The Tullamore Show committee couldn't have asked for a better turn out of people, entries and weather for the 99th Tullamore Show which started a week early with the Tullamore NSW Sheep Dog Trials.
Show President Wayne McMahon was impressed with the turn out of dogs and handlers for the three day trial.
"We put 95 dogs through with 22 handlers," Wayne said.
Mick Hudson from ABC series Muster Dogs made an appearance at the Tullamore Dog Trials and secured the Opens win with MGH Rosie scoring 178 points, second place with MGH Mel scoring 176 and third with MGH Snip scoring 153 points.
"The sheep took a fair bit of handling but in the end the dogs handled them.
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Wayne said dogs and their handlers travelled to Tullamore from as far as Tasmania and some handlers travelling with up to 13 dogs.
"They always enjoy Tullamore because it's a good friendly place and we've got a good set up there and they all said they will be back next year for the 100 years.
Parkes Shire Mayor Neil Westcott officially opened the Tullamore Show with Councillors Marg Applebee and Ken Keith.
"We couldn't have asked for a better day, we had a pretty good crowd there, we had plenty of horses and cattle and sheep, plenty of entries, plenty of shearers and most of our sponsors were there, they enjoyed the day."
"Our pavilion was up to what it usually is and I think we had 500 photos there so they were nearly there till dark judging on the Friday night. It was quite good, the fullest I've seen it for a while,' Wayne said.
Students from Lake Cargelligo and Tullamore took part in the junior judging competitions on Friday.
"We had the motorbike races, we had a few kids on that, it went pretty good and the demolition derby, it was pretty fiery.
"We had some really good cattle, good enough to go to Sydney Royal."
Wayne thanked everyone for coming out and supporting the show and all of the hard working volunteers who made this year's show possible.
Planning is now underway for the 100th year of the Tullamore show which is expected to be bigger and better than ever before.
"We've got a bit in the pipeline so hopefully we can pull it off. It'll be a big show."
If you missed out on the excitement of the Tullamore Show don't worry as there is still many more shows coming up in the Parkes Shire and surrounds.
Make sure to save the date for the following:
- Bedgerabong Show: Saturday, August 17
- Peak Hill Show: August 20-21
- Parkes Show: August 26-28
- Forbes Show: Saturday, September 7
- Eugowra Show: September 20-21
There is still time to get your entries ready and be sure to purchase your tickets.
Check out each of the show facebook pages and websites for more information about entries, exhibitions, competitions and entertainment on offer at each show.
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