Brothers Flynn, 7, and Nate Sheldon-Collins, 4 enjoying one of the Kyabram Show's many delicacies, the potato on a stick.
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Jemma Jones
The glorious spring weather set the scene for a bustling 2025 Kyabram Agricultural Show on Saturday, October 16, with hundreds of visitors streaming through the gates.
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Whether you were an adrenaline junkie, a motorhead, a dino-nerd, a sweet tooth, or just looking to take in the finest agricultural exhibits of the region, you were catered to this year.
From when the gates opened at 9am to when the last few patrons trickled out of the showgrounds at night, show secretary Filipa Marshall said watching it all “made her heart sing.”
The animal nursery was another smash hit, but a debut event, Fashions on the Field, was a popular addition to the show’s schedule according to Ms Marshall.
Families will be pleased to hear that the Dinkum Dinosaurs exhibit will return next year, following its unexpected popularity.
The impressively lifelike dinosaur costumes and clever performances captivated both children and adults alike.
A big part of the show was near the gates where over 400 dogs and their owners took over the showgrounds for a two-day competition, battling it out for best pooch.
While Ms Marshall expressed slight disappointment with this year's overall pavilion entries compared to previous years, she was particularly impressed by the consistently strong submissions in the photography section.
Her little slice of pride for the show was local school participation in the umbrella pavilion, where 12 local schools decorated umbrellas for competition.
Ms Marshall said each participating school will be receiving $100 for their hard work.
She congratulated the small but mighty committee that helped put this event on and run throughout the day, and thanked everyone who attended.
“Whether it be as a competitor or just someone coming along to enjoy the show - just thank you so much,” Ms Marshall said.
“We can't do it without them coming through the gate.
“Fabulous effort, Kyabram.“
Journalist Jemma Jones captured a few moments from this year’s Kyabram Agricultural Show.
A family day out for the Gillie family, with Ruby, 4, Zoe, 1, mum Amy, and Ollie, 7 enjoying petting the chicks.
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Jemma Jones
Kaylee Simmons, 1, showing the dinosaur who is scarier.
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Jemma Jones
Sisters Maddy, 7 and Henley Mitchell, 9 chilling out with slushys.
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Jemma Jones
The puppet show was a popular attraction for families with children looking for reprieve from the sun.
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Jemma Jones
Cousins Levi, 3, and Jordy Thomson, 2, headed straight for the truck ride when they got into the showgrounds.
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Jemma Jones
Dogs took over the front part of the showgrounds with the annual dog competition.
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Jemma Jones
Nate Sheldon-Collins, 4 shooting darts for a plushy.
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Jemma Jones
Olivia, 5 and Katie Hehir-Laurie, 9, with Patrick, 3, and William Hehir, 1 at the bubble station.
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Jemma Jones
Enjoying petting the puppies at the animal nursery were Emeni siblings, Emjay, 11, and Jett, 13, with Max Gould, 13 and Caitlin Wickham, 11.
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Jemma Jones
Families packed through the gates as soon as the clock stroked nine.
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Jemma Jones
You couldn’t miss the prancing horses at the showgrounds this year.
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Jemma Jones
Calf competition down at the cattle pavilion.
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Jemma Jones
Bec and Max Fisher came away with first and second place in the cattle competition.
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Jemma Jones
Grand Dream by the Brown family became champion of the interbreed competition.
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Jemma Jones
Down at the pavillion, the umbrella’s contributed by primary schools around the area looked incredible hanging on display from the roof.
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Jemma Jones
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