About the Show
Ellesmere Agricultural & pastoral AssociationThe Ellesmere A&P Show is the first show of the season. Held annually and presented by the Ellesmere A&P Association and held at the Leeston Showgrounds.
The Ellesmere A&P Show is a day full of fun and entertainment for all the family, young and old.
Come and see what’s on offer:
From live entertainment to sheep shearing
Alpaca breeding to wood chopping and cake baking!
There’s an array of vintage machinery and cars
Farmyard animals
Trade displays
Arts & crafts and retail therapy.
And it’s all in one place at the Ellesmere A&P Show!
Venue Hire
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The Ellesmere A&P Association can offer the perfect location, spacious grounds, good facilities and professional staff to meet your event requirements. Both the main building and the grounds are available for hire for private functions.
The hiring of the Showground helps to sustain the continuous maintenance and operation of the grounds throughout the year, but the major income is derived from the annual A & P Show. All enquiries are welcome, and each enquiry is assessed on its own requirements and is tailored to suit.
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Hireage includes use of pavilion, kitchen and toilets.
Furniture available: tables and chairs.
Equipment available: two fridges, modern oven, laser boiling unit, cutlery, crockery, etc.
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Because of the wide variation in requirements, the price to hire the Showgrounds is available on application.
To apply to hire the Showgrounds and/or building, please contact the Show Secretary
Become a member. Support your local community and become a member of the Ellesmere A&P Association.
For PAYMENTS prior to 25th September 2026 : Receive a double pass to this year’s event for just $20.00.
Other benefits include preferential membership parking and discounted entry fees for show day exhibitors in some competitions.
