On with the show

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| Isabella Guzman Gonzalez

WITH only five days to go before the 132nd Cairns Show, the event’s ambassadors are encouraging the community to participate and enjoy the best agricultural, farming, and cattle showcase the Far North has to offer.

From July 19 to 21, thousands of Far North residents and visitors will flood the Cairns Showground to enjoy Australia’s largest regional agricultural show with the iconic sideshow alley entertainment that people love, outstanding cattle shows, animal exhibits and more.

Cairns Show rural ambassador Heidi Healy is no stranger to the show. With her family participating in the equestrian shows for many years, she has a special appreciation for the event and its representation of the agricultural industry in the Far North.

“I grew up on my family’s cattle station in Cape York, where I developed a strong background in ranching, and I learned to recognise qualities that define high-quality livestock. My decision to enter as a rural ambassador is a genuine passion for the agricultural industry,” she said.

“It’s a great privilege to represent the community and the agricultural industry, and it’s something deeply rooted in the Cairns and FNQ region. The show allows me to showcase the hard work of our local farmers and producers.”

Cairns Show showgirl Alannah Giuffrida said through her role, she wanted more people to get involved and support one of the most important events in the region’s calendar.

“I’m originally from Tully, and for our region growing up, the Cairns Show was the biggest event for the year, a social and community event that brought everyone together, so it’s a real honour to be a part of it,” she said.

“As showgirl, I get young people involved with the show movement. If we don’t have young people coming through, our agricultural shows, which are volunteer-based, wouldn’t survive.

“The show is not just about the rides, which most people associate with it, but it is a real showcase of hard work and talent. If you walk into the pavilions and watch the cattle handling, you’ll see the talent and craft of our region.”

This year, the show returns with crowd favourites like the sideshow alley, live entertainment all day, equestrian events, the chicken run and duck races, AirTime FMX, and the unforgettable pole climbing.

“Bring all your family and friends and experience the rural-agricultural side of the Show, not just the show rides. Talk to us, share your stories and be with the community,” Ms Healy said. To buy tickets, visit www.cairnsshow.com.au

- Half Page $1100.00*