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Equestrian, western riding, cattle and shearing competitions were just many of the fun activities at the Tauranga A&P Show.

As the sun streamed across the city , wood chopping demonstrations and BOP Strongest Man contest also kept people entertained as others looks on while people took part in medieval combat and culture by the Northern Horde.

Hazel Blissett, 9, from Tauranga meeting Blue. Photos by Tracy Hardy.

Secretary/treasurer Sue McDonald says it's a fabulous event steeped in history and great entertainment for the whole family.

People also enjoyed everything from pig racing, informal dog show - enter the family pooch, dog jumping contest and more.

Children events consisted of pony rides, Clydesdale wagon, petting zoo, fairground, water slides, face painting, climbing wall, bungee 4 way run, karate, games, scooter safety, fire engine rides, pat the angora goats and alpacas, have a go at hand-milking a cow and more.


Pig racing was popular at the show today.

The needle in the haystack competition.