Sunday Territorian

Four decades of fun at

More than half a million Territoria­ns have sampled the fun of the rural show

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IN THE last 40 years it is estimated more than half a million Territoria­ns have had an opportunit­y to sample a ‘unique slice of rural life’ through a family visit to the iconic Freds Pass Rural Show.

In 2019 the show celebrates its 40th year with a memorable and spectacula­r event on May 18 and 19.

This year’s show offers such an exciting range of experience­s and opportunit­ies for all.

Families have plenty to keep them occupied across the two days.

There will be activities for kids including arts and crafts, animals to experience.

They can also learning from local students working with Stud Brahman cattle and Boer goats and let’s not forget the fun of the fairground and side show alley.

Discover and taste the real outback at the 50km feast with a menu including pearl meat, crocodile and barramundi.

Dine under the stars with stories and flavours sourced from across 50km of the Top End region.

Horse lovers can sit under a shaded tree and watch a full two-day program including showjumpin­g, show horse and pony club rings.

Foodies will be in paradise in the Paddock to Plate marque with Territory iconic chefs including Lynton Tapp, Jimmy Shu and Rachael Ciesiolka demonstrat­ing some of the regions finest produce including beef, sardines, tropical fruits, barramundi and mud crabs.

Icon Shannon Noll will headline the entertainm­ent stage on Saturday night after the fireworks. Nollsie will per

form some of his all-time greatest tracks from Shine, Drive, My Body Loves to Party and of course his nod to What About Me.

The entertainm­ent stage is the centre of the show and boasts an arrangemen­t of talent on the Saturday and a jazz feel for the Sunday in the Paddock festivitie­s.

Multiple Golden Guitar winner Tom Curtain is bringing his award-winning outback horse and dog show Katherine

Outback Experience on Sunday

May 19. The hands-on Kather

ine Outback Experience show combines horse and dog training with live music.

The world leading woodchoppe­rs will entertain along, with chainsaw carver and sculptor Brandon Kroon, who will be creating inspiring and thrilling works of art and bringing wood to life.

Join us in celebratin­g our 40th Show and experience where the outback meets the city.

See you at the Show!

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The Freds Pass Show, held at Freds Pass Reserve, is celebratin­g its 40th year
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