Mr Boom Booms fireworks display on Saturday night.
On Saturday, the Hilltops Diesel Murrumburrah Harden show celebrated the end of a successful exhibition with Mr Boom Boom’s 30-minute fireworks display, which was enjoyed by many locals.
A total of $2,000 was the revenue from total donations and gate entries.
Despite doing things differently this year with Facebook exhibitions and major online donation pools, Murrumburrah-Harden Show Secretary Sarah Jones said things went really well with more entries that anticipated and all sections having entries.
“We got lots of out-of-town support especially with the virtual cattle section, this was great to see,” she said.
“Overall, there was great feedback with the entries, people said they enjoyed having something to look forward to again.
“The fireworks were unreal. Mr Boom Boom was organised for a 10 minutes display, but instead put on a close to 30 minutes display at no extra cost, giving everyone something extra to smile about.”
Although the show was successfully executed under the circumstances it faced, Sarah said the profit this year was only an eighth of what it normally would be.
She added that a virtual show has reduced opportunities for patrons to come through the gates and entry fees for the firework display had been lowered this year too.
Sarah is hoping to organise a few more fundraisers at the start of next year, with the night show next year in high uncertainty due to finances.
“Every dollar makes a difference and we appreciate everyone for making donations, whether it’d be online or through donation tins around town,” Sarah said.
“Every little bit helps our 2021 shows get off the ground and to allow us to give the community something to look forward to.”
Last weekend, Bendigo Bank contributed by waiving all entry fees for any section of the show and even provided prize money.
Bendigo Bank will be on board again next year, as well as major sponsors Hilltops Diesel.
A massive thank you to Mr Boom Boom, Hiltops Diesel, Bendigo Bank, the exhibiters, the stewards, and volunteers for their contribution to this year’s show.
A special note to Jenny Loader for running our show office, volunteering her time for the entire show each and every year, she plays a massive part to the operation.
Show result winners are as of follows:
Decorative: Mixed arrangement in floating bowl – D Farrell
Recycled container with living plants or plant – D Webb
An arrangement for formal dining table – D Farrell
Weathered wood and native forest – B Atkin
Jam Jellies: Plum Jam – L Brown
Apricot Jam – J Sheriff
Fig Jam – J Sheriff
Strawberry Jam – J Sheriff
Jam not otherwise mentioned – J Sheriff
Orange Marmalade – J Sheriff
Any other marmalade – J Sheriff
Jelly – any flavour – J Sheriff
Lemon Cheese – J Loader
Any sweet sauce – J Sheriff
Any savoury sauce – J Loader
Tomato relish – J Sheriff
Pickle – J Sheriff
Chutney – J Sheriff
Preserved fruit – J Sheriff
Preserved vegetables – J Sheriff
Needlework: Any knitted garment 5 ply or under – A Douglass
Any knitted garment 8 ply or over – A Douglass
Any knitted baby article – A Douglass
Crochet infants garment – J Loader
Fine crochet – B Weston
Bulky Crochet – B Weston
Any article of pure wool – A Douglass
Cushion – A Douglass
Rug or blanket – J Weston
Coat hanger – A Douglass
Soft toy – J Loader
Any work by a veteran – B Atkin
Article made from recycled material – A Douglass
Macrame – M Thornhill
Special feature- apron – M Thornhill
Fleece Wool: Merino Fine – M Lang and S Kimber
Merino medium – S Smith
Crossbred lambs wool – H Geerlings
Merino superfine – Agstern
Crossbred wool – H Geerlings
Commercial value fleece crossbred – H Geerlings
Commercial Value fleece Merino – Agstern
Highest value fleece – Agsterm
Oxton Park Trophy – M Lang and S Kimber
Jim Stewart Champion Fleece of Show – M Lang and S Kimber
Highest Commercial Value – H Geerlings
Cookery: 6 decorated arrowroot biscuits – T Clark-Loader
Packet cake iced – label attached – T Clark-Loader
6 decorated cupcakes – T Clark-Loader
Mens packet cake – iced – A Zambano
Boiled fruit cake – D Farrell
Date loaf – D Farrell
6 plain scones – R Irving
Banana cake iced – white icing – J Sargent
Chocolate cake – chocolate icing – J Sargent.
Mrs Friend Award (Banana cake for 2020) – J Sargent
Bev Steward Award – D Farrell
Bessie McKay Award – R Irving
Vegetables: Parsley – six in container – D Webb
Mint – six in container – D Webb
Herbs- 3 varieties – M Stewart
Collection of herbs – M Stewart
Collection of eggs in basket – at least 3 varieties – J Weston
More Results next week.
