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2009 SHOW PROGRAMWhilst some of the components of the 2009 Show are still in the development stages, the following is an outline of the proposed program of events. This program is subject to change or alteration without notice. Freds Pass Rural Show enters its 31st year and attracts many international, national and intra-Territory visitors and participants. 2009 promises to be an exciting event. As in 2008, we will continue the components that encourage greater participation by our young people, particularly those in the rural and remote areas of the Northern Territory. Many components which were introduced in 2008 will again be featured in the 2009 Show including:
 Young people between the age of 10 to 25 years showcased their
talents and achievements to the wider community in 2009. This is an area which will be expanded on in 2009. Some areas
being considered include cultural workshops, bushtucker tastings
etc. 2008 saw over 200 companies, government organisations and community
groups exhibit at the Show. Both government and private sector
will be encouraged to exhibit at the Show however the focus will
be on interactive displays.
2009 will see workshops continue in the program of events. Workshops may include
Instructors from each of these disciplines will offer participants the chance to learn about each topic in an interactive manner. That is, the participants will have the chance to become actively involved rather than simply listening to lecture-style instructions. The workshops are open to everyone from all age groups. It is hoped that participants will be encouraged to further explore the social or professional opportunities offered to each area and get involved in community or professional groups from their particular topic of interest.
COMPETITIONS
Woodchopping has become a much anticipated event on the Show calendar. Each year for the past 20 years, a group of axeman travel from Tasmania to entertain showgoers with their skills and talents. This year there will be an impressive line up of axemen. This year’s country music concert will feature excellent artists both local and national
The Northern Territory Polocrosse Association is again running a Polocrosse Carnival in conjunction with the Freds Pass Rural Show. At present there is a total of six clubs in the Territory, Howard Springs, Noonamah, Palmerston, Humpty Doo, Litchfield, Darwin River and Katherine. July 2002, saw Freds Pass Reserve as the venue for the Australian National Polocrosse Championships with over 2000 people attending this event. The Pony Club Ground, is the homeground to the Noonamah Horse and Pony Club, that features a continuing program of equestrian events throughout the show. The Darwin Dressage Club hosts a range of Dressage events, which are usually held on the day prior to the first official open day of the Show. Noonamah Horse and Pony Club hosts the Pony Club events at the show and includes Hack, Rider and Handler Classes, Show Jumping and Mounted Novelty Games. Pony Club is for young riders ranging from toddlers to teenagers and beyond. There are six clubs in the Top End, five from the Darwin area and one in Katherine, with others in the Southern region of the Territory. Their peak body is the Pony Club Association of the NT. The Equestrian Federal Association Hack, Rider and Handler classes feature impeccably presented horses and riders. The Darwin Show Horse Society runs these events, as well as the Australian Stock Horse classes. The NT Harness Club sponsors harness Classes (horse drawn vehicles). These immaculately presented horses and carriages are well worth seeing doing their workouts. Show Jumping is a real crowd pleaser and The Darwin Show Jump Club always has plenty of events on the program. Western Performance features colourful displays of disciplined horsemanship as well as Led-In classes. The Northern Territory Quarter Horse Association runs these events. There will be some new categories introduced in 2009 in the Equestrian events.
In the areas of arts /crafts/ horticulture/ cooking/ photography etc. Freds Pass Rural Show has become a major attraction for Hall entries. This year we are proposing to build a series of display cabinets which will certainly highlight entries. A highlight of the Show. The country music concert will commence on the Saturday evening with a fireworks Spectacular. As always, there'll be lots of entries in this area including: goats, pigs, cattle and buffalo, pigeons and poultry. Look out for the Champions in each section. A family favourite, the Grand Parade will again be a feature of this year’s Show. Presentation of prizes will be presented on the main stage area throughout the two days of the Show.
All the fun at the Show. Side Show Alley will feature all the favourite rides and amusements to entertain the young and not so young at this year’s Show. The Show will be publicised through print and broadcast media. The Show will be also publicised through various publications. Organisations who also participate in the Show will be encouraged to publicise the event through internal newsletters, reports etc. It is anticipated that Channel 9 will continue their sponsorship in 2009. Regular press releases will be issued to the Northern Territory News, Territory Times, Palmerston Sun, Darwin Sun etc. and all other appropriate print and electronic media outlets. In addition to the above we will purchase print advertising space in order to properly inform the community about the Show. Posters and flyers will be distributed through the Territory. These will be distributed to shopping centres, cafes, shire offices, libraries. Information will also be distributed to mainstream media, appropriate sporting clubs, local community groups, schools and universities. Participating groups will be encouraged to cross-promote the event through their own advertising and promotional campaigns. Tie—in promotional opportunities will also be encouraged with existing events which may complement The Freds Pass Rural Show.
FREDS PASS RURAL SHOW OUTCOMES
The Show is a community rather than a commercial venture and therefore needs to operate on a cost recovery basis. We are seeking to offset the costs by obtaining sponsorship support (funding) assistance from both the public and private sectors. The Show supports over 25 community groups with their annual fundraising efforts and funds raised through the major auction are available to sporting and user groups of the Reserve to assist with purchasing equipment. The 2009 funds will go towards the upgrading of Freds Pass Show equipment. The Freds Pass Rural Show presents any organisation with the opportunity to demonstrate its commitment to improving the quality of our community – and to be seen by a large audience to be doing so. In recognition of contributing to the Show, your organisation would be entitled to a range of benefits, the precise nature of which would be determined by the level of support. Benefits may include:
Or we could tailor a package to complement your marketing agenda .Sponsorship PageAll enquires should be directed to the Freds Pass Rural Show Office (See info below)
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