The Braidwood Show Society was formed in 1874 by local farmers and graziers and held its first Show on the race course paddock in 1876 to display the livestock, crops and produce of the Braidwood district. A major social occasion in Braidwood, and one of the many rural agricultural shows which highlight country life, the show has been held every year since (with the exception of drought in 1908 and war in 1942). Over the years many improvements have been made to the Showgrounds (a few kilometres north of the village), including pavilions for stock and displaying the produce, arts and crafts of Braidwood. Sideshow activities for the kids, and food and beverage stalls make a day out at the Braidwood Show popular for local residents and visitors alike. BRAIDWOOD SHOW - OFFICE BEARERS 2008 - 9 PATRON & PRESIDENT: Mr B. McDowall VICE PRESIDENT: Mr K. Thomas TREASURER: Mrs S. Tranter SECRETARY: Mrs D. Izzard - PO Box 119 Braidwood NSW 2622; Phone (02) 4847 5095, email: secretary@braidwoodshow.com.au PUBLIC OFFICER: Mrs D. Izzard COMMITTEE: G. Baker; M. Hulse I. Cargill; N. Cargill; E. Galligan; J. Maddrell; R. Grant; R. O'Brien; D. Stuart; J. Ramm; L. Pearson; K.Lyons; G. Gauge ; J. Tranter PUBLICITY OFFICER: Martin Hulse, Ph: (02) 4842 1382 COMMUNICATION CO-ORDINATOR: John Maddrell CHIEF GROUND STEWARD: Geoff Gage CHIEF PAVILION STEWARD: Ken Thomas BEVERAGE MANAGER: Rodney Grant, Ian Cargill SECRETARY'S OFFICE: Sue Tranter & Di. Izzard HON. VETERINARY OFFICER: Mr. G. Gilbert B.V.Sc.(Hons) M.R.C.V.S MEMBERSHIP If you are not a member of the Braidwood Show Society Inc. you are invited to join. Apply to the Secretary: PO Box 119 Braidwood 2622 or Phone (02) 4847 5095, email: secretary@braidwoodshow.com.au The Society needs membership to assist in carrying out the many activities required to provide an Agricultural Show for Braidwood. Benefits of membership are as follows: Free admission to the Show A Full Membership includes a Complimentary Guest ticket. All members are entitled to attend all Meetings and will be notified about functions and other activities, e.g. The Annual Show Dinner, etc. MEMBERSHIP and GUEST PASS........$25.00 (inc GST) SINGLE MEMBERSHIP..................$15.00 (inc GST) JUNIOR MEMBERSHIP ..........$10.00 (inc GST)- Up to and including 17 years of age.