HORSE owners leading ponies to the back paddock, the tips of the Ferris wheel adding splashes of colours to the sky, ladies setting up craft tables - it's Wagga Show time.
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Jackie Millward was coerced into running the craft table in 1976, even though she was "not at all crafty" she relished the role.
More than three decades on, Mrs Millward is running the show - setting up craft table after craft table in the Hammond Hall.
"I love meeting the people," Mrs Millward said.
The craft section receives hundreds of entries in its diverse range of categories.
"They've changed a lot over the years," Mrs Millward said.
The pavillion this year boasts a Lego section, with Lego creations inspiring a different generation of show lovers to particpate.
"We get a lot of out of town entrants from Temora and Junee," she said.
One of the highlights of the exhibition, is tucked away in the corner.
There stands a vibrantly decorated mini Ferris wheel.
The numbers 150 emblazoned on the front, recognise the show's major anniversary.
Instead of people - vegetables, fairy floss and toys fill each of the cabins, belying some of the highlights of the show.
This was made by elderly people.
"We have nursing home entrants," she said, adding that some of the needly work submitted by elderly locals was amazing.
Show society events co-ordinator Alan Lean agreed the show had changed over the decades.
"It was more pastural and agricultural," Mr Lean said.
As Wagga's demographics evolved the show adopted more urban aspects.
"It's a chance for people to highlight what they have," he said.
With brilliant sunshine forecast for the duration of the show, Mr Lean is looking forward to family and friends of all ages coming together to celebrate Wagga.
The show runs from October 2 to 3.
