Maitland Showground
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LocationMaitland Showground, Blomfield St, South Maitland NSW 2320, Australia
Opened1873
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| Location | Maitland Showground, Blomfield St, South Maitland NSW 2320, Australia |
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| Coordinates | 32°44′41″S 151°33′46″E / 32.74472°S 151.56278°E |
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| Opened | 1873 |
Maitland Showground is an multi-purpose outdoor recreational area located on Blomfield Street, Evans Street and Louth Park Road, in Maitland, New South Wales, Australia.[1] The site is used for the annual Maitland Show (a show for agriculture, livestock and other exhibits).[2] It also includes the greyhound racing stadium known as Maitland Greyhounds[3] and the Maitland Harness Racing Club, around the exterior of the greyhound track.[4] The site is also a historic landmark for motorcycle speedway having been regarded as the birth of the sport on 15 December 1923.[5]