The Warrnambool Agricultural Show is back after a two-year break from Covid

It has been a beloved tradition for more than 100 years, and this year was better than ever. See all the snaps from the Warrnambool Show.

The Warrnambool Show was in full action over the weekend, with showgoers experiencing a variety of agricultural events, activities and fun rides.

The 167th annual show — Warrnambool’s longest running event — was back this year after a two-year break due to the restrictions of the pandemic.

Rebecca, Joseph, Anne, Paul, Amelia and Isabelle Nevill.

Whether people were getting a thrill from the rides, enjoying the goods from food trucks or playing carnival games, there was a lot the show had to offer on the day.

Despite rainfall during the day, locals and visitors still had a fun day at the Warrnambool Agricultural Show.

Farms displays had all types of animals for people to see and hold, such as one of the biggest pythons from Jamie and Kim’s Mobile Zoo.

Jamie Lind and Michael Ford from Jamie and Kim's Mobile Zoo.

Mikayla Bygate, Nikki McPherson, Holly Millard and Layla Jacobson hold one of the largest pythons at the Warrnambool Show.

Sheep shearing was in action throughout the day, where crowds watched over the fastest shearers who demonstrated the process of gathering wool from sheep.

Sheep shearing has been a popular event at the show for a long time.

The sheep shearing competition in progress at the Warrnambool Show.

Professional motorbike stunt rider Randy Ryder from Eljay Freestyle Entertainment travels down from Queensland to showcase his special talents to the crowd at the Warrnambool Show.

42-year-old Randy Ryder from Eljay Freestyle Entertainment was excited to perform his stunts at the Warrnambool Show.

“It’s great to be down here in Warrnambool, this is actually the first time down here performing, thank you for having us this year and I’m glad the weather is kind of holding out for us all this year so far which is awesome,” Mr Ryder said.

His entertainment show has been running for 25 years with the help of his identical twin brother Reggie.

Mr Ryder plays himself, the character “Eljay” and “Disco Dave”.

“People actually delve into the character that you portray, and they start to believe that they are actually watching this character,” he said.

“When it’s a little bit damp like this, it definitely makes it exciting.”

Mr Ryder’s family have always been into motorcycling, and his grandfather was the Australian 125 Road Racing Champion back in the 60s.

First-aid trainers Di Mullins and Kim Nance were at the show to teach everyone how to apply first-aid.

First-aid trainers Di Mullins and Kim Nance from St John Ambulance were all set up at the show to teach the community some rescue skills.

“We have had a lot of families coming through that we have been able to engage with learning CPR and talking about the importance of knowing first aid to help someone should there be an emergency which is terrific to see a good turnout today,” Ms Mullins said.

Their aim at the show was to teach the public to learn emergency skills and ensure people were familiar when it came to life saving situations.

They recommend everyone completes a first-aid course.

“The more people who have these skills, who can jump in and help in an emergency, potentially the better the outcome,” Mr Nance said.

“We never know when the emergencies are going to happen, so it’s good to know what to do,

More heart attacks do happen in the home environment, so that’s important to know that you may be that person that can save the family member,” Ms Mullins said.

St John Ambulance encourages people to get in touch and head to their website stjohn.org.au.

SES rescue volunteers Michael Gordon, Emily McCullah, Lisbeth Cheah, Bill Fawcett and Jim Cassidy.

The SES were also present at the show to educate people and answer any questions for the rescue team.

Volunteer Emily McCullagh has been with the SES for six years and has been to four shows in the past.

She spoke about the challenges and obstacles she has encountered while working as a rescue volunteer.

“It’s probably what we face everyday, each job is very different, even our storm jobs to our road rescues as well as our different rescue capacities that we do,” she said.

That’s probably the biggest challenge is trying to come to terms with that we might be faced with and then coming to problem solve and get that one sorted in order to do the job and to make everyone go home safe hopefully.

“Helping my community is biggest thing that has wanted me to get involved with the SES, and being able to help in any way possible and the smiles on people’s faces when we can assist them.”

Carol Dalziel, Leigh Dalziel and Lorraine de Kok.

Lorraine de Kok, Leigh Dalziel and Carol Dalziel are volunteers from Flagstaff Hill who were out and about seeking more people to join the volunteer program.

“I’m amazed at how many families are here, and they really look as if they are having a lot of fun and I think the show society has done an excellent job getting everything together, and it’s really fantastic that the families and everybody has come out today to support them,” Ms de Kok said.

Walter LeSouef from Walter Whip and the Flames.

Talented fire stunt performer Walter LeSouef from Walter Whip and the Flames flew down from Queensland to perform at the Warrnambool Show.

Mr LeSouef has been performing for seven years all over Australia cracking whips.

“I like to see the kids’ facial expressions and there’s a bit of an art to whip cracking and our show has a wow factor where I cut a rose out of a girl’s mouth with a whip that’s on fire and things like that,” he said.

