Brand new Hilux up for grabs at Show

FOR the second year in a row, Dubbo locals will have the chance to go in the running for a brand-new Toyota Hilux SR5.

As part of this year’s Dubbo Show, participating entrants will be able to purchase a ticket to go in the running for the grand prize – set to be drawn on Sunday, May 29, at the show.

Dubbo Show Society secretary Sue Hood said her team is hoping to sell a couple of thousands of tickets before the show kicks off next month, with all proceeds doing towards covering organisational costs.

The proceeds will also go towards raising funds for next year’s 150th Dubbo Show.

“We felt all the tradies like the Hilux and people on farms... that’s why they went with the Hilux,” Ms Hood said.this year’s show is expected to be a hit – with all the family favourites plus a couple of new additions.

“We’ve got a competition called The Yellow Brick Road for kids. There will be a couple of sessions – that’s totally new,” Ms Hood said.

“It’s an education program written by a teacher with activities before, during and after the show, maps and guides, and free group entry for school days.

“We’ve also got the ZOOFM Young Woman Competition which incorporates all young women aged between 18 and 25. They don’t have to be off the land, they can be a rural fire brigade person, a mechanic, a stenographer or a business banking person – anything.

The Young Woman Competition opens up their knowledge and is a networking opportunity where participants are able to meet lots of people. “It’s an amazing experience,” Ms Hood said.

There will plenty to do with attractions including live performances by Mcalister Kemp, supported by Tori Darke and Damien Baguley, harness racing and speed shearing on the Friday afternoon, and fireworks, dog high jumping and a performance by Jason Owen, supported by Tanya Andrew, on Saturday. Sunday will see the drawing of the Hilux competition, as well as a ute competition, a demolition derby, shearing, wood chopping, tiny tots, and teen showgirl competitions.

An acrobatic circus will also be returning this year.

To buy a ticket, visit Dubbo Photo News and scan the QR code, visit Rafflelink or visit the Secretary Office, Dubbo Showground, Fitzroy Street entrance.

The 2022 Dubbo Show will run over three days – Friday, Saturday and Sunday, May 27, 28 and 29.