The Morongla Show is set to return, bringing together the farming community for a day of tradition, fun and local joy on Monday, 6 October. Known as a cornerstone event for the village, the show provides families with an affordable day out while celebrating local produce and country life. Show President David Langfield said the event continues to hold special meaning for rural families. “It’s a community event where everyone’s able to meet up for the day in farming communities,” Mr Langfield said. “The community is able to get together and talk to each other and have a good day out.” Organising the show requires months of planning and preparation, and this year has brought both challenges and fresh faces. “There’s plenty of preparation that has to go into the show,” Mr Langfield said. “We’ve got a new treasurer and secretary this year, who are taking the job on to help our little community out.” “There’s always plenty of work to be done, and we’re a little bit short of volunteers, as every organisation is.” “If anyone can help out, it’d be terrific.” Volunteer recruitment remains one of the biggest hurdles, but the organisers are determined to deliver an event that reflects the resilience of the village. One of the major highlights of this year’s show will be the revival of the Bushmans Relay, a competition returning after a 20 year break. “This year’s feature will be a Bushmans relay,” Mr Langfield said. “It’s making its return after about a 20-year break.” “Traditionally, it was held at the show many years ago, and it’s going to return again in an adults and a teenager section.” The event promises to be a crowd favourite, bringing back a piece of the show’s history for a new generation to enjoy. The lead-up to the show has also been shaped by the difficulties local producers have faced after a tough season. Thankfully, recent rainfall has lifted spirits and improved conditions for the agricultural showcase. “It’s been a difficult season for the producers around the district,” Mr Langfield said. “But now we’ve had some decent rain, we’re going to be able to showcase the agricultural projects produced in the region as well.” Alongside the feature event, there will be plenty of traditional competitions and displays for families to enjoy. One highlight is the man made chocolate cake competition, which has become a much loved contest among local men. “We’ve also got the man made chocolate cake option again, which is a great feature,” Mr Langfield said. “It’s for the Tim Perkins Memorial Trophy, and it’s very much challenged between a fair few male competitors of the district.” At its heart, the Morongla Show is about more than competitions and displays. It’s about giving the community a chance to connect, celebrate local talent and enjoy a family-friendly outing without breaking the budget. “It’s a cheap day out for a family to have a look at the produce and what’s produced around the Morongla district,” Mr Langfield said. With tradition, community spirit, and a few new touches, this year’s Morongla Show promises to be a day to remember for families across the region.
