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Lismore Show coming again this October

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The Lismore Show has been running since 1885 and will be bringing the community together again at the Lismore Showgrounds from Thursday 19 October to Saturday 21 October.

‘The Show has been at the heart of our community since 1885 and is where memories are made. I invite everyone to come along this year to catch up with old friends and make new ones,’ said North Coast National A&I Society President, John Gibson.

The show will see the Ashton circus that perform throughout each day as well as Monster Trucks.

‘The very popular FMX bikes will return, along with the woodchop, a petting zoo, a Lego competition for schools, reptiles, jet packs, fireworks and a community stage with a range of local acts,’ said Mr Gibson.

Elders Rural Services have come on board as the naming rights sponsor with the show to be called the Elders Love Lismore Show 2023.

‘The Lismore Show has long been an important event in the calendars of the local community and agricultural society. Our team are proud to be working with the Show to make it one of the most successful years yet for the community,’ said Elders Rural Lismore branch manager Mat Duley.

Nominations are now open for the 2023 North Coast National Young Woman and Teen Showgirl Competitions. Last year’s Young Woman Tara Coles went on to represent the North

Coast at the Sydney Royal Easter Show, winning the inaugural Show Announcers Academy Scholarship.

For more information about how to apply for the Young Woman and Teen Showgirl competitions, go to: https://northcoastnational.com.au.



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