Old style charm with a modern touch at Northampton Show this weekend

The upcoming 104th Northampton Show on Saturday is promising to bring old and new together for the biggest show the town has seen.

Show president Fred Porter said this year’s show was a “reboot” but promised everything traditionalists loved about the show would still be there.

The show almost didn’t go ahead this year with the impact of cyclone Seroja still felt.

“Its been a lot of work; we’ve had a lot of challenges but thanks to community support and funding, especially from Lotterywest, we’ve been able to put the show again this year,” Mr Porter said.

The event will be jam-packed with things to do and see, including more than 50 market stalls, food trucks and a bar with locally brewed lager.

Former The Voice and Junior Eurovision contestant Jordan Anthony will perform in a world premiere with his new band.

For kids, there will be many side shows and inflatable rides, and a live performance from Humphrey the Bear.

For traditionalists, the exhibition hall will feature all the classic displays, showing off everything from fruit and vegetables to knitting and cakes, photography and literature.

The show will also feature the new “Ye Olde Bookstore” for people to find local stories and meet local authors.

Farming equipment and displays will also be showcased, and for animal lovers there will be show jumping, sheep and poultry judging, and a petting zoo.

There will also be fireworks, a motocross event, a wedding dress parade, karaoke tent and the return of last year’s mullet competition.

The show is now more accessible than ever, with a sensory hour from 6.30am to 7.30am for the first time to enable those with special needs to experience the show without loud noises and crowds.

This year’s show will also have the first welcome to country opening ceremony in its 111-year history.

Tickets are $15 at the gate and $12 online, with children under 17 entering for free. Gates open for the general public at 7.30am.