Saturday 10th & Sunday 11th October 2026
Lifetime membership was awarded to Laurie Harding at the 2025 Port Elliot Show.
Jacqueline Stam was awarded a Lifetime Membership at the 2026 AGM. Both Laurie and Jacqueline have been passionate supporters and volunteers at the Port Elliot Show for many years. The Southern Agricultural Society Inc. would like to thank both of them for their contributions to the society.
Winner – Chris Badenoch – Uraidla Show
2nd – Samantha England-Jones – Strathalbyn Show
3rd – Nicole Pascal – Port Elliot Show
2025 Creative Native – 2nd prize went to Kathy Dennis from the Port Elliot Show
2025 Lauke Prize – 1st Prize went to Karen Stuart from the Port Elliot Show
Congratulations to the Nicole Pascal, Kathy Dennis, and Karen Stuart from the Port Elliot Show. They were all awarded with their prizes at the Southern Country Show Association Annual Dinner held at Strathalbyn Bowling Club on the 2nd of May 2026
After 15 years, Gayle Garrett has resigned from her position at the Southern Agricultural Society Inc. She dedicated 11 years to serving as secretary before transitioning to the role of Administration Manager for an additional 4 years. Gayle has been an irreplaceable asset to the Society. Her dedication in both capacities was outstanding, creating a significant void.
Gayle began her journey as secretary at Port Elliot in 2010, where she implemented many changes, bringing the position into the modern era. In 2022, Gayle transitioned from her role as secretary to become the Administration Manager for the Show. She has been instrumental in enhancing and progressing the trade segment of the show. Last year she implemented Online Ticketing to the Port Elliot Show for the first time.
Gayle will remain active in the country show sector as the secretary of the Southern Country Shows Association.
The team at the Southern Agricultural Society Inc. would like to thank Gayle for her dedication and for her service to the Society. We wish her all the very best in her future endeavours.