Merriwa Springtime Show

29/01/2025

Please be advised that the Merriwa P.A.H.& I Association Inc. (Merriwa Show) will be holding its AGM on Tuesday the 11th of February 2025 at 6:30pm at he Merriwa RSL.
All positions declared vacant

The committee are desperately needing new people to fill positions. Most critically the positions of President, Secretary, & Treasurer.

It is possible that if we do not fill these positions that the show will not run in 2025.

Guidance & Support will be available for those that request it

It’s up to the Merriwa Community to keep the Show and other events alive for everyone to enjoy. It does require some sacrifice, however many hands make light work.

For anybody interested in filling vacant positions or would like some more Information please contact

Tyler Austin - 0427823393

10/12/2024

Now running next week - book in now

Storms and rain have played havoc with harvest plans and our annual workshop and social dinner for local growers has been put back a week!

02/12/2024

Farmers, don’t miss out - book in now!

Join us for a post-harvest wrap-up in the paddock to discuss the 2024 season with local agronomists and industry experts. Spend an afternoon planning your summer fallow and disease management with NSW DPIRD senior plant pathologist and researcher, Dr Steven Simpfendorfer.

25/11/2024

Please be advised that the Merriwa P.A.H.& I Association Inc. (Merriwa Show) will be holding its AGM on Tuesday the 11th of February 2025 at 6:30pm at he Merriwa RSL.
All positions declared vacant
The committee are desperately needing new people to fill positions. Most critically the positions of President, Secretary, & Treasurer.

It is possible that if we do not fill these positions that the show will not run in 2025.

Guidance & Support will be available for those that request it

It’s up to the Merriwa Community to keep the Show and other events alive for everyone to enjoy. It does require some sacrifice, however many hands make light work.

For anybody interested in filling vacant positions or would like some more Information please contact

Tyler Austin - 0427823393

07/10/2024

With the show over for yet another year there are so many businesses, groups and people to thank.
Its nearly impossible to list them all but I will give it my best
It takes so many generous people via sponsorship, labour or time to put on an event for the community to enjoy
We encourage the community to support those who support us. Without them we would not have a show.
Personally, and on behalf of the Merriwa P.A.H.& I. Association Inc. I would like to thank the following Business, Groups, and Individuals
Sincerely Tyler Austin Merriwa P.A.H.& I. President
• Platinum Sponsor – Mach Energy Mount Pleasant Operation
• Gold Sponsor – Bengalla Mining Company
• Gold Sponsor – Ausgrid Singleton Depot
• Silver Sponsor – Tilt Renewables
• Silver Sponsor – Daracon Group
• Silver Sponsor – Lightsource bp
• Bronze Sponsor – Regional Australia Bank
• Bronze Sponsor – John Deere / Hutcheon & Pearce
• Justin Hunt – Welderup – forklift
• Russell’s Earthmoving – water truck
• Don Ether – Hay Donation
• LD Campbell Pty Ltd – Dog Jump Sponsorship & lolly scatter equipment
• Eat @153 – lolly scatter lollies
• George Hardy – Running Dog High Jump
• Pig Race Sponsors
o De Waal Shearing
o Tivoli Angus
o Merriwa Serviced Apartments
o Sandy Ryan Plumbing
o Russell’s Earthmoving
o Eat@153
o Pembroke
• Merriwa P.A.H.& I. Committee Members and Volunteers (see photos)
• Gate Keepers (see photos)
• Jimmy Callan – Announcer
• Jake Macintyre – Speakers
• Section Captains and Sub Committees (see photos)
• Merriwa Rotary
• Merriwa CWA
• Nick Weir – Music
• Les Turner - whip donations
• Hardy Family – whip crack sponsorship
• Show supporters (see photos)
• Show members (see photos)
• Show sponsors (see photos)
• Steve Van Hemert – Tactor and surface prep
• Raffle donations
o Scarborough Wines
o Hip Hite Gardens
o Steve Kemp Whips
o Mortgage Choice
o Double R
o Patina & Bean Café
o Karl & Wally’s Middle Feast
• Merriwa Local Lands Services
• Merriwa Campdraft Committee

20/09/2024

Remember to bring the dogs along !!

20/09/2024

ONE MORE SLEEP !!!
The Mach Energy Mount Pleasant Operation Merriwa Springtime Show on Saturday the 21st of September!!
*******Remember to bring cash*********
Show entry ticket prices
• Adult $20.00
• Child (5-18) & Pensioner $10.00
• Family (2 adults + all children) $40.00
Full Show Events Program can be found on our Website: https://www.merriwashow.com.au/

19/09/2024

What’s on at The Mach Energy Mount Pleasant Operation Merriwa Springtime Show on Saturday the 21st of September!!
*******Remember to bring cash*********
Show entry ticket prices
• Adult $20.00
• Child (5-18) & Pensioner $10.00
• Family (2 adults + all children) $40.00
Full Show Events Program can be found on our Website: https://www.merriwashow.com.au/

18/09/2024

PIG RACES!
At The Mach Energy Mount Pleasant Operation Merriwa Springtime Show!!
Saturday 21st of September
The Performing Porkers will put trotters to the turf and run 5 races.
• Race 1 = 9:30 am
• Race 2 = 10:30 am
• Race 3 = 11:30 am
• Race 4 = 12:30 pm
• Race 5 = 1:30 pm

For more information you can visit our website: merriwashow.com.au

The 7 racing piglets are sponsored by some great local businesses.
• Jamie & Kristen De Waal - De Waal Shearing
• Hugh & Annie Kraefft - Tivoli Angus
• Elizabeth Griffiths - Merriwa Serviced Apartments
• Sandy Ryan - Sandy Ryan Plumbing
• John, Elaine, Andrew & Julie Russel - Russell’s Earthmoving
• Kylie & Glen Austin - Eat@153
• Bill & Anne Reynolds - Pembroke

The Merriwa P.A.H.&I would like to sincerely thank all the above Sponsors who make the event possible.

