Let’s put on a Show!

BALLARAT’S annual agricultural show is back and kicking off today, after a two-year break.

The Ballarat Times News Group 2022 Ballarat Show will run until Sunday, 13 November at the Ballarat Showgrounds.

With regular fixtures and new additions on offer, event organiser Jackie Kalogerakis said this year’s show will be an amazing comeback for everyone.

“It’s very exciting to be able to see the show return. Sadly, lots of other agricultural shows are being cancelled so it’s a privilege for us to be able to go ahead,” she said

“We’ve got our headline acts, The Rooftop Express and Bethany Fisher. We’ve got the woodchop competition and whip crackers returning, which are always an extremely exciting part of the show.

“Everyone’s put in so much time and hard work to get this accomplished so it’s definitely an achievement that we can’t wait for people to see.”

Animal competitions are returning with the region’s best cattle, goats, poultry, sheep and pigs on display, and the annual fireworks display is set to dazzle residents across the city on Saturday night.

The family pavilion has been expanded with offerings like facepainting, Bubble Muffin cooking, and animal petting from Fun Farm 2 U.

The crafts pavilion will highlight local creativity with homemade crafts and artwork on display as part of the show’s competitions.

Performing artists will take to the Regent Stage throughout the weekend including children’s entertainer Bethany Fisher, as well as performers from Ballarat Grammar and The Ballarat Memorial Concert Band.

Throughout the whole event, for first time since its establishment in 1887, children aged fifteen and under will enter free.

Ms Kalogerakis said the show is about highlighting Ballarat’s country feel.

“It really brings out the city’s agricultural side and enables people to experience everything Ballarat has to offer when it comes to farming,” she said.

“It just really brings that country feeling back to life with the entertainment side to it that lets families and children have a great day or weekend.” Tickets are $20 with concession at $15.