THE Mildura Show Society is gearing up for a "jam-packed" three days, despite heavy rain forecast for the start of the event on Thursday.

Co-ordinator Jo Rodda said work was well and truly under way to set up this year's show, as many rides, food vans and stall holders were getting ready early to beat the rain forecast to arrive on Wednesday.

"Last time I looked at the weather the bulk of the ra...