In 1885 district farmers and town citizens formed the Pastoral, Agricultural, Horticultural and Industrial Association (PAH&I). It was held over three days to exhibit, promote and highlight the activities of the district and was the pinnacle of a years efforts by the farmers and town’s folk alike. The various events were open to whoever wished to compete. The Show has not changed much over the years with shearing, wood chopping and trotting races being a feature. Sideshows have always been part and parcel of the of the Show however pantomimes and boxing tents have given way to modern day attractions such as mechanical rides and novelty events.

In 1929 the Show Associations were formed into a governing body and later in the same year the Agricultural Societies Council of NSW was created.

In 1931 during the Great Depression, the Show Society contemplated abandoning the Show for that year. With nothing to show and people having no money, the show seemed doomed. However the pride and determination of the Committee prevailed and as they say “the show must go on!” It remains to this day continuous and un-broken from 1885 to present.

The Jubilee Show of 1935 was a grand affair with a record crowd and a gate taking of £523, a huge sum in those times. The Governor of NSW and his wife, Sir Alexander and Lady Hall were the guests of honour.

Over the years the Show has promoted various competitions. A Grand Field Wheat Competition was inaugurated in 1929. Today the Show Society still holds and promotes the Temora Cropping Competition.

Patrons of our Society are Ron Downey, Peter & Ailsa Sinclair, C.D Kalms, Brian & Joy Kahlefeldt and Laurie Wells.

Today the Show is held for one day – the fourth Saturday in September. Most of the traditional exhibits and competitions still proudly prevail and our Committee like the many before us always looks for new and interesting things to incorporate into the Show each year.