Show president Kate Hamilton said overnight showers, which persisted into the morning, did not affect ground conditions at the Lake Hayes showgrounds or dampen enthusiasm for the 110th edition of the show.
"It’s turned out totally fine, and the horsey people just get amongst it and get on with the job," Ms Hamilton said.
Retiring as president this year after three shows and seven years on the organising committee, she urged locals to volunteer and join the "great bunch of people" who kept the show going.
The 83-year-old Queenstowner said as the Wakatipu became increasingly urban, the show was the only opportunity many children had to see farm animals and activities such as shearing.
"When I was a kid we all had relatives on farms, but that isn’t so much the case any more."
Among the show’s main attractions were equestrian events, including showjumping and the hobby horse competition, sheep and wool class judging, a "Lake Hayes Larder" marquee featuring tastings and demonstrations by local artisan food and drink producers, a Kidzone with free entertainment and activities, home industries and produce, more than 70 trade stalls and myriad other food and entertainment.
