Millicent Show Society officials are buoyed by a favourable weather forecast ahead of the opening of the gates to the Gordon Memorial Oval at noon tomorrow (Friday).


They believe there will be plenty on offer at the 147th Millicent Show despite the absence of the motocross bikes and the Demo Derby.


Sideshow Alley is crammed with rides, all 58 trade stall sites have been taken and the grounds are in pristine condition.


“We do what we can with what we have got,” summed up a philosophical Millicent Show Society secretary Sue Vanderheul.


She pointed out there were good entry numbers in those sections which have already closed.


Ms Vanderheul said Friday’s program had been boosted by a demonstration of ride-on lawnmower racing in the motocross track area.


“Gawler-based Young Rural Ambassador for South Australia McKenzie Wilson is our special guest this weekend and she will be helping us out,” Ms Vanderheul said.


“There has been strong interest in Friday night’s Speed Shear but entries remain open until midnight.


“Vera’s Kitchen will be operated on Saturday by a team of volunteer cooks headed by Jay Watson and Wendy Thomson.


“The profits from the catering are handed to the Millicent Show Society.”


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Whitehead Hall will be busy this afternoon as all indoor section exhibits must be lodged by 5.30pm.


Indoor section convenor Irene Dickens said the number of entries were generally on a par with 2023 with good numbers in the floral art, cooking, photography and junkyard art sections.


“We have re-started the technical studies section for secondary students,” she said.


Also returning this year will be an information booth manned by Wattle Range Council.