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Each year from 1996 untill 2000 the show was held at Killinochonoch Farm Kilmartin by kind permission of the DJD Dixon and Sons.

In 1996 A Millar had the Ayrshire Champion, Sir William Lithgow the Highland Cattle Champion and the overall sheep Champion was won by DJD Dixon and Sons. Jean campbell took the Cup for most points in the Baking and Karen Mclarty the Preserves Cup while Heather Dixon and Cathie Smith shared the Handicrafts Cup. Jenna Shaw won the Children's section. Side events included Dog Training and Agility Displays, Children's sports and Shinty Tournament.

In 1997 Bruce Dixon took over as President of the Show. A Falconry Display and a Ladies Shinty Match were added attractions. The Champion Clydesdale was shown by M McFadyen, the Highland Champion by Mrs Montgomery, Cnoc and W Mclean, Ashlield won the Open Beef Championship. The Overall Sheep Champion came from Cladich farms. The Flower section was won by M Devine and Helen Robb and Debbie munro and June MacNicol took the Baking Cups. Harriet Gray Stephens and Kirsteen Lawrence won the Junior Cup for most pionts in the Childrens Section.Janet kennedy had the Best Horse or Pony in the Show.

At the 103rd show in 1998 D Semple, Dippen won the Open Beef Championship and Cladich Farms the Overall Sheep Champioship. John McLarty won the Stick and Crook Section and N Gray Stephens had the Best Pedigree Dog.

Donald MacNicol was elected President for the Shows held in 1999 and in the year 2000. There were over 500 enties in the Home Industries tent and Judges commented on the high standard of the exhibits at the 105th Show in 2000. Livestock sections were also strong and though the sun did not shine a large crowd enjoyed the day. A Sheep Shearing Competion, Plank Racing and Wood Carving Display were appreciated by spectators and exhibitors after the main competitions had been judged. Gillian Green's horse Glenmarcus was Confined Champion of the Show while Ewan Mapherson had the Supreme Show Champion with the Open Beef Champion. Josie Shaw won the Park Challenge Bowl for most points in the Baking and Karen Mclarty took the Preserve Quaich. Flower Section was won by M Devine and Handicrafts by M Campbell and D Munro. In the Childrens competitions for 4 to 7 year olds 4 children shared the prize for most points - Fraser and Lewis MacNicol, Karen Dixon and Ramsey Gray Stephens. The section for 8 to 12 year old competitors was won by Kirsteen Lawrence.

In 2001 the Show had to be cancelled due to the outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease.

On Saturday 10th August 2002 the show was back with avengeance and the quality of livestock together with the good weather made it an excellent day for both exhibitors and spectators. The new venue at Kilmory provided a suitable site and it is hoped that this field will be used for years to come. This would allow further improvements to access for vehicles and other facilities.

The Supreme Champion was a texel ewe from K A & R Campbell Drimsynie and J Coburn Snr Achnamara had the Confined Champion

The 107th show was held on Saturday 9th August 2003 in the same field at Kilmory and was also an excellent day. Some improvments to the layout and traffic flow were welcomed and the sun shone all day.

After a week in which Mid-argyll saw some torrential rain cause floods, which caused roads to be closed on Friday the 13th August , fortunately, the rain stopped and a very warm day allowed some work to improve the entrance to the carpark. The 108th Show on the 14th August 2004 then went ahead at Kilmory and was again blessed with good weather.The usual large crowd of spectators enjoyed the exhibits, competitons and activities.
See Prizewinners in the Photo Section.

New president Andrew Bevis presided over The 110th Show which was held on Saturday the 12th August 2006 at Kilmory, Lochgilphead with all the usual competitions and attractions. The weather was warm and sunny for a large turnout of spectators who enjoyed an excellent show of livestock and display of increased entries in the Home Industries section. The vintage tractors and cars were an added attraction again this year as was the delightful pets section. The return of the Tug-0f-War competion and Terrier racing concluded a very successful show. The Main prizewinners can be seen in the photo section.

In 2007 The Show was cancelled due to another outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease in England.