PORT FAIRY SHOW
First Saturday in November each year
Port Fairy Showgrounds,
Port Fairy - Hamilton Rd.
9.00am - 5.00pm
Show rides 10.00am - 4.30pm
Rides, competitions, prizes, entertainment, food,- family friendly
Fun ! Fun ! Fun ! Almost more fun than you can bear !
The History of the Show
The first show held in Port Fairy was on 24 April 1854 on land on Bank Street. The Villiers and Heytesbury Agricultural Association established in 1853 held the show. This association later split and after several name changes, one part became the Port Fairy Agricultural, Pastoral, and Horticultural Society Incorporated, its current name.
The Agricultural and Pastoral Society of Australia Felix, was formed in New South Wales in the area now known as Victoria and held its one and only show in January 1840, in the Melbourne area. In the 1850’s about five agricultural and pastoral societies were established in Victoria.
Admission
Show patron family tickets (2 adults and 3 children) at discounted cost of $20 must be purchased up to 8 days prior to Show Day.
These tickets are available from Anita Watts 0402 800 456. By post: send cheque and a self-addressed envelope to the Show Secretary, PO. Box 32, Port Fairy, 3284
Entry by ticket at the gate, on the day: adults $10, children (5 to 15 years) $5, and family $25 (2 adults and 3 children). Children under 5 years of age – free accompanied by an adult.
Lucky entrance prizes: donated by our sponsors, will be drawn throughout Show Day.
Note: Only official, emergency vehicles and cars with a disabled pass are allowed through the main entrance after 9am on Showday – an OH&S requirement.
Smoking or vaping is not permitted inside buildings or on the grounds within 10m of other members of the public.
Alcohol cannot be brought onto the grounds. It may only be purchased and consumed within the designated area.
SHOW RIDES
From 10am to 4:30pm.
Admission by ride ticket.
Individual ride tickets: $5 per ride.
Individual ride tickets may be purchased from the Ron Crow Pavilion.
Port Fairy Show Horses Judges
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PRESIDENT'S REPORT
After a successful Show last year our Committee Members and Volunteers have been working hard to put together another great event that we believe has something for all the family to enjoy.
Unfortunately, because of the risk of bird flu and to ensure the safety of the birds there will be no poultry exhibits this year. However, we are expecting to welcome back our feathered friends next year.
The Showgrounds are in excellent condition and I would like to thank Moyne Council and the Port Fairy Folk Festival for their generous grants which allowed us to purchase a new ride on mower. This has been greatly appreciated by our hard working ground crew.
The Showgrounds not only hosts the annual Agricultural Show but is used throughout the year by various organizations in the Community for events and activities. It is through donations and grants such as those from the Council and Folk Festival that the Show Committee is able to maintain the facilities for everyone to use.
I would like to thank the Committee Members, Volunteers, Sponsors, and Exhibitors for the hours and support they have given to help make the Annual Agricultural Show the special event that it is.
I welcome everyone to the 169th Port Fairy Agricultural Show.
Eveline Jackway
Presidents PFAP&H Soc Inc
Show Gallery 2022
Show 2022
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Sunday 12 February 2023
The Port Fairy AP&H Society held its Annual General Meeting on Sunday 12th February. All positions that were vacant were dually filled, with congratulations from President Eveline on a productive 2022 and a great Show after 2 years absence due to Covid. Following the meeting, Isabel McLaren was honoured for her long support of the Port Fairy Show, by having the Kitchen in the Frank King Pavilion named after her. Isabel's support of the show began with her parents, who also supported the Show back in the day with them helping whenever needed. Isabel's catering skills have come to the fore, with her organising Sheepdog trials meals and Cycling Club catering on Showday. Her sponge cakes and rock cakes are legendary around the Showgrounds, and the Committee unanimously agreed there couldn't be a more worthy recipient of such an honour.
Well done Isabel!!!!!
Saturday 13 March 2021
Yesterday we held the annual AGM for the Port Fairy AP&H Soc in the new Frank King Pavilion. We welcome Eveline Jackway our new President. Looking forward to putting on the 2021 Port Fairy Show after last year's show was cancelled due to COVID-19.
For anyone interested in joining the committee, our next meeting is on Sunday the 18th of April at 11 am in the Dining room in the Frank King Pavilion.
(In photo: Doug, Michael, Erin, Matt, Ben, Simone, Chris, Isobel, Eveline, Hera, Lachlan, Anita and Alanna behind the camera)
SPONSORS AND DONORS
Ashmont Motor Inn, Bunnings warehouse, Moyne Shire Council, Watts Family, Port Fairy Community Bank, Port Fairy IGA plus Liquor, Port Fairy Veterinary Clinic, Gallagher, George Taylors, Hero Standardbred Life After Racing, Rainbow Celebrant, Conlan's Trailers, Sinclair and Wilson, Guyetts Funerals, Metal Pro Engineering, Off The Track, Port Fairy Day Spa, Port Fairy Electrics, Port Fairy & District Community Bank Branch Bendigo Bank, Port Fairy Roadhouse, Port Fairy veterinary, Rebecca's, Starprinting, Wannonwater, Wannon Security Services, Port Fairy Spa, Tails Legal, Jenny & Jeff McLean, Doug Bruce Family, Star Printing, Pelicans, Racing Victoria, Rebecca's Cafe, Rocky Lamattina & Sons Pty Ltd, Spotlight, Sinclair Wilson, Wannon Security Services, Willatook Wind Farm
Where to find us.
121 Hamilton - Port Fairy Road, Port Fairy VIC 3284