Dick Gilam Orange Exhibitor Camping

The scent of crushed grass and canvas mingles with diesel and distant livestock — this is exhibitor camping at its purest, a working field that comes alive when the showground opens its gates.

This is strictly for those displaying or competing at the event, not a leisure campsite in the usual sense. If you're bringing a trade stand, showing livestock, or part of the Orange event crew, you'll find space for tents and campervans among fellow exhibitors. Dogs may be allowed but you'll need to ask ahead, given the agricultural setting. The atmosphere is practical rather than polished — fellow campers rising early to feed animals or prep stalls, the communal spirit of people united by the same event calendar.

Facilities aren't detailed, so come prepared with your own kit and low expectations beyond a flat pitch. Campfires are a possibility but check when you arrive — rules will depend on ground conditions and what else is happening onsite. It's functional, temporary, and utterly rooted in the rhythms of the agricultural show circuit.