76th annual Mount Perry show returns

More than $3000 in prize money will be on offer for campdrafters at the 2023 Mt Perry Show, which kicks off at the Showgrounds early on Saturday, and includes live music, thrilling rides, woodchop, sporting events and fireworks.

The Mount Perry Show will make its return on Saturday, April 15, with a day full of entertainment, events and local goods on display.
Picture credit: NEALE MAYNARD

The Mount Perry Show Society is working hard on final preparations for the annual show this Saturday, April 15, 2023.

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The event offers an enjoyable day out for locals and visitors alike, while offering an insight into the agricultural industry that supports the region.

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Mount Perry Show Society secretary Trinette Murphy said preparations were rolling along well, with dozens of inquiries into stall holding and events.

“There’s been full-on preparation for a few weeks now, getting the grounds ready along with behind-the-scenes work,” Ms Murphy said.

“We’ve had good stall response this year, and a great number of nominations to a number of events.”

She credited the help of community volunteers coming forward to help bring the event together.

The fast paced nature of the woodchop makes it a fan favourite for show attendees.Picture credit: NEALE MAYNARD

Mount Perry’s 2023 Showgirl Casey Cleary will also be seen on the grounds handing out ribbons and acting as a friendly faced guide to visitors.

Miss Cleary is new to the Showgirl role, but has spent years working with the show society alongside her family to offer the very best show for her region.

There will be a range of attractions from heart-stopping side show rides to impressive feats of strength in the woodchopping display.

While there won’t be any showjumping in the main ring this year, campdrafting, hack classes and sporting events will keep riders and guests busy.

More than $3000 in prize money will be on offer for campdrafters at the 2023 Mount Perry Show. Picture credit: NEALE MAYNARD

Working dog trials will also exhibit the quiet work done by some of the country’s most dedicated four pawed workers with more than 60 entrants already listed.

A range of competitions in the pavilion will promote the very best of baking, artwork, knitting, photography and botany from across the region.

Live music will entertain evening show attendees from roughly 5pm.

Evening fireworks will wrap up the event at 7:45pm with the light show set to delight guests young and old.