Huon Show Explained

Huon Show
Status:Active
Genre:Agricultural show
Date:2nd weekend of November
Frequency:Annually
Venue:Ranelagh Showgrounds
Location:Ranelagh, Huon Valley, Tasmania
Country:Australia
Years Active:1947–2019, 2022–
Prev:11 November 2023
Next:12 November 2024
Attendance:13,000
Organised:Huon Agricultural Society, Inc

The Huon Show or Huon Agricultural Show is an annual agricultural show running from 1947 to 2019 & since 2022,[1] located at Ranelagh Showgrounds in Ranelagh in the Huon Valley, Tasmania, Australia.[2] It attracts around 13,000 visitors yearly, featuring a range of attractions including a large local produce section, exhibition livestock including a large Alpaca section,[3] flower competitions,[4] and over 102 stalls by local businesses.[5] It is held on the second Saturday of every November,[6] though it used to be held on 8 December, which was for some time a bank holiday for residents of the Huon Valley.[7]

This show was on hiatus in 2020-21 because of COVID-19 pandemic, but it returned in 2022.

Marion Woodward has served as assistant secretary and then secretary of the show since 1967.[8]

Notes and References

  1. News: SECOND HUON SHOW ON DECEMBER. 13 November 2014. The Mercury. 2 September 1948.
  2. News: Huon Show - Landline. 28 December 2018. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 4 December 2010.
  3. News: Huon comes to life with all the fun of the show . 12 May 2020 . NewsComAu . 15 November 2014 . en.
  4. News: Sun shines on Huon. 13 November 2014. The Mercury. 17 November 2013.
  5. News: Huon ready to show off. 13 November 2014. The Mercury. 13 November 2013.
  6. Web site: The Huon Show. huonshow.com.au. 13 November 2014.
  7. News: Huon Show Holiday. 13 November 2014. The Mercury. 20 November 1951.
  8. News: In the box seat to see change . 12 May 2020 . www.weeklytimesnow.com.au . 15 June 2017 . en.