Photo gallery: Redcliffe Show 2025 success

Record crowds flocked to the Redcliffe Show across three days last week to the delight of organisers who say additions to the entertainment program and traditional events hit the mark.

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

Senior Vice President Barbara Mapp says there were record crowds on Friday and Saturday, with a record 25,000 people attending across the three days of the show.

“Everything that we put on this year was a hit,” Barbara says.

Large number of Prep students attended on Friday, enjoying the Pirate Ship Spectacular Show, pig racing, Battle of the Bands and other entertainment.

The champion dog show in the main ring on Friday was also popular.

Barbara says the show’s continual evolution and the show society’s willingness to try new things had paid off.

The introduction of Highland Cows this year was popular, with cows coming from as far away as outside of Toowoomba and also from Dakabin State High School. A Scottish pipe band played as they entered the ring for judging.

Barbara says there was a record number of entries in the horse show jumping and the cattle judging was also a highlight.

Sideshow alley was popular, as always, along with a high-octane night entertainment program and fireworks.

“The entertainment was exactly what people wanted to see,” she says.

Barbara thanked Sharon Alback Dance Academy for bringing about 50 dancers to perform on Sunday.

She credits the show’s success to a team of volunteers, who work for 12 months to bring it together, led by President Philip Hood.

These include the management committee and volunteer stewards who oversaw competition and displays for each section.

Barbara praised the efforts of School Work Head Steward Kay Steiner who worked with schools to create a stunning display.

“We put on the show for the public and ask them to support us, which they’ve done,” she says.