A ‘’celebration of our community’' where town meets country returns to Katikati in February for the 99th Katikati Agricultural and Pastoral Show.
The Katikati A&P Show association committee is proud of the shows’ popularity and rich history, as well as their stickabilty — the show has had very few cancellations in its near-century history.
The most recent cancellations has been due to the Covid-19 pandemic, and last year’s event was cancelled due to adverse weather conditions.
Their last show in 2020 drew a crowd of more than 4000 with 500 competitors with 77 trade sites. The committee have high hopes for their 99th show coming to Uretara Domain in February.
This year’s Katikati A&P Show includes a focus on horticulture.
The Western Bay of Plenty is a horticultural hub so the addition of the industry aims to showcase this, highlight rural communities and to celebrate them after a tough few years.
Highland dancing competitions.
President Katikati A&P Society president Louellen Davies describes the show as ‘’more than ‘just an event’ – it is, and has always been, a celebration of our community’'.
The committee promises the show will be a fun day for all, with plenty to entertain the entire family.
