The 2019 Mungindi Show - which will be held on August 10 to 11 - is shaping up to be another great weekend of jam-packed fun for the entire family.
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"Despite another year of crippling drought conditions, our committee has been able to rally together and create a program that is sure to have something for everyone," said show president Stacey Garsed.
"We have all our usual favourite crowd pleasers such as the pet parade, dog high jump, lawn mower races, poet's breakfast, horse events, grain shovel, human tractor pull, demolition derby, ute show and barrel race, the Precision Aerial helicopter lolly drop and of course an appearance by Dorothy the Dinosaur and Chase from Paw Patrol.
"The event we're most excited about this year is the header/picker demolition derby which is a first-time event for NSW and we're hoping the crowd will love it.
"We've also managed to secure the Gills Brother's with a rodeo to be held on Sunday which we're thrilled to have the opportunity to host."
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Last year's tough drought conditions resulted in the cancellation of all stock events.
"We will have the yard dog trials back this year which we are thrilled about," said Stacey.
"It can be challenging to bring cancelled events back the following year however, thanks to some passionate locals and past locals, we have managed to achieve this.
"We are trying not to place too much emphasis on the drought this year as we are hoping our show weekend is a fun way to help everyone come together and forget about it for a while.
But there is no doubt the ongoing drought has had an impact on the show, with Stacey saying sponsorship was down by 20 percent and not having stock events or camp drafting and team penning had seen gate numbers slightly down on previous years.
"Despite this, we still see great numbers come and support the show every year and people love catching up with old friends and having a good time and many like to meet up at the bar and have a few drinks.
"We have a truly unique and amazing community and a wonderful network of volunteers which I am extremely grateful for.
"Their support is what allows us to continue this great weekend to the extent we do.
"We are also humbled by the ongoing support of all our sponsors as they too would be finding it tough in these circumstances.
"Their willingness to still support our community and show event despite the tough times is admirable and greatly appreciated."
For more information on the show and event times visit the Mungindi Show page on Facebook.