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Local attractions in Dubbo

Dubbo Show

If you're visiting Dubbo in April and May, you should definitely check out the Dubbo Show. Get to experience the local produce, see prized local livestock, and marvel at the handicrafts and artwork of the people of Dubbo and surrounds.

The Dubbo Show

Traditionally, the focus is on steer and heifer that are judged for their hoofs and hooks. Side-by-side, this show is also attended by young enthusiasts of New South Wales who take part in many interesting competitions.

Details of the Dubbo show

The Dubbo Show continues for three days and its other events are wood chopping, motor displays and bands. It usually opens at 8.30 am and there are also night shows at 4.00 pm during the weekend. If you are eager to stay close to the NSW soil, visit the Dubbo Show Society Markets that will offer you samples of local handicrafts. The Macquarie Valley Food and Wine Farmer's Markets is another spot that will gratify your taste-buds with the ‘Dubbo flavour’.

The Dubbo Show watch outs

You can avail the following facilities in the Dubbo Showground:

• Expo Centre: An arrangement of bar, media room, 3 small offices and kitchen for 200 people
• Ewen McInnes Pavilion: This is the spot for holding the cattle show and it extends up to 5500 square metres area
• Expo Pavilion is a smaller undercover venue
• Ray Clarke Pavilion: This is a pretty open shed equipped with sliding doors.
• Centenary Pavilion is a similar space.
• There are also a number of sheds, stables and a seating arrangement for 500 people.

Located in New South Wales, Australia, Dubbo is known as the fun-lovers’ haven. The central attraction is of course the open-range Western Plains Zoo that stores many rare species of birds and animals from all over the world. If you are not too fond of visiting captivated animals, you can certainly enjoy a trip to the historic Dundullimal Homestead. For a change, you can visit the Pony Club of Dubbo that holds some exciting events.