By JOHN VAN KLAVEREN
THE ROYAL Geelong Show enjoyed a flying start to its 2014 program yesterday, with racing pigs and cooking demonstrations – not necessarily connected – entertaining patrons on day one.
A large turnout foretold a bumper weekend, with warm sunny weather expected for most of the four-day event.
The biggest four-day show in country Victoria features monster trucks and moto-X events in the main arena along with the traditional fireworks.
Yesterday’s activities included the launch of more than 40 competitions, with categories including beef and dairy cattle, dogs, sheep, poultry, fleece, art, craft and needlework, woodchop and shearing.
Roving entertainment as well as local music stalwarts Wayne Jury and Michael Stangel will keep the masses tapping their toes.
Sideshow alley will attract its usual teen crowds while for the tots Harry’s Bendigo Bank Farmyard operates every day.
Mums and dads will enjoy the local gourmet produce and boutique wines.
