The Kangaroo Valley Show is held annually in February and is run and managed by the Kangaroo Valley Agricultural and Horticultural Association – a group of local volunteers dedicated to preserve the heritage and annual occurrence of the show.

The Association has a long history in Kangaroo Valley. It was created in 1881 with the first show taking place in 1886 on a vacant piece of land on the bank of the river at the rear of what is now The Friendly Inn Hotel. In 1888 the Association sought to secure a permanent Showground and accepted the offer of ten acres of land opposite the General Cemetery by Alick Osborne (son of Henry Osborne). This area, now known as Osborne Park, with its picturesque Showground and facilities has hosted the Kangaroo Valley Show ever since.

Office Bearers

Patrons
Mr R Arnold and Mrs S Walker

President
Stephen Wilson

Vice Presidents
Lorraine Mairinger and John Smart

Public Officer
Janet Bundey

Treasurer
Janet Bundey

Secretary
Mairi Langton

Committee

  • Lisa Anthony
  • Deborah Banks
  • Joan Bray
  • Janet Bundey
  • Irene Dunn
  • Geoff Fearon
  • Cathryn Ferguson
  • Rob Folkard
  • Cathy Gorman
  • Helen Host
  • Kathy Harrington
  • Brad Hawthorne
  • Bill Hyman
  • Intan Kallus
  • Mairi Langton
  • Helen Mairinger
  • Lorraine Mairinger
  • Sharon Morris
  • Jamie Salkeld
  • Harold Sharman
  • John Smart
  • Gail Trapp
  • Julie Ward
  • Paul Williams
  • Stephen Wilson

Animals

All animals are on the Showground at owner’s risk and are not the responsibility of the Show Committee.

No horses to be stabled in Cattle Tie-up area or led or ridden on top side of Oval.

All animals shown must have been the property and in possession of the exhibitor or member of household (except where specified) for at least one month prior to the Show.

By-Laws

The Annual Show is conducted under the Rules and By-Laws of the Kangaroo Valley Agricultural and Horticultural Association Inc. The Committee reserves the right to alter or delete the program as it sees fit.

Accidents and Incidents

Where Waivers are required, they MUST be signed by Exhibitors and Competitors as a condition of entry.

Any accident occurring during the show must be reported to the Secretary or President and verified immediately on the day. The Committee will not be responsible for any accident that may be caused by or through any exhibit; and it shall be a condition of entry such exhibitor shall hold the Society blameless and indemnify it against any legal proceedings arising from any such accident. Any complaints must be made in writing to the Secretary within seven (7) days of the last day of Show.

Any exhibitors intending to bring electrical equipment to the Showground will be required to ensure that such equipment is fitted with earth leakage circuit breakers and that all electrical leads, tools and appliances have been inspected and tagged by a licensed electrical contractor. Any exhibitor who does not comply will not be allowed to exhibit at the Showground.

Competitors agree to participate at their own risk and to indemnify and keep indemnifying the Society against all claims, suits actions or demands which may be brought against it in respect of any injuries or other loss substantiated in the course of competing in any Events.

Promotional material

All promotional material to be handed out only within the confines of your designated site.