Coffs Harbour Show Society

Expression of interest for new committee members or volunteers to help where possible in the Coffs Harbour 2025 show.
If you are able to help in any of the following areas please contact us.

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• Pavillion -
• Entries -
• Schools -
• Show Ambassador -
• Ribbons -
• Grand Parade -
• Trade -
• Food Trucks -
• Market Stalls -
• Entertainment -
• Website -
• Media/Advertising/Social Media –
• Fundraising -
• Ladies Auxillary –
• Showmans Guild –
• Entertainment –
• Bananas -
• Chooks -
• Cats -
• Security –
• Fencing -
• First Aid -
• Bins -
• PA/Sound -
• Band -
• Volunteers Co-ordinator -
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Coffs Harbour Show Society AGM
Monday 5th August 2024, 6pm
Coffs Harbour Showground, Panorama Room
123 Pacific Highway, Coffs Harbour

MAJOR PRIZE WINNERS

Most Successful Exhibitor $500 – Cassandra Goodworth

Junior Most Successful Exhibitor $150 – James Berghan

Banana Cake - $100 – Cassandra Goodworth

Bailey Centre Scone Competition $500 Petrol Vouchers – Lyn Sjolander

Mills-Thom Fruit Cake $250 – Cassandra Goodworth

Olive Walker Memorial Prize – Jill Gill

RAS/Ag Shows NSW Rich Fruit Cake Competition – Liz Knoblock

Photography
Nature: 1. S. Wetherell, 2. N. Onley;

Landscape: 1. C. Motbey, 2. S. Wetherell;

Macro: 1. J. Rattenbury;

Monochrome: 1. P. Denison, 2. L. Archibold;

Portrait: 1. A. Hennessy, 2. S. Atkins;

Flora: 1. J. Rattenbury, 2. M. Ruff;

Creative: 1. M. Ruff, 2. S. Atkins;

Show Scene: 1. A. Hennessy;

On The Farm: 1. S. Atkins, 2. G. Rope;

Action Photo: 1. L. Archibold, 2. A. Hennessy;

Nature (10 - 17 Yrs): 1. B. Bird, 2. L. Gault;

Landscape (10 - 17 Yrs): 1. L. Bianchi, 2. C. Rattenbury;

Macro (10 - 17 Yrs): 1. C. Rope, 2. N. Maquire;

Monochrome (10 - 17 Yrs): 1. N. Maquire;

Portrait (10 - 17 Yrs): 1. E. Maquire, 2. E. Maquire;

Section: 26 - Photography
Flora (10 - 17 Yrs): 1. L. Bianchi, 2. C. Rope;

Creative (10 - 17 Yrs): 1. E. Maquire, 2. N. Maquire;

On The Farm (10 - 17 Yrs): 1. L. Gault, 2. L. Archibald;

Action Photo (10 - 17 Yrs): 1. E. Maquire, 2. B. Bird;

Any Subject Photo (6 - 9 Yrs): 1. J. Cowie, 2. S. Thompson;

Junior Champion Exhibit Classes 12-22: 1. E. Maquire, 2. J. Cowie;

Most Successful Exhibitor Section 26: 1. E. Maquire;

Grand Champion Classes 1 - 10: 1. S. Wetherell, 2. P. Denison;

Patchwork
Quilt Hand Pieced: 1. K. Miller-Rosser, 2. R. Hedditch;

Quilt Machine Sewn: 1. M. Wallin, 2. C. Golding, 3. C. Betts;

Quilt Mixed Techniques: 1. T. Straw, 2. J. Abbott, 3. T. Straw;

Small Quilt Or Wall Hanging - Max. 1 M X 1.3 M: 1. S. Vincent, 2. M. Koudela, 3. M. Koudela;

Any Article Not Mentioned: 1. M. Koudela, 2. R. Hedditch, 3. C. Betts;

Most Successful Exhibitor: 1. T. Straw, 2. R. Hedditch;

CHAMPION Exhibit Classes 1- 8: 1. K. Miller-Rosser;

Winners in the Pavilion:
Papercraft
Birthday Card: 1. A. Pinkerton, 2. A. Pinkerton;

Winners in the pavilion:
Needlework
Hand Emroidered Article: 1. M. Wallin, 2. S. Luxford;

Bags, Handbags & Shoulder Bags: 1. R. Hedditch;

Cross Stitch: 1. S. Luxford, 2. S. Luxford;

Article Not Mentioned: 1. R. Hedditch, 2. K. Martin;

Most Successful Exhibitor: 1. S. Luxford;

Most Successful Junior Exhibitor: J. Berghan;

