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Freds Pass Rural Show
Friday May 15th, Saturday 16th to Sunday 17th, 2009
(Equestrian Events Thursday May 14th and Friday 15th)
Opening Times
5:00pm - 11:30pm (Friday)
9:00am - 12:30am (Saturday)
9:00am - 5:00pm (Sunday)
This Page is Proudly Sponsored by
31 YEARS OF AGRICULTURE, HORTICULTURE,
MINING, MANUFACTURE,
PASTORALISM AND COMMUNITY
BACKGROUND/ HISTORY
Freds Pass Reserve, established in 1977 is approximately 31 kms South from Darwin City. Set in picturesque surrounds the reserve provides facilities for sporting groups and community Groups.
Each May, the reserve is home to the Freds Pass Rural Show.
2009 will see the Show celebrate its 31st year – a milestone for an event which commenced as a school fete.
The Freds Pass Rural Show is an annual event providing a regional focus on productivity, enterprise and community.
The aim of the Show is to provide a forum to showcase the diverse range of industries including pastoralism, agriculture, horticulture, mining and manufacture as well as to provide an opportunity for community groups to hold their annual fundraising.
The Show is a benefit to many community organisations who assist to ensure that everyone has a wonderful time at the Show. These include the Lions Club, Bees Creek and Durack Primary Schools and Howard Springs Scout Group to name a few.
With over 200 exhibitors and 30,000 through the gates in 2008, the Show continues to be a much anticipated event on the Territory Calendar.
“The Biggest Rural Show in the Northern Territory”.
SHOW COMMITTEE
FREDS PASS SPORT & RECREATION MANAGEMENT BOARD INC.
Andrew Blackadder (Chairman)
Ian Melville
Russell Finck
Mark BrustolinBob Shewring
Denise Macintosh
Daryl Gibbons
VISITOR INFORMATION
DATES: Friday 15th May, Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th, 2009
Times:
5:00pm to 11:30pm (Friday)
9:00am through to 12:30am (Saturday)
9.00am through to 5:00pm (Sunday)
ADMISSION: ADULTS: $15.00 CHILDREN: $7.00
FAMILIES $40.00 (2 Adults, 3 Children under 17 years of age)
Note: Pensioner holding a Commonwealth Pension Card is entitled to FREE entry, this does not include NT Pension Card or Seniors CardSPECIAL PASSES
(To be purchased prior to 11th May 2009 at Show Office)
FAMILY WEEKEND PASS: $58.00
ADULT WEEKEND PASS: $30.00
CHILD WEEKEND PASS: $ 12.00
Aged pensioners FREE on presentation of Commonwealth Pension Card
HOW TO GET TO THE SHOW
Freds Pass Reserve is situated 31 kms from Darwin City, South on the Stuart Highway heading towards Katherine.
SHOW ON A BUDGET
There are many things to see and do which are fun and free with your entry ticket to the Show. We have listed some here to help individuals and families in planning their time at Freds Pass Rural Show.
- Fireworks – 8.30pm Saturday
- Watch the Grand Parade – 2.00pm Saturday
- Wood Chopping featuring Tasmanian Axemen (Saturday and Sunday)
- Country Music Concert
- Polocrosse Exhibition Match
- Live Entertainment on main stage area all day (Friday, Saturday and Sunday)
- Wine Tastings
- Showjumping
- See the fine arts, crafts, paintings and photography on display
- See the livestock and poultry exhibitions
- Over 150 Exhibitions and Displays
- Emergency Services Demonstrations and Games
- Opening Ceremony
- Performing Arts Competition – performances by young people
- Rugby League Match
- Side Show Alley
- Giveaways and so much more …………………………………………..
And all this for $15.00 for Adults, $7.00 for children or $40.00 Day Pass for family (2 x adults,
3 children under age of 17 years).
ENTERTAINMENT - MAIN STAGE
Performances by Young People – throughout the weekend see performances from schools, youth groups and other entities perform on the main stage. These can range from belly dancing through to ballet, rock bands, choirs and so much more…….
Country Music Talent Quest.
It is proposed to host a talent quest during the Show for those interested in performing country music.
Country Music Concert commences at 8.30pm
Contact Details:
Freds Pass Show Office
Telephone 08 89831626
Facsimile 08 89833784
PO Box 1019, HUMPTY DOO, NT 0836
Email: fprs@bigpond.com
Web Address: http//:www.fredspass.org/
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