Cummins Show

Date:

2011 - 8th October
2012 - 13th October
2013 - 12th October
2014 - 11th October

Location:

Cummins Showgrounds

Contact:

Jenni Stephenson (Secretary)
PO Box 150, Cummins SA 5631
Ph: 08 8676 4286
Email: jennipower01@bigpond.com

Description:

Gates open at 6:30am.
Camping facilities and cabins available at local Caravan Park.
Motel units and hotel room available at the Cummins Hotel.

2011 Show information:

The Cummins Show is preparing to celebrate 100 years of Shows this year! We will host many "yesteryear" displays. 

  • Grain dating back to 1860 has been sown ready to display on the day.
  • The Cummins Quilters are staging a 4-day exhibition in the Cummins Institute and many old wares will be on display.
  • Remember the Grand Parade? This is making a comeback with machinery, stock, vehicles, trotters etc.
  • A "History" book will be released as will a book written by the late Jim Cronin called 'The Wheat Lumpers'.
  • Horses in Action and Team Penners both hold a 2-day event.
  • Fritz Sandwich the Clown
  • Pro wrestling
  • Indoor and outdoor exhibits and competitions.
  • Music all day and into the night.
  • Harley Smans sideshows are back.
  • Full luncheon cost $15 and many local food stalls will cater for your needs!

 

Admission Charges:

Adults: $10
Aged Pensioners: $6
Student: $2
Under 5: Free
Membership: $25

Attractions:

Art
Beer
Caged Birds
Cake Decorating
Cookery
Cut Flowers
Dairy Produce
Floral Art
Handicrafts
Horses - in Action
Junior Judging - Sheep/Grain
Merino Sheep
Merino Wool
Needlework
Photography
Pigeons
Pot Plants
Poultry
Preserves
Sheaf Tossing
Vegetables

Other Competitions
Scarecrow Competition

State Competitions
CWA/Laucke Scone Competition
Rich Fruit Cake Semi Finals
Genoa Cake Semi Finals
Rural Ambassador Award
Young Rural Ambassador Award