The Topp Twins have been confirmed as the lead entertainment at this year’s Wānaka A&P Show.

They will join other entertainment acts including The Eastern’s Adam McGrath, singer Barry Saunders, and lively clown police officer ‘Lieutenant Lou’ at the March 8-9 show.

Wānaka A&P Show event manager Jane Stalker said the show team is delighted to welcome the Topp Twins (who last performed at the show in 2017) back to perform.

“They are two of the best performers in New Zealand and have been for 40 years,” she said.

“They have been [at the show] a few times now and always draw the crowds for their fun music and hilarious banter – it will be fantastic to see Lynda, Jools and their alter-egos (Camp Mother/Camp Leader and Ken/Ken) live on stage.”

The Topp Twins – Dame Jools Topp and Dame Lynda Topp – are excited to perform on both show days.

“We cannot wait to mingle with the locals, catch up with all the competitors and taste the range of delights on offer,” Lynda said. 

“Right in the heart of town overlooking the lake and the mountains, the Wānaka A&P Show has to be one of the prettiest shows to visit.”

The traditional show favourites of the equestrian and livestock events, plus wood chopping and sheep shearing, will return in 2024.

“There will be plenty of activities to keep the children entertained, too, with the new Farmlands Farmyard area, as well as the classic carnival rides,” Jane said.

Held at the Wānaka Showgrounds on Ardmore Street, the show attracts more than 44,000 people each year for its variety of livestock and equestrian events, rides, games and activities, home industry displays, live entertainment, trade exhibitors and food stalls. 

“Seeing the rural and urban communities come together at the Wānaka A&P Show is always a highlight of the year,” Jane said. 

“The show is now one of the largest agricultural and pastoral events in the country and it just keeps getting bigger and better.”

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