Five young women are in the running for the title of 2018 Forbes Showgirl, to be announced this Friday night at the opening of the Show.
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Judges were faced with a very difficult decision this year, at last weekend’s Shaping Our Show lunch they spoke very highly of this year’s candidates.
Jessica Zieltjes
20 year old Jess is currently studying a Bachelor of Rural Science at the University of New England after completing her final studies at Red Bend Catholic College. She sees the showgirl movement as a platform to promote the strong agricultural virtues of our region, particularly in the current conditions of drought, as well as an exciting challenge to improve her leadership skills.
Melinda Mumford
Born and raised in Narrandera, 24-year-old Melinda has taken a position as an Agronomist with Walkers Ag N Vet after completing her Bachelor of Agribusiness through UNE in Armidale. Melinda has entered the showgirl competition to become further involved in our community. She sees it as a valuable opportunity to meet new people and learn life skills for self-improvement.
Kate Byrne
Raised in the city but a country girl at heart, 24-year-old Kate moved to town as an Agronomist for AusWest Seeds after completing a Bachelor of Agricultural Studies through CSU in Wagga. She was inspired to join the showgirl competition after participating in the Rural Ambassador program through the Camden Show in high school. Kate believes it is also a great way to meet other young women in Forbes and will challenge her beyond her comfort zone.
Sally Downie
Local girl from the get go, 20-year-old Sally is currently studying a Bachelor of Agriculture via distance through CSU in Wagga after completing her HSC at Forbes High School in 2016. Sally has entered the showgirl competition as she see’s it as a new experience through which she can learn, meet new people and build her confidence. It also provides the fantastic opportunity to promote her newly-formed organisation Grassroots Blueprint and encourage more community involvement.
Lucy Bernasconi
23-year-old Lucy hails from Dubbo, Central West NSW. After completing a Diploma in Agriculture through Tocal Ag College she is now finishing her 4th year of a Bachelor in Animal Science degree through UNE via distance. While studying she is also working as a customer and Animal Health Advisor at Walkers Ag N Vet in Forbes. Lucy has entered the showgirl competition to get to know the Forbes community. She believes the networking and personal development skills she will gain through this are invaluable.
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The Forbes Show is this Friday and Saturday, with the official opening at 6pm Friday night.
The evening’s entertainment features demonstrations by local motorbike riders, performances by Kristen’s Dance Studio and the Young Farmer challenge.
The sky will light up with the fireworks at 8pm, and then it all starts again Saturday.
New to Saturday’s program is ute barrel racing, which will be on the main arena after the ring events have finished.
Gate entry, if you didn’t pre-purchase tickets, is $15 per adult or $8 per child or pensioner.
