Sunshine Coast Agricultural Show
The annual
Sunshine Coast Agricultural Show for 2013 will be held over 3 consecutive days on June 14th, 15th and 16th. This popular show is comparable to the Brisbane exhibition and has been running for over 100 years. Over the three day event you can expect to be wowed by a host of entertainment, competitions, show bags, exhibitions, mouth-watering food and fun.
[ADVERT]The show delivers an exciting day out for the whole family bringing together country and city folk alike. Located at the Nambour Showgrounds on the beautiful sunny coast, entry costs are reasonably priced, however, it's wise to put a little extra aside for show bags. (
Click here to view a list of show bags and pricing).
Some of the major attractions to be held over the 3 day event include:
Bush Wackers Bonanza Lumberjack Show
Monster Trucks
Queensland Rail Silver Spike Competition
Professional horse acrobatics
Motorcycle madness
Monster Trucks
Motorcyle Madness
For the competitive type there are plenty of speciality areas for you to showcase your skills and compete with other professionals. Schedule information and entry forms for 2013 will be available on the website soon. Some of the competition categories you can compete in include:
Ring Events - Jumping, Hacks and Ponies
Cattle – Dairy, Prime and Stud
Poultry
• Budgerigars
• Table Fruit
• Vegetables
• Youth District Exhibits
• Arts and Crafts Categories – Handcrafts, Needlework, Patchwork & Quilting, Kidscraft
• Floraculture
• Kids Club
• Cookery
• Sweets & Preserves
• Photography
• Woodchop
• Llamas - Display Only
Woodchop Competition
The show is primarily run by volunteers and if you're interested in lending a hand the volunteer application form is available to print online. The Sunshine Coast Agricultural Show is located at Nambour Showgrounds, Coronation Ave, Nambour which is approximately a 1.5 hour drive from Brisbane. Updated program and pricing information for 2013 will be available to view on the website soon. For more information telephone 07 5441 2766.
