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Luddenham AH&I Society Inc. The country show since 1891. In 1891 a Group of Luddenham Locals formed the Luddenham AH & I Society to run a Local Show.

The First Show was held on the 5 & 6 March 1891 and was described as being "The Best First Show ever help in the Colony". From then on Luddenham Show has continued, over the years some of the Shows were cancled due to War & Drought. Nowdays Luddenham Show is stil held around the same time of the year, it is the first Show on the lead up to the Sydney Royal Easter Show. Held on the Showground that

is owned by the Committee it is known as the "Country Show" . Every year the Show grows, but still keeps it's rural feel.

01/09/2026

Luddenham AH & I Show Society is saddened to share the passing of two of our members, Mr Rob Heffernan and Mr Jim Mason OAM.

Former President, honorary life member and Patron Rob Heffernan lost his battle with cancer last week. Rob dedicated more than 20yrs to the Luddenham Show in various capacities, stepping down as President at our AGM last month. Our deepest condolences extend to Rob's wife and honorary life member Deb and children, Tom and Georgia who are also valued members of our Show Society. A memorial will be held for Rob at the Centennial Winery in Bowral on 11 September at 12.30pm.

Member Jim Mason OAM, a familiar face in our Show Office and proud sponsor passed away earlier this week. Jim was involved in shows from a young age, competing in Penrith Show as a boy where he went on to serve on committee for more than 30yrs. Jim made valued contributions to the Luddenham Show Society and will be sadly missed by the broader show community. Our deepest condolences extend to Jim's wife Julia and children Cameron and Stephanie. We will share the details of Jim's funeral once they are available.

Our thoughts are with the Heffernan and Mason families at this difficult time.

13/08/2026

Make sure you grab a copy of this week's The Land to hear some of our committee members speak about the new airport and its impact on the Show and broader Luddenham community. The airport has brought significant change to our area, changed lives and will continue to affect the community on a daily basis. Thanks to The Land for the coverage, make sure you head over to Luddenham News and Post to grab a physical copy or use the link below for digital access.

https://www.theland.com.au/story/9320070/luddenham-new-airport-challenges-farming-communitys-future/

04/08/2026

Its almost time to jump into our next AGM! You are invited to attend our AGM at 7.30pm on Wednesday 12 August at the Showground. Whether you are already a member or would like to learn more about the Show, everyone is welcome to attend. All committee positions will be vacated at the commencement of the meeting, with nominations taken on the night for the positions to be refilled. Following the AGM, the August monthly meeting will be held with a light supper to be served afterwards

28/07/2026

With our AGM just around the corner, its time to activate your 2026/27 membership. Membership is just $15 for adults and $5 for kids and includes weekend entry to the Luddenham Show for both members and a guest. Members are invited to monthly meetings at the Showground, and whilst we would love to see you there - attendance is not expected. Please inbox us if you would like to sign up or renew your membership, we would love to hear from you!

16/07/2026

As we continue to go through the archives, here are some snippets from the 1930s. In 1937-38, Australia had a population of 6.8mil, Don Bradman was the captain of the men's cricket team and the Luddenham Show Society had 90 members. During this time, Harry Sales was President of the Show Society - he would later be recognised in the naming of Sales Park which is less than 1km from the Showground. Whilst our membership has decreased over the years, many of our existing members are descendants of those listed below, including of Harry Sales

10/07/2026

Did you know that there have been 120 editions of the Luddenham Annual Show? Below are copies of ads from some of the first Shows way back in the 1890s! Both the Show and our advertising looked different back then and over the next few weeks we will be posting some of our favourite pictures from the past. Send us a PM if you have any old photos from the Show, we would love to see them and share them with the Show community

18/06/2026

This Saturday 20 June, AgShows NSW will be hosting their annual conference, Celebrating Ag Shows. The free online event starts at 12.30pm and includes a jam packed program of guest speakers, presentations, a debate and the prestigious AgShows NSW Awards. Our very own June has been shortlisted as a finalist for the Living Legend Award which will be announced just after 2pm. June has dedicated more than 70yrs to volunteering at the Luddenham Show, showing incredible commitment to our community. June's contributions cannot be measured but include co-founding the kitchen and Ladies Auxiliary, stewarding, judging, running the produce pavilion and organising the famous Luddenham Show Balls. June is a deserving finalist for the Award and regardless of the result, we all think you're a living legend!

To register for the conference, visit https://shorturl.at/xl6iv.

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20/05/2026

This week is National Volunteer week and we would like to say a huge that you to all of the volunteers involved with the Show Society. Our committee and members are all volunteers who donate their time to this wonderful cause.

This week is extra special because two of our volunteers, Katherine and June (pictured bottom left) have been nominated for AgShows NSW Awards. Congratulations to Committee Member Katherine who has been nominated in the Rising Star Category and Life Member June who has been nominated in the Living Legends category. Its wonderful to see both Katherine and June recognised for their ongoing contributions Show Society.

If you would like to get involved with the Show Society, inbox us for further information - we would love to hear from you 🤠

03/05/2026

Srill haven't made plans for Mother's Day? Plated and Poured will be hosting their inaugural Mother's Day Bakery Picnic at the Showground next Sunday. The event will run from 10am to 5pm and feature live music from multiple performers. Admission is $15pp or $5pp for those who bring a home baked good. Please contact Plated and Poured directly for further information, tickets can be purchased at https://www.plated-poured.com/upcomingevents/p/basic-service-f3dsf?fbclid=IwVERDUARjeAdleHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAwzNTA2ODU1MzE3MjgAAR6WU8_SfEEEFT7UkVnL4QgaxF89osjBZ6MLrA6FndFL8H-zR7trZeYRxvdSfQ_aem_px_7mKBkU76m0ve50kpTgw.

31/03/2026

The Ludenham Showground will be rented out to the team from the Luddenham Easter Festival again this Easter long weekend. There is plenty of fun for the kids with fireworks, motorbikes, reptile shows, rides, and showbags - plus the Easter Hat Parade on Sunday 🐰 Head over to the Luddenham Easter Festival page for questions or further info. Have a great Easter! 🐣

Address

Cnr Park Road And Campbell St
Luddenham, NSW
2745

Website

http://www.luddenhamshow.com.au/

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