More than 200 competitors descended on the small town to take part in the event, which featured 700 runs and up to 850 heads of cattle.

"It always brings a lot of people to the area," said Illabo's campdraft secretary Debbie Dobwell.

"They come from all over, Braidwood, Cooma, on the coast, there's even a lady who attends each year from Tasmania."

A long-term competitor herself, Ms Dobwell said she was thrilled this year's conditions warranted the return of the town's premier calendar event.

"We did have to miss it last year during the dry conditions, but this year was green enough to go, which is really great," she said.

"It's a uniquely Australian sport and attracts a lot of families, so it's always been good we've been able to have it here."

Skilled winners were chosen across eight categories, including the junior and juvenile divisions. Ms Dodwell's family walked away with a swag of accolades after both her husband and two daughters competed.

"My eldest came down from Queensland for it," she said.

Her husband, Simon Dodwell, took two ribbons, including a first in the maiden and a third in opens.

"He's been into it ever since he was born, practically," Ms Dodwell said.

"I've always been interested in horses, that's been all my life, but I didn't get into campdraft until I met him. But I've been involved with it in Illabo now for about 20 years.

"Watching the horsemanship, the stockmanship, I just love it."

As an official part of the Southern Region Campdraft season, competitors will now travel to Tarcutta for a three-day competition this coming weekend.