A highlight of the 2019 Cootamundra Show was the participation of youth in the event, in particular the record number of entries in the Young Judges Competition.
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"On Friday, October 18 we had well over 100 competing in the Young Judges Competitions," show secretary Heather Bush said.
"This was a record number of entries and included local entrants from Cootamundra and entrants from Lake Cargelligo, Grenfell, Urana, Jugiong, Goulburn, Yass, Harden Murrumburrah, Yanco Agricultural High School and The Riverina Anglican School."
Cootamundra Show hosts the South Western Group of Show Societies Group Finals, where Young Judges and Paraders compete to qualify for the 2020 Sydney Royal Show State Finals.
Mrs Bush said the shearing section this year had some new enthusiastic stewards and the exciting competition.
The major sponsors were T&D Shearing, More Wool Shearing, Raleigh's Sheep Services, H L & J L Shearing Services, Young Shearing Services.
The Winner of the Opens was Bailey O'Rafferty of Cootamundra and the Best Local Shearer with the fastest time of the day was also Bailey O'Rafferty with a fastest time on the clock of 24.5 seconds.
The pavilion, Mrs Bush said, saw another year of massive entries in all sections.
"The new Chief Steward of the Needlework section had increased entries and had a fantastic display of quilts," Mrs Bush said.
"The Junior Pavilion section had a fabulous display of over 500 entries in art, lego, vegetables, craft and cooking."
The Junior Pavilion section had a fabulous display of over 500 entries
- Show secretary Heather Bush
Mrs Bush also praised showgirl entrants Jessica Neale and Maddison Heritage for their contributions.
"Our two Showgirls, Jessica Neale and Maddison Heritage did a fantastic job, with their helpers in having all of the entries judged and displayed.
"The Floral section was down a little on entries due to the trying conditions this year but our local gardeners made a big effort to support the section with entries and it looked great.
"Mention should be made of the many displays placed by all of the local schools, Childcare Centres, Aged Care Facilities and other community groups, showing their art and craft works in the pavilion."
In the livestock and around the showground Mrs Bush said the beef cattle section entries were very high with 108 cattle across a large range of breeds.
"The wool, merino, prime lamb breeds and horses were also well supported.
"The poultry section had some great entries.
"Yard dog trials were well supported and ran all day from 7.30 am."
Show patrons were well entertained with reptile displays, animal nursery, ring events, magician performances, racing lawn mowers, whip cracking and trick riding and the night finished with fireworks.
"The new "Have a Yarn" tent was a great success," Mrs Bush said.
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