About
This year we celebrate our 60th Katherine Show & Rodeo.
The Show & Rodeo is one of the biggest community events of the year, with lots to do for all ages.
The Show begins with Equestrian Events, from Tuesday 16th July before the two main Show days on Friday the 19th and Saturday the 20th July 2024.
This year the Show will have fun-filled activities for all, such as campdraft, rodeo, showcasing the communities 3000+ masterpieces, competitions and challenges including dog jumping, lawn mower races and wheelie bin races, show rides and amusements, free entertainment.
The Katherine and District Show Society employ one permanent full-time member of staff and various casual staff members a few weeks before and during the Show. The committee have 13 positions available 11 of which are occupied by local Katherine residents who are passionate about the Show & Rodeo. They meet every second Tuesday of each month. The Show & Rodeo rely heavily on the support of volunteers to pull off such a massive event.
What do the Community get from the Show and how does it impact on their wellbeing?
The community coming together to form & express a sense of communal identity
Families having fun & increasing their family happiness & wellbeing
Children & young people gaining life skills & confidence, & feeling part of the community
Volunteers helping their community
Competitors having an opportunity to showcase their many talents & livestock
A show that is of the community, for the community and most importantly by the community
Our Team
Thank you to the Stewards, Judges & Volunteers of the Katherine Show. Their generosity in donating their time and effort to the running of the Show is greatly appreciated by the members, committee, staff and patrons of the Show.
We are looking for volunteers and stewards to help out at the next Show. If you can help or know of someone who would like to be involved, please contact us.
Note: The financial year runs from 1st September to 31st August.
Committee Members
Joanna Holden - President
Duana Job - Vice President
Bonnie Niceforo - Treasurer
Kimberly Warrigal - Public Officer
Heather Dingle - Committee Member
Cameron Allen - Committee Member
Jen Baur - Committee Member
Katie del Santo - Committee Member
Tyson Brook - Committee Member
Show Management
Celery Sounds - Show Delivery Agency
Joel Ulbricht - Show Manager
Cara Littlefair - Site Stall and Sponsor Admin Officer
Vacant - Event Admin Officer (Temp)
Vacant - Marketing Officer (Temp)
Vacant - Operations Manager (Temp)
Honorary Vet 2025
Dr Alex Burleigh
NT Veterinary Services - Katherine
Contact: (08) 89723599 (24 Hour Emergency)
Email: info@ntvet.com.au
Website: www.ntvet.com.au
Stewards & Judges
If you are interested in becoming a Steward or Judge for the 2025 Katherine Show, please contact the office on 08 8972 1746
Honorary Life Members
Mr I Young, Mrs D Young, Mrs F Anderson (Deceased), Mr A Highet, Mrs K Pate, Ms S Arnold, Mrs C Highet,
Mrs R Pfitzner, Mr T Avenell, Mr D Hill, Mr R Phillips, Mrs R Avenell, Mrs P Hooper, Mrs B Chandler, Mr S Jones
Mrs A Reed, Mr G Col, Mrs A Kerwin, Mr J King, Mrs K Short, Mr L Crabb, Mrs M King, Ms J Short, Mrs B Crabb
Ms D Simms, Ms G Davies (Deceased), Mrs J Locke, Mr B Smith, Mr G Dayes, Mr A Maddern, Mr K South,
Mr K De Witte, Mrs J Maddern, Mrs G South, Mrs P Ducey, Mrs J Morrow (Deceased), Mr J Thompson
Mr P Farnden, Mrs J Nankivell, Mrs G Hagger, Mr G Palmer, Mrs F Harvey, Mrs B Palmer, Mr D Higgins,
Mr R Pate, Mrs M Wright (Deceased), Mrs K Leonhardt, Mr J Leonhardt, Mr B Reinecker, Mr J Forscutt,
Mrs J Tapp, Ms J Fishlock, Mrs J Holt, Mr I McBean, Mrs K McBean, Mr N Neil, Mrs K Neil, Mrs R Hill,
Mrs P Buntine, Ms K Scott, Mrs R Plume-Fowler-Dreon (Deceased), Ms J Paull
