Show highlights include steer rides, post splitting, animal nursery, pet parade, show jumping and more.

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Fireworks will light up the night sky on Saturday evening.

The program includes hundreds of horse show classes, a very competitive campdraft, a variety of stud and commercial cattle classes, and a pavilion hosting a variety of arts, crafts and cooking displays.

An Opening Night and Preview evening for the Art Show will be held on Thursday 6 March from 6pm to 8pm in the Art and Craft Pavilion.

The “People’s Choice” winner will be announced at this event.

There is no Senior Young Woman Competition running in 2025, however the Junior Gresford Young Woman competition will be judged on Saturday, with winners announced after the Grand Parade.

The show also offers a range of experiences for food lovers.

“Taste your way through a sizzling selection of delicious sausages and cast your vote for the coveted People’s Choice Award,” organisers said.

“Then, explore the Local Producer Stand, where you’ll find chilled Boydell’s wine for tastings and purchases, and handmade pyjamas and textiles by Nightie Night Lane.

“Don’t miss the collaboration of Just Been Laid with local baker Jodi Pender from Sugar By Design, featuring jams, cordials and melt-in-your-mouth meringue kisses.

“Plus, browse and buy the stunning photography book by local artist Clare Oliver, showcasing the beauty of our region.”

The Gresford Show has a long and storied history.

On 24 October 1925, members of the Gresford community attended a meeting in the Brosie’s rooms at East Gresford to develop a society aimed at the agricultural, horticulture and pastoral interest within the area.

The association was first known as the “Allyn and Paterson Rivers and District Agricultural Horticultural and Pastoral Association”.

On 20 May 1927, the first show commenced at the Showground at East Gresford.

The show produced a strong turnout with strong entries across all sections. In August 1928, the committee decided to be known as the Gresford District Agricultural Horticultural and Pastoral Society, and then in later years it was renamed to the Gresford District Agricultural Society (GDAS) Incorporate as it remains today.