Organisers have estimated visitor numbers to be about 4000-plus at the weekend’s North Otago A&P Show.
The grounds, in Oamaru’s north, were filled with rides, food stalls, stock animals, fundraisers for local schools and much more.
North Otago A&P secretary Katrina Kelly said the two-day event, which started on Friday, was a success.
Following yesterday’s debrief, she said feedback was mostly positive, but the lack of variety in food stalls was mentioned and would be worked on for next year.
She said there were no major accidents despite some rather robust behaviour from some animals at Saturday’s grand parade.
"My husband got his foot stood on by his own cow in the parade ... [other than that] it was accident-free."
She said total gate takings were not available yet.
The weather played its part, only changing on Saturday afternoon with a downpour at the end of the day.
This was the 154th show, she said. It was the "second-oldest show in New Zealand after Christchurch".
"Tradition is part of why we still do it.
"The other reason is it’s a community event. It brings the community together. We get a lot of support from the trades people, our sponsors and people who donate."
