A&P Show: crowds enjoy a day out
Spectators were drawn in to the excitement of the Open Shearing Final, won on the very last blow by Golden Bay shearer Nick Nalder. Photo: Neil Wilson
Golden Bay A&P Association president Duncan Mackenzie was a happy man last Saturday. He and his conscientious committee had put together another successful package of events, displays and entertainment, the weather had co-operated and large crowds had rolled up to the show.
Trade displays give business people from the Bay and beyond the chance to show new products and interact with potential clients in an informal atmosphere. The business-people spoken to acknowledged that consumers are being cautious, but one said that made it even more important to be seen at events like the show. The same man had made “one, maybe two “ sales of major items on show day.
The show brings people over the Hill to the Bay year after year, whether to compete in chopping, shearing or riding events or simply as spectators.
Neil Wilson
