Held at at Laidlaw Park, patrons were officially welcomed by committee member George Holden.

Mr Holden was on the inaugural committee when the show first started, 57 years ago.

Popular attractions included the horse show, tiny tots and show girls competition, Halls Gap Zoo interactive exhibit, Barn Buddies Petting Farm, animal nursery, the beaut ute, car and motorbike competitions, ferret racing, miniature goat show, sheaf tossing, and hall classes and photography exhibitions.

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