The Longford Show is arguably the best one day FAMILY show in Tasmania.
Lots of free entertainment and things to see.
Lunches by Norwich Farm (incorporating Longford School Parents & Friends)
Lunches etc provided in the Col. Marson Building.
Meals
Morning and afternoon teas.
Lunches – Served from 12 noon
Sesame Street – Meet Elmo & Cookie Monster
Come and watch all time favourites Elmo and Cookie Monster from Sesame Street performing for the FIRST TIME EVER at the Longford Show!
Shows are at 9:30am, 11:30pm, 2:00pm
Meet and Greet at 12:30pm-12:50pm
Sheaf Tossing Championships
Commencing from 1:00pm on the Arena.
Sheaf tossing has its origins from European farming districts before mechanisation. The farmers would cut their wheat, tie them into sheaves and leave them in the fields to dry, before picking them up in wagons to store over winter in haystacks. As the sheaf’s stacked higher on the carts the field hands would have to increase their tossing of the sheaves to make the top of the cart. This became a competition for the workers and developed into a sport as it is today. Haystacks would also be made with thatched roofs, as high as 15 metres, these haystacks would last for many seasons and are no longer seen today.
Modern day sheaf tossing competitions emulates this action by having two poles and a bar set up similar to a pole vault set up. The sheaf is hand made to specific standards and weighed at the start and end of an event, it weighs 3.65 kilos and can be no longer than 500mm. The sheaf is compressed and bound in a hessian sack. The forks have 4 tines and these tines are up to 300 mm long. The competitor pierces the sheaf with the fork and using a swinging pendular action tosses the sheaf over the bar. Competitors have 3 attempts to clear the bar and if successful move up in height until eliminated. The heights can go up to 14 plus metres, with the current world record being 18.25 metres. Events are held at country and city shows with most states holding their own Championship as well as regional competitions. The events are very spectacular to watch and capture a wide audience.
Animal Nursery
Large Animal Nursery – ducks, turkeys, baby goats & lambs, calves, puppies, piglets, calves, alpacas.
Trade Stalls
Food of all types, coffee, showbags, clothing, plants, jewellery, toys, soaps, hand made chocolate.
Show Jumping
Show Jumping ring running throughout the day.
Side Show Alley
With all the big rides – Show bags – Trade stalls and displays
Reptile Rescue Demonstrations
Demonstrations of snakes, identification and first aid for snake bites throughout the day.
Dog Show, Sheep, Fleece and Poultry Competitions
Home Industries Display
Home Industries display featuring a large display of school entries, cooking, needlework, craft, art, photography & flowers
Northern Tasmanian Light Horse Troop
The Troop is a community not-for-profit group who dress in WW 1 reproduction uniforms. They interact with the public giving a description about their uniforms and accounts of how animals were used in earlier wars as well as present day conflicts. A dog depicts a WW 1 messenger dog and the donkey, the brave donkeys on Gallipoli, who delivered wounded soldiers to First Aid stations.
Large and varied range of food and drink options
The show receives fantastic support from the Longford and surrounding communities through business and individual sponsorship. We also receive support from local community groups. The Longford Rotary Club man the gates, Australian Dear Association and the Longford Junior Football Club assist with parking and rubbish collection.
Entry fee: Adult $14, Child $7 (children under 5 are free), Family (2 & 2) $35
Purchase tickets at the gate on the day.