Heritage Buildings

Heritage-listed Pavilion and Buildings

Since the beginnings of the show, in the 1880s, major projects have been funded and supported by our strong community with funds and labour.

The Jubilee pavilion is currently in need of repair and maintenance for its long-term survival. Already a couple of substantial donations have been received from community members to start the ball rolling. With your help the building can be professionally restored for the Show, and other functions, well into the future.

SYP Agricultural Society & ‘Friends of the Building’ greatly appreciate any contributions.

SYP Ag Society Building Fund

BSB: 105 064 Acc: 035 439 240

ONLINE or CASH DEPOSITS MOST WELCOME

at Bank SA MINLATON Branch

Pavilion Timeline

1878

First show held at various locations around the township of Minlaton

1882

The first show was held on current showgrounds: ‘Several gentlemen connected with the society agreed to become sureties for the amount required £250, exclusive of the requisite labour, which was furnished gratuitously by the members of the committee and others interested in the matter’

1910

‘Daniel Gotthilf Teichelmann, James McKenzie, Thomas Brown, Farmers, Robert Albert Ford, Auctioneer, all of Minlaton, Henry William Martin and Mathias Twartz of Brentwood, Robert George Newbold of Wauraltee, John Watters and John Mourilyan Snoswell of Curramulka, Farmers’ acted as Trustees

1928

To specially mark the 50th Jubilee year many additions/improvements were made; ‘In addition to the large amount of actual cash expended upon improvements, the voluntary labour, enthusiastically given by many members, represents a big money value, besides practically demonstrating the keen interest of such members, which is in itself one of the most valuable assets which any society can possess.’

1986

Minlaton Showground/Pavilion confirmed as a State Heritage Place in SA Heritage Register

1998

Minlaton Showground Pavilion (Stone Walls and Outbuildings) listed on SA Heritage Register and Surveys Yorke Peninsula

2020

Chief Heritage Architect Margaret Heathcote addressed a group of concerned Community members at the Show building to advise on repairs and maintenance of the heritage building (March)
Beginning of “Friends of the Building” group (March)

2021

First large Peppertree Market held at the building
New western doors locally sourced and made
Repairs to eastern wall of building (external and internal)

Repairs to western door surrounds and lintel
Show Building account reaches $20,000 thanks to community efforts

2022

Repairs and renovations continue under the guidance of Heritage Architect Richard Woods.

2023

Two grants received from Heritage SA (DEW) and one from FRRR. Plan to repair salt damp in Main Pavilion and start work on the Ticket Office in early 2024.

2028

150 years since an Agricultural Show commenced at Minlaton