The 80th Comboyne Show had it all according to spokesperson Ray Lance.

“We were blessed with a wonderful, clear day after two weeks of showers,” he said.

“There was lovely sunshine and a nice breeze all day and while we did not attract the biggest numbers, I still think we put on an exciting show.

“We had a whole lot of things going on throughout the day. I don’t think I’ve seen Comboyne’s surrounds or the showground look any better.”

Federal MP Dr David Gillespie opened the show while Port Macquarie-Hastings Council mayor Peter Besseling presented life membership to current president Rodney Fisher and wife Susan and Michael and Vicki Fisher.

Mr Lance said the four were all very involved with the show and the showground for the best part of 15 years.

“As were their parents before them,” he added.

State MP Melinda Pavey officially opened the new, huge deck on the Billabong building which was largely funded through the community building partnership program.

The local member also awarded the most successful exhibit in the arts and crafts pavilion to Joy Hurrell.

With the encouragement of principal Richard Thomas, Comboyne Public School students put on a master chef competition for children using their own produce from the school’s community garden.

The inaugural heavy horse and harness feature organised by Bradley Adams attracted 12 horses to the show while another inaugural event, the young farmers challenge which pitted teams of four people against each other was won by Tom Mumford Jnr and his team.

In the poultry section, the most successful exhibitors was Terry McCusker with Mick Cowle taking home the best bird of the show.

In the dog show category, Glen Vernon won best of the show with a Labrador while a demonstration from the Port Macquarie Hastings Kennel and Obedience Club members certainly turned some heads, according to Mr Lance.

Helen Penman was named the most successful exhibitor in the produce section while Beatrice Osborne – riding Larry – took the supreme exhibit of the show in the horse section.

“As well, there were plenty of family-oriented activities held throughout the day,” Mr Lance said.

“We also had three historic and vintage car clubs on ground with their owners displaying their vehicles, with some dating back to the pre-1930s.”