Most Successful Exhibitor In Exhibition Hall: C. Goodworth;

Winners in the pavilion:

Mills-Thom'S Fruit Cake: 1. C. Goodworth, 2. L. Sjolander;

Winners in the pavilion: Lego
Boxed Kit (Over 15 Including Adults): 1. E. Hennessy, 2. N. Spies, 3. K. Martin;

Boxed Kit (10-14 Years): 1. L. Bianchi, 2. L. Gault, 3. T. Porter, 4. J. Spies;

Freestyle Construction: 1. C. Rope, 2. W. Rope, 3. N. Finlay, 4. B. Hudson;

Boxed Kit (6 -9 Years): 1. D. Trickey, 2. E. Stewart, 3. A. Motbey, 4. M. Rope;

Freestyle Construction ( 6 - 9 Years): 1. A. Motbey, 2. A. Bennett, 3. M. Rope, 4. S. Bianchi;

Boxed Kit (3 - 5 Years): 1. E. Spies, 2. E. Spies, 3. R. Rope;

Freestyle Construction: 1. L. Bennett, 2. H. Cox;

CHAMPION Exhibit: 1. C. Rope;

Winners in the pavilion:
Knitted & Crochet
Baby Or Child'S Garment - Crocheted: 1. V. Gault;

Hand Towel Or Face Washer - Crochet Edge: 1. C. Hughes;

Scarf/Shawl - Crochet: 1. J. Abbott, 2. M. Wallin;

Rug Over 75 Cm - Crochet: 1. M. Floyd, 2. J. Abbott;

Coat Hanger - Crochet: 1. Y. Brookhurst;

Article Made By A Person Over 70 Yrs - Crochet: 1. H. Clarke;

Article Not Mentioned - Crochet: 1. S. Barkley, 2. G. Ablett;

Novice Crochet: 1. S. Barkley, 2. K. Milne;

CHAMPION Exhibit Classes 1 - 11: 1. J. Abbott;

Jumper Or Cardigan: 1. J. Abbott;

Baby Or Child'S Garment: 1. V. Gault, 2. V. Gault;

Socks Or Slippers: 1. M. Wallin;

Article Incorporating Beads: 1. J. Abbott;

Beanie, Hat Or Cap: 1. V. Gault, 2. V. Gault;

Coat Hanger: 1. C. Hughes;

Section: 18 - Knitted & Crochet
Scarf/Shawl: 1. J. Abbott, 2. P. Kay;

Article Made By A Person 70 Years And Over: 1. C. Hughes, 2. C. Hughes;

Article Not Mentioned: 1. V. Gault;

Novice Knitting: 1. M. Curtis;

CHAMPION Exhibit Classes 14 - 25: 1. J. Abbott;

Winners in the Pavilion:
Junior Section
Painting No Larger Then 50 X 60Cm (13 - 17 Years): 1. L. Bianchi, 2. L. Bianchi, 3. L. Bianchi, 4.
L. Gault;
Drawing Black & White Only (13 - 17 Years): 1. J. Smith, 2. L. Welsh;

Drawing, Coloured (13 - 17 Years): 1. G. Ablett, 2. L. Welsh, 3. L. Bianchi;

Playdough Or Plasticine Creation (13 - 17Years): 1. L. Bianchi;

French Knitting: 1. L. Gault;

Face Painted On A Rock: 1. L. Bianchi;

Article of Handicraft - Own Choice (13 - 17 Years): 1. G. Ablett, 2. G. Ablett, 3. B. Bird, 4. L.
Bianchi;
Painting, No Larger Than 50 X 60Cm (10 - 12 Years): 1. L. Gain, 2. L. Bianchi, 3. B. Hindmarsh,
4. G. Smith;
Drawing Black & White (10 - 12 Years): 1. L. Gain, 2. C. Rope, 3. L. Archibald, 4. L. Gain;

Drawing Coloured (10 - 12 Years): 1. C. Rope, 2. B. Hindmarsh, 3. G. Smith;

Decorated Pencil Holder (10 -12 Years): 1. G. Smith;

French Knitting (10 - 12 Years): 1. L. Gault;

Face Painted On A Rock (10 -12 Years): 1. L. Gain, 2. L. Gain, 3. L. Gain;

Article of Handicraft - Own Choice (10 - 12 Years): 1. L. Bianchi, 2. A. Swadling, 3. L. Archibald, 4.
C. Rattenbury;
Painting No Larger Than 50 X 60Cm (7 - 9 Years): 1. R. Sanders, 2. G. Smith;

Section: 15 - Junior Section
Drawing - Black & White (7 - 9 Years): 1. D. Trickey, 2. G. Smith;

