The Katikati A&P Show Society's hall in Major St has been freshened up thanks to a $14,500 grant from the Grassroots Trust. The building has been given a new lick of rich red paint by Douglas Robinson of Tallman Painting.
The Katikati A&P Show has a long and proud history dating back to 1913 (with a few years missed during wartime) and is Katikati's oldest event. It remains a traditional show at heart, attracting competitors and visitors from all over the district and enjoys strong support from the local community.
![The Katikati A&P Show Society's hall still has the old cow bales.](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/6XXAUQRY63DYF6RG2CSSWVJOEI.jpg?auth=4ef0a2205010ac4c773816fc86b423da6d0b0cfb27c41fa647c9b9419ca5d63d&width=16&height=8&quality=70&smart=true)
As Katikati's population grows, the A&P Show has grown too and it provides a vital link between the town and the rural community.
The A&P committee is busy now preparing for the 100th show in 2022.