Gore A&P Association

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The Gore Agricultural and Pastoral Association 133rd Annual Show- Saturday 7th February 2015

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The Gore Agricultural & Pastoral Showgrounds are located in Bury St, just off State Highway 1 at the south end of Gore. They are situated in a parklike setting on 11.2 hectares of land. They are in close proximity to the Gore Town & Country Club, Gore Multi-sports Centre, all-weather hockey turf and the town centre.
It is only a short drive to the Gore Golf Club, Pioneer Park, Eastern Southland Art Gallery and the Hokonui Moonshine Museum.
The grounds consist of multiple playing fields, ram selling pavilion, Hokonui Pavilion, storage sheds, a softball diamond, main ring, grandstand, supporting buildings and sealed areas.
These areas are used to host a wide range of events throughout the year.
Rugby, Touch Rugby, Marching, Softball
Riding for the Differently Abled
Annual Ram Fairs
Gore Woodworkers' Club and Gore Anglers' Clubrooms
Gore Spinners and Weavers Clubrooms
Southern Equestrian Park Trust 140m X 85m all-weather arena.
Southland Dressage Tournaments from October to April
Show jumping Festivals in December and February
Show jumping clinics with outside instructors.
Annual Show held on the first Saturday in February of each year
Small bore rifle shooting
"Southern Shears" - held in February
Gore High School annual fireworks display in November
Pakeke Lions Annual Book Sale
A variety of horse breed shows.