Drawing - Coloured (7 - 9 Years): 1. A. Porter, 2. A. Motbey;

Decorated Pencil Holder (7-9 Years): 1. G. Smith;

Playdough Or Plasticine Creation: 1. A. Motbey, 2. G. Smith;

Face Painted On A Rock (7-9 Years): 1. O. Gain, 2. A. Motbey;

Painting No Larger Than 50 X 60Cm (6 Years & Under): 1. W. Hardy, 2. A. Blackburn, 3. V.
Frankland, 4. P. Goss, 5. A. O'Connor, 6. R. Sanders;
Drawing Black & White Only (6 Years And Under): 1. J. Berghan, 2. J. Berghan;

Drawing Coloured Only (6 Years And Under): 1. Goodstart Toormina Ps2, 2. J. Berghan;

Decorated Pencil Holder (6 Years And Under): 1. J. Berghan;

Playdough Or Plasticine Creation (6 Years And Under): 1. Q. Martin, 2. J. Berghan, 3. P.
Henderson;
Face Painted On A Rock (6 Years And Under): 1. E. Sweet, 2. J. Buckham, 3. B. Williams, 4. I.
Logue;
Article of Handicraft (6 Years And Under): 1. P. Atkins;

Most Successful Exibitor: 1. L. Gain;

Winners in the Pavilion: Jams & Preserves
Jellies - Any Variety: 1. L. Sjolander;

Jam - Any Variety: 1. S. Long, 2. M. Golden;

Marmalade - Any Variety: 1. D. Parker, 2. L. Sjolander;

Fruit Butter - Any Variety: 1. D. Parker, 2. J. Gill;

Collection of 3 Different Varieties Of Jam Or Jellies: 1. S. Davidson, 2. S. Long;

Preserves - Any Variety: 1. G. Martin, 2. G. Martin;

Tomato Relish: 1. C. Goodworth, 2. N. Bianchi;

Chutney - Any Variety: 1. S. Long, 2. G. Martin;

Pickles - Any Variety: 1. C. Goodworth, 2. S. Long;

Relish - Any Variety: 1. M. Golden, 2. C. Goodworth;

Sauce - Any Variety: 1. J. Rattenbury, 2. Woopi Community Gardens;

Pickles - Novice: 1. K. Friend, 2. F. Tobin;

Most Successful Exhibitor: 1. S. Long;

Grand Champion: 1. S. Long;

Winners in the Pavilion:
Honey, Wax & Mead
Liquid Honey: 1. C. Goodworth, 2. P. Burgess;

Chunk Honey: 1. C. Goodworth;

Creamed Honey: 1. C. Goodworth;

CHAMPION Honey Classes 1 - 4: 1. C. Goodworth;

Rolled Candles: 1. The Bien Apiary;

Pillar Candles: 1. The Bien Apiary, 2. The Bien Apiary;

Mould Candles: 1. L. Provost, 2. C. Goodworth;

Beeswax moulds, natural beeswax: 1. Leah & Andrew, 2. C. Goodworth;

Beeswax Yellow or White Block not less 500g: 1. G. Mitchell;

Honey & Mead Labels: 1. G. Moule, 2. T. Reynolds;

Mead: 1. A. Peteroi, 2. S. Easter;

CHAMPION Mead: 1. A. Peteroi;

CHAMPION Exhibit Perpetual Shield Classes 1 - 4 And 18: 1. C. Goodworth;

Winners in the Pavilion: Fresh Produce
Hen Eggs: 1. M. Porter;

Nuts Unshelled Any Variety: 1. S. Wilson;

Australian Native Fruit (Bush Tucker): 1. S. Wetherell;

Lemon - Any Variety: 1. L. Bridge;

Fruit Not Mentioned: 1. S. Wetherell, 2. S. Wetherell;

Chillies - Any Variety: 1. S. Wetherell;

Choko - Green Or White: 1. L. Bridge;

Garlic - Any Variety: 1. L. Archibold, 2. L. Archibold;

Pumpkin - Gramma Or Butternut: 1. L. Bridge, 2. R. Ballard, 3. R. Lawer;

Squash - Any Variety: 1. L. Bridge;

Vegetable Not Mentioned: 1. L. Bridge;

Collection of Cut Herbs: 1. J. Kitchen;

Hen Eggs In Carton, With Faces Drawn, Not Painted: 1. A. Motbey;

Pumpkin Or Gramma, Smallest, Must Be Mature: 1. J. Berghan;

Pumpkin Or Gramma, Largest: 1. B. Bird;

Winners in the Pavilion: Flowers & Plants
Chrysanthemums - 3 Cuts: 1. H. Kane;

