Want to get involved?

Ferret Racing Sponsorship 

Sponsor a ferret for $100, a race for $150 or the Cup for $300. Race winner's get their $100 back and the cup winner receives $1000. Many businesses use this as a fun opportunity to boost their Christmas Party kitty. Nominate before 10th November to have your name listed in the show schedule - a great way to promote your businesses involvement with our community favourite event! Simply complete a sponsorship form and return to fostershow@gmail.com or call 0425 728 525 for more info. 

2025 Advertising 

Support our show by promoting your business in our printed show schedule. 2000 copies are distributed near and far to advertise competitions, attractions and the businesses who help make this community favourite event possible each year. If you'd like to submit an advert for our 2025 Show Schedule complete the following form. 

Become a 2025 sponsor

The show could not go on without the generous support of many local individuals, families and businesses. Please acknowledge their contribution to our community event by choosing local when it comes to goods and services.

Want to book a Tradesite?

Whether it’s a showbag, dagwood dog or fairy floss that makes your show day special, you’ll find it at the Foster Show! We welcome traders far and wide to offer their goods and services to our show patrons

Show Officials:

Chief Ring Steward: Mrs Julie Nicoll
Showday Measurer: Mrs Julie Nicoll
Chief Gate Supervisor: Mr Joe Bucello
Supervising Stewards: Mrs Amanda Afflitto
Chief Exhibit Shed Steward: Mrs Bev Tyers
Chief Pavilion Steward: Mr Brian Mellor
Honorary Veterinary Surgeon: Gippsland Veterinary Group
NLIS Officer: Mr Michael Van Diggelen

Our Committee

The Foster Show committee is made up of local volunteers who love their community and agriculture. They work year round to coordinate this true blue event. We are always looking for new, enthusiastic committee members, so if you think you can offer the show a hand in preparation or on show day, we’d love to hear from you!

Find us on Show Day in the green shirts!

Office Bearers & Committee Members 2024:

President: Mr Noel Afflitto
Vice President: Mr John Sagasser
Secretary: Mrs Denia Gilheany, 0425 728 525, fostershow@gmail.com         
Treasurer: Mrs Sue Fleming
Assistant Treasurer: Mr Gary Kipps

Committee Members: Amanda Afflitto, Noel Afflitto, Jan Best, Diane Bradford, Alex Cramb, Robbie Davidson, Denia Gilheany, Rae Knee, Gary Kipps, Rhonda Mayo, Brian Mellor, Cheryl Mellor, Colin Nicholas, Julie Nicoll, Jessica Odgers, Kara Oxley, Alexandra Pattinson, Heather Ray, John Sagasser Megan Sharrock, Samantha Spark, Bruce Standfield, Renee Thompson, Bev Tyers, Val Young

Life Members of the Foster Show

The following people have made an outstanding contribution to the success of the Foster & District Show.

Kate Crowl and Harry Kemper with show president Noel Afflitto.

Life Members

  • Mr William Davies

  • Mr Don Nicoll

  • Mr Bruce Standfield  

  • Mr Neil Nicoll

  • Mrs Jeanette Allan

  • Mrs Jan Best

  • Mr John Sagasser       

  • Mr Robbie Davidson

  • Mrs Julie Nicoll

  • Mrs Jenny Sagasser

  • Mrs Rae Knee

  • Mr Harry Kemper

  • Mr Bruce Best

  • Mrs Janet Ousley

  • Mrs Kate Crowl

We are grateful for the passion instilled into our society by the late Life Members listed below. We endeavour to continue to offer an event they would be proud of:

  • Mr M Gardiner (dec)

  • Mr JR McDonald (dec)

  • Mrs N Byrnes (dec)  

  • Mrs G Trenery (dec)

  • Mr A Trenery (dec)

  • Mr J H McDonald (dec)  

  • Mr T Bentley (dec)

  • Mr J Hopkins (dec)

  • Mr D Dessent (dec)

  • Mr N Ross (dec)

  • Mr R Allan (dec)

  • Mr Max Parnell (dec)