Equestrian events, alpacas, performing dogs, cattle and fencing are among attractions at the 110th Cambridge A&P Show on November 30 when, once again, admission is free.

The organising committee says the event is one of the largest one-day shows in the North Island and has a proud history of celebrating rural life and bringing town and country together.

(left) Ron Chynoweth and his goat Fern Crest Joyboy winners of the Ron Copper Memorial Trophy presented by Joy Copper (right).
(left) Isabella Du Plessis on her winning pony Eastdale Diva.

'The young farmers will again be holding their regional fencing competition, which has been drawing good crowds since its inception four years ago, with added entertainment this year from tug of war competitions.”
Once again, Chelsea Marriner and her ‘Dogstars' will be performing tricks at various times during the day and Santa is coming to visit too.
There will be farm animals including cows and calves, horses and ponies, from miniature to the large Clydesdales, goats, donkeys and alpacas. Add to this trade displays, food stands and children's rides.
The equestrian sections will feature show hacks, show ponies, round the ring jumping, showjumping, welsh pony, sport-horses, side saddle and golden horses. In all there will be about 20 different horse sections.
The cattle section will see all the main dairy breeds, Ayrshire, Jersey, Holstein Friesian, milking Shorthorn, and Brown Swiss, competing in both breed and all breeds. The Ron Cooper Memorial Trophy will be awarded to the best in show from all the supreme champion winners in the cattle sections and will be judged at about 1.30pm. The beef breeds will be competing in an all breeds section. The popular calf club section for school children will also be held.
Back again this year is an alpaca display, where the public can interact with the alpacas.
Cambridge Show is held at the Cambridge Raceway on Taylor St, which is just off State Highway 1B and it's not too late to register as a participant, either as a competitor or with a trade exhibit.