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At a glance:
- Clunes Showgrounds, half an hour north of Ballarat on the Ballarat-Maryborough Road, 30 minutes from Daylesford on the Midland Highway or just over an hour from Bendigo on the Bendigo-Maldon Road.
- Gates open 9am to 8pm
- Adults $15 each, children under 16 free
- Forecast: 28C and sunny - bring your hats and sunscreen
- More information: https://www.facebook.com/ClunesAgriculturalShow
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The Clunes Show is back on Saturday, November 18, after two years of no local show.
COVID-19 and floods meant the 2021 and 2022 shows were cancelled, but the Clunes & District Agricultural Society says it's back better than ever.
2023 marks 160 years of The Clunes Show, and thanks to state government funding, entry for children under 16 is free.
Among the highlights are the Strongman Exhbition and tractor pull, along with the HEMA Medieval combat displays.
![The Clunes Show president Jenny Redpath prepares for the popular tractor pull at the show on Saturday, November 18. Picture by Lachlan Bence. The Clunes Show president Jenny Redpath prepares for the popular tractor pull at the show on Saturday, November 18. Picture by Lachlan Bence.](/images/transform/v1/crop/frm/3A7iN83cZd5H3JXq9xN6NkC/6e2ba3cc-bcc9-4ccf-8b16-1e2554c2574f.jpg/r0_316_6192_3811_w1200_h678_fmax.jpg)
The Bute Ute competition will see contenders in 10 categories, including loudest ute, modified street ute and best restored ute.
The Midlands Axemen will demonstrate their skills at 10am and 12pm, followed by the ever-popular high jump at 2pm.
The weather will be 28C and sunny, so bring your hats, sunscreen and water bottles and snacks for the kids.
Things for families to do at the Clunes Show
Dodgem cars
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Wicked Wildlife
![Nick Petropoulos from Wicked Wildlife with a Albino Darwin Carpet Python. Picture Kate Healy. Nick Petropoulos from Wicked Wildlife with a Albino Darwin Carpet Python. Picture Kate Healy.](/images/transform/v1/crop/frm/3A7iN83cZd5H3JXq9xN6NkC/68fcd19c-793d-43db-bc40-1fface9be5a7.JPG/r0_186_4928_2957_w1200_h678_fmax.jpg)
25th anniversary Bute Ute Competition
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Parker's Mini Circus
![A clown at the Clunes Show. Picture by Brendan McCarthy. A clown at the Clunes Show. Picture by Brendan McCarthy.](/images/transform/v1/crop/frm/3A7iN83cZd5H3JXq9xN6NkC/8422264e-3c45-43ab-b979-578e0cf784f3.jpg/r0_307_6000_3694_w1200_h678_fmax.jpg)
Sandy Creek Clydesdales
![Sandy Creek Clydesdales at the Clunes Show. Picture supplied. Sandy Creek Clydesdales at the Clunes Show. Picture supplied.](/images/transform/v1/crop/frm/3A7iN83cZd5H3JXq9xN6NkC/58948eae-8077-4a88-a66a-dd9bc1ae449c.jpg/r0_335_1536_1200_w1200_h678_fmax.jpg)
Clunes Pet Show
Bring your pet for the Pet Show at 1pm, or enjoy the ferret racing. You can even bring your own ferret.
![A macaw in the pet competition at the Clunes Show. Picture by Brendan McCarthy. A macaw in the pet competition at the Clunes Show. Picture by Brendan McCarthy.](/images/transform/v1/crop/frm/3A7iN83cZd5H3JXq9xN6NkC/7307ee10-f087-4490-babc-c2d7a439725c.jpg/r0_307_6000_3694_w1200_h678_fmax.jpg)
Wood-splitting competition
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Show kids
Dress to impress on the main stage at 2pm.
![Show kids in the grand parade at the 2017 Clunes Show. Picture by Brendan McCarthy. Show kids in the grand parade at the 2017 Clunes Show. Picture by Brendan McCarthy.](/images/transform/v1/crop/frm/3A7iN83cZd5H3JXq9xN6NkC/71157693-7663-487d-a159-7bbfdef1435a.jpg/r0_307_6000_3694_w1200_h678_fmax.jpg)