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2025 Ellesmere A&P Show
Big Family Day Out!
Presented by the Ellesmere A & P Association
Saturday 18th October 2025
Equestrian 17th – 18th October 202
Free admission for Children under 12, Adults $15.00, Family Pass $40.00
Free parking
Gates open 8:00am to the public
Ellesmere Showgrounds 1650 Leeston Road, Leeston
Undoubtedly Selwyn’s best day! Where else can you see everything from chickens to pigs, horse riding to sheep shearing! Come and savour the good food, beverages, shopping and enjoy the many trade, machinery and farm displays on offer throughout the show grounds.
Come and watch the wonderful spectacle that is the Grand Parade at 3:30pm. Shop ‘til you drop, celebrate agriculture and all our countryside has to offer, meet friends and make new ones, bring the family and you’ll find something for everyone.
- Cash, Eftpos and digital tickets accepted at the gate
- Eftpos facilities are available on the grounds.
- There are Food Courts located throughout the Showgrounds.
- Lost children should be reported to the Secretary’s Office.
- Numerous toilet facilities are available – please see Showground map for locations.
There are plenty of large bins dotted around the Showgrounds. Please help to keep the grounds tidy and dispose of your rubbish in the bins provided.
Any enquiries about the event feel free to pop us an email office@ellesmereshow.co.nz
Attention Cattle Exhibitors: M.BOVIS REGULATIONS:
Keep cattle from different herds separate | Sterilise milking equipment between use | Ensure full NAIT compliance | Prevent nose to nose contact | Owners must provide water troughs for show animals.
For more information please email:
MBovis2017_Liason@mpi.govt.nz or phone 0800 008 333
