Sheep show gets new date

THE Ballarat Agricultural and Pastoral Society has announced that the Victorian Sheep Show, supported by Ballarat Grammar has been rescheduled to Sunday, 4 July to COVID-19 lockdown impacts.

Originally set for 20 June, organisers said the new date was contingent on future coronavirus restrictions.

“After missing the event in 2020 due to COVID-19 BAPS is looking forward to hosting some of Victoria’s best stud sheep breeders while also creating a celebration around fibre, local food and wine, fashion and farm,” a statement from BAPS said.

“Pending any further COVID-19 restriction updates, the event will continue as planned on the rescheduled date of 4th July.”

Taking place at the Ballarat Showgrounds, and along with the four-legged woolly wonders the event will also feature farming machinery, equipment and service displays, fashion parades and a lamb butchery exhibition.

There’ll also be cooking events with MasterChef contestant and toasty tzar Time Bone and the odd tipple from Michael Unwin Wines.

To keep up to date on the event visit victoriansheepshow.org.au.