A and P show

The 146th annual Tokomairiro A and P Show at Milton on Saturday drew a crowd of about 1000.

Patrons had to brave cold wind at the 145th South Otago A and P Show in Balclutha on Saturday.

Thousands flocked to Tapanui on Saturday to take part in the Royal Show and to celebrate 100 years of the West Otago A and P Society.

When it comes to family involvement with A and P shows, it's hard to beat the Ruddenklau family of Waimate.

Telford student Trudy Robertson may only be 21, but she's already got a few agricultural awards under her belt.

Several hundred people converged on Waitati's Bland Park on Saturday for the annual Blueskin A and P Show and family fun day.

Country, town and city folk united at the 74th annual Upper Clutha A and P Show in Wanaka yesterday, with Christchurch earthquake evacuees joining hundreds of Central Otago locals to enjoy a wide range of exhibits and trade stalls.

Danielle Simpson loves riding a horse that has been turned out immaculately.

Real pigs don't fly. They ride on Harley-Davidsons.

Preliminary counts indicate that this year's Lake Hayes A and P show was one of the most popular ever, and you only had to look at the many happy faces present on Saturday to confirm the success of the day.

At least 10 shearers will compete for the title of best in the Wakatipu at tomorrow's Lake Hayes A and P Show shearing competition.

Merino sheep took centre stage at the 111th annual Maniototo Agricultural and Pastoral Association Show held in Ranfurly yesterday.

The number of people at the 127th Palmerston and Waihemo A and P Show on Saturday exceeded the 2000 who attended last year, committee member Gal Mills said.