The show provided the usual rural fare of pet, baking, photography and fencing competitions and local craft and business stalls.
The shearing shed offered a reprieve from the all-day sun but was no less sweaty for the West Otago Shears competitors.
Young up-and-comers showed off their skills in the morning heats, while the more seasoned pros finished off the finals in the afternoon.
In the senior category, Dre Roberts, of Mataura, was first, followed by Emma Martin, of Gore, in second place and british expat Richard Lancaster in third. Toby Waihape, also of Gore, took fourth place.
Mr Stratford, 51, told the crowd he went to the gym five days a week to maintain the fitness needed to compete at his level.
Most of the about six women who volunteered to clear wool on the day also work as shearers at South West Shearing in Lawrence.
You did have to be strong to be a shearer, and if you were having a weak day, you just had a day off, Ms Peterson said, laughing.
Best stall went to new Tapanui shop Southern Living Giftware and Yamaha won best trade site.
