METHVEN A&P SHOW 14 Ashburton AshburtonGuardian Guardian
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Wednesday, March 13, 2019
The Methven A&P Show promises to be a fun-filled event Hours of volunteer work are coming together as preparations make way for the big day at the Methven A&P Show this weekend. The 105th annual show promises to be a good one for visitors making the most of the fun-filled day. Among the many attractions are the arts and craft and wine and food entries, animals, sideshows, farm machinery and much more. As well as other show favourites such as shearing, wood chopping, tug of war and top team competitions, there is also some quality live entertainment from Sport Suzie performing near the wine and food area. Judges will be running an astute eye to find the best animal in the sheep, wool, dairy goat, poultry, farm produce and many other sections. The show jumping and horse section is always hotly contested by entrants both young and old. Equally sought after is the acknowledgment of being among the top placegetters in the shearing, wood chopping and dog trials. Childrens’ pets and dancing are among other attractions which always draw in a good crowd. The hard work of volunteers and the
organising committee always extends beyond the lead-up to the main event. Last year the Methven A&P Association upgraded the site’s facilities with help from the Methven Vintage Club, Methven Rodeo and the Methven Pony Club. Underground power cables were installed at the showgrounds and new power boxes were supplied to the trade area. This unseen work goes a long way to making the show an enjoyable day. As always, this work is completed with a lot of support from local companies. The association milled several 50-60-year-old oregon trees from the showgrounds to pay for the project. This was not at the expense of the showgrounds as the large trees had been hampering the growth of younger trees by keeping them in the shade. A new irrigation system was also installed to water the main and northern show rings. Over the last year more improvements have been made, but on a smaller scale. A new loading bank has gone in for trucks and tractors and four new hunting jumps have been added to the showjumping arena. Ferris wheel rides are always a popular attraction at the Methven A&P Show. On top of this, buildings and other strucPHOTO ASHBURTON GUARDIAN tures have received a new lick of paint.
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We’ve got something for the whole family: • • • • • • • • • •
Sport Suzie Sheep Shearing Boru entertaining Gift Lamb Auction Side shows Animals galore in the Animal Shed Wine and food festival Sheep colouring-in competition Dog Trial final in the main ring Displays from local recreational groups
Gate charge: Adults $15 | School children free | Free parking
PHONE 0800 222 343
ATM available on-site.