Annual Gresford show goes on despite heavy rain and mud Dungog Shire Dungog Shire News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - March 12, 2025 The baby animal petting zoo was a family favourite. THE 93rd annual Gresford Show was held over the weekend with a wide range of events, competitions, and carnival rides. The wet weather meant the show’s horse program and camp draft were cancelled but the show committee and attendees didn’t let the rain and the mud get them bogged down. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02) 4981 8882. Email us – media@newsofthearea.com.au “Everyone put on their mud boots to come and support the show,” Gresford Show secretary Elise Chesworth said. “Considering the weather, it’s been a really great turnout with a really great crowd. “We’re quite surprised with it actually.” The post-splitting competition was a highlight. The crowd in the grandstand watched eagerly as the entrants battled it out to chainsaw their posts and then split them with a hammer and a stake. Other popular attractions included the baby animal petting zoo that had adorable pigs, ducks, chickens, and goats. In another pavilion there were rabbits, chickens, and guinea pigs being judged. “Pedro” took home the gold for the biggest guinea pig. There were many craft and art competitions. The beautiful landscape paintings included Leona Clements’ prize winning “Solace of the gumtree carabola”. By Joseph RICHARDS The Chicken Competition consisted of some rather large feathery friends. The artistic talent of locals was on full display in the art show. The artistic talent of locals was on full display in the art show. The baked goods competition showed the culinary talents of locals young and old. The post splitting competition was a high octane face-off.
