The Society was established in 1882 and is a non profit and voluntary organization run by a committee of enthusiastic members including junior members. Meetings are held monthly on the third Wednesday of every month
Since 1935 the Society has held 79 Debutante Balls, and more than 1100 Debutantes have officially made their first night in Society a memorable occasion. Next years Debutante Ball will
be held on Friday 15th May, 2015. A major Poultry Show & Auction is run the long weekend in June, there is also an Auction held in March. Kerang Show always follows Swan Hill after the first Saturday in October. We stage a two day Show including a Night Show on the Monday night. We feature a Championship Dog Show commencing at 10 am, running all day on the Monday. The Pavilion is one of the features of our Show with entries coming from far and wide, they are to be staged by 9.30 am prior to judging and the Pavilion will be open to the public approximately 2 pm. Horse events, particularly Pony Club events, are running all day Monday in the arena. The Night Show is held on the Monday night with Novelties and the Pet Parade followed by a Smash Up Derby and Side Shows until late. Our Animal Nursery is renowned as being one of the best outside Melbourne, the number & quality of animals displayed, a touch pen for the children to experience is a feature. Tuesday, being the main Show Day commencing at 9 am, Four rings of Judging of Horse events and Show Jumping. Sheep, Beef Cattle & Poultry entries are also judged on this day. The Rural Ambassador, Miss Teenager & Tiny Tots entrants are judged on the Tuesday at approx 1 pm when the Official Opening is held. Yard Dog Trials are also held on this day. Side Shows runs all day.
