It’s showtime!

PREPARATIONS for the annual Heathcote Show are well under way with lots of old favourites and new attractions.

The show will be held on Melbourne Cup Day, Tuesday 4 November.

Showman’s Guild delegate Adam Reardon said there will be a good variety of attractions in sideshow alley.

“This year we have dodgem cars, bungees, lucky ducks, basketball games, Grab some Grub, fairy floss and snow cones as well as many others,” he said.

“Showmen always enjoy coming to Heathcote Show, visiting the local eateries and seeing old friends.

“We hope to see everyone at the showgrounds on Tuesday.” Show secretary Robyn Donovan said there will be lots of stalls including some great food at this year’s show.

“We have Thai and Vietnamese stalls, twisty potatoes, whipped ice cream, baked spuds and a new cappuccino stall,” she said.

“The Lions Club will have their barbeque and there will be lots of other options.

“This year we have a stall selling Alpaca clothing and there will be a variety of stalls selling homemade goods. “Free activities include Farmer Darryl, Whitey’s Ferrets, Professor Wallace and face painting.

“Entries for the Arts & Crafts Competitions are coming in, including flowers, garden produce, knitting and crochet, needlework and patchwork, photography and lots of different cooking sections.

“The Pre Show Office at the Guide Hall will be open for entries today until 4.30pm and tomorrow until noon.

“All entries must be delivered to the Art & Craft pavilion at the showgrounds between 10am and noon on Monday 3 November.

“No entries will be accepted after this time.”

Students from Holy Rosary Primary School have been busy preparing their entries for the show.

“The students used a spring theme,” said art teacher Adrienne Stokes.

“Using acrylic paint they have painted stained glass windows in contrasting colours. They are all very enthusiastic about their entries.”

Showground gates open at 9am. Adult entry is $12 with free entry for anyone aged 16 and under.