IT'S SHOWTIME! A most wonderful time of year, and while it's greatly anticipated in the Lithgow region, there are some key things to know about the Show to really make the most of the experience.
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We scoured the Lithgow Agricultural Show Society Website and got everything you need to know.
When
Gates to the Show are open on Friday from 2pm to 10pm and again on Saturday from 10am to 10pm.
Check out the full program here.
Admission prices are very reasonable with an adult costing $12, children and pensioners are $6 and children under five are free. Got a bunch of you going? Pick up a family pass for $45.
Where?
The Tony Luchetti Showground Corner of Barton Street and George Coates Avenue, Lithgow.
What shouldn't I miss
The Lithgow Lawn Mower racing competition will be held on Saturday night. The race is divided into four classes: Juniorm C Class, Modified and Super Modified. Enter here
Don't know what we're on about? Check it out!
Lithgow Show Society have highlighted a few events as the MAJOR ENTERTAINMENT
- Joy Flights by Capertee Valley Helicopters: Just $50 and fun for the whole family
- Lithgow's Living History Group: This is a re-enactment group who showcase the region's history from colonial days through the 1950s and much more.
- The Animal Nursery: Hosted by Lithgow High School
- Commercial markets with traders
READ MORE: Time to show off in Lithgow
FRIDAY FAVOURITES
The Eljay Freestyle Team are a bunch of motorX riders who have spectacular moves, gravity defying trials, action and comic relief.
Farmers Challenge is a competition between Lithgow High, Portland Central Shool and LaSalle Academy. The schools compete in a range of agricultural challenges and asking competitors to display their skills, equipment and techniques farmers use everyday.
Rural Fire Service Challenge sees the Rural Fire Service complete a series of challenges.
SATURDAY'S SPECTACLES
Machines' Days every rev-heads dream displaying classical cars and trucks, veteran and vintage cars and trucks, veteran and vintage bikes, stationary engines, working farm machinery, live steam, new cars and trucks, tractors restored or part restored or anything with an engine. Love engines and more? Make sure you're a part of the ute muster!
Wood Chopping a show favourite with five different categories for people to enter.
Local entertainment keep your ear out for some familiar voices around the show.
SATURDAY EVENING SHOWS
- Lithgow City Council Bull Ride
- Howards & Sons Pyrotechnics Display
What if I'm competing?
Here's all the schedules you'll need this Show season so you can win best sponge, show jumping and the photography exhibition all at the same time!