Stretlitzia - Bird of Paradise - 1 Stem: 1. K. Adams;

Cut Flowers - Collection: 1. P. Denison;

White Flowers - 5 Cuts Nnd: 1. J. Gill;

Bloom Or Bract Not Otherwise Mentioned: 1. C. Luff, 2. C. Luff;

Flowers With Fruit And/Or Vegetables: 1. S. Long;

A Petit Arrangement: 1. B. Kane, 2. H. Kane;

CHAMPION Exhbit of Show -Decorative - Classes 26 -28: 1. S. Long;

Professional Florists: 1. Z. Major, 2. K. Camardi;

Fern - Any Variety: 1. P. Hodges;

Pepperomia - Any Variety: 1. S. Long;

Succulent- Any Variety: 1. E. Hennessy;

Zygocactus - In Flower: 1. P. Hodges;

Arrangement Suitable For A Birthday Party (13 - 17 Years): 1. L. Bianchi;

Plant Material In A Pre-Loved Object - Old Boot (10 - 12 Years): 1. L. Archibald;

Section: 12 - Flowers & Plants
Posy of Flowers For Mum (10 - 12 Years): 1. L. Bianchi, 2. B. Hindmarsh;

Mini Garden - Fairy Or Farmyard (10 - 12 Years): 1. B. Hindmarsh, 2. L. Archibald;

Mini Garden - Fairy Or Farmyard (7 - 9 Years): 1. A. Porter;

Plant Material In A Pre-Loved Object - Old Boot (6 Years & Under): 1. J. Berghan, 2. S. Thompson;

Mini Garden - Fairy Or Farmyard (6 Years And Under): 1. M. Shoker, 2. J. Berghan;

Most Successful Exhibitor In Section 12: 1. B. Hindmarsh;

Grand Champion 1-24, 26-28, 31-57: 1. Z. Major;

Winners in the Pavilion:
Craft Work
Woodwork: 1. K. Martin, 2. M. Saliba;

Article Made For Less Than $10: 1. M. Porter;

Wall Hanging: 1. A. Swadling;

Novelty Pin Cushion: 1. J. Abbott;

Diamond Art - Framed 50Cm X 40Cm: 1. V. Mackay;

Diamond Art Article - Small: 1. Y. Brookhurst, 2. K. Martin;

Article of Craft Made By A Person Over 70 Yrs: 1. Y. Brookhurst, 2. M. Budden;

Article of Craft Made By A Person With A Disability: 1. C. Davies, 2. L. Bence;

Article Not Mentioned: 1. M. Saliba, 2. P. Denison;

Novice - Article Made By Someone Not Entered Ch Show Before: 1. M. Porter, 2. M. Budden;

Grand Champion 1 - 22: 1. M. Saliba;

Winners in the Pavilion: Cooking
Butter Cake - Iced On Top Only: 1. M. Golden;

Chocolate Cake - Iced On Top Only: 1. P. Hodges;

Gluten Free Cake - Iced On Top Only: 1. R. King;

Sponge Sandwich - Jam Filled Uniced: 1. C. Goodworth;

Cake - Any Other Variety: 1. C. Goodworth, 2. J. Gill;

Cup Cakes - Decorated With Butter Icing: 1. T. Butcher;

Scones - Plain (4): 1. J. Motbey;

Slice - Baked - One Variety (4) Pieces: 1. J. Kitchen, 2. T. Butcher;

Lamingtons 8Cm X 8Cm (4): 1. S. Davidson;

Muffins - Sweet Or Savoury - One Variety (4): 1. C. Goodworth;

Anzac Biscuits - (4): 1. J. Rattenbury;

Chocolate Chip Biscuits (4): 1. J. Motbey;

Biscuits - (2) Varieties (2) of Each - To Be Nam: 1. M. Golden;

Marshmallows - (4) Pieces: 1. J. Rattenbury;

Damper: 1. L. Bridge;

Section: 24 - Cooking
Bread - Machine Or Hand Made: 1. D. O'Connor;

Plum Pudding - Boiled: 1. J. Gill, 2. J. Gill;

Plum Pudding - Steamed: 1. J. Gill;

Fruit Cake Boiled: 1. J. Gill, 2. L. Knoblock;

Light Fruit Cake: 1. J. Gill, 2. J. Gill;

Dark Fruit Cake: 1. L. Sjolander, 2. J. Gill;

Ras Rich Fruit Cake: 1. L. Knoblock;

Bailey Centre Scone Competition: 1. L. Sjolander, 2. J. Gill;

Mills-Thom'S Fruit Cake Competition: 1. C. Goodworth, 2. L. Sjolander;