“There’s an element of risk in what I do and there definitely is stunts, when you’re playing with whips and fire and people it gets pretty dangerous.

“Agricultural is still a large part of what we have been all about in Australia and it’s great to see some of the shows still thriving and I love coming along and teaching such an old traditional sport.”

Lara Stewart, Lexi Boyle, Layne Godfrey and Lily Bickery having a great time at the show.

Diana Meulendyks, Tessa Meulendyks and Ava Meulendyks watching over the rides at the Warrnambool Show

The Warrnambool Show provided a variety of events and activities for people to enjoy, including live entertainment.

Mackai Steel, Copper Martin and Randy Ryder.

Randy Ryder with his motorbike and stunt set - Randy's performance gathered a crowd at the Warrnambool Show over the weekend.

Elliott Doak, Bryannah Lawlor, Skylar Doak and Adam Doak having a family day out at the Warrnambool Show.

CFA volunteers Geraldine Melican (Wangoom), Denise Werchon (Purnim), Matt Willems (Warrnambool).

Grace Davey, Glenda McNeil and Tatiana Resk from Wannon Water.

Louis Kenna, Lola Kenna and Harry explore the fire truck.

Australian Defense Force soldiers SGT Matthew Hadfield, PTE Sam Crimmin, SGT Corey Tomlins, PTE Chris Simpkin, PTE Shayn McNicholl.

Tara O'Brien, Emily McCullagh and Lisbeth Cheah.

Michael Gordon, Emily McCullah, Lisbeth Cheah, Bill Fawcett and Jim Cassidy.

Flagstaff Hill volunteers Leigh Dalziel and Lorraine de Kok.

Lorraine de Kok talks about how Flagstaff Hill are always looking for volunteers.

Walter LeSouef from Walter Whip and the Flames demonstrates his skills at the Warrnambool Show.

The Warrnambool Show Dodgem Cars had crowds waiting to get onboard.

The Warrnambool Show was in full action over the weekend.

The Warrnambool Show had a lot to offer for visitors.

It was a busy and interactive day at the Warrnambool Show on the weekend.

Warrnambool Show worker Clay Johnson was busy with the foot traffic during the day as people tried to win prizes.

Ellen Byrne, Matilda Byrne, Bailey Rollings, Harry Byrne, Alfie Rollings and Evie Rollings.

Macy Skene and Zara Wright having some fun on the show rides.

Collin Brimkmann, Glen Riddle, Cliff Heath and Jim Sawyer ready to serve up some hot hamburgers and sausages.

The Warrnambool Show was finally able to go ahead after a two year break due to the pandemic.

Baked good displays at the Warrnambool Show.

Melbourne artist Anthony Pascoe was at the show transforming people into cartoons with his illustrations.

The Warrnambool Show was in full swing over the weekend.

The SES Rescue team take apart a car at the Warrnambool Show.

Zali Mullen, Layla Mullen and Jessica Broad.

The Royal Flying Doctor plane attraction at the Warrnambool Show.

The fire truck at the Warrnambool Show.

Chainsaws featured at the Warrnambool Show.

Pony rides at the Warrnambool Show.

The Warrnambool Show had a variety of different animals for everyone to see.

The SES Rescue team take apart a car, explaining to people at the show how they rescue someone who is stuck in a vehicle.

Warrnambool Agricultural Society - Best Water Fowl.

There were many different birds for everyone to see at the Warrnambool Show.

Ann Inglis and Adam Edge taking care of the animals at the Warrnambool Show.

Warrnambool College performs at the Warrnambool Show.

The dingo "Bear" from Jamie and Kim's Mobile Zoo.

The Warrnambool Show was crowded with guests over the weekend.

Sheep shearing was one of the most recognised Agricultural events at the Warrnambool Show.

The Warrnambool Show went on throughout the evening as well.

Crowds gathered to watch the shearing of the sheep at the Warrnambool Show.

Rylie Featherby and Cooper Thomas provide entertainment at the Warrnambool Show.

Cooper Thomas "Cmoney" performs at the Warrnambool Show.

Cooper Thomas "Cmoney" raps for the crowd at the Warrnambool Show.

Aristeidis Agrafiotis Raptis, Agouer Malek, Konstantinos Agrafiotis Raptis, Cooper Thomas, Rylie Featherby, Billee Morgan

Trish Martin and Dave Martin ready to perform at the Warrnambool Show.

Trish and Dave Martin performing at the Warrnambool Show.

Rylie Featherby "Hundo Milli" and Cooper Thomas "Cmoney" performing.

Sunset over the Warrnambool Show as the evening arrives.

The Royal Flying Doctor Service Victoria staff - Campbell Sinclair, Daniel Maine, Olivia Wakely, Tom Ryan, Randelle Anderson.

From left to right: Aristeidis Agrafiotis Raptis, Agouer Malek, Konstantinos Agrafiotis Raptis, Jaylen Merriman, Cooper Thomas, Rylie Featherby, Billee Morgan.