NEW ARENA PAVILION
Limited sites available - book now!
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Late Bookings - Sites Available
Please contact Secretary Kym McGlinn on
08 9928 1138
Thurs 16th & Fri 17th September
Gates open 8am - 5 pm
Adults $15
Senior Discount $10
Students $5
Under 12 years FREE
Official Gate Program availble with your COUNTRYMAN Newspaper from 2 September 2010.
Programs will also be available from the gate
Check the COMOETITIONS PAGE for some great opportunities to win some fantastic prizes
2010 28th Expo 16th & 17th September
2011 29th Expo 15th & 16th September
2012 30th Expo 20th & 21st September
2013 31st Expo 19th & 20th September
Mingenew Lions Midwest Expo - the largest rural field day in WA's Midwest.
A two day, annual event attracting over 6,000 visitors who come to discover the latest technology and innovations in agriculture and farming industries from over 380 businesses exhibiting tractors, boomsprays, silos, banking, finance, grain agents, seed cleaners, engineering, camping, chaser bins, livestock, out door furniture, motorbikes, trucks, garden tools, tanks, manchester, electrical goods and more...
THANK YOU to our SPONSORS
DIAMOND SPONSORS
Countryman Newspapers
Building on its 122-year foundation as the State's only Western Australian owned and produced weekly rural publication, Countryman is your link to a market that is rapidly evolving and in need of a vast range of products and services
Coates Hire
Coates is the largest general hire company in Australia, providing a full range of compaction equipment, scissor and boom lifts, portable power generation and lighting towers, air compressors, welders, electric tools, general pumps, ladders and scaffold, traffic management equipment, and general tools and equipment
Geraldton Fuel Co
Geraldton Fuel Co is your locally owned Caltex distributor of quality Caltex fuels and lubricants throughout the Mid West, Gascoyne and Murchison regions of Western Australia
O'Brien 4WD Centre
O'Brien 4WD Centre is a local family owned and operated business, stocking a large range of New Aftermarket and Genuine Parts and quality Recycled 4WD parts
Reliance Petroleum
With extensive local experience in rural and regional Australia, Reliance Petroleum is proud to be Australia' s largest BP distributor and a National Distributor of Castrol products. We' re able to offer customised local service through our extensive network of bulk fuel and lubricant depots, delivery vehicles and service stations
LATE BOOKINGS MAY BE CONSIDERED - CONTACT THE SECRETARY 08 9928 1138
AVAILABLE SITES - Updated 27 August 2010
ARENA Site: 212
OVAL: FULLY BOOKED
Family Interest Marquee - FULLY BOOKED
Livestock: FULLY BOOKED
Market Stalls : FULLY BOOKED
Contact Information
Phone 08 9928 1138
Fax 08 9928 1212
Email mingexpo_wn.com.au
Mingenew Lions Midwest Expo
Thursday 16th & Friday 17th September 2010
EXHIBITOR INFORMATION
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE
Sponsorship Package
Benefits of Sponsorship
Sponsoring the Mingenew Lions Midwest Expo allows your company to be seen as a leader within the Midwest Region, whilst creating unparalleled opportunities by enabling your business visibility and exposure to 8000 plus potential clients leading up to and over the two day event.
In addition to the individual packages provided, sponsors have the ability to target a widely advertised audience in the following media productions:
Australian Dealers And Farmers Journal (National)
GWN TV (State)
WIN TV (State)
Countryman & West Australian News Group (State)
Farm Weekly (State)
220 Posters to Tourist Parks (State)
Selection of approx 30 Midwest Local Town Newsletters (Midwest)
Spirit FM Radio (Geraldton/Midwest)
The Geraldton Guardian (Geraldton/Midwest)
The Midwest Times (Geraldton/Midwest)
Approx 8000 local flyers (Canarvon - Wiluna - Gingin & between)
Prospectus (600 copies to business exhibitors)
Official Expo Gate Program (18,000 copies)
Website Links
PA Announcements at the event
Sponsorship Packages are tailored to suit your business needs, please contact us on 08 9928 1138 or email mingexpo_wn.com.au to discuss your package requirements.
2010 PROSPECTUS
Market Stall Map
Family Interest Map
SITE MAP
2010 EXHIBITOR LIST
Accomodation
Best Site Display Awards
WHAT'S ON AT EXPO 2010?
There is much to see and do at this years Mingenew Lions Midwest Expo
New attractions include the Quick Shear, Ute and Lego Competitions, not to mention motorbike stunt riders with back flipping stunts, camel rides and sideshow alley featuring the bucking bulls, inflatable climbing wall, bouncey castles and lots more.
New exhibitors this year also include several Ag Machinery dealers, grain brokers/agents, solor and satellite technology, engineering, motor vehicles, outdoor camping .. and more, see the above exhibitor list for more details.
