Feathers, fowl and fun at Bangalow Show

FAMILIES flocked to Bangalow Showground last weekend for the annual Bangalow Show, which featured everything from rooster crowing competitions to a monster truck demonstration.

Bangalow Show Society president Donna Jenner said the event was a big success, despite some rain on Friday night, which resulted in the cancellation of the open campdraft competition on Saturday morning.

“It was a bit disappointing for a lot of people, but we can’t control the weather and we are refunding the entry fee,” she said.

“Saturday’s events all went really well, and the monster trucks were a huge hit before the fireworks show that evening.”

Ms Jenner said there was a record number of entries in this year’s tart-of-the-show competition, which had to include macadamia nuts.

The contest was won by Megan Wright, while Summer Chaseling was named the 2024 Young Woman of the Year.

This year’s theme was chooks, to celebrate the 100th birthday of Bangalow Poultry Club.

One of the quirkier events was a rooster crowing competition in the village green, which was won by 2023 Young Woman of the Year Danielle Mathie.

“If there’s a show theme we always try to do extra little things for the kids,” Ms Jenner said.

“The Bang Burger eating contest was also a hit, as was the pet show on Friday afternoon.”

Around 50 volunteers were involved in organising and running the agricultural show, which began in 1897, with members of Bangalow Lions Club also selling drinks and BBQ food.

Money raised from the farm produce auction will go towards the Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter and Brunswick Valley Rescue Squad.