Counting down to Redcliffe Show

This year’s Redcliffe Show will be bigger, bolder and more action-packed than ever with new entertainment and traditional attractions to delight all ages.

The show is on June 27, 28 and 29 at Redcliffe Showgrounds.

President Philip Hood says the Redcliffe Show is one of more than 100 agricultural shows held across Queensland each year.

“Over time, their formats have changed as the areas around the showgrounds that host them have become developed and no longer host agricultural pursuits.

“The Redcliffe Show is held at the Redcliffe Showgrounds, which was once the centre of market gardens and grazing lands for dairy and beef cattle.

“Although this is no longer the case, the Redcliffe Show brings a little bit of the country to the City of Moreton Bay. This serves as a reminder of how the district has evolved into a large city.”

Philip says entries in the beef cattle classes are expected to be strong, with Dakabin State High School bringing a large team.

“This year will also see an increased number of Highland Cattle, with exhibitors travelling from the Darling Downs, the Lockyer Valley and locally. There will also be a costume competition,” he says.

Senior Vice President Barbara Mapp says the Redcliffe Show is an important event for the community because it has always been considered ‘the shop window of the district’ giving locals the chance to display their talents while boosting the local economy.

“We are celebrating 76 years of Redcliffe Shows and more than 100 years of shows when you include the pre-war Humpybong Show. We must be doing something right,” Barbara says.

“What always makes the committee happy is to see the public come and enjoy what we have worked all year to produce. The smiles on children’s faces, when they watch the fireworks or the pigs racing, the jugglers or clowns is our reward.”

Barbara says the show continues to connect the city with the country, with traditional ring events, competitions and displays, while providing high-quality entertainment across the three days.

“Many young people have never come up close to cows and chickens and horses or had the opportunity to feed animals in the Animal Nursery,” she explains.

“The Agricultural Show is a totally different social event on the Peninsula because show-goers can look at exhibits such as needlework, paintings, schoolwork and horticulture, and also enjoy the massive amount of entertainment including sideshow alley and food.”

FIND OUT MORE

For more information and tickets, visit redcliffeshow.com