Seasoned axeman Laurence O’Toole took out the 2018 Timbersports World Championships in Liverpool, England, in October and he’ll be putting his gold medal moves on exhibition at Sunday’s Candelo Show.

The 36-year-old son of a former world champion finished six saw, axe and chainsaw disciplines ahead of 11 competitors from 11 countries – all while wearing a pair of iconic Dunlop Volleys.

The Candelo Agricultural, Horticultural and Dairy Farmers Association’s Rod Fish said this year will have a touch of a celebrity feel, with a lunchtime Q&A session with House Rules winners and fan-favourites Toad and Mandy.

The Candelo couple who walked away from the television show last year with $355,000 and a fully renovated house will also be available for photographs with fans.

The show drew Mr Fish and his wife to the region after years of visiting from Canberra to enter their dairy goats each year.

“It’s my favourite because the show has a good rural feel about it, there’s not as much of the sideshow part that you see at other shows,” Mr Fish said.

Reminiscent of when it first began in 1883, there will be exhibitions of dairy cattle, commercial cattle, dairy goats and poultry, as well as a pavilion full of local produce, arts and crafts.

Ring events including show jumping competitions are held throughout the day.

Mr Fish said locals like Phil Collins and Allen Holmes, who both have over six decades worth of experience, are an invaluable asset to the association.

“They’re the ones who understand the true nature of the show,” he said.

“It’s quite an event to put together, and these people understand who does what.”

Education is also a large part of the show with the animal nursery providing children a hands-on experience with farm animals. 

This year will also have the added attraction of Crocodile Encounters.

Snake and reptile exhibitions were a regular feature on the agricultural show circuit when they first began in the 19^th Century.