Every year since 1872, the Eurobodalla Agricultural Show has grown bigger than ever. Last year, more than 6000 visitors turned up for the show, and in 2025 organisers expect a record attendance.
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Held over two days on January 25 and 26 at the Moruya Showground on Albert Street, this year's show will feature a suite of new events and old favourites, including livestock competitions from your traditional country ag-show as well as some local contests peculiar to the region.
We've rounded up some of the best experiences on offer at this year's Eurobodalla Agricultural Show.
Livestock
2025 marks the return of cattle competitions to Eurobodalla for the first time since 2009.
"We didn't have the cattle people around the area," explains Lindsay Boyton, treasurer of the Moruya Showground management committee.
"They're coming up from around Narooma, and we've got a new person who looks after it."
Exhibitors will compete for the Moruya Engineering Perpetual Trophy for the most successful beef exhibitor, and judging begins at 10am on Sunday.
Also on show this Sunday will be the poultry section, with winning chickens to participate in the grand parade.
"Hopefully they lead a chicken around," said Boyton. "I haven't seen a chicken in the grand parade just yet. It'll be a first."
Chook Poo Lotto
Speaking of chickens, the traditional Chook Poo Lotto is open to contestants across the entire weekend.
Organisers convert a table tennis board into a numbered grid, and participants choose a number. Then, the chicken goes about its business.
"Wherever the chook lays a poo, you win the money!" exclaimed Boyton.
"But it depends on whether the chook does a poo. If not, we'll have to get another chicken to put in. One that works better."
Sausage-Making
For the first time this year, the show is holding a sausage- and rissole-making competition, open to both professional and amateur charcutiers.
Most of the district's local butchers will vie for the coveted prize, which will be awarded by a panel of expert judges from around the region.
"They'll cook em up, taste them, and once we judge them, we'll hand them out to whoever's around the barbecue to see what they think," Boyton said.
Cars, Tractors and Machinery
Gearheads will rejoice at the annual motor muster, where vintage cars, tractors and farm machinery will be on show, while on Sunday there's a competition for best ute.
"We had about 25 cars last year, and this year we've got more," explained Boyton.
Other Events
There's a wide variety of other events on offer at the Eurobodalla Agricultural Show, including a Kid's Zone with face-painting, a jumping castle and performances by Fairy Lala.
The pet competition includes categories such as Best Biscuit Catcher and the Best Fancy-Dressed Pet from 2pm on Saturday, while the baby judging awards hand out prizes for the smiliest.
Entry fees start at $12 for adults or $20 for the weekend, while pre-school age children come in free.
For more details and an events program, visit eurobodallashow.org.au
Tim Grey
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