What’s on at the Beaudesert Show
Two days and nights of great country fun
and entertainment for the whole family
Friday 6th September & Saturday 7th September 2024
Gates open 8am both days
Day Time Entertainment
FREE things to do once you’re at the show:
- Family Circus – Seven free shows:
- Friday: 12.30pm, 2.30pm & 4.30pm
- Saturday: 11.30am, 2.00pm, 3.00pm, 4.00pm
- Precision Reptiles – Show & Photo Opportunities – Arthy area
- Professor Wallace’s Puppet Shows – near Broadcast Box
- Round the Grounds Train Rides
- Blacksmith Display by BADCAPs (Beaudesert and District Community Arts Projects) – Arthy area
- Wheelwright – Arthy area
- Vintage Tractor Display -Arthy area
- Animal Nursery
- Grand Parade in the Main Ring:
- Saturday: 1.45pm
- Bullock Team – Come and have a chat with Phil Thomson and see his bullock team during the day (in the yards near the Broadcast Box – see map), then watch them in the main ring on Friday and Saturday night.
…and so much more!
Treat the Family
- Show Bags: Don’t forget to grab a show bag filled with exciting goodies to take home.
- Delicious Food & Drink: Choose from a wide variety of mout-watering food and drinks.
- Shop at the Trade Stalls: Explore the trade stalls offering clothing, gifts, local products and services.
…and so much more! Don’t miss out on the fun!
Side Show Alley
- Side Show Rides: Featured Rides include the Ghost Train, Whizzer, Dogems, Ferris Wheel, Kiddies corner (gentle rides including tea cups and kiddies rollercoaster), and lots more!
- Side Show Games: Test your skills and win fantastic prizes.
- Pricing: $5 to $15 (unlimited ride passes aren’t usually available at our show – follow us on social media and we’ll post updates of any specials).
- Opening Times:
- Friday: 4pm to late (some games & small rides open from lunchtime)
- Saturday: 9am till late
Friday Night Entertainment
Head to the main ring for an evening of good country fun for the whole family, featuring:
- Start – approx 4.40pm
- Bullock Team – approx. 5pm
- Working Dogs – approx. 5.30pm
- Young Farmers Challenge – approx. 5.50pm
- John Haack Wood Chop – approx. 6.15pm
- Official Opening – approx. 6.30pm
- Rollover Cars – approx. 6.50pm
- Young Farmers Challenge Final – approx. 7.05pm
- Fireworks – approx. 7.30 pm
- (short break)
- Bull Ride – approx. 8pm
Saturday Night Entertainment
Head to the main ring for an action-packed evening, featuring:
- Bullock Team – approx. 4pm
- Working Dogs – approx. 4.20pm
- Mower Races – approx. 4.40pm
- Derby Car Parade – approx. 5pm
- Aussie FMX – approx. 5.20pm
- Ute Parade – approx. 5.45pm
- Jet Car – approx. 6.15pm
- Mower Races – approx. 6.30pm
- Mini Monster Trucks – approx. 6.50pm
- (short break)
- Rollover Cars – approx. 7.30pm
- Fireworks – approx. 8pm
- Mini Monster Trucks – approx. 8.20pm
- Aussie FMX – approx. 8.35pm
- Rollover Cars – approx. 8.45pm
- Mower Races – approx. 9.05pm
- Jet Car – approx. 9.20pm
- Demolition Derby – approx. 9.35pm
- Australian Demolition Derby Association (ADDA) Queensland Demolition Derby Championship
Times are approximate only. All events and times are subject to change.
Community Groups at the Show
Support our local community groups:
- Beaudesert Scouts: All day dessert bar
- Jimboomba Scouts: Pavlova with strawberries and cream
- Rotary Club of Beaudesert: Burgers and hot chips
- St Mary’s Catholic School: Homemade sweets and treats
- Darlington State School: Pies, sausage rolls, and toasted sandwiches
- Beaudesert Community Kindergarten: Breakfast burgers, burgers, hot chips and cold drinks
- Beaudesert Baptist Church: FREE tea and coffee
- Beaudesert Swimming Club: Bar
Ring and Judging Program
Come and see the best of Beaudesert!
Pavilion Exhibits
Pavilions at 8am both days
- Agriculture
- Apiculture
- Wine & Beer
- Fruit & Vegetables
- Articles of Commercial Value (eggs, jams & pickles)
- Cookery
- Needlework
- Education
- Photography
- Fine Arts
- Pottery
- Horticulture
Dairy Cattle
- Fri 6 Sept 1.30pm : Milking Competition Winners
- Fri 6 Sept 2.00pm : Dairy Supreme
- Sat 7 Sept 9.30am: Dairy Novelty Classes, Dairy Junior Handlers, Dairy Young Judges
Prime Beef
- Fri 6 Sept 6.30am: Prime Beef Judging
- Fri 6 Sept 12.30pm: Prime Beef Presentations
- Fri 6 Sept 1.00pm: Prime Beef Auction
Grand Parade in the Main Ring
- Sat 7 Sept 1.45pm: See local farmers with their prize livestock, vintage tractors, farm machinery, and more!
Stud Beef
- Sat 7 Sept 8.00am: Judging Starts
- Sat 7 Sept 11.00am: Young Judges Competition (approx. time)
Dogs
- Sat 7 Sept 8.00am: Sweepstakes & General Classes
Horses & Show Jumping
- Fri 6 Sept – Local Day
- 8.00am: Show Jumping (Main Ring)
- 8.00am: Pony Ring, Hack Ring, On Track Care (Main Ring)
- Sat 7 Sept – Open Day
- 8.00am: Stock Horse Competitions, Norco Work Horse Challenge, Show Jumping (Main Ring)
- 8.30am: Show Horse Rings – Hack Ring, Galloway Ring, Pony Ring, Riding Pony Stud Book Society Ring, Blue Ring, Red Ring, Yellow Ring (refer to map for ring locations)
- 9.00am: Heavy Horses
Poultry
- Sat 7 Sept 9.00am: Judging
Goats
- Sat 7 Sept 10.00am: Judging
Wood Chop
- Sat 7 Sept 10.30am: Competition Starts
Beaut Utes
- Sat 7 Sept 2.00pm: Judging
- Sat 7 Sept 4.00pm: Award Presentations
Times are approximately only and are subject to change.
Thank You To Our Sponsors
For more information about being a Major Sponsor of the Beaudesert Show Society, contact the Show Office.