The mist was the highlight at The Robertson Show this year, just SO Robertson! 

After a 40-minute trip from Kiama through picturesque Jamberoo, one was immediately enveloped in fog with very limited visibility.  

The mist rolled in and out, clearing sporadically between events. The cattle judging, the stalls, the cowboy hats, and the rides all added to the iconic Southern Highlands atmosphere. From the classic sausage sandwiches to Devonshire teas, and of course, the spud creations – there was something for everyone. The outdoor fire pits created some fantastic combinations to savour.

Rodeo, dodgems, fairy floss, and the show hosts put on a fantastic event, and people were not deterred by the episodes of mist or rain.  

The main pavilion was getting muddier after each activity leading up to the famous potato races. It was hilarious to watch from the sidelines. The entrants grabbed their potato bags (in varying weights up to 50kg for the men), took off and disappeared into the mist – reappearing out of the mist near the finish line! 

Announcers ad-libbed the progress of the racers no one could see. The final of the men and women’s races were torn with tension on the finish line with surprises right in the last second. The $1000 prize money up for grabs meant competition was fierce. The men's winner had just run a 50km marathon that morning in Sydney! A whip-cracking performance for the rodeo and music and fireworks led to an epic weekend.   

All in all, a great little trip away without having to hassle with airports and all the associated travel involved.