Famous Robertson

POTATO RACES

Saturday 2nd March 2024

​IMPORTANT NOTICE

All competitors must read the following information carefully:

  • Entry in any Show Event is at your own Risk.
  • All competitors in all events must sign a Waiver to comply with the rules of our state body.
  • No Waiver, No Competition.
  • Once you (or your parent/guardian) have signed a Waiver you are covered for every event and will receive an armband (only one Waiver needs to be signed).
  • ​No armband, No Play!
  • Events planned for Saturday Entertainment are scheduled to start at listed times  BUT REMEMBER this is Robertson and all events are subject to the weather on the day!!  We make no apologies for climatic conditions. Have Fun!
Famous Robertson Potato Race
Junior Girls potato race Robertson Show

THE FAMOUS ROBERTSON POTATO RACES

SATURDAY:  3.00pm in Main Arena
​STEWARDS: T Donovan, B Donovan, T & J Hill, A Johnson, W Hill, C Donovan
ENTRIES: Names and entry fee to be taken by stewards between 1.30 pm and 2.30 pm at entry gate to ring (opposite Pavilion).

JUNIOR GIRLS POTATO RACE

ENTRIES:  Limited to 30 entries only – first in best dressed
AGE: 12 years & under 16 years
CARRY: 8kg Potatoes for approx. 400 metres​
ENTRY FEE: $4
PRIZES: 1st =$150, 2nd =$50, 3rd =$25, 4th =$15, 5th =$10

– proudly sponsored by Friday Barnes – Girl Detective  

JUNIOR BOYS POTATO RACE

– proudly sponsored by Mrs Terry Hunt

Entrants to carry 12.5kg Potatoes for approx. 400 metres​

​COMPETITORS: 12 years & under 16 years, limited to 30 entries only

ENTRY FEE: $4

PRIZES: 1st $150, 2nd $50, 3rd $25, 4th $15, 5th $10

THE STAN HUNT MEMORIAL LADIES’ POTATO RACE

– proudly sponsored by Robertson Electrical Services

Entrants to carry 12.5 kg of potatoes approx. 400 metres

COMPETITORS: Limited to 30 entries only

ENTRY FEE: $5

PRIZES: 1st =$1000, 2nd =$250, 3rd =$150, 4th =$75, 5th =$50, 6th =$25, 7th – 9th =$10

​SPECIAL PRIZE: $300 to First Wingecarribee Shire Competitor to finish

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THE AUSTRALIAN CHAMPIONSHIP POTATO RACE

– proudly sponsored by The Robertson A&H Show Society

Entrants to carry 50Kg of Potatoes approx. 400 metres.  (Must be a resident of Wingecarribee Shire)

ENTRY: $5.00. Limited to 30 entries only.

PRIZESL 1st =$1000, 2nd =$250, 3rd =$150, 4th =$75, 5th =$50, 6th =$25, 7th – 9th =$10

SPECIAL PRIZE: $300 to First Berrima District Competitor to finish – proudly sponsored by the Robertson Women’s Potato Race Equality Fundraiser Group