The show attracted between 4000 and 5000 people and more than 120 trade exhibitors over the two days.
After last year’s show was not open to the public, North Otago A&P Association president Mark Lawrence said it was pleasing to see the crowds come back.
"It was the biggest in years," Mr Lawrence said.
The show hosted the largest school and home industry section in New Zealand.
It is also the second-oldest A&P show in the South Island but holds the record for the most shows in New Zealand, having only missed one show, because of the influenza pandemic.
Making it to 160 years was a "good accomplishment", Mr Lawrence said.
Other smaller organisations within the community also benefited from the funds made at the A&P show, including the Lions Club and Air training Corps.
The show was one of the few in the country that still had a $10 entry fee, the same as it was in 1990.
The day was filled with entertainment and animal judging in addition to craft, trade and food stalls.
The show included horse, sheep, cattle and goat judging, with a supreme champion being awarded to the best in each section.
The supreme champion wool competition was won by Peter Dodd.
Stephanie Osmers, of Windsor, and Kelly Johnston, of Timaru, were awarded supreme champion leisure horse.
Claudia Studholme (9) of Waimate, with her pony Spike, was awarded supreme champion leisure pony.
Supreme champion ridden horse was won by Sarah Stalker, of Oamaru, with her horse Lochslea Pride and Joy.
The supreme champion dairy goat was won by Kim Carter with her 6-year-old dairy goat, Zodian Gaia.
Tomlin and Grace Morrissey, of Gore, won first and second for the terrier racing.
The Oamaru Bridge Club was awarded the supreme champion market stall and SouthRoads was supreme champion of the trade exhibits.
arrow.koehler@odt.co.nz - PIJF cadet reporter
