ONE of the longest running Showgirl competitions in the state has been hotly contested this year with four Junee locals entering.
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On Friday, Sally Dean, Sarah Atherton, Bonnie Becquet and Jemima Hart were judged with the winner to be announced during the Junee Show on Saturday.
The showgirl competition aims to find an agricultural representative from regional Australia.
It was the second time Jemima Hart had entered the competition and the university student said she was less nervous.
"The judges were pretty chilled and we got to meet them beforehand," she said. "It's always hard to talk about yourself ... but every time you do it, it builds confidence and helps when meeting new people."
Sarah Atherton moved from Mudgee 10 months ago to study equine science at CSU and said the competition was fun.
"I thought it'd be a great way to get to know some people in the community ... it was lovely to meet all the other girls," she said. For Miss Becquet the competition was a nice distraction from the HSC exams.
"They were really lovely the two judges and it was nice to meet the other girls," she said.
A state finalist in the Lions Youth of the Year competition, the public speaking aspect was no issue for Miss Becquet.
"There were parts which were challenging, we were lucky to have AgVision at school - it was helpful."
Winner of the Junee Showgirl competition will be on the main stage from 2.45pm.
AFTER sampling the amazing offerings at the Junee Show, organisers have planned a little musical entertainment for visitors.
Wagga musical sensations Jarryn Phegan and Joe Knight will be performing blues, roots and a little bit of folk music.
The performance at the Junee Show this weekend will be their first performance in Junee.
"I'm looking forward to it, we're both keen to see how people react to it," Mr Phegan said.
"I started out as a drummer, grandpa was a saxophone player and got me into jazz."
Mr Phegan eventually took up the guitar and has already written a few songs which are available at Allison Music in Wagga.
While only playing for around three years, Mr Phegan said it was all about the music, all about the soul and the stories behind it all.
"(And) the feel of every song put into it by the performer."
Mr Phegan cited Ben Harper among one of the influences on his music.
