Stars from the movies Lord of the Rings, Hercules, Xena and Power Rangers will be making an appearance at the Te Aroha A&P Show on Saturday November 22, but they won’t be able to sign autographs.

Mount Te Aroha makes a stunning backdrop for the town’s annual A&P show.

During 118 years of show days at Boyd Park there has been many exciting and interesting entertainments and bringing spiders to the 2014 show is in keeping with this tradition, she says.

The Ravensdown Truck Pull is the ultimate challenge for teams of four with $500 on offer to the fastest team and cash prizes for second and third.

“This event is open to all so get your teams registered with the show secretary now.

The Ravensdown Truck Pull at the Te Aroha A&P Show has a top prize of $500.

“Unique to NZ country events is the Te Aroha Grand National Sheeplechase contested by racing stars Roast Ram, Dagg and Lamborghini to name just a few. Meet these stars of sheep racing and get some inside tips on who’s the fastest lamb in town. “

Tracey says the Te Aroha show is renowned for its horticultural and home industries section with competitions for children and adults covering baking, flowers, vegetables and everything in between and schedules are available now.

As always Boyd Park provides an outstanding surface for the equestrian, cattle and children’s livestock competitions.

Public gates open 9am. Entry for adults and children over 12yrs is $5, children 12yrs and under $2.

Enquires Secretary Ann Browne 07 8844139 email tearohaaph@gmail.com fb Te Aroha Show

Te Aroha A&P Show is known for its floral competitions which always attract a strong number of entries.

Calf club competitions are a popular aspect of the Te Aroha A&P Show.

Boyd Park provides an outstanding surface for the equestrian competitions at the Te Aroha A&P Show.

Even the animals dress up to attend to Te Aroha A&P Show.