Northampton Show set to be a spectacle with music, mullets to take to the country town on Saturday

Live music, fireworks and mullets are set to bring in the crowd to this year’s Northampton Show.

For more than a century, people have flocked to the country town to take in the sights of the farmland, and enjoy a day out with the family.

Tradition plays a strong part in the show’s success, according to Northampton Agricultural Society president Sharon Cowlin.

“There’s certainly a degree of tradition to it, it’s why there’s so many of us that are so passionate about it,” she said.

“Besides all the various attractions, you can’t deny the inherent appeal of this one beautiful day in September when the community can come together, enjoy themselves, and just generally catch up with each other.

“That’s a big reason why the tradition of going to the show stays alive through the generations — it’s the true meaning of community.”

A lot of work has gone into this year’s edition of the show, with a number of volunteers putting their hands up to put it all together.

Show jumping, speed shears, the exhibition hall, and motocross stunt riders will be at the show, while side show alley and showbags will also be on offer.

New to this year’s edition for the kids is Paw Patrol who will attend on the day, while in the evening live music will be contributed by local musicians Sabrilo and Good Strife.

Fireworks will also be a part of the show in the evening, while the winner of the Mooniemia Mullet Competition will also be crowned.

Ms Cowlin said the show wouldn’t be able to come together without the help of volunteers.

She said events like these are important for country towns.

“The influx of people into town is a boom of support, and the nice thing about the agricultural shows is that, through the wider Mid West districts, we tend to support each other’s shows,” she said.

“That means our towns stay vibrant and active even as the times change around them, and people are continuing to be drawn to the Midwest region every year to check out what we collectively have to offer.”

The show will take place at Northampton Community Centre on Saturday, September 14.