ORGANISERS have offered a heartfelt thank you to everyone involved in the success of the 2026 Gresford Show, held from 12-14 March.
“To our competitors, sponsors, spectators, volunteers, entertainers and everyone who attended the 2026 Gresford Show, thank you for helping make it such a memorable weekend,” they said in a statement.
“It was a big one! We are so grateful for the support behind our biggest little show.”
The excitement kicked off on Thursday evening, for the opening night of the art show and the Young Woman Presentation.
“We welcomed over 130 people to the Showground to celebrate the incredible talent in our Art, Photography and Craft sections, alongside the Young Woman Presentation,” organisers said.
“The quality of entries on display this year is outstanding and it was fantastic to see our community come together to celebrate creativity, tradition and the next generation of young women representing Gresford.”
In the pavilion sections, Jodi Pender was awarded the Mary Kealy Perpetual Trophy for the most successful exhibitor (percentage wise), with Janelle McKenzie named runner up.
Member for Lyne Alison Penfold popped into the historic show on Friday on her way home from Canberra.
Despite a “bit of rain” she said nothing could dampen the spirits of the competitors in the horse and camp draft events.
“There is a lot on today. We have the pair riders behind me, the camp draft over the back, plenty of rides, activities and exhibits.”
She also praised the quality of the BBQ steak sandwiches.
Upper Hunter MP Dave Layzell said the event “ticked all the boxes”.
“A great day out! Congrats to the crew!”
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