CRT Otago regional manager John Kelly, of Dunedin, has wet
weather gear on hand should forecast rain hit the Wanaka
Showgrounds today. Photo by Matthew Haggart.
Rain, rain, stay away.
That's the message from many of the 350 trade exhibitors
setting up yesterday for the start of the Upper Clutha A and
P Show today.
A southerly front brought rain, wind, and cold temperatures
to much of Otago yesterday, although Wanaka missed the worst
of the inclement weather.
However, MetService has forecast a second southerly front to
sweep across the South Island today.
The 73rd Upper Clutha A and P Show is at peak capacity this
year, with 70 more trade exhibits than last year.
The Upper Clutha Show is the second largest event of its
kind, outside of the Canterbury A and P Show.
CRT Otago regional manager John Kelly, of Dunedin, had the
wet weather gear on standby yesterday, in case the forecast
front arrived.
Mr Kelly has manned the CRT trade exhibit tent at the Upper
Clutha Show for "a number of years now", and said he
"couldn't ever" remember it raining for the popular event.
New events scheduled at the show include a merino ram auction
today, while heartland entertainers the Topp Twins will
perform tomorrow.
The sister act will also help judge the "Glammies" - New
Zealand Meat and Wool's golden lamb awards, held this
afternoon.
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