show day

noun

1. (in Australia) a public holiday in a state on the date of its annual agricultural and industrial show

Example Sentences

And of course as we all now know, Rod - if it is a Lulu show day, you will not be getting that call before noon.

From BBC

During show day, I’ll have a green apple because apples help to get the extra saliva out of your mouth.

From Los Angeles Times

By show day, I still had not found anyone to go with.

From Seattle Times

“I’m so sorry to let you know so close to show day, but I was hoping to be closer to a full recovery by now. Sadly, that hasn’t happened. I look forward to seeing you in the New Year.”

From Los Angeles Times

There's a piece of gardening lore in my hometown that has been passed down for generations: Never plant your tomatoes before Show Day, which, in Tasmania, is the fourth Saturday in October.

From Salon