Golden Bay A&P Show photos

CROWD PLEASERS: Holidaymakers Sandy McLachlan, 13, left, and his brother, Hector, 10, were amongst the crowd watching the shearing at the Golden Bay A&P Show.

MILKING IT: Meadowcroft goats are led by, from left, Bruce Christenson, Demelza Turnbull, Averill Turnbull and Mark Sketrud

TOP OF THE FLOCK: The Jacobsen family's entry took home first prize.

FOND MEMORIES: Treasurer Jean Wedderburn, left, with show patron Dawn Ives have been attending the Golden Bay A&P Show since 1967.

BUDDIES: Emma Harwood, 5, is happy to pat dairy cow Didley Squat at the Golden Bay A&P Show.

SHEARING WITH A SMILE: Travers Baigent enjoys the competition.

STILL A WINNER: Puramahoi farmer Brian Nesbit and Rhys, 4 with cow Chardonnay Cata Lulu who was judged champion jersey and champion all breeds.

HARD AXE TO FOLLOW: The woodchopping events drew a big crowd.

EYES ON THE PRIZE: Plenty of ribbons were won by Golden Bay's best cows at the Golden Bay A& P Show

END OF HIS TETHER: Hopeful contestants on their way to the show.

PRIME PERFORMANCE: Woodchoppers in action at the Golden Bay A&P Show.

ONE FOR THE GIRLS: Paula Rentoul, from Rakau near Tapawera competed in the wool handling competition alongside shearer Graham McNeil from Hamama.

SHEAR BRILLIANCE: Travers Baigent, left, tries his hand in the shearing competition against Esta Couser and Jothan Rentoul at the Golden Bay A&P Show.

GOOD GIRL: Kim Gardiner with Big Girl who won reserve champion friesian at the Golden Bay A& P Show