Taihape and Districts A and P Show

The 108th rural show has something for everyone. Kids will love the junior farmer competition, petting farm, big dig, bouncy castles and free swimming at the Taihape Swim Centre.

There is plenty to do for grown-ups too like craft and food stalls, vintage display, wood chopping and shearing events. Home Industries will be there to at the Utiku Rugby Club rooms.

15 years and under are free.

Gumboot Throwing will also be happening at this year's A and P Show from 10 am to 2 pm. Come along and have a go, all ages are welcome. The top six men and six women go through to compete in the North Island championships which will be happening from 2.30pm.