Going to the Lismore Show usually revolves around family; however, it is also where young love can blossom.

Lola and John Neilson knew one another from the country bus run into Lismore. John attended Marist Brothers, while Lola went to Richmond River High School.

John asked Lola if she would like to go to the 1964 Lismore Show with him. The answer was, of course, yes.

(John and Lola at the Lismore Show in 1964. Photo: supplied)

Sixty years later, Lola and John walked around the 2024 Elders Lismore Show, reminiscing and enjoying this year's attractions.

(Lola and John at the 2024 Elders Lismore Show sixty years later. Photo: North Coast National)

"The show was always a big draw card every year, especially for kids and young people. And anybody competing in anything and showing or displaying things at the show. It was a big event," Lola shared with the Lismore App.

In October 1964, Lola was 15 years of age, and John was 17.

"There were lots of rides back then and lots of side shows. More than there are now. There were lots of things that were different, it's totally different to now."

In the 60 years since that first "outing", Lola and John were married in Lismore in 1970, had children, and when they were old enough, took them to the show and have since taken their grandchildren to the Lismore Show. It is an annual tradition that keeps is well and truly alive.

"We haven't been to the show for a little while with things happening over the last few years, so we just thought we would go up and have a wander around ourselves. It was very nice. We enjoyed it."

When asked if there were any secret kisses remembered from 60 years ago, Lola said, "We're not telling stories like that. No, it's kind of hard to remember some of the details," she laughed.

In a similar story, Kathy Claydon said on Facebook, "Similar to my husband & I. Our 1st date at 14yrs old was at the show. We're going on Saturday, it will be 47 yrs going to the show, now married 39 yrs."

Day 1 of the Lismore Show is traditionally for primary school students, and they turned out in force to enjoy the activities with the Monster Trucks and the FMX Motor X particular favourites. You only had to follow the screams.

Day 2 activities include Equestrian, Show Jumping, Rescue Services Display, Stud Beef Cattle, Reptile World, the Woodchop competition (from 10am), the Jet Pack Show (10:30am, 1:30pm and 4pm), Lego Building Challenge, Ashton's Circus, and ends with the Fireworks Spectacular at 8:30pm.

Click here for the full Lismore Show program.

See you at the Show!