Introduction
The Noorat Show is a community event operated by the Noorat & District Agricultural & Pastoral Society Inc.
By entering the Noorat Showgrounds, all visitors, competitors, exhibitors, stallholders, contractors and other attendees agree to comply with these Conditions of Entry.
These conditions are designed to help provide a safe, welcoming and enjoyable experience for everyone attending the Noorat Show.
The Society reserves the right to amend or update these Conditions of Entry where necessary.

​Zero Tolerance for abuse

The Noorat Show is committed to providing a safe and respectful environment for visitors, volunteers, competitors, exhibitors, contractors, officials and staff.
Aggressive, abusive, threatening, intimidating, discriminatory or inappropriate behaviour will not be tolerated.
This includes verbal or physical abuse, harassment, threatening behaviour, intimidation or behaviour that places another person at risk.
Anyone engaging in unacceptable behaviour may be:

• refused entry to the Showgrounds;
• directed to leave the Showgrounds;
• refused re-entry;
• reported to Victoria Police where appropriate; and/or
• subject to further action by the Society where appropriate.

Our volunteers generously give their time to make the Noorat Show possible. Please treat our volunteers, officials and fellow visitors with courtesy and respect.
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expected behaviour

​All persons attending the Noorat Show are expected to:

• follow reasonable directions given by Show officials, stewards, security personnel and emergency services;
• behave in a respectful and responsible manner;
• supervise children in their care at all times;
• respect livestock, animals, exhibits and competition entries;
• remain within designated public areas;
• respect private property and the property of exhibitors and stallholders;
• not interfere with competitions, displays, equipment or Show activities;
• report hazards, accidents or incidents to a Show official;
• use facilities and equipment appropriately; and
• comply with these Conditions of Entry and any applicable laws.

Anyone causing damage, creating an unsafe situation or interfering with the operation of the Show may be removed from the Showgrounds.

CHILD SAFETY & SUPERVISION

The Noorat Show is committed to providing an environment where children and young people are safe, respected and welcomed.
Parents, guardians and carers remain responsible for supervising children in their care at all times.
Children should not be left unattended, particularly around:

• livestock and animal areas;
• amusement rides and attractions;
• machinery and equipment;
• roads, vehicle movements and car parks;
• water or other potential hazards; and
• crowded areas.

Please immediately report any child safety concern to a Show official or the Show Office.

PET & ASSISTANCE ANIMALS

​For the safety and wellbeing of visitors, exhibitors and animals:

• Pets are not permitted within the Showgrounds unless specifically authorised by the Society.
• Assistance animals are welcome in accordance with applicable Victorian legislation.
• Assistance animals must remain under effective control at all times.
• Visitors must comply with any reasonable directions relating to assistance animals, particularly around livestock and other animals.

Please never leave animals unattended in vehicles.

SMOKING & VAPING

​Smoking and vaping are only permitted where legally permitted and in designated areas where provided.
Smoking and vaping are prohibited:

• inside buildings and pavilions;
• in areas displaying no-smoking or no-vaping signage;
• near animal areas where prohibited;
• near children’s attractions where prohibited; and
• wherever required by law or directed by Show officials.

Please dispose of cigarette butts responsibly and safely.

ALCOHOL & INTOXICATION

​Alcohol may only be consumed in areas where permitted by the Society and applicable liquor laws.
Persons attending the Show must behave responsibly and must not:

• become intoxicated to a level that creates a risk to themselves or others;
• engage in aggressive, threatening or inappropriate behaviour;
• supply alcohol to minors;
• bring alcohol into areas where it is prohibited; or
• refuse a reasonable direction from Show officials.

A person who is intoxicated or behaving in an unsafe or inappropriate manner may be refused entry or directed to leave the Showgrounds.

SAFETY AROUND ANIMALS

​Animals and livestock are an important part of the Noorat Show.
Animals can behave unpredictably, even when well handled.
For your safety:

• do not enter animal enclosures or restricted areas;
• do not touch or feed animals unless specifically permitted;
• follow the instructions of stewards and animal handlers;
• supervise children closely around livestock;
• do not tease, frighten or deliberately startle animals;
• keep a safe distance from animals and livestock;
• do not interfere with competition animals or exhibits; and
• wash your hands after touching animals.

Visitors must not enter restricted livestock, stable, yard or competition areas unless authorised.

Amusement rides & attractions

Visitors using amusement rides and attractions must comply with all operator instructions and safety requirements.
Ride operators may refuse access where a person’s:

• height;
• age;
• size;
• physical condition;
• behaviour; or
• other circumstances

do not meet the applicable safety requirements.
Passengers must follow all instructions provided by ride operators and must use safety restraints correctly.
The Noorat & District Agricultural & Pastoral Society Inc. does not operate independently provided amusement rides unless expressly stated otherwise.
Amusement ride operators are responsible for the safe operation of their rides and attractions and for complying with applicable regulatory requirements.

Photography, filming & media notice

​The Noorat Show is a public community event where photography, filming and other forms of media recording may take place.
By entering the Showgrounds, you acknowledge that you may appear in photographs, video footage or other recordings taken during the Show.
The Society may use such material for legitimate Show-related purposes, including:

• promotion and advertising;
• social media;
• the Noorat Show website;
• newsletters and publications;
• historical records;
• media coverage; and
• future promotion of the Noorat Show.

Visitors, exhibitors, competitors and stallholders may also take photographs or record video for personal purposes, provided that doing so does not interfere with competitions, activities, privacy, safety or the reasonable directions of Show officials.
Competitors and exhibitors should ensure that they have appropriate permission before submitting or publishing images containing identifiable people, particularly children.
If you have a concern about photography or filming at the Show, please speak with the Show Office or a Show official.

WEATHER & CHANGES TO THE EVENT

​The Noorat Show is an outdoor agricultural event and may be affected by weather and other circumstances beyond the Society’s control.
As a result:

• events may be changed, postponed or cancelled;
• competitions may be delayed;
• entertainment schedules may vary;
• rides or attractions may temporarily cease operation;
• areas of the Showgrounds may be closed;
• access arrangements may change; and
• the Show may be altered or cancelled where necessary for safety or operational reasons.

The Society will make reasonable efforts to communicate significant changes where practicable.
Please listen to announcements, check official Noorat Show communications and follow directions from Show officials.

emergency & safety directions

​In an emergency, all visitors must immediately follow directions given by Show officials, emergency services or other authorised personnel.
Visitors may be required to:

• evacuate a building or area;
• move to a designated assembly area;
• remain in a designated safe area;
• avoid a particular part of the Showgrounds;
• leave the Showgrounds; or
• comply with other reasonable safety directions.

Do not obstruct emergency vehicles, emergency personnel, access routes or evacuation routes.
If you identify a hazard, accident, injury, fire or other emergency, immediately notify a Show official or the appropriate emergency service.

prohibited items

The Victorian Showmens Guild and Victorian Agricultural Shows Ltd have agreed that the following items are banned at Agricultural Shows, including the Noorat Show.  It is our view and aim to protect and attract families to the local shows.
For the safety and enjoyment of everyone attending the Noorat Show, certain items are prohibited from being brought into the Showgrounds.
The Society reserves the right to refuse entry to any person carrying a prohibited item and may require an item to be surrendered or removed from the Showgrounds.
The following items are prohibited:

• firearms and other weapons;
• imitation or replica firearms that could reasonably cause alarm or be mistaken for a real firearm;
• knives and other bladed weapons, except where specifically authorised for legitimate Show, trade or competition purposes;
• swords and similar weapons;
• axes, machetes and other dangerous implements;
• martial arts weapons;
• slingshots, catapults and similar projectile devices;
• ammunition or explosive devices;
• fireworks, crackers and other pyrotechnic devices;
• laser pointers or other high-powered laser devices;
• offensive or dangerous chemical substances;
• stink bombs, smoke devices or similar nuisance items;
• gel blasters, pellet guns, BB guns and similar projectile weapons;
• water pistols or similar devices that exceed permitted toy specifications or could reasonably cause injury or disruption;
• items designed or modified to cause injury or damage;
• illegal drugs or drug-related equipment;
• offensive, threatening or inappropriate materials;
• drones or remotely operated aircraft without prior approval from the Society;
• any item that the Society reasonably considers may present a risk to public safety, security or the operation of the Show; and
• any other item prohibited by law.

Toy Weapons
Toy guns and similar children’s toys may be permitted provided they are clearly toys and cannot reasonably be mistaken for real firearms or used to cause injury.
The Society reserves the right to refuse entry with any toy weapon or similar item where it considers that the item may create a safety or security concern.

commercial & trade activities

​Commercial activities, demonstrations, sales and promotional activities may only be conducted by authorised stallholders, exhibitors, sponsors or other persons approved by the Society.
Unauthorised selling, soliciting, collecting money, distributing promotional material or conducting commercial activities within the Showgrounds is not permitted.

entry conditions

​Admission to the Noorat Show is subject to these Conditions of Entry.
The Society reserves the right to:

• refuse entry;
• inspect bags, items or belongings where reasonably required for safety or security purposes;
• remove any person whose behaviour is unsafe, disruptive, threatening, offensive or inappropriate;
• refuse re-entry;
• alter or cancel programs, competitions, rides, entertainment or activities;
• close or restrict access to areas of the Showgrounds;
• give reasonable directions to visitors, exhibitors, competitors, stallholders and contractors; and
• take any other reasonable action necessary to maintain safety, security and the proper operation of the Show.

Failure to comply with these Conditions of Entry may result in removal from the Showgrounds without refund.

liability & independent operators

​The Noorat & District Agricultural & Pastoral Society Inc. takes reasonable steps to provide a safe environment for everyone attending the Show.
However, visitors attend and participate in activities at the Show at their own risk, subject to rights and obligations that cannot lawfully be excluded or limited.
Certain activities, attractions, rides, food outlets, demonstrations and services may be provided by independent operators.
Where an activity or service is operated by an independent contractor or third party, that operator is responsible for the operation of its activity or service and for complying with applicable laws and safety requirements.
Nothing in these Conditions of Entry is intended to exclude, restrict or modify any rights or obligations that cannot legally be excluded, restricted or modified under applicable law, including rights under the Australian Consumer Law.

lost property

​Lost property should be handed to the Show Office or a Show official.
If you have lost an item, please contact the Show Office as soon as possible.
The Society does not guarantee the recovery of lost property and is not responsible for personal belongings brought onto the Showgrounds.

compliance with laws

​All visitors must comply with applicable Commonwealth, Victorian and local laws while attending the Noorat Show.
These Conditions of Entry operate in addition to, and do not replace, any legal requirements applying to visitors, exhibitors, competitors, stallholders, contractors or other persons attending the Show.

Need assistance?
If you have any questions, concerns or require assistance before or during your visit, please speak with a Show official or visit the Show Office.
Our volunteers are here to help make the Noorat Show a safe, friendly and enjoyable event for everyone.
Thank you for supporting the Noorat Show and for treating our volunteers, exhibitors, competitors, animals and fellow visitors with respect.
Noorat & District Agricultural & Pastoral Society Inc.
Conditions of Entry may be updated from time to time. The current version published by the Society applies to attendance at the Show.

Show Office
​Located at the northern end of the grounds, near the netball courts.

Phone
00455 669 984

Email
[email protected]