The Canowindra Show will return on Friday, 26 and Saturday, 27 September 2025.
Known for celebrating local talent, agriculture, and country spirit, this year’s event promises to be one of the most comprehensive yet, with almost every section of the show returning or being newly added.
For Secretary Ashley Kemper, the show is more than just an event, it’s a reflection of what binds the local community together.
“The local show is a tradition within a small farming community,” Ms Kemper said.
“People like the opportunity to get together, meet each other, and also show off their local talents or their cattle.”
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“They like to show their niche little hobbies, so to speak, or also what they do for a living, in the case of farmers and sheep and stuff like that,” she said.
The show continues to serve as a hub where town and country meet, with residents and visitors alike able to admire livestock, arts, crafts, and agricultural skills while enjoying a genuine taste of rural life.
While the show maintains its traditional heart with sections such as cattle, sheep, horses, and arts and crafts, the past few years have also seen exciting new inclusions.
“The show fundamentally stays the same to a certain degree,” Ms Kemper said.
“We’ve always got your core things like the arts and crafts, horses, and sheep.
“Recently, we’ve had the addition of the dog trials.
“We’ve also got the poultry section back up and running,” she said.
This year, the committee has worked hard to reintroduce cattle and wood chop competitions, making the 2025 event one of the most wide-ranging in recent memory.
“We’ve got nearly every section up and running this year, so we’re hoping for a really good year with some positive feedback, after putting in some hard work to get some sections back up and running,” Ms Kemper said.
Like many country shows, Canowindra’s success relies heavily on the tireless efforts of volunteers.
From the committee to the Ladies Auxiliary, their contributions keep the tradition alive.
“Without the volunteers, our organisation would just not be up and running," Ms Kemper said.
“Everyone from the Ladies Auxiliary who does the arts and crafts, they’re our older volunteers, predominantly older women, without them, we wouldn’t be able to even get half of the arts and crafts happening.
“Everyone has their roles to play, and without them, it would just all fall apart.”
Their dedication ensures the show remains not only a spectacle but also a deeply community-driven event.
Each year brings its own memorable moments, and for Ms Kemper, one of the most surprising in recent times has been the mini horse section.
“The mini horses, like your little Shetland ponies, I didn’t know that the owners fully get dressed up for the day,” Ms Kemper said.
“They wear their traditional Sunday best when they lead the horses.
“It looked amazing, it was almost like how they parade show dogs, but with mini horses.
“I just thought it was fantastic,” she said.
These special touches add charm and character, ensuring visitors of all ages have something to marvel at.
Beyond entertainment, the Canowindra Show plays an important role in promoting local industries and inspiring younger generations.
“I hope visitors at least see one thing throughout the day that they either think is cool or would like to learn more about,” Ms Kemper said.
“That’s the whole idea, to display the local agricultural industries and get the next generation inspired.”
Memberships for the 2025 Canowindra Show are still available, and the committee is welcoming volunteers to lend a hand in the lead-up and across the event.
“It’s a volunteer organisation,” Ms Kemper said.
“If anyone wants to come on, even at this late stage, and offer a hand, we’re always willing to accept.”
With its rich mix of tradition, innovation, and community spirit, the Canowindra Show is set to deliver another unforgettable celebration in 2025.