Don't miss your copy of the Official Gate Program out with your Countryman Newspapers from 9 September 2010. Programs will also be available at the gate.
Don't miss the live radio broadcasting by
WHERE IS MINGENEW?
Mingenew is located approx
380km North of Perth,
110km South East of Geraldton
53km East of Dongara
AIRSTRIP
Contact Mingenew Shire for details
08 9928 1102
Get directions with
WHERE IS
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GATE PRIZES
$100 Fuel Card
40 Litre Engel Fridge
2010 EVENTS PROGRAM
Ticket Pricing Dates: Thursday 16th & Friday 17th September 2010
Seniors $10
Children under 12 FREE Exhibits open 8am - 5pm Thursdya & Friday
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How it all started....
The Expo was born in 1983, coordinated by the local Mingenew Lions group, as a way to slow the decline in population around the region. The expo was planned as a fundraiser to give something back to the community, to give them something to work towards, to be part of the continuing existence of their towns.
The wheels were put in motion to create a machinery field day in the Midwest Agricultural region. The community banded together to prepare the Expo and clean up afterwards. Local sporting and community groups were organised to run the food and drink stalls and to this day any profits from the event are dispersed back to these groups, donations forwarded to local health service providers (e.g. Lions Eye Institute).
With the way the Expo has developed over the years it became necessary to spread the workload. This was achieved with the assistance of localized towns and their community members, who also benefit financially from the event by volunteering their work in leiu of payment to their associated clubs (e.g. St. Johns Ambulance, Silver Chain Nursing, Local Football Clubs, Local primary Schools, Church groups etc.).
Now approaching our 28th Annual Mingenew Lions Midwest Expo, the local community volunteers still band together, along surrounding towns who are still working beside us with the local sporting and service clubs, churches, school and businesses that benefit from this successful event.
Last year saw over 380 exhibitors, display agricultural machinery, merchandise, technology, computers, livestock, education, careers, health, homewares, recreational, lifestyle and general interest products and services to the 8000 people who came through the gates over the two day event. Exhibitors and public were entertained, fed and informed.
The Mingenew Lions Midwest Expo takes pride in the knowledge that all members of the family have something to check out at Expo. It is perhaps one time of the year when sporting and town rivalries are put aside, so people of the Midwest can come together, keep up with the latest in agriculture, compare crop development, sewing classes, education, Health information, Entertainment or childrens antics and the one thing that draws them all together ............... rural life.
Innovation Leading the way
Mingenew has long been an innovator leading the way for Midwest Agriculture and has attracted the formation of these businesses operating in and around the Mingenew Shire.
Largest Grain Collection Point
The Cooperative Bulk Handling (CBH) grain facility is recognised as the largest inland grower fed, receival facility in the Midwest Region. December 2009 saw the Mingenew receival point break its previous total receivals record of 302,000 tonnes by taking in more than 315,000 tonnes.
MORE ABOUT CBH>>
Mingenew Irwin Group (MIG)
Promoting and developing economic and environmentally sustainable agriculture through research, planning, monitoring and demonstrating best practice.
MORE ON MIG>>
Irwin Valley - Lupin Flour
The business aim of Irwin Valley Pty Ltd is to enhance the return on lupin production to its grower shareholders by targeting food applications with a range of lupin based ingredients including kernel splits, kernel flour and seed for sprouting. Irwin Valley operates a processing facility within the growing region for all three forms of product.
MORE ABOUT IRWIN VALLEY>>
Stiletto Seeding Systems
Producting a state of the art seeding system that offers advantages that the others cannot
MORE ABOUT STILETTO >>
Shire of Mingenew
Mingenew has a wealth of assets not always obvious at first glance. The change of seasons brings on a whole new landscape including climatic changes. There are a number of drives well worth undertaking throughout the year to gain a real perspective of Mingenew.
The name Mingenew derives from either:
* Minganu - Place of Many Ants or
* Mininoo - Place of Many Waters
Both of these names were used by Aboriginals from the area. Records indicate settlement of the district occurred in the 1850's, although Europeans explored the area prior to this date.
Since settlement, the area has been renowned for its agricultural achievements. Stock and grain have been the mainstays of the district with the CBH Grain Receivals Point being the largest inland facility in the Southern Hemisphere. The area has ample underground water supply, which aided the development of the settlement.
Council will endeavour to maintain and improve the quality of life in the Shire of Mingenew. The Council will strive for the recognition of a thriving and innovative community with an historical identity and encourage its future development and growth.
MORE ABOUT SHIRE>>
Links below provide information about things to do & see as well as businesses operating in mingenew
Things to see
Mingenew Project
Community Resource Network
Events in Mingenew
Where is Mingenew
We have sourced some local places to stay while you enjoy the Expo. But hurry, places fill up fast - Pre Booking is a MUST.
