THE first Dorrigo Show in three years might be over but organisers and officials are still celebrating its quality, success, popularity and following-up on numerous leads, connections and obligations made as a result of the Show.

Society President, Sally Duckett summed it up this way, “After three tough years of ‘No Show’ forced upon us by Covid 19, the 2022 Show on Friday 25 and Saturday 26 November was a huge success, perhaps one of the best ever.

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“The feedback from exhibitors, competitors, volunteers and visitors was overwhelmingly enthusiastic.”

One long time Dorrigo Show-goer told Sally ‘I have never seen such open-hearted warmth among those who attended, especially the exhibitors, their families and supporters’.

“They came together in groups, they sat, talked, laughed: the atmosphere was one of warmth, welcoming, friendship and everything a country show could present.

“How good is that?” said Sally.

Sally listed a number of specific areas of success for the 2022 show.

“There were excellent entry numbers in most sections, entries in the motor bike classes were a record and our night rodeo drew the biggest crowd ever, the quality of competition was very high, and the crowd response, fantastic.

“Our efforts to include some special features generated warm support, sometimes where we did not expect it.

“None better than the Mounted Police contingent from Sydney and the two Policewomen and their beautiful mounts who won hearts wherever they went.

“And the participation of the Member for Oxley Melinda Pavey, recognising her long-time support for the Dorrigo Show, the whole Plateau and its people.”

Melinda also officially opened the Cutting Arena, a huge asset to the Showground and the community.

“There were two areas of special importance that I wish to emphasise, both of which highlighted the deliberately chosen theme of the show ‘Women in Agriculture’.

“Firstly, the address of NSW Young Farmer of the Year for 2020, Renae Connell, really supported our hopes of emphasising women in Australian agriculture.

“Well done, Renae.”

The second proud moment for Sally was the announcement that Leah Sinclair, a local girl from a long time Show supporting family will represent Dorrigo at Walcha in the State Final of the newly instigated Young Woman of the Year Contest.

“All of these things combine to focus on the importance of a well-run country show, their impact on local people and the joy and ‘positive lift’ they bring to people who choose to be part of them.

“After three years of ‘No Show’ what could be a better way to ‘break the drought’?” Sally posed.

With the transition into 2023, there’s “this year’s” Show to start planning.

The 2023 Dorrigo Show dates are Friday 24 and Saturday 25 November 2023.