Is there anything more satisfying than participating in a local show? The chance to show your finest sheep and cattle, to bring along fruits and vegetables loving tended in the backyard. The finest dahlias are presented at the show, from the most vibrant to the duskiest pink. Delicious cakes that are prepared to exacting standards are proudly on display, and the creativity shown in knitting, quilting, and woodwork is often exemplary. For participants, it’s not just the ribbons and prizes, but a great opportunity to catch up with friends. For children it’s the smell of animals, the taste of fairy floss on little lips, and perhaps a showbag to pour over when back at home.
Thankfully this Omicron variant is dying down, and it’s full steam ahead for many local shows. We’ve put together a handy list of local shows that are coming up in the next couple of months: