Big event hitting small town celebrating innovation in agriculture at 93rd Brunswick Show

Brunswick’s biggest day of the year is coming to town next month, looking to celebrating the changes in farming over the years while raising money for a worthy cause.

The 93rd Brunswick Show is set down for October 26, exploring a theme of innovation in agriculture over the years and raising money for the charity Toby for Childhood Cancer.

All the show’s traditional attractions are set to make a return, with rides, vendors and showcases set to pack the Brunswick Show Grounds.

With competitions for cattle, cakes and more — and fan favourite Clarabelle the cow up for auction — there should be something for everyone at this year’s event.

Brunswick Agricultural Society president David Power said with only eight weeks to go until the show, he was keen to welcome people back to town for the biggest event of the year.

“This year we’re looking at how agriculture was done in the early 1900s, from just bare hands to the early days of machinery right up to today with the introduction of robotics, drones and other high-end technology,” he said.

“And of course, with that there will be plenty of other entertainment around the grounds during the day.”

Mr Power said there would be a DJ playing though the day, local acts and other live entertainment.

There is expected to be 15,000 to 20,000 people coming to town.

“This year also we will be raising money for a great charity, Toby for Childhood Cancer, which I am quite passionate about,” Mr Power said.

“There’s only around $5 million raised each year to fight childhood cancer, which is just not enough.

“Obviously cancer doesn’t just impact children, it impacts many, many people, and Toby FCC are really trying to change that.”

Entry into all competitions is open now and can be done through mail or online. All entries must be in by 7pm October 23.