The newest attraction at the coming Kyneton Agricultural Show will feature an increasingly popular take on the old-fashioned obstacle course.
The world-wide trend of ‘parkour’ will be showcased at this weekend’s show … with a farm-inspired twist.
Parkour originated in France and is the art of moving as swiftly as possible over obstacles, by leaping, flipping, vaulting and climbing whatever is in the path.
The 40-metre course will include a ute and a tractor, tractor tyres, fence posts, a slide, and possibly a rope swing over a trough full of cow pats.
Kyneton parkour practitioner Sam Turner says the sport is great for those wanting to have fun while getting fit.
“It’s just testing yourself and forcing yourself to do amazing things and overcome all sorts of obstacles, both physical and mental,” Sam says.
“It’s just the whole freedom of movement – you can just forget everything. Nothing else really matters. And it’s a lot of fun!”
Kyneton Agricultural Society secretary Josephine Rutledge says the course is just one of many funky, free activities to make the Kyneton show more appealing for older kids.
“We have worked really hard to make sure show day is great value for families, and now we’re expanding what we can offer teenagers and older kids at the Friday night carnival, as well as the sideshows and all their favourite rides,” Ms Rutledge says.
The show will turn up the volume on Friday night as prominent central Victorian acts hit the youth tent stage, with a DJ for the first time.
Kyneton show opens November 18, from 5.30-10.30pm, and November 19, from 9am until 4pm. Details: www.kynetonshow.org.au