Do you know of a good place to stay that's not on our list? email us the details at mingexpo_wn.com.au
Mingenew
Mingenew Commercial Hotel 08 9928 1002
Mingenew Spring Caravan Park 08 9928 1019
Other accommodation in the Midwest Region
Dongara / Port Denison (53km - Approx 40 minutes)
Dongara Hotel Motel 08 9927 1023
The Priory Resort Hotel Port Denison 08 9927 1090
Dongara Denison Beach Holiday Park 08 9927 1131
Dongara Marina Holiday Units 08 9927 1486
Dongara Old Mill Motel 08 9927 1200
Dongara Pt Denison Strata Caravan Park 08 9927 1840
Port Denison Holiday Units 08 9927 1104
Port Denison Beach Resort 0439 272 182 www.denisonbeachresort.com.au
Seaspray Beach Holiday Park 08 9927 1165
Tourist Information Centre 08 9927 1404
Morawa (58km - Approx 40 minutes)
Morawa Caravan Park 08 9971 1380
Morawa Marian Convent Bed & Breakfast 08 9971 1555
Morawa Motor Hotel 08 9971 1060
Morawa Tourist Information Centre 08 9971 1421
Mullewa (83km - Approx 45mintues)
Mullewa Hotel 08 9961 1950
Three Springs (53km - Approx 40 minutes)
Three Springs Tourist Lodge 08 9954 1065
Geraldton (approx 110km - Approx 1 hour drive)
Geraldton-Greenough Visitors Centre (08) 9921 3999 or 1800 818 881
Things to see in Mingenew
BEST SITE DISPLAY AWARDS
2009 AWARD WINNERS
All Exhibitors at the Mingenew Expo are automatically entered into the Best Site Display Awards in the following categories:
AGRICULTURAL
The science, art and business of cultivating soil, producing crops and raising livestock; farming (e.g. machinery, silos, etc.)
COMMERCIAL
Of or connected with commerce or trade (e.g. Banks, Accountants etc)
EDUCATION/CAREERS
Relating to the education of or providing career options
FAMILY INTEREST
Relating to interests for the family (e.g. wineries, realestate, CWA etc.)
LIVESTOCK
Displaying sheep or sheep livestock handling equipment
MERCHANDISE
Commodities offered for sale (e.g. caravans, cars, furniture, motorbikes etc.)
Each exhibit is judged by an independant group whom are not afiliated with the Expo or the Committee. The Judges decision is final.
Exhibits are judged on the following criteria according to their category:
Get Reading 2010 - win 50 books!
Formerly known as Books Alive, Get Reading! is an annual celebration of books and reading. It offers Australians of all ages the chance to sample some of the year's best books.
Central to the promotion is the FREE 50 Books You Can't Put Down guide to the year's best, available at participating book retailers around the country. Featured authors include Ahn Do, Charlaine Harris, Stephen King, Steve Cannane, Michael Robotham, Alexandra Adornetto, Stieg Larsson, Nam Le, Susan Wyndham, Ben Elton, David Malouf, Audrey Niffenegger and Bindi Irwin!
ABC Mid West and Wheatbelt has 50 books to giveaway as featured in the guide.
Make sure you are listening to ABC Mid West and Wheatbelt for details. The giveaway will happen on the 17th September when ABC Mid West and Wheatbelt will be broadcasting live from the 28th Lions Midwest Mingenew Expo.
For more details visit ABC MIDWEST & WHEATBELT
St John Ambulance Chocolate Wheel
Site 11 in the Family Interest marquee
Mingenew St John Ambulance is running a chocolate wheel raffle fundraiser at expo this year.
Come and see the fantastic range of prizes on offer including:
Thermo Fridge
IPOD car docking station
Hand held 2-way radios
Canvas Cooler Bags
Picnic sets
Kitchen Wares
Camping Goods
Cosmetics
Holiday Vouchers
Chemist Vouchers
& Lots lots more - several draws each day, so don't for get your tickets!!
Sponsors
Dongara Seaspray
Mingenew Primary School
Year 5 Class presents
LEGO AT EXPO
Open to all ages $2.00 Entry Fee Registrations Close 9 September 2010
Fantastic prizes to be won
Voting done by People's Choice
Categories:
Contact:
Mingenew Primary's Year 5 Class
TEACHER: Mrs Jo Green
Phone: 08 9928 1062
mpslegostars_westnet.com.au
COMPETITION RULES:
1) Entries must be constructed using individual free blocks and not from Lego prefab packs.
2) Entrants found to have used prefab Lego packs will be disqualified
3) Separate Competition run on each day of expo
4) Voting by Peoples Choice, decision is final
5) Prizes will be drawn at 4pm each day
6) Only 2 constructions per category/per person/ per day alowable.
