155th Longford Show Saturday 15th October 2011
The Special Olympics provide Lunches etc in the Col.Marson Building, Please support this very worthy Organisation.
Breakfast- Served from 7.00am, Morning and Afternoon teas- Served from 9.30am, Lunches- Served from 12 noon, Toasted sandwiches-
Served all day.
We have the Animal Wranglers showing throughout the Day
Barry and Lachie from Victoria both specialize in horse handling and educating and love training a variety of animals to perform and entertain. Their show includes trick horses, mules and dogs and features lots of comedy and laughs with Bazza the clown.
Come into our large Country Music Marquee with heaps of talented Australians.
Artists performing all day. Including Apache, Mick Wilson & Leah on peddle
steel guitar, Spud Corbett, Bob Blacklow, Garry Smith
Large Animal Nursery – chicken hatching, ducks, turkeys, baby goats & lambs, calves, puppies, piglets, calves, alpacas and even a camel. Display by Alpaca Association and a shearing of alpacas display
Pelican Puppet Show -Will be doing Punch and Judy puppets shows throughout the day.
Trade Stalls- Food of all types, coffee, showbags, tattoos, clothing, photography, face painting,
Jewellery, toys, soaps, hand made chocolate.
Vintage Machinery Display
Defence Force Display
Show Jumping – 2 rings running throughout the day
Miniature Ponies
Rural Youth Ute Competition and Pet Parade
Official opening is at 11.30 by well known Longford identity Mr Jim Osborne. This is then followed by the
Show Girl / Boy Competition
Side show alley with all the big rides – Show bags – Trade stalls and displays
Reptile Rescue-demonstrations of snakes, identification and first aid for snake bites throughout the day
Dog Show, Sheep and Fleece Competitions
Matthew Johnson from Pandara Kelpies – displays of his kelpie yard dogs manoeuvring ducks through an obstacle course
Fleece and Home Industries display – featuring a large display of school entries, cooking, needlework, craft, art, photography & flowers
Large and varied range of food & drink options
Fleece and Home Industries display – featuring a large display of school entries, cooking, needlework, craft, art, photography & flowers
We also receive support from local community groups. Longford Rotary Club man the gates, ADA, Field & Game and the Longford Fishing Club assist with parking and rubbish collection.
Longford Show is arguably the best one day FAMILY show in Tasmania. Lots of free entertainment and things to see.
Entry fee: Adult $10. Child $5, Family (2 & 2) $25