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Boort Show is revving up for 137th year

THE Boort Show promises to be an action-packed day for the whole family on Saturday, bringing all the country show classics with a couple of local specials. Soon after the Boort Park gates open to the 137th Boort Show at 7am, the yard dog trials will get the day’s competitions and entertainment rolling. Along with […]

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