When the trees start to change colours and the temperature drops a few degrees, it can only mean one thing, it's time for the Orange Show.
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The Showground is already abuzz with activity and the committee is getting ready for a big weekend of rides, Showbags and the best of the best creations in the Pavilions.
To see the program highlights, scroll down.
"The 151st Orange Show is gearing up to be a big one," Orange Show Society Vice President and 2022 Orange Young Woman Rebecca Blandford said.
"When we say there is something for everyone at the Orange Show, we aren't joking. The extensive and diverse list of entertainment is set to keep families and eventgoers amused for the whole day. "
Agricultural Shows are rich with history and culture throughout NSW, and Orange is no different. It's the group of volunteers that keep the spirit of the show alive.
"Agriculture shows generally have many large and small moving parts; it's always incredible to see them come together cohesively. For a tiny group of volunteers The Orange Show has undoubtedly gone from strength to strength in the last few years," Ms Blandford said.
And if you want to know the highlight for a seasoned showgoer, Ms Blandford believes you have to stick around for the fireworks.
We've unpacked the program for you...
For the thrill seeker
- 9.30am, 12.45, 4pm, 5pm: Trick Riders RACE Entertainment Main Arena
- 10am: Woodchop starts on the grassed area
- 10am, 2.15pm,6.30pm: Circus McCabe Show on the grassed area
- 11am, 2.30pm, 6.30pm: Freestyle Kings Motocross Show at the Main Arena
- 11am, 2.45pm, 7pm: McCabe Circus School at the Grassed Area
- 11am, 2pm: Pollets Martial Arts at the Naylor Pavilion
- 2pm: Lawn Mower Race Main Arena
- 3pm: Rodeo commences (until the end of the Show)
For the socialite
- 1pm: Live music: Clancy Pye at the Jam Orange Community Stage - Naylor Pavilion
- 2pm: Live music: Clancy Pye on the Main Stage until 4pm
- 3pm: Live Music: Anthea Basha till 6pm at the Jam Orange Community Stage - Naylor Pavilion
- 4pm: Live music: Ella Lamrock on the Main Stage
- 8pm: Live music: Ella Lamrock until 10pm on the Main Stage
For the younguns'
- 9am: Youth in Ag challenge begins in the main arena, final at 2.30pm
- 9.30am, 12.45, 4pm, 5pm: Trick Riders RACE Entertainment Main Arena
- 10am, 2.15pm,6.30pm: Circus McCabe Show on the grassed area
- 11am, 2.30pm, 6.30pm: Freestyle Kings Motocross Show at the Main Arena
- 11am, 1pm, 3pm: The Troppo Bob Magic Show at the Naylor Pavilion
- 11am, 2.45pm, 7pm: McCabe Circus School at the Grassed Area
- 11am, 2pm: Pollets Martial Arts at the Naylor Pavilion
- 2pm: Lawn Mower Race Main Arena
- 3pm: Rodeo commences (until the end of the Show)
For the families
- 9.30am, 11.30am, 3.15am: A smart farmer milking demo at the grassed area
- 10am, 2.15pm,6.30pm: Circus McCabe Show on the grassed area
- 11am, 1pm, 3pm: The Troppo Bob Magic Show at the Naylor Pavilion
- 11am, 2.45pm, 7pm: McCabe Circus School at the Grassed Area
- 11.30am: Tiny Tots competition at the Naylor Pavilion
- 1pm: Diesel and Blue Pet Show Main Stage
- 2pm: Lawn Mower Race Main Arena
- 7.30pm: RFS display
- 9pm: Fireworks display
For the aggy-types
- 9am: Cattle show judging begins in the cattle pavilion
- 9am: Youth in Ag challenge begins in the main arena, final at 2.30pm
- 9.30am, 11.30am, 1.30pm: Spring Valley Kelpies working dog demo at the grassed area
- 9.30am: Poultry section judging begins poultry pavilion
- 9.30am, 11.30am, 3.15am: A smart farmer milking demo at the grassed area
- 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm: Shearing demo on grassed area
- 10am, 12pm, 2pm, 4pm: Hawkesbury Working Dogs grassed area
- 10am: Dairy goat section judging begins at the sheep and goat pavilion
- 10am: Sheep section - judging begins at sheep and goat pavilion
- 2pm: Lawn Mower Race Main Arena
For the spectator
- 9.30am, 12.45, 4pm, 5pm: Trick Riders RACE Entertainment Main Arena
- 9.30am: Jam Orange Community Stage at the Naylor Pavilion
- 9.30am: Bletchington School band at the Main Stage
- 10am: 151st ORANGE SHOW OFFICIAL OPENING Main Stage. See the Bletchington Public School Band and Choir, Dhinawans Connection Aboriginal Dancers, Official Opening by special guest Damien Noll and the 2023 Orange Young Woman and Rural Achiever announcement
- 10am: Woodchop starts on the grassed area
- 10am, 2.15pm,6.30pm: Circus McCabe Show on the grassed area
- 11am, 2.30pm, 6.30pm: Freestyle Kings Motocross Show at the Main Arena
- 11am, 1pm, 3pm: The Troppo Bob Magic Show at the Naylor Pavilion
- 11am, 2.45pm, 7pm: McCabe Circus School at the Grassed Area
- 11am: Live music- Town Hall String Band on the Main Stage until 2pm
- 11.30am: Tiny Tots competition at the Naylor Pavilion
- 12pm: Dog high jump competition on the grassed area
- 1pm: Diesel and Blue Pet Show Main Stage
- 1pm: Live music: Clancy Pye at the Jam Orange Community Stage - Naylor Pavilion
- 2pm: Lawn Mower Race Main Arena
- 2pm: Live music: Clancy Pye on the Main Stage until 4pm
- 3pm: Rodeo commences (until the end of the Show)
- 3pm: Live Music: Anthea Basha till 6pm at the Jam Orange Community Stage - Naylor Pavilion
- 4pm: Live music: Ella Lamrock on the Main Stage
- 7.30pm: RFS display
- 8pm: Live music: Ella Lamrock until 10pm on the Main Stage
- 9pm: Fireworks display
For the animal lover
- 9.30am, 11.30am, 1.30pm: Spring Valley Kelpies working dog demo at the grassed area
- 9.30am: Poultry section judging begins poultry pavilion
- 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm: Shearing demo on grassed area
- 10am: Dairy goat section judging begins at the sheep and goat pavilion
- 12pm: Dog high jump competition on the grassed area
For the competitor
- 9.30am, 11.30am, 1.30pm: Spring Valley Kelpies working dog demo at the grassed area
- 9.30am: Poultry section judging begins poultry pavilion
- 10am: Dairy goat section judging begins at the sheep and goat pavilion
- 9am: Youth in Ag challenge begins in the main arena, final at 2.30pm
- 10am: Woodchop starts on the grassed area
- 2pm: Lawn Mower Race Main Arena
- 3pm: Rodeo commences (until the end of the Show)
What you need to know
- Gates open at 9am and close at 10pm on Saturday
- Shuttle buses will operate from midday onwards collecting people at the Orange Visitor Centre and North Orange Woolies the service will be running the duration of the event
- Tickets are online now, purchase online to receive 10 per cent off
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Grace Ryan
Deputy Editor at the Central Western Daily, Orange. You'll mostly find me tinkering in social media and newsletters. Working hard to get our stories in front of your eyes.
Deputy Editor at the Central Western Daily, Orange. You'll mostly find me tinkering in social media and newsletters. Working hard to get our stories in front of your eyes.
