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, Laurie Wells and George Cameron.
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.
Our Show Committee meets every second Thursday of every month and all interested people are welcome to attend. Annual subscription is $15 and the membership year commences on the 1st of July each year.
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, Laurie Wells and George Cameron.
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.
Our Show Committee meets every second Thursday of every month and all interested people are welcome to attend. Annual subscription is $15 and the membership year commences on the 1st of July each year.