Dannevirke show time

After uncertainty during the past year as to whether the Dannevirke A&P Show would take place, it is now full steam ahead.

The show will be held from Friday to Sunday, February 5 to 7.

Former show vicepresident Pam Henricksen has taken over the role of president from Brian Beale, who filled the role for 10 years.

There will be all the usual attractions, such as the terrier racing, shearing, live music, line dancers, trade sites and home industries.

The petting zoo is popular and this year will have a display of birds set up nearby.

The horse events will start on the Friday and carry on until Sunday. On Friday night the gates will open at 5pm when sideshow operators Mahons will be providing entertainment while the speed shears event takes place, starting at 6.30pm.

The shearing competition also runs on Saturday and attracts the country’s top shearers.

Henricksen said all that remained was to hope for good weather and a good crowd.

“There’s nothing better than sitting under the trees with a picnic and watching the events. We hope families will come along and make a day of it.”

Henricksen

has

been volunteering at the Dannevirke show when she was at high school.

“I’ve always loved the show and it’s great to see it still going strong.”

Henricksen managed the home industries section for many years and says it’s a lot more work taking on the role of president, but it was well worthwhile.

“We just want to get the show off the ground and build on it for next year. I love the show and I love to see it thriving.”

The cost of entry is $20 for a family, $10 for adults and $5 for children under 10.