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 by contacting the Secrtary at pfshow1@outlook.com
Entry by ticket at the gate, on the day: family $25 (2 adults and 3 children under age 16), adults $10, children (5 to 15 years) $5. Free entry for children under 5 years of age 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 anywhr within the showgrounds.
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.
THANK YOU
Thank You The Committee would like to thank all the Show volunteers, members, and families for their help and support throughout the year and special thanks to our stewards, and judges for their invaluable work on Show Day.
We would like to acknowledge and give special thanks to: Simone Watts, Chris Snell & Family. Klose Family. McLean Family. Port Fairy Belfast Lions Club, Port Fairy Folk Festival Committee, Port Fairy Small Bore Rifle Club, Rotary Club of Port Fairy, Rhea Watts, Sarah Brittain, Brittain-Watts Family, Patrick Joanne and Tony Watts, Karen and Lyndon Wright, Macarthur Pony Club, BamStone Port Fairy, Vestas Australian Wind Technology P/L, Jenny & Jeff McLean, Doug Bruce Family
PRESIDENT'S REPORT
It is Showtime again. How quickly the year goes by.
During the year, with the assistance of a grant from Moyne Shire, we were able to replace the external walls and upgrade all the electrical wiring and lighting on the Ron Crow Pavillion.
The Pavillion is now free from vermin and no longer subject to flooding. The roof also needs replacing and hopefully we will be able to obtain the funding to do this in the next year.
Each year more groups and individuals are using the Showgrounds and the buildings for various functions. The Showgrounds are run and maintained by a group of volunteers on not-for-profit basis. I would like to thank all those volunteers who put in so many hours all through the year, keeping all the facilities to such a high standard ready for use by the community.
I would also like to thank our donors and sponsors, without whose support we would not be able to achieve what we do. Your help is very much appreciated.
Over the last few years, the costs of maintaining the ground and putting on the Show have increased significantly, however we have again decided to try and absorb these costs and not increase the Show entry or rides fees.
We believe we again have an amazing Show this year with a lot of attractions and displays for your entertainment and enjoyment.
Eveline Jackway
President
PFAP&H Soc Inc
Show Gallery 2024
2024 Show
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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, Port Fairy Community Bank, Port Fairy Day Spa, Port Fairy IGA plus Liquor, Port Fairy Roadhouse, Port Fairy Electrics, Moyne Shire Council, Port Fairy Veterinary Clinic, George Taylors, Conlan's Trailers, Sinclair Wilson Accountants & Business Advisors, Guyetts Funerals, Metal Pro Engineering, Wannon Water, Bunnings Warrnambool, Taits Legal, starprinting, BIG4 Port Fairy, Langley Accommodation, Coast to Country, The Vic Hotel Port Fairy, Port Fairy Confectioneery, Rebecca's Cafe & Icecream, Rainbow Celebrant Port Fairy, Gallagher, Spotlight, Ashmont Motor Inn & Apartments, Off the Track Racing Victoria,
Where to find us.
121 Hamilton - Port Fairy Road, Port Fairy VIC 3284