Hundreds of Marlburians made the trip to Rai Valley on Saturday to celebrate the 90th Rai A&P Show.
A true agriculture and pastoral entertainment hub, the show had everything you’d expect plus a few welcome additions.
The coveted Rai Challenge was a big draw for both adults and children willing to take on the task of running the obstacle course.
In other years, adults have had to run the course carrying a pig on their back, but this year, the animal was substituted for a 20kg sack.
Children, however, had a selection of possums to choose to accompany them around the track.
Other highlights included cow milking demonstrations and Wairau Valley farmer Don Stuart with his working dog Charm herding a flock of Indian runner ducks through tunnels, slides and a seesaw.
The show offered competitions galore, with the Giant Pumpkin Competition a sight to behold. The winning pumpkin, an Atlantic Giant variety, weighed in at a whopping 104.5kg.
For 90 years the Rai Valley Show has offered a small glimpse into rural life and entertainment, and will continue to do so.
