After several years, a mayor will once again appear for one of the staples of Casey, the Berwick Show.
Casey Mayor Stefan Koomen said he was excited to see the “tried and tested” event return for 2025.
“It’s a two-day full weekend affair and there’s so much to offer. I’m excited to see a lot of free
events,” Koomen said.
“I’m really excited to bring my kids down to see a lot of animals that they might not see regularly.
“There’s a lot of displays and stalls and I’m just looking forward to getting out on the weekend and just to be part of the community.”
This year’s theme is bees and the industrious insects have got “me and my family buzzing.”
“I love honey and I’ll be making sure to get some honey on the day. But it’s great to have unique themes and co-focuses and bees are really interesting to learn about,” Koomen said.
The show will be hosting many free rides and events such as the animal nursery and pony rides.
This means the day can be enjoyed by as many people as possible from Casey and beyond.
“We know it’s a really difficult time at the moment for a lot of families. So to have free things
within the show like getting a pony ride for the kids and lots of activities and displays,” Koomen said.
The Berwick Show is a key date on the calendar for the City of Casey as one of the largest community events at Akoonah Park.
There will be classic displays of cattle, horses, poultry and much more.
The stage is packed with a program of local performers and a list of spectacular events from a new motorcycle stunt show to the classic wood chop.
“It’s a really diverse mix of offerings and there’s something for everyone. It doesn’t matter what
age your kids are, there’s something you can do. It’s a great fun activity and learning opportunity,” Koomen said.
“It’s a mix of suburbia and a bit of rural.
“We’ve got a whole lot of shows and displays that relate to the farmland. But then we’ve also got rides and fun activities for kids that we expect at these types of events.”
Mayor Koomen said Casey Council has been a longtime supporter of the Berwick Show, but most of all thanked the many volunteers that make it happen.
