Record numbers expected at the 2019 Hawkesbury Show

Hawkesbury District Agricultural Association (HDAA) president Ross Matheson said judging by online ticket sales, feedback, entries into the categories, and a great weather forecast, it truly was shaping up to be the biggest show ever.

"For the last three years we've had 60,000 people. I believe this year we could hit 70,000, which would be the biggest event ever held in the district," Mr Matheson said.

The show brings together the best bits of an agricultural show with a modern-day carnival twist.

Get ready for stunning fireworks displays and exhilarating rides and thrills, showbags and knick-knacks, crazy carnival foods, and games of skill and chance down sideshow alley.

But make sure you don't miss the amazing array of agricultural events, showcasing the region's best in cattle, horses, alpacas, chickens, and more.

"There will be traditional woodchopping events on Saturday and Sunday, and a woodchopping spectacular on Saturday night featuring some of the best axemen in Australia," said Mr Matheson.

"Our horse events are huge this year, including for the first time in many years, horse sporting events of flag and barrel racing.

"For the first time ever, we'll have four sheep shearing demonstrations per day over the three days."

Mr Matheson said entries into many of the sections had exploded this year, and despite the drought, entries in the fruit, vegetables and flowers sections were looking top-notch.

"Entries in the art and craft sections are up by 20 per cent on last year. Alpacas is going to be one of our biggest ever turnouts, and cattle is the best it has been for four years," he said.

The Show will take place over three days: Friday, May 10 (9am to 11pm), Saturday, May 11 (9am to 11pm), and Sunday, May 12 (9am to 5pm), at Hawkesbury Showground, 40 Racecourse Road, Clarendon.

There will be free vehicle parking on the grounds along with dedicated disabled parking. ATMs will be available on the site for the duration of the show.

Tickets are sold at the gate or online: $25 for adults; $15 for children (5-17 years; under 5 years free); and $15 for pensioner, seniors card and companion card holders (card must be presented; carers free).

Family bundles are available: $40 for one adult and two children; $65 for two adults and two children (additional children after the second child are $5 each).

Visit: hawkesburyshowground.com.au.