Carnival atmosphere for Saturday night
A full day of entertainment from morning to evening is the focus of this year’s show, with show day events extending into a Saturday night carnival program.
Carnival activities, a band, and fireworks will make the Saturday night a program an attraction for all ages.
Last year the committee decided to change the traditionally Friday show eve carnival to a Saturday night timeslot.
The success of the change will see this new format continue again this year.
Organisers said there will be always some people who did not like the change, there was generally positive feedback and support for the combined show and carnival into one day.
The carnival program will immediately follow all the fun of Saturday’s show program.
The dog high jump competition has become a popular feature of the carnival program.
This has proven to be a great spectacle for patrons in past years, with crowds of people gathering to watch the skill and talents of dogs entered in this competition.
If you have a dog that loves to jump then organisers of this year’s competition want to see you at the show on Saturday night.
Sheaf tossing also will return to the Saturday night program.
The main act for the night will be West Gippsland based band Ramblin’ Shoes who will perform on the main stage.
Ramblin’ Shoes is a four piece cover band with a focus on country music. Their repertoire includes country, pop rock and the blues.
The band will be on the main stage until late to provide a backdrop of entertainment to the carnival activities.
The popular fireworks display will be staged at 9pm.
While teenagers tend to take centre stage for activities at the carnival, show organisers are keen to promote the night as a family friendly environment with lots of attractions for all ages.
Organisers said the program was very much focused on providing a fun night out for everyone, no matter what age.
The carnival will feature all the exciting sideshow attractions that will be staged on the number two oval.