The Sun
Wednesday March 16, 2016
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Flaxbourne A&P Show Sunday March 27, 2016
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Show day this Easter
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Stuck for ideas of what to do this Easter? Then take the whole family along to the Flaxbourne A&P Show in Ward on Easter Sunday, March 27. The Flaxbourne A&P Association has a huge lineup of spectator events, family friendly entertainment and of course displays that will appeal to all ages. Association secretary Bernadette Gilmore says the show is usually set for the fourth Sunday of March, and this year it has fallen on Easter weekend. “With it being Easter weekend people might be looking for something to do. It’s not a huge drive to get out here and there will be plenty to keep people entertained for the day,” she says.
The annual agricultural and pastoral show is in its 91st year and has a huge following of people near and far who come to compete. This includes the shearing and equestrian events which attracts people from as far as North Canterbury. But it’s not only the competitors who return every year, there is strong support from the Marlborough community. The young, old and people from all walks of life are catered for as the show promises to entertain and even educate those who attend. For the youth it’s not only the animals they can see and touch or the carnival rides and sideshows, it’s also a chance to experience the country life. They can also try their hand at bumper
cars, watch the dog and equestrian events and enjoy hot food and sweets throughout the day. While the children are amused, the adults can walk around the stalls that will have a huge variety of wares for sale, talk to the agricultural experts about farm machinery or simply relax and watch the live demonstrations. The Flaxbourne A&P Show promises to be a great family day out, so pack a picnic blanket and head along to Weld Park from 8:30am. Entry costs $5 for adults, $3 for secondary students and primary preschool children are free.
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