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The Bay of Plenty Young Fruit Grower competition (BOPYFG) is a full day event which features a series of theoretical and practical events designed to test contestant’s knowledge and skills in a competitive and fast-paced environment.
The competition is held in conjunction with the Te Puke A&P Show held at the Te Puke Showgrounds. The BOPYFG competition will be stationed within the ‘Horticulture Village’ at the A & P Show and there will be a spectator prize to be won for simply visiting the competition and entering a prize draw.
Other activities at the A & P Show will include; live entertainment, livestock competitions, agricultural demonstrations and displays, amusements, side shows and a range stalls selling everything from Tractors to Candyfloss. Tickets are available at the gate with under 5’s free, children $2 and over 13’s $10.