Edition #1 – March 2023

Become an Ambassador of the 2023 Cairns Show!

Network with industry professionals, gain skills and experience, learn about Agriculture and the Show Movement, attend community events, and be recognised in an Ambassador role.

Applications are now open for the 2023:

• Cairns Show Young Rural Ambassador.
• Cairns Show Rural Ambassador.
• Cairns Showgirl.

Our Ambassador programs help to develop, educate, engage, inspire, celebrate and recognise those individuals in our community who are passionate about Agriculture and the Show Movement. 

Becoming an Ambassador of the Cairns Show is a once in a lifetime opportunity that provides entrants with the opportunity to excel at local, interstate and national level. The Cairns Show Ambassador programs provide individuals with both professional and personal development, and give entrants an edge in future career endeavours. 

Believe you have what it takes, apply today!

APPLICATIONS CLOSE 2ND APRIL 2023.

The Cairns Show Wine Awards will be held 21st – 24th June 2023

Join us at the Public Tasting held on the 24th in the De Jarlais Function Centre (upstairs)

Join us!

Tickets for the Public Tasting will be available for purchase from 1st May 2023 via our online ticketing provider. Ticket information will be updated on our website, social media, and sent via email prior to sale. 

Stay in the loop!

The Cairns Show Wine Awards has joined Instagram!

Follow us @cairnswineawards for regular event updates, behind the scenes action, and prize winners. 

Your Showgrounds, Our Improvements

Cairns Showgrounds, the Heart of Cairns

• Main Arena: Cairns Regional Council Go-Club submission was successful. The oval has been aerated, and sand will be used to top dress and level the area.
• De Jarlais Function Centre: Pole damaged caused by Hirer has been replaced and repainted by PykeCo, Rodgers Consulting Engineers and the groundcrew. 
• Fred Moule Pavilion: heavy rainfall has caused leaking to occur. Once weather clears, leaks will be sealed. Extractor Fans will be decommissioned, with replacement of large Fans.
• Choice Australian Management: Work for the Dole project has commenced at the stables. Participants have cleaned and repainted stables, and are responsible for the maintenance of the area. 
• Les Plath Goat Pavilion: Les Plath has created a wonderful garden display at the Goat Pavilion, utilising old toilet systems, peanut butter jars and vases. Les has also starting turning and preparing the soil in preparation for his Sunflower Display at the Cairns Show. Les is seeking hanging plants and cuttings for his baskets, give the office a call if you have any. 
• Ag-Venture: Tony Matchett, Amanda Hunter and Bill Smith have started preparing garden beds for the Ag-Venture display at the old cattle yards. They recently moved 26 cubic metres of top soil into the area, which will be dug, mulched and planted in readiness for the Cairns Show. 
• Weather: Wet weather has caused conditions at the Showgrounds to change. Visitors are advised to proceed with caution and stick to roads and pavements. Thank you to Ian Allen for mowing the grounds, and Carol Allen for maintaining the gardens.
• Break In: Unwelcomed visitors have kicked in the doors of the Scott Street Ticket box. Doors will now need to be replaced.

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Establishing professional connections and endorsing individuals and stakeholders.

Are you associated with the Cairns Show Association? Perhaps you are a part of our Committee, an Ambassador, a Stakeholder, or an active Member or Volunteer; follow us on LinkedIn and establish your professional connection.

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Need an endorsement for a particular