Photo Jeff Dawson
The Bangalow Show is celebrating 125 years this weekend on Friday, 13 and Saturday, 14 November at the Bangalow Showgrounds.
From barrel racing, mower racing, and dog high-jump, to boot tossing, monster trucks and a team stockmen’s ironman, there is plenty of fun to be had by everyone.
And for those with a more lyrical bent the bush poetry competition returns to the Bangalow Show at 11am on Saturday promising an entertaining showcase of literary talent and creativity.
Poets of all backgrounds and experience levels are invited to take the stage, with just two simple rules: deliver an original poem in no more than three minutes. Your poem must incorporate the words ‘one’, ‘two’ and ‘five’ in honour of the show’s 125th anniversary.
Local poet and MC, Angus Thurgate, will return as the event’s host. Once again, he’s joined by a distinguished panel of judges who will be scrutinising the performances. They will be gauging factors such as audience engagement and crowd reaction.
The competition will take place on the picturesque Village Green, just past the Moller Pavilion. Poets are encouraged to arrive by 10.45am. To register your poem or find out more, contact Angus Thurgate at [email protected].
Find out more on the Bangalow Show on pages 18-20.
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