About Us
The first Gilgandra Show was held by the Gilgandra Pastoral and Agricultural Association on Wednesday 15 May 1912. Gilgandra Show Society Inc proudly continues to present this major community event as a celebration of our local agricultural heritage and ongoing achievements.
Gilgandra Show Society Inc is a not-for-profit organisation, comprised entirely of volunteers who believe that good people working together can accomplish any common goal.
Why not become a Member and volunteer with us today?
In this spirit our aim is to promote agricultural excellence through competition, while engaging, educating and entertaining our patrons and customers in a safe and controlled, yet dynamic and enjoyable environment.
Gilgandra Show Society Inc. is a member of the Agricultural Societies Council of NSW (AgShows NSW).
We warmly welcome locals and visitors to participate in our annual agricultural show.
Financial
Gilgandra Show Society Inc. is a non-profit association, and is not registered for G.S.T.
ABN: 55 220 518 900
Auditor: Ryan & Rankmore Chartered Accountants, 35 Miller St, Gilgandra NSW 2827.
Gilgandra Show Society acknowledges the generous assistance provided by Ryan & Rankmore Chartered Accountants.
2024-25 Executive
President: Alan Smith Vice President: Rochelle Easman
Secretary: Iain Thurlow Treasurer: Rochelle Easman
2024-25 Management Committee
Ross Barden, Barrie Batten, Rochelle Easman, Wendy Ettershank, Una Gaff, Chloe Godber, Bruce James, Joy Marchant, David McBurnie, Alan Smith, Iain Thurlow.
Chief Stewards 2025
Amiee Vernon (Cattle), Claire Mudford (Cookery), Ian McCutcheon (Farmers Challenge), Daniel Volkofsky (Field Wheat Competition), Madeline Foran (Fine Arts), Peter McAllister (Fleece Wool), Helen Murray (Flowers), Bruce Rodway (Grain), Carol Smith (Handicrafts), Jarrod & Alicia Heffer (Lawn Mower Racing), Krysten Mills (Miniature Horses), Karen McBurnie (Needlework), Una Gaff (Photography), Ian Young (Poultry), Rohan & Daniel Volkofsky (Produce), Wendy Ettershank (Horse Ring), Andrew Newstead & Scott Chandler (Sheep), Edgar Markey (Showjumping), Chloe Easman (Beaut Ute Competition), Alan Smith & Teresa Standing (Young Judge’s Competition), Bianca Williams (Young Woman Competition, Youth Program).
Life Members
- Ross Barden (2012)
- Barrie Batten (2012)
- Rob Beveridge (1991)
- Noelene Charters (2014)
- Margaret Christie (1993)
- Bruce James (2020)
- Joy Marchant (2003)
- Colin Rogers (2000)
- John White (2012)
Deceased Life Members
- William E. Barwick (1968)
- Ken Beveridge (1991)
- Mary Beveridge (1936)
- Hampton Bonnington (1968)
- Arden R. Burrell (1964)
- Allan Christie (1971)
- Gordon Christie (1947)
- Gordon Craig (2018)
- Clarence Doud (1983)
- Mary Doud (1994)
- Doug F. Horwood (1988)
- Len Hosegood (1991)
- Max Laurie (2013)
- Ron MacInnes (1988)
- Enid Marchant (2020)
- Ian Markey (1991)
- Jack McAllister (1985)
- Albert Milgate (2003)
- James O’Brien (1936)
- Ian Rogers (1988)
- Grahame Smith (2000)
- Rees M. Stanley (1985)
- Robert Stanley (1936)
- Stan Thurlow (2015)
- Eric Wilson (2000)
- James Wilson (1964)
- Joyce Wise (1993)
- Colin Zell (1997)
(Year nominated shown in brackets)