Organisers refuse to let wet forecast dampen their spirits ahead of 2022 Albany Agricultural Show

A wet forecast has not dampened the spirits of Albany Agricultural Show organisers as they put the finishing touches on preparations for the 128th edition of the annual extravaganza. “The beauty is that admission is only $10 for adults and kids under 15 are free,” Albany Agricultural Society president Rob Wright said. “At that sort of money, anybody and everybody can afford to get in.” Mr Wright said an “extra large contingent” was coming down for sideshow alley and there were very few exhibitor spaces which had not been booked up. Many of the show’s regular drawcards are set to return including the culminations of a Statewide show horse competition, sheep dog trials and a packed livestock pavilion. Mr Wright encouraged everyone to spend some time at the livestock pavilion which would have cattle, dairy, poultry, alpacas, sheep and much more on show. “I think if people take their time with the kids and the pusher to go and have a look they’ll get some real benefit out of seeing all of those animals,” Mr Wright said. “And have a look at the associated groups that are there — whether its the spinners and weavers, or photography, or anything else intermingled through there — because it makes for a pretty interesting day.” Ever-popular log chop events will run across the two days in front of the main pavilions near sideshow alley and the food tents. Mr Wright said another popular attraction was the Dinkum Dinosaurs tent. “I was going to say it’s popular with the kids, but it’s not only for them because the adults really enjoy it as well,” he said. “It’s something that is different and there is movement and noise and all sorts of goings on. “The idea is to make things active and exciting so that people feel good while they’re there.” Gates to the show will open at 9am on Friday, with the the first day set to finish in a fireworks display from 9pm on the main oval. “Even if it’s pouring with rain we can still make them go off,” Mr Wright said. “What we’d really like is a light shower of rain at 10pm to send everyone home for the evening.” Gates will open again from 9am on Saturday with the second day running through to 5pm. “It’s hectic at the moment and the last few days of the week are always a stressful time because it’s such a huge culmination of a lot of effort by so many people to try and bring it together,” Mr Wright said.