The 129th edition of the Albany Agricultural Show attracted thousands of people last week, with visitors of all ages turning out in Centennial Park for the much-loved annual event.
The heavens opened early on Friday morning, but the wet weather was short-lived and the clouds had cleared by mid-morning, with crowds pouring into the show grounds in steady numbers as the day wore on for plenty of carnival fun.
The ever-popular sideshow alley again proved a favourite, and stayed open late on Friday after the much-anticipated annual fireworks show, with adrenaline junkies able to stick around well after dark to take a spin on some fast-paced rides.
The livestock tents had southern WA’s best on show including poultry, cattle and alpacas, with owners and breeders travelling in from around the Great Southern and beyond to present their best animals in the show ring.
In the Western Pavilion, the winners of the show’s extensive competition catalogue were on show, with prizes awarded in a range of categories, from baking and knitting to flowers and photography.
Visitors could stop in for a chat with local businesses in the trade pavilion, or listen to live music by a local line-up over the two-day show, and were treated to a live demonstration in the cooking section by Pepper and Salt chef Silas Masih on Friday.
Camera IconDM4 Alpacas’ Mark Grimson with a Huacaya alpaca. Credit: Laurie BensonCamera IconAlpacas on display. Credit: Laurie BensonCamera IconApple Valley Alpacas’ Olivia Ashworth with a Suri alpaca. Credit: Laurie BensonCamera IconAlbany and Districts Poultry Club’s 2025 show judge Peter Strike from Collie. Credit: Laurie BensonCamera IconJohn Radys of Albany, Dan Caelli, of Ravensthorpe, Ed Rochester, of Albany, and Jeremy Cullen, of Albany. Credit: Laurie BensonCamera IconEsperance cattle handler Tess Riordan. Credit: Laurie BensonCamera IconMt Barker’s Johane Theron, Macy Smith and Keely Smith. Credit: Laurie BensonCamera IconWA College of Agriculture – Denmark’s Lilly Olszewski. Credit: Laurie BensonCamera IconAlbany Spinners’ Doreen Holmes. Credit: Laurie BensonCamera IconCancer Council WA’s Deirdre Whiston. Credit: Laurie BensonCamera IconBrendan Gordon and Leanne Pech. Credit: Laurie BensonCamera IconSatty Sekhon, Ella Newell and Kaylene Parker. Credit: Laurie BensonCamera IconAmy Naylor, Maddie Cunliffe and Catherine Naughton. Credit: Laurie BensonCamera IconDylan Moir, Evelyn and Alexander Poulton, and Kore Ford. Credit: Laurie BensonCamera IconAlbany Orchid Society member Gail Brodziak. Credit: Laurie BensonCamera IconDhyaana Dijkstra, Ivy Hart, Alycia Van Dongen, Sienna Maring and Tarylie Mulder. Credit: Laurie BensonCamera IconKyran Benson with his winning piece. Credit: Laurie BensonCamera IconPepper and Salt’s Silas Masih. Credit: Laurie BensonCamera IconBest bread winner Laurie Dowsett’s competition entry. Credit: Laurie BensonCamera IconAdam Evans. Credit: Laurie BensonCamera IconNoah Thompson puts up a shot. Credit: Laurie BensonCamera IconBarbara Sam. Credit: Laurie BensonCamera IconNitro in action on Friday morning. Credit: Laurie BensonCamera IconPower Surge had patrons on edge. Credit: Laurie BensonCamera IconThe Swinger was a popular ride. Credit: Laurie BensonCamera IconJosh Swarbrick and daughter Neeve. Credit: Laurie BensonCamera IconNumbers man Robert Kingston. Credit: Laurie Benson
