The idea of a Cowra Wine Show was first conceived by Ian Armstrong, M.P, in March 1982. The proposal of starting a national wine show in a regional area was maybe somewhat unorthodox; however the Cowra Show Society quickly established a steering committee to investigate the proposal.

With considerable input from Bill Moore (National Wine Show) the plan for a show was completed. A Cowra Wine Show Committee was elected which succeeded in attracting 214 entries to the inaugural Cowra Wine Show, held in August 1983.

The first Cowra Wine Show proved to be very successful and the show has continued to go from strength to strength, attracting 545 entries in 1989 to a staggering 2424 entries from 320 exhibitors in 2002.

The Cowra Wine Show, now in its 21st year is one of the largest national wine shows held in Australia, every year attracting top class judges from Australia and overseas. In addition, the Cowra Wine Show attracts many wine enthusiasts from all over the region and beyond for a public tasting, held after completion of all judging. Due to overwhelming demand, tickets for the public tasting have had to be limited to 1000.

The 2003 Cowra Wine Show will be held between 28th July and 1st August at the Show Pavilion, Cowra. The Judging panel will be headed by the Chief Judge who will be ably assisted by 20 other Judges. The invitation to judges have been sent and the panel will be announced after close of entries in June.

For further details regarding the Cowra Wine Show, please contact:
The Chairman Mrs Jenny Armstrong
Ph 02 6342 1423 Fax 02 6342 3399 (M) 0419 296 810
Email:-mingusn@bigpond.com.au

Or Chief Steward Mr Bob Griffiths
Ph (H) 02 6342 1444 Ph (W) 02 63424 188
Fax 02 63423 199 (M) 0412 458 443
Email:rmgriff@allstate.net.au