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Warkworth hosts Lifestyle A&P ShowAfter 149 years, and now considered an institution, the Warkworth A&P Show again swings open the gates for its annual two-day fixture, bringing town and country together on January 23-24. A number of new activities are planned for the 2016 show, some of these replace the old timers like Show Queen, Princess, Fairy and Pirate. For the children and the young at heart there’s a new line-up of sideshows and entertainment including vertical bunjy, water walker pool, tiger/cliff hanger slide, triple threat obstacle course and mini jeeps. Giant water slide, gumboot throwing competition and the Warkworth Collision Repairs golf pitching competition are also part of the programme with some great prizes. More FM Radio broadcasts from the show on Saturday morning and will be provide face painting and competition giveaways. Donkeys, mini donkeys and mules take to the competition arena for the first time and join the old favourites horses, horses and more horses as well as dairy and beef cattle, dairy goats, shearing and wood-chopping. The Village Market gives our local stallholders a chance to display their home made wares with crafts, wood-ware, produce, jewellery, clothes, plants and toys. Alongside this area are the trade exhibitors and vehicles, machinery, crafts and collectables are available to be demonstrated. A great variety of food is on offer or if you choose there are plenty of spots to enjoy a picnic lunch and watch the entertainment which will take place over the course of the day. This includes live music, Doug the Digger, The NZ Fire Service Safety Display, vintage cars, and the Warkworth Museum Display. n Check out warkworthaandpshow.com for more details. Dates: Saturday January 23 (Day 1 General, equestrian, trade.) Sunday January 24 (Day 2 Equestrian only.) Prices: Adults $10, Children 5-14 years $5, pre-schoolers free. Family pass - Two adults, Four children $25. Free Parking. CURIOSITY: Donkeys, mini donkeys and mules take to the competition arena this year. |
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