Norfolk Island Agricultural Show in Norfolk Island
Show Day is a Norfolk Island public holiday held on the second Monday in October. It is also the day of the island’s Royal Agricultural and Horticultural Show, where community entries include produce, crafts, homemade food, art and animal displays.[1][3][4]
A local public holiday
Norfolk Island’s continued laws list Show Day as a public holiday on the second Monday in October. Because the date is always a Monday, the law does not specify a separate substitute day for this holiday.[1][4]
The Fair Work Ombudsman says Norfolk Island employees have National Employment Standards entitlements, including public holiday entitlements. Employees may be away from work on a public holiday, although an employer can request that they work if the request is reasonable. Whether a particular employee works or receives public holiday pay depends on their circumstances and applicable workplace rules.[5][6]
A show with roots in the island community
The first Norfolk Island Show was held in 1860. The island tourism account describes strong community interest from the outset and places the event soon after people had arrived from Pitcairn Island. This gives Show Day a local history tied to the island’s community and its agricultural and horticultural society.[3]
The Australian Government confirmed that Show Day would continue as a Norfolk Island public holiday under the 2016 arrangements.[2]
What visitors may see
The island tourism listing describes displays of large vegetables and fruit, photography, children’s artwork, island crafts and homemade food offered for sale. It also mentions stalls, cat shows, and dog and horse agility displays.[3]
Norfolk Island’s visitor events calendar identifies Rawson Hall on Taylors Road as the Royal A & H Show Day location and describes the event as a day for the whole community. Check locally for programme and entry details before attending.[7]
Planning around Show Day
Check opening hours with government offices, banks, shops and transport services before making plans.[1][4][7]
The show features food and craft displays, including homemade food for sale.[3] Confirm event details with organisers or local providers before making plans.
Frequently asked questions
When is Norfolk Island Show Day?
Is Show Day a public holiday?
Is there a substitute day if Show Day falls on a weekend?
The law sets Show Day on the second Monday in October, so its statutory date is a Monday. No separate substitute day is specified for it.[1]
What can visitors expect at the show?
The island tourism listing describes produce, craft, photographic and children’s art displays, homemade food for sale, stalls, cat shows, and dog and horse agility displays. The programme may vary.[3]
Sources and references
Sources used for Norfolk Island Agricultural Show in Norfolk Island:
- Norfolk Island Continued Laws Ordinance 2015- Federal Register of Legislation, Australian Government
- Public holidays on Norfolk Island confirmed- Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts, Australian Government
- Royal A & H Show- Norfolk Island Tourism
- Norfolk Island travel information- Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts, Australian Government
- Norfolk Island reform- Fair Work Ombudsman
- Not working on public holidays- Fair Work Ombudsman
- Events Calendar- Norfolk Island Tourism