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Ellesmere A&P SHOW |‍ ‍Big Family Day Out!

Presented by Ellesmere A & P Association

Saturday 17th October 2026 | Equestrian 16th-17th October

Free admission for Children under 12 | General Admission $15.00 | Family Pass $40.00

FREE PARKING | Gates Open 8:00am to the public

Ellesmere Show Grounds, 1650 Leeston Road, Leeston

Undoubtedly Selwyn’s best day! Where else can you see everything from chickens to pigs, horse riding to sheep shearing!

Come and savour the good food and beverages, enjoy the shopping and the many trade, machinery and farm displays on offer throughout the showgrounds.

Come and watch the wonderful spectacle that is the Grand Parade at 3:30pm.

Shop ‘til you drop, celebrate agriculture and all our countryside has to offer. Meet friends and make new ones, bring the family and you’ll find something for everyone.

  • Cash, Eftpos and digital tickets accepted at the gate 

  • Eftpos facilities are available on the grounds.

  • There are Food Courts located throughout the Showgrounds.

  • Lost children should be reported to the Secretary’s Office.

  • Numerous toilet facilities are available – please see Showground map for locations. 

  • There are plenty of large bins dotted around the Showgrounds.

  • Please help to keep the grounds tidy and dispose of your rubbish in the bins provided.

  • Any enquiries about the event feel free to pop us an email office@ellesmereshow.co.nz

A detailed event site map for the 2025 Ellelsmere Agricultural and Pastoral Association event. Features include free public parking, horse and dog facilities, food stalls, craft and trade booths, and various rings for shows. Key locations such as the main pavilion, food areas, stalls, and entrances are labeled, with symbols for toilets, first aid, water, and parking.
  • A woman in white shirt handling a black and white Holstein cow at an indoor livestock event, with people seated on bleachers in the background.

    Family Fun

    From miniature horses to live music and talent competitions - Bring the whole family for a day out in the country!

  • Comic-style illustration of a vintage microphone with a red and yellow burst background on orange and dotted backdrop.

    Feature Competitions

    Selwyn’s Got Talent, Wearable Arts, Top Team Challenge, Smoke @ the Lake Challenge, Down to the Wire Fencing Competition!

  • An outdoor event or festival with a crowd of people gathered around a construction project, involving building a wooden fence or structure. There are classic cars parked nearby, tents, flags, and a horse riding activity in the background.

    Show Attractions

    Come and experience a day packed full of fun and entertainment for the entire family.

    Don’t miss the main events - the gates open at 8:00am. See you then!

  • A vintage steam-powered traction engine with large, spoked wheels on a grassy field, with flags and people nearby at an outdoor event.

    'Full Steam Ahead'

    Celebrating 75 years of Cochranes and the engines of yesteryear!

  • Kids Classes

    The Schools Section at the Ellesmere A&P Show offers a wide variety of classes for children of all ages to enter.

    Sections include: Floral Art, Technology/Decorative, Arts & Crafts, Cooking, Pet Lamb, Sheep, Goat & Calf classes

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.

Membership

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