What a great year to be planning a show!

The program is filling up so fast and the show is going to be huge!
It’s exciting that we have so many new buildings to take advantage of; that will also help to guarantee a fantastic show.

To kick it off, there's the full points rodeo on Friday night. It's so big, we've even had to include separate pages in the schedule. Like last year, it will be held in the new sand arena, with the bar close by! Essential Energy, our generous sponsors, and the organisers, have a great event ready for you. The number of world renowned cowboys and cowgirls who will be in attendance is overwhelming! Main Arena activities will include the Ute Muster, Sheep Dog Demonstrations, the Ute Yank, Wool Bale Rolling, and inspirational performances by local dance schools: REPS, Dance Unlimited and Dance with Attitude.

Around the showground you will find a bigger-than-ever number of commercial trade space exhibitors and showbag stalls, as well as special shows by Wildlife Kingdom and the Australian Reptiles Display team.

The kids will be involved in Junior Judging and the Junior Paraders and their families can also enjoy the animal nursery. Why not bring your family pet along for the Pet Show?

The Mudgee 4X4 Club will be holding a vehicle Tug-O-War; The Cudgegong Cruisers will put a great display of vehicles together as well as a display from the Gulgong Pioneer & Vintage Motorcycle Club.

For a wonderful atmosphere and a relax don’t miss The Alluvials performing near the Mudgee Junior Rugby League catering stand.

And of course, there's Sideshow Alley!

BILLY CART DERBY
OK, it’s time to get Dad organised to build that Billy Cart you have always dreamed of.

This year we announce the introduction of the Ron Menchin Memorial Trophy for the winning Billy Cart in memory of our patron, Ron Menchin, who was the founder of the Billy Cart Derby many years ago.

There is also a CASH PRIZE for the winner!

If you need any tips on billy cart building, try this website; www.billycart.com.au

FIREWORKS 8.30pm Sat 3rd March

FREE Kids Activities :)

There's so much for the kids to do at the show absolutely FREE!

From 10am until 3pm, bring the kids along to the area in front of the Show Office to enter competitions galore!
Watermelon Eating - Donut Eating - Pie Eating - Egg Throwing - Gumboot Throwing
Running Races - Sack Races - Hay Bale Stacking Competition.

There are great prizes to be won in these events, and even CASH prizes in the Hay Bale Stacking Competition! There are three sections of the Hay Bale Stacking Competition: 12-16 years of age, 17-21 years, and over 21 years..

Open to all the kids who enter an exhibit in the show - whether it be livestock, a pet or a craft, art or any other item - is the Junior Showperson Competition which they can enter for free at the Show Office throughout the day. The Junior Showperson Competition will be judged at 5pm on Saturday 3rd March in the Main Arena.

If you are looking for a way to get around to all the exhibits without the kids kicking up a fuss, enter the SHOW QUEST and make it fun for them too! Just look for a member of the Junior Show Committee who will be handing out Question & Answer sheets and pencils near the Show Office. There are some great prizes up for grabs.

THE MAGIC JESTER
One of Australia’s leading entertainers, with 15 years of award winning experience in all types of magic, this extremely versatile performer can entertain the smallest of children right through to the oldest of adults (his oldest fan is 104!). The Magic Jester’s show includes a dove and rabbit with stage shows using multiples of both and stage illusions.

So while you are roaming around the Show, look out for The Magic Jester and make sure you clap loudly! Magic the Magic Dove and Jester the Amazing Rabbit tend to just sit there and look cute, getting all the attention and praise, while The Magic Jester has to do all the hard work!

UTE YANK
Entry Fee $20 per team of 6
PRIZE MONEY AWARDED

Ute Yank Conditions of Entry
1. Participants must be 15 years or older.
2. There are to be 6 participants in each team.
3. Entry is $20 per team of six and is to be paid to Mudgee Show Society. There will be no refunds.
4. Each team member is to sign the Liability Waiver Form upon entry and before participation.
5. The rope is to be tied around the leader’s waist, other team members must use their hands to grip the rope.
6. A driver (nominated by the Mudgee Show Society) will steer the vehicle for all teams, as advised at the
beginning of the competition.
8. Ute must be pulled for a distance of at least 100m and back wheels must cross over the finish line to qualify.
9. Each team’s time will be recorded, the time keepers decision is final.
10. The team will be disqualified should a team member trip or fall.
11. Prize money for first place will be awarded to the team with the fastest time.

Entry Forms available from the Show Office Ph 6372 4099

WOOL BALE ROLLING
Date: Saturday 3rd March
Objective: Teams of two roll a wool bale 50m
PRIZE MONEY AWARDED

For more details contact the Mudgee Show Office Ph 6372 4099

LIVE MUSIC SATURDAY - The Alluvials
This band is a duo who specialises in Australian Bush Music. The members of the duo are David and Tania Harvey, however this year David and Tania will be joined by Sarah. Formally members of the four piece band, Rutherford Ramblers, David and Tania now play together performing bush music with gold rush themes (thus the name) and the occasional bush poem.

The Alluvials are about promoting education in traditional bush culture as well as entertainment and fun. Childrens groups are a speciality. The group also encourages audience participation.

Instruments used are Guitars, Mandolin, Lagerphones, Tambour drum and clapping sticks. Tania and David can also call traditional bush dances such as Heel & Toe Polka and Strip the Willow.

PET SHOW - All pets welcomed!
CLEVEREST PET
LOVINGEST PET
FRIENDLIEST PET
BEST-BEHAVED PET
HARDEST TO FEED PET
SMALLEST PET
MOST CUDDLY PET
MOST PLAYFUL PET
SHYEST PET
`BEST LICKS'
BEST DOG TRICKS
MOST FAITHFUL PET
NOISIEST PET
MOST ENERGETIC PET
BEST-GROOMED PET
BEST HAIRDO
MOST ENERGETIC DOG
PRETTIEST PET
Entry is FREE
For all enquiries call the Mudgee Show Office on 6372 4099

WILDLIFE KINGDOM
AS SEEN ON THE KERRI-ANNE SHOW <view on You Tube>
Wildlife Kingdom is a business dedicated to educating the public about wildlife and conservation through exciting and interactive displays and presentations. Robert and Belinda have collectively over 25 years experience within the exotic animal industry worldwide and have both held supervisory positions in large animal establishments here in Australia.

Wildlife Kingdom is a one of a kind mobile animal business featuring some of the world’s most fascinating and spectacular creatures. Featured at this year’s show are the “Large Macaws of South America” display. These giant parrots, native to South America, are known universally for their spectacular colours and size. Diego, a 2 yr old Green-winged Macaw, and Jose the 1 yr old Blue & Gold Macaw, were bred here in Australia and are wonderful ambassadors for their species, highlighting the plight of endangered animals all over the world. Wildlife Kingdom acquired these birds as young fledglings and have spent many hours training and conditioning them for public presentations and interactive experiences.

A limited number of guests at the show are given the opportunity to get up close and personal with these magnificent macaws with a photo souvenir to take home.

Yes, there's certainly plenty to do that won't cost you a pay packet, so come along with the whole family and enjoy all there is to offer at the 2012 Mudgee Show.

SEE YOU AT THE SHOW!