Canterbury A&P Show

The New Zealand Agricultural Show (formerly the Canterbury A&P Show) is hosted by the Canterbury A&P Association. It is the largest agricultural and pastoral show in New Zealand and features a unique combination of agriculture and entertainment. The Show has welcomed over one million visitors since moving to Canterbury Agricultural Park in 1997. The Show attracts on average 100,000 people, over 5000 livestock and features competition entries and over 600 trade exhibitors.

The New Zealand Agricultural Show
Canterbury Agricultural and Pastoral Association's Metropolitan Show, held at the Addington Showgrounds, c. 1910
Statusactive
Date(s)15–17 November 2023
FrequencyAnnually
VenueCanterbury Agricultural Park (since 1997)
Location(s)Wigram, Christchurch
CountryNew Zealand
Years active161
Inaugurated22 October 1862 (1862-10-22)
FounderCanterbury A&P Association
Previous event9–11 November 2022
Next event15–17 November 2023
Participants5000 competitors and over 3000 animals on-site
AttendanceOver 100,000
PeoplePresident – Anne Rogers.
Member2500 financial members
Websitewww.theshow.co.nz
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