18/09/2024

3 More Sleeps !! Until The Mach Energy Mount Pleasant Operation Merriwa Springtime Show 2024 !!

****** REMEMBER TO BRING CASH *********

On Saturday the 21st of September some of the entertainment you can expect to see.
• Pig Races
• Medieval Skill at Arms & Jousting Demonstrations
• Fairy LaLa Magic Show
• Jabiru Wildlife Reptile Shows
• Kaboom Fireworks
• Mechanical Bull
• Dog High Jump Competition
• Six Bar Horse Jumping
• EAT@153 Lolly Scatter
• Buckaringa Whip Cracking Competition
• Carnival rides and attractions
• Arts, Crafts & Cooking Exhibitions
• Horse, Cattle & Sheep Competitions
• Food & Market Stalls.

Visit our page for details on each event
Full Show Events Program can be found on our Website: https://www.merriwashow.com.au/

Show entry ticket prices
• Adult $20.00
• Child (5-18) & Pensioner $10.00
• Family (2 adults + all children) $40.00

The Merriwa P.A.H.&I Association Inc. would like to thank all the Sponsors of the Show who make it possible to secure these events.

16/09/2024

Good Morning Merriwa !!

The Merriwa Show is on this Weekend

We would just like to put a call out to anybody that would like to volunteer a little bit of time on Saturday to give us a hand doing a variety of different tasks to take the pressure of our busy little committee
Great opportunity for older teenagers who are looking to put something on a resume or scholarship application.
If you are interested, please contact Tyler Austin on 0427823393

12/09/2024

Its Show Time !!

Its that time of year as spring draws near, the Mach Energy Mount Pleasant Operation Merriwa Springtime Show 2024 is fast approaching.
The committee has been hard at work to secure some spectacular entertainment options!

****** REMEMBER TO BRING CASH *********

On Saturday the 21st of September some of the entertainment you can expect to see.
• Pig Races
• Medieval Skill at Arms & Jousting Demonstrations
• Fairy LaLa Magic Show
• Jabiru Wildlife Reptile Shows
• Kaboom Fireworks
• Mechanical Bull
• Dog High Jump Competition
• Six Bar Horse Jumping
• EAT@153 Lolly Scatter
• Buckaringa Whip Cracking Competition
• Carnival rides and attractions
• Arts, Crafts & Cooking Exhibitions
• Horse, Cattle & Sheep Competitions
• Food & Market Stalls.

Visit our page for details on each event
Full Show Events Program can be found on our Website: https://www.merriwashow.com.au/

Show entry ticket prices
• Adult $20.00
• Child (5-18) & Pensioner $10.00
• Family (2 adults + all children) $40.00

The Merriwa P.A.H.&I would like to thank all the Sponsors of the Show who make it possible to secure these events.

12/09/2024

Feeling creative?
Time is running out the show is nearly here! Get your entries ready for the Community Exhibition!!

Have it on display for everybody to enjoy at the 2024 Mach Energy Mount Pleasant Operation Merriwa Springtime Show on Saturday the 21st of September!!

Details on where, when and how to enter your creations can be found in the Show Schedule which can be accessed via the show website:

https://www.merriwashow.com.au/

12/09/2024

Got yourself a pouncing pooch? Give them a chance to show off their skill at the 2024 Mach Energy Mount Pleasant Operation Merriwa Springtime Show on Saturday the 21st of September!!
Dog High Jump
Sponsored by: LD Campbell Pty Ltd
SATURDAY 2:00pm
ENTRY FEE: $2.00
CLASSES:
1. Small Dogs, shoulder height under 50cm.
1st Prize: $50, 2nd Prize: $25.00, 3rd Prize: $10.00.
2. Large Dogs, shoulder height 50cm & over.
1st Prize: $100.00, 2nd Prize: $50.00, 3rd Prize: $25.00.
Full Show Events Program can be found on our Website: https://www.merriwashow.com.au/
Show entry ticket prices
• Adult $20.00
• Child (5-18) & Pensioner $10.00
• Family (2 adults + all children) $40.00

12/09/2024

Get the kids ready its EAT@153 Lolly Scatter time!!

4:30 pm in the main arena at the 2024 Mach Energy Mount Pleasant Operation Merriwa Springtime Show on Saturday the 21st of September!!

Parents MUST sign waivers and children MUST have wristbands as proof before participating !! get it done early in the day to avoid disappointment.

Lollies kindly supplied by EAT@153
Scatter Machine supplied and operated by Hylton Cronin

Waivers can be found on our website or at the secretaries office on Show Day
Full Show Events Program can be found on our Website: https://www.merriwashow.com.au/

Show entry ticket prices
• Adult $20.00
• Child (5-18) & Pensioner $10.00
• Family (2 adults + all children) $40.00

10/09/2024

It’s on again!! The Buckaringa Whip Crack Competition at the 2024 Mach Energy Mount Pleasant Operation Merriwa Springtime Show on Saturday the 21st of September!!

Competition Proudly Sponsored by the Hardy Family

Whip prizes donated by Les Turner

Where?? - 5:30 pm in the Main Arena

This year the competition will be split into 3 mix gendered age groups
• P*e Wee (5yrs to 8yrs)
• Juvenile (9yrs to 12yrs)
• Junior (13yrs to 16yrs)

We encourage participants to nominate prior to the show please contact Tyler Austin on 0427823393 with the Participants name and age group
Bring your whips if you have them !! if not we will have some on hand.
Participants will be required to sign a General Waiver and wear eye protection before entering the main arena. General Waivers can be found on the Show Website or at the Secretaries office on show day.