Matt Burnell (Spence, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Hansard source

It's that time of the year again. The Gawler Show, which is South Australia's largest regional show and the historic beating heart of the community spirit in the town of Gawler, returns this weekend on 24 and 25 August. Established in 1854, the Gawler Show brings together tens of thousands of people both in my community and across South Australia, showcasing the brilliance of our region in agriculture and animal husbandry. While that rich tradition of farming excellence in South Australia's regions continues to this day, the Gawler Show has also grown up significantly, embracing a format jam packed full of fun and activities. I'm talking everything from rides, show bags and fireworks to blacksmithing, woodchipping and sheep shearing. On top of live music, there will be silent discos, a racing simulator and, the most important feature of all, your local federal MP giving out a whole bunch of free goodies on the treasure trail.

I could not be more honoured to be part of such a storied event in my electorate, both as a patron and now as a stallholder. My staff and I will be present throughout both days for a chat, so I encourage everyone able to get down to the Gawler Show to do so. It's South Australia's place to be this weekend.

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