Show highlights
The Adelaide Hills boast an abundance of good food and great wine, many of which are on display at this year’s 124nd Uraidla & Summertown Annual Show, which will be held on Saturday the 18th of February 2012!
The State Country Show season begins with the Uraidla and Summertown Show, set amongst picturesque vineyards, orchards and market gardens, 20 minutes from the city a family friendly day out!
Visitors to the show will see an excellent Food and Wine Area, alive with flavours waiting to be experienced, complimented by local live entertainment. We take particular pride in showcasing some of the bands from local schools.
The Sustainability Fair will again be held in the adjacent schoolgrounds and is proudly a part of the Uraidla Show.
The Sustainability Fair showcases a number of technologies such as solar hot water systems, solar energy systems, sustainable, gardening, house design and much, much more. The small group sessions with presenters such as Sophie Thompson and Tim Marshall are well attended. Experts in these fields demonstrate the benefits and uses of these systems as well as discussing how best to integrate them into your home or workplace.
We are always looking for volunteers to assist with the show. in a myriad of jobs from administration to brute strength. If you would like join, please ring the show or speak to anyone in a "show shirt" or enquire at the secretary's office on the day or even in the week before the show.
Entries in all sections have been increasing steadily as everything old is new again the community returns to the skills of our grandparents in growing our own produce and preserving and sharing our wares.
Our event offers a great showcase of local hills produce and talent our incredibly popular sections being home brewed beers and liqueurs, egg artistry, jams and preserves and local photography
Events on the day will include the Ute Muster, Yard Dog Competition, CFS Tug of War, and the presentation of Rural Ambassador and Uraidla Show Person Awards.
Local community group stalls will include the barbecue serving breakfast from 7am, Summertown CFS apple juice, a must for all those in the know, it doesn't get fresher! Footy Club strawberries and ice-cream, country style show luncheon and the Lions Bar.