THE 127th annual Bridgetown Show provided another fantastic opportunity for family, friends and neighbours to get together for a delight of food, rides, show bags, entertainment and an awesome fireworks display at the weekend.
Traditional country shows are an important part of rural communities, providing an opportunity for locals to get together to showcase their wares, with scones, fresh garden produce, paintings, photos, flowers and jewellery some of the goods on display.
Bridgetown Agricultural Society President Ric Wheatley was very happy with the numbers at the show and said it was great to have an opportunity for community members to catch up with each other.
"The show this year was a visual delight," Mr Wheatley said. "When you look over the oval area, there was so much activity and colour, it was just spectacular.
"Putting on a country show is a huge effort and I would like to commend the committee for an exceptional job once again."
Bridgetown-Greenbushes Citizen of the year Jenny Dewing officially opened the show, sharing the importance of having volunteers in the community to help ensure that these events are able to continue year after year.
"For me one of the most enjoyable aspects of the show is the social side," Mrs Dewing said.
"It is an opportunity to catch up with friends and neighbours and see what other community groups do.
"Almost everyone in Bridgetown is involved in a community group. Every local group needs new committee members and of course some younger members would be great to move the show forward. If you think you can assist in any area, put up and your hand and give it a go."
Three awards were announced at the show, with a five-year service award going to Nadine Pitts, a Silver award to Barry Shepherd and a Councillor award to Adrian Elder to recognise his contributions towards progress for this society.
