Mossman Show a Douglas drawcard

COST-OF-LIVING concerns were cast aside during the July long weekend, with thousands of people attending this year’s Mossman Show.

There’s been numerous interest rate rises and an increase in prices across the board over the past 12 months but Show President Matt Hatfield said it didn’t stop people enjoying the two-day event.

“I was a little worried that the media coverage about the cost-of-living pressures would have an impact on attendance but clearly it didn’t,” Mr Hatfield said.

“I’ve been president for 12 years and it seems to be bigger and better every year.

“Once you paid to get through that gate there was so much to enjoy for free whether it was the fireworks, (the freestyle motocross group) Airtime FMX, the pig racing or celebrity bush cook Ranger Nick.”

The Mossman Show normally attracts around five thousand people and Mr Hatfield is optimistic this year’s event matched or even exceeded that number. Official attendance figures will be released later this month.

Mr Hatfield said the agricultural section was as strong as ever, with cages borrowed from another show society to cater for a “packed” chicken pavilion while the cattle entries rivalled those seen at the Cairns Show.

All proceeds from the event will be returned to the Mossman and District Show Society, with planning already underway for 2024.