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Organisers of the 2014 Canterbury A&P Show are calling for entries.
The country's largest agricultural and pastoral show has been running for over 150 years; the country's best animals and talented competitors have been showcased at the show.
More than 3000 animals and close to 1000 competitors are expected to compete in 1700 classes including sections for horse and pony, beef and dairy cattle, sheep, alpaca, llama, wool, goat, dog trials, poultry, shearing and woolhandling, woodchopping and vintage machinery.
Entries are also open for two of the feature competitions of The Show – the Mint Lamb Competition where New Zealand's top lambs are put to a taste test, and the Young Auctioneers Competition where up-and-coming stock agents get to show off their skills.
Canterbury A&P Association president, Richard Parkes is confident of another strong exhibitor turnout in 2014. "It's a testament to the volunteers behind The Show and the exhibitors, both old and new, that we consistently attract some of the best equestrian and livestock entries that New Zealand has to offer – that equates to around 7000 entries each year."
"Exhibitors travel from all over the country to attend The Show – it's very much a national event. To acknowledge and encourage exhibitors that travel from further afield, we're once again offering subsidies to those that travel great distances. This year the offer is extended to all exhibitors travelling more than 400km to compete in The Show."
The Canterbury A&P Show attracts around 100,000 visitors every year. This year's 152nd Show will be held at the Canterbury Agricultural Park in Christchurch from November 12-14.
Details can be downloaded at www.theshow.co.nz or contact the Show Secretary on 03 343 3033 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Entries close late September for most sections.
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