Wanaka A&P Show

Our whole trip was planned to coincide with this show ;). Wyn & Dorothy were sure we would enjoy it......and we did! It is the NZ version of our agricultural show and this one is the largest on South Island after Christchurch. We made an early start and the paced ourselves! There was a large equestrian section from first ridden, leading rein class, through ponies, hunters and show jumping. The leading rein class was an education with the ' leaders' ( mothers I expect) being dressed up to the nines in smart suits and hats! The children's outfits coordinating!!!!!!! Think it must have been judged on turn out.
There were cattle, sheep, pets etc. The highlight for everyone is the Jack Russell race, a huntsman teasers the terriers with a rabbit on a rope then he sets off and they go after! The winner caught the rabbit about halfway up the course, apparently unheard of before! Great fun! As at home, all of New Zealand was represented in the crowds! All the usual machinery, cars, tractors, double glazing stalls plus tents, campervans, helicopter for sale.......and plenty of clothing stalls too. Merino is the thing to us here, but the best I've found is in a shop in town where they use the Ice Breaker fabric, make up in N Z and it is half the price!
They have the home produce show too, with fun classes for the children and the usual baking, preserves, crafts and flowers. There was some lovely embroidery and patchwork.
We had a great day, enjoying a glass of Pimms at lunchtime with a whitebait sandwich.