The Pothole: 1. R. Haig;

Banana Cake: 1. C. Goodworth, 2. P. Hodges, 3. K. Friend;

Olive Walker Memorial Prize Classes 21 - 25: 1. J. Gill;

Cake (13 - 17 Years): 1. L. Bianchi, 2. L. Gault, 3. R. Haig;

Muffins (13 - 17 Years): 1. R. Haig, 2. L. Gault;

Butter Cake (13 - 17 Years): 1. L. Gault, 2. R. Haig;

Section: 24 - Cooking
Cupcakes (13 - 17 Years): 1. R. Haig;

Biscuits (13 - 17 Years): 1. L. Hewer, 2. S. Vincent;

Cake Decorated With Butter Icing & Lollies (13 - 17 Years): 1. R. Haig;

Cake (10 - 12 Years): 1. L. Archibald;

Butter Cake (10 - 12 Yrs): 1. B. Hindmarsh;

Cupcakes (10 - 12 Years): 1. E. Maquire, 2. B. Hindmarsh;

Biscuits (10 - 12 Years): 1. C. Rattenbury, 2. W. Rope;

Cake Decorated With Butter Icing & Lollies (10-12 Years): 1. B. Hindmarsh, 2. S. Bianchi;

Gingerbread Person ( 7 - 9 Years): 1. M. Rope;

Packet Cake (7 - 9 Years): 1. M. Rattenbury, 2. A. Motbey;

Cupcakes (7 - 9 Years): 1. E. Luckie, 2. S. Thompson;

Biscuits (7 - 9 Years): 1. E. Luckie, 2. H. Wright;

Cake Decorated With Butter Icing & Lollies (7 - 9 Years): 1. E. Luckie, 2. A. Motbey;

Cupcakes (6 Years And Under): 1. W. Luckie, 2. J. Thompson;

Arrowroot Biscuits (6 Years And Under): 1. H. Schmitt, 2. J. Thompson;

Section: 24 - Cooking
Junior Champion Exhibit 35 - 55: 1. E. Luckie;

Most Successful Exhibitor In Section 24: 1. J. Gill;

Grand Champion 1 - 32: 1. D. O'Connor;

Winners in the Pavilion:
Cake Decorating
Special Occasion: 1. D. Hunter;

7 Cup Cakes: 1. J. Grehan;

Novelty Cake: 1. J. Grehan;

Gravity Defying Cake: 1. C. Williams;

Hand Made Moulded Flowers: 1. D. Hunter, 2. C. Williams;

Plaque - Theme Mother'S Day: 1. J. Grehan, 2. C. Williams;

Miniature Cake: 1. D. Hunter, 2. C. Williams;

Decorated Cake Using Buttercream: 1. S. Davidson, 2. C. Brady;

CHAMPION Exhibit Classes 1 - 11: 1. D. Hunter;

Cup Cakes 7 For Special Occasion (11 - 16 Years): 1. L. Bianchi, 2. L. Archibald;

Cup Cakes - 7 For Special Occasion (10 Years & Under): 1. L. Bianchi, 2. C. Rattenbury;

Most Successful Exhibitor: 1. D. Hunter, 2. J. Grehan, 3. C. Williams;

Winners in the Pavilion:
Bailey Centre Scone Competition: 1. L. Sjolander;

This year at the Coffs show we had a community stage for local bands and acts to showcase their talents.
We wanted to thank all of those who came along to perform, and provide some entertainment.
We hope that we will see you again next year.

So a big thank you to!
Colour me tragic
Toormina high school’s T.B.D
Local duo Alex parker’s
And family band hometown revival
Coffs Harbour physi club

A big thank you to Carl Mower from Welcome Hospitality, Moonee Beach Hotel, Toormina Hotel, Sawtell Hotel for sponsoring the Coffs Harbour Show Young Women Competition Official Reception

A big thank you to Carl Mower from Welcome Hospitality, Moonee Beach Hotel, Toormina Hotel, Sawtell Hotel for sponsoring the Coffs Harbour Show Young Women Competition Official Reception

Thanks so much to Guys N Girls Hair Salon for supporting the Coffs Harbour Show Young Women Competition this year. Please support them, go and like their page.

Thanks so much to Guys N Girls Hair Salon for supporting the Coffs Harbour Show Young Women Competition this year. Please support them, go and like their page.

COFFS HARBOUR SHOW Photo collection by R & P Equine Studios

Celebrating the 110th Coffs Harbour Show with Andrew Fraser, life member Heather Austin, Treasurer Lorraine Tibbs, Mayor Paul Amos, Coffs Harbour Show president Alice Rehwinkel.