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> Message From Your President 2012

Country shows are one of regional and rural Australia greatest and most enduring traditions. Many have been running successfully for decades – some for as long as fifty, even one hundred years. Much of the credit for this outstanding achievement is down to the commitment and dedication of the army of volunteers – young and old – who freely give their time to ensure country shows entertain, inform and help showcase the best of rural and regional Australia”.

The Hon. Warren Truss MP, Federal Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
Launching the ShowSkills project, a Commonwealth Government initiative to increase the business management skills of show society committee members throughout country Australia.

The Yass Show Society Inc. was an enthusiastic participant in the series of ShowSkills workshops conducted throughout 2002-03. In an exciting initiative for a country show that has developed over 140 years, the Yass Show website was launched on Australia Day 26 January 2004.

Welcome to yassshow.org.au!

The Yass Pastoral and Agricultural Association was established in 1863 and is the longest-running annual community event in the Yass Shire. The historic grounds on Grand Junction Road, the third “home” for the Show, have been the permanent base for the showground since 1902, and provide an attractive setting for the numerous facilities that have been developed over the years.

The Yass Show Society Inc presents its annual Show in autumn, with 2 days of competition and displays showcasing the best the district has to offer. Visitors and competitors come from a wide area making the Yass Show one of the best in this part of the State. The thrills of night time rodeo add an extra dimension to the entertainment provided over this weekend in late march or early April.

The Yass Show Society Inc conducts a Championship Rodeo in November each year, and this day/night competition is an exciting “fixture” on the calendar for both competitors and spectators.

The Yass Show Society Inc manages a Wether Trial on land leased from the National Trust at historic Cooma Cottage on the outskirts of Yass. Sheep from the district’s top commercial flocks participate in this 4 year Trial.