and cooking, cake decorating, preschool work, poultry, beer and dairy goats.

There'll be plenty of activity in the main arena with a full schedule of dressage, show jumping, pony club, brumbies and Light Horse Brigade.

The Ginninderra Wind Orchestra will entertain, or have a cuppa and something to eat from Amie St Clair. Keep the kids entertained with the colouring-in area.

Maybe the quick shear is more your speed, or slow it down with bonsai and cake decorating demonstrations, before finishing off with a fireworks display each night.

Ungarie

The show is a great day of fun for the whole family and there's no excuse not to get out and support the event.

Revel in the quickshear, gymkhana and horse events and cheer as the Showgirl winners are announced.

There will be market stalls and trade displays, as well as the pavilion, showbags for sale and the lolly drop.

If the tractor pull and sideshow alley aren't you're cup of tea, you can relax in the canteen and bar, or check out the animal nursery

Inquiries: Murray Whiley 0428 444 750, Sonya Ward 0418 694 719