Community And Business Collaborate to Present Waikato Show

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April 11 2012

Community And Business Collaborate to Present New Waikato Show

More than 70 Waikato community and business organisations and thousands of participants are gearing up to present the city's new Waikato Show event to be staged over three days this month.

In a colourful celebration of the community the Waikato Show will present a unique programme of family focused fun, topical and educational community initiatives, business expertise
and a host of vibrant shows and performances within the Show.

From Friday April 27th to Sunday 29th Claudelands Events Centre will come alive with music stages, ethnic food and cafes, animals large, small and unusual, interactive activities including cultural, art, environmental and civil defence demonstrations and talks, health, wellness and business expos, as well as a gold coin donation antique road show.

Waikato Show president Noel Gleeson said the new event represented a desire from within businesses and community organisations to come together in an annual celebration of the region's dynamic and diverse character.

A full programme of barber shop choirs, bands and dance groups including the popular Funky Monkeys, competitions plenty of outdoor action for Mums and Dads as well
as kids will feature a corporate civil defence 'Get Ready Get Thru' challenge, remote control helicopter skill tests, building competitions,hourly grocery raffles, the Mounted Equestrian Games, rides and
Alf's Army's Pacifist war games for the kids

Gleeson said the time had come to showcase the multitude of strengths, talents and skills within the wider community and a call to action had been overwhelmingly positive.

“There is a tremendous passion in our community for sharing and joining together to celebrate, learn from each other and have fun at the same time. Through the goodwill
of hundreds of volunteers including Waikato Lions clubs, we are able to keep the entry price at $5, with kids under 5 free. I wouldn't be a bit surprised if some families come back for a second
day because there is so much to do and see.”

A full programme of events and show schedules can be found on the Waikato Show website www.waikatoshow.co.nz

Venue - The new Claudelands Event Centre, Brooklyn Rd, Hamilton

When :
Friday 27 April ~ 10:00pm to 8:00pm
Saturday 28 April ~ 10:00am to 8:00pm
Sunday 29 April ~ 10:00am to 4:00pm

Admission Adults $5 Children under 5 free

www.waikatoshow.co.nz

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