The 2025 Baradine Show has been hailed a success by organisers.

With competitors travelling from Victoria to participate in the yard dog competition and an overall increase in entries in the cattle, sheep and horse sections, the Baradine Show committee is riding high celebrating the success of the annual event held on Saturday, 15 March.

Earlier in the year members of the Baradine Pastoral Agricultural and Horticultural (P.A & H) committee were concerned about the future of the show, admitting that things were not looking good and initially cancelling the event.

“What a turnaround it has been after some serious anxiety over the future of the Baradine Show and whether or not we could make a go of it,” says Baradine P.A & H president, Stephen Coe. “We are delighted with its success.

“All thanks go to the volunteers, the regular ones and the new ones. We had a great roll-up of support from some young local volunteers, who have been amazing. They introduced some new event ideas and have breathed life back into the event. I believe it is very important to get the young ones involved. Pulling together in the way we have is what makes a healthy show. It does look good for the future.”

From livestock and produce to arts and crafts, the competition was strong. More than 80 entries were received in the yard dogs, the new commercial cattle section was well supported and the crowd favourite motor bike barrel racing was back stirring up the dust with competitive spirit.

There was plenty of excitement throughout the day including a novel Dog Pee Lotto, a reptile show, line dancing display, tractor pull, horse sports, a children’s pet competition, a parade of vintage cars, pavilion exhibits, live music and amusement rides concluding with a sparkling display of fireworks.

Warrumbungle Shire Mayor, Cr Kathryn Rindfleish officially declared the show open and presented life memberships to some long-serving volunteers.

“I thank the show society for inviting me,” she said. “It is good to be here at such a great event that has successfully come through a bit of a patchy time.

“Congratulations to everyone who has made this day possible and congratulations to everyone who has entries in the show. I have been to a few shows and the Baradine Show has certainly put on a great day.”