7) Registration closes 9 September 2010
8) Entry pieces to be delivered to the Mingenew PS by Wed 15 September, or by arrangement, delivered directly to Lego Comp Site Thursday 16th Sept, by 9.30am
ENTRY FORM
Sponsors: C&J Lucken Transport * Mingenew IGA * Elders Mingenew
FABRICATION & WOODWORK AWARDS
Open to all ages, trade and non-trade entrants
Cash prizes to be won in each category
Tool set presented to winning School
Contact Secretary on 08 9928 1138 for
further details
Rules
Entry Form
Part proceeds of this competition will be donated to
Mingenew Silver Chain Nursing
QUICK SHEARS COMPETITION
Starts 3pm Friday 17th September 2010
Category - Fastest OPEN Prize Money
1st $1,200
Open to entrants from all locations 2nd $500
3rd $250
Cost to enter $40.00 4th & 5th $100
Provides 1 Competitor Singlet
Category - Fastest LOCAL Prize Money
1st $600 + Product (TBC)
Entrants must reside in the current Shire of 2nd $400
Mingenew or within 80km of Mingenew and provide 3rd $250
proof of residential address (i.e. Drivers license) 4th $150
5th - 8th $50 each
Cost to enter $40.00
Entry Fee $40 (includes free competitior singlet)
** Competitors will be required to pay relevant gate entrance fee to enter expo site.
Singlets
Adult $30 (non entrants)
Child $25 (non entrants)
Contestants may only enter one Category (i.e. open or local) in the year of the competition
For further information Contact
Mike Henderson
Mob: 0427 304 555
Ph:08 9927 1694
Mingenew Lions Club On site at Expo 10.30AM - 3.00PM
Ute Competition Friday 17 September
CATEGORIES & PRIZES
• Best B&S Ute
(Over the top Country Ute plastered with stickers, beer dash mat, etc)
PRIZE: $100 Fuel Card, 94lt Ice Box, Carton of Beer
• Best 4WD
(includes anything with constant or part time 4WD off road capability)
PRIZES: $100 Fuel Card, Snatch Strap, Air Compressor, Tyre Guage
• Best Tradesmans Ute
(Best fitted out for "work"; boxes, racks, Hiabs, signage, etc etc)
PRIZES: $100 Fuel Card, New Tyres - voucher
• Best Chicks Ute
(Ute shows evidence of the female touch; but appeals to the blokes!)
PRIZES: $100 Fuel Card, $300 Rug Voucher
• Best Restored Ute
(Older the better; restored to original or customised)
$100 Fuel Voucher, Thermo Fridge, Wash kit, $100 Voucher (to be confirmed)
• Best Feral Ute
(Most dilapidated, unrepaired, poorly doctored, dirty, run down, etc)
PRIZES: $100 Fuel Card, Tool Kit, Jumper Leads, Jerry Cans $100 Voucher (to be confirmed)
• Peoples' Choice
(The crowd can vote to select their best Ute)
PRIZES: $100 Fuel Card, $295 Voucher Window tinting, Swag
Entry Fee $25
This fee includes 1 gate ticket for the driver and one category entry. (all passengers must pay the relevant gate ticket fee)
Additional categories you enter will be charged at a further $5.
CONTACT:
Carol Farr
Phone 08 9928 1019
Mobile 0427 989 749
STATIC DISPLAY ONLY
The Mingenew Ute Competition is a Static Display only, Strickly NO circle work.
Alcohol
Competitors to the event must obey all road, licensing and alcohol laws
No Alcohol is to be brought into the expo site, or be consumed near the exhibits.
Bar facilities are onsite at the expo, see main map under visitor tab on home page)
Chicks Ute
Chicks Ute entrants must provide regisitration papers to prove ute is registered in female name.
Animals
No animals or pets permitted at the expo or on exhibit site
Location
The competition will be displayed onsite at the Mingenew Expo on Friday 17 September 2010.
Registration and entry from 10.30AM
All entrants agree to act in a responsible manner at this family friendly event.
THANK YOU to the SPONSORS of this event:
Would you like to enjoy the benefits of sponsoring entertainment or events at the Mingenew Lions Midwest Expo?
Please read the Sponsorship package below and contact the secretary on 08 9928 1138 to discuss your sponsorship options
SPONSORSHIP PACKAGE
MAIN OFFICE:
Victoria Street Mingenew Wa
POSTAL ADDRESS:
PO BOX 74, MINGENEW, WA 6522
PHONE: 08 9928 1138
FAX: 08 9928 1212
EMAIL:
secretary_mingenewexpo.com.au
Coordinator - Rob McTaggart
Secretary - Kym McGlinn
Treasurer - Sally McTaggart
Expo Committee Members
Where is Mingenew?
