After swearing in the youngest president in the state, the Show Society has re-energised the event and is hoping to bring in new crowds.

“We want to get the college students involved; they’re part of our town too,” Armidale and New England Show Society president Kelso Looker, pictured, said.

Bull rides, tug-o-war competitions and a demolition derby are all on offer.

Mr Looker was glad to see the licensed bar brought back to the event. 

“Having a bar allows old mates to catch up – the bar was always the social hub," he said.

“Everyone has a drink they enjoy whether they be farmers or lectures or college students and it means people can come together and make new friends.”

Show goers are encouraged to slip on their dancing shoes, or at least make sure their boots are fit for toe tapping.

“There will be tunes,” Mr Looker said.

“Your dance floor is where you put your feet.”

Gates open at 7am today and tomorrow, with festivities kicking on until 10pm on both nights.