South Otago A and P Show

Wayne Corbin, of Riverton, competes in the woodchopping section.

Brian Gutsell, of Gore, competes in the woodchopping section.

Danny Mason, of Balclutha, demonstrates machine shearing.

From left: Ronny Hill and Danny Mason, both of Balclutha, demonstrate sheep shearing.

From left: Steven Storer (12), Stevie Dan (10), Cassi Buchanan (9), Sage Hay (12), Blake Dodds (8), and Raedyn Williams (11) compete in a tug-of-war.

The Balclutha Pipe Band prepares for the grand parade.

From left: John Watt, Bob Stevenson, and Neville King, with their vintage tractors.

Julieanne Baynes, of Winton, won several prizes with her mare Villa Maria.

Symon Howard, of Waitahuna, won several prizes for his Suffolk sheep.

From left: Show queen contestants Kristina May (19), Nicole Hay (18), Rachel Dick (19), Kristin Aarts (19), Georgia Sharpin (18), Jenna Lanini (18), and Kaitlin de Geest (18).

2012 Show Queen Rachel Dick (centre) gives her acceptance speech while fellow contestants (from left) Kristin Aarts, Georgia Sharpin, Jenna Lanini (obscured), and Kaitlin de Geest (partially obscured) and convenor Anna Morrison look on.

From left: Thomas (10) and Fenella (8) Ballantyne, of Clydevale, lead calves Ruby and Rose in the grand parade.