The 114th Corryong Show at the Corryong Recreation Reserve on Saturday has been hailed a great success, particularly in the face of similar events across the country going into recess.

The twilight event again proved popular with healthy numbers going through the gate.

The Upper Murray Events Centre was transformed into the pavilion which had a record number of exhibits and was well supported by local schools and individuals showcasing their creative talents.

A local donation of various fleeces was also on display.

The windows were also lined with photographs, exhibit cards and memorabilia dating back to 1914.

This year marked the 30th anniversary of the Corryong Consolidated School Year 2/3 students Maths Talent quest, where 28 students across three classes were given allocated tasks relating to the curriculum, such as measuring length and volume and capacity, measuring ingredients for cooking, estimation along with mapping and statistics at the show.

The students then made a poster outlining their findings with pie charts graphs, photographs, and notations.

Jan Paton’s 2/3 class took out the Victorian Championships in 1993.

Attendees enjoyed an array of events and entertainment throughout the afternoon.

The reptile and animal display was popular with pythons, crocodiles and even a quokka! The pet show and dog jump drew a crowd, with canines showing off their obedience and high jumping skills.

Children and adults alike enjoyed getting up close with the various animals in the animal nursery.

The bush gymkhana also proved very popular for horse enthusiasts.

The committee aimed to put on an affordable day out for families by providing free pony rides, face painting and inflatable fun, which was made possible by year-round fundraising and incredible sponsorship from businesses and local organisations.

The crowds enjoyed the music from Corryong College students, followed by Adam Crossman who provided great tunes.

The ‘Market Walk’ was also a welcome attraction.

The highlight of the event this year was world renowned trail bike superstar, Tim Coleman.

Using culverts, tractor tyres, hay bales, the back of a truck and even a one-wheeled motorbike, he captivated crowds with his incredible balance and strength.

The crowd was kept further entertained when seven local youngsters went head-to-head in a fast-paced motorbike shootout against the distinguished rider however, Tim proved too fast for them all, taking out the prize money.

Two show committee stalwarts were awarded Life Memberships by president Evan Nicholas.

Austin Nicholas has been involved in the Corryong Show for 55 years, holding the title of ‘Chief Steward’ for 15 plus years.

Serena Klippel was recognised for her efforts after joining the show at the age of 19.

Serena was instrumental in bringing the show back after its years of absence in 2018.

She has held positions in the cattle pavilion, is a past president and is the current vice-president.

Fireworks then illuminated the sky in a high impact show enjoyed by all.

The committee would like to acknowledge the huge amount of volunteer hours that go into organising the event.

They would also like to thank the businesses who contribute through sponsorship and donations.

The committee welcomes anyone interested in assisting with next year’s event scheduled for October 5th, 2024, to attend their annual general meeting on November 20th (see the advert in the Corryong Courier closer to the date for further details).

This article appeared in the Corryong Courier, 12 October 2023.