Maydale Reserve is Horsham’s only indoor/outdoor event centre in the heart of town on the Wimmera River. Horsham Agricultural Society Inc is a not for profit organisation with it’s office located in the Maydale Pavilion at ‘Maydale Reserve’ at the Horsham Showgrounds and is open Tuesday through to Friday mornings. Situated in the heart of Horsham overlooking the Wimmera River, the showgrounds prec
inct of 19 hectares is shared between Crown land and the Horsham Ag Society. As an events centre, it is the only privately owned facility which can host weddings, exhibitions, the annual agricultural show, festivals and so much more in the centre of town. Horsham Ag Society welcomes new members who receive special benefits and discount entry to our events. Opportunities to volunteer are available at the annual Horsham Agricultural Show which is held on the weekend of the AFL Grand Final (Sunday), the 150km Feast in February each year which showcases produce from within 150km of Horsham and a host of other activities for other user groups throughout the year. Opportunities to camp under a canopy of stars in the heart of Horsham at special events and festivals is a jewel in not just the society’s crown but the city’s. Unfortunately camping at other times of the year are not permitted by the Horsham Rural City Council. However basic camping facilities are available for people travelling through, particularly with large animals, mostly horses. The Maydale Reserve is maintained by volunteers, Work for the Dole participants and several staff out of the onsite workshop. As a social enterprise, it supports a social garden in partnership with the Centre for Participation to enable a working space for people of all abilities. The Cattle Shed opened in 2017 for weddings and private gatherings. The Stockmen’s Beer Garden with its lawn is a great place to celebrate Christmas parties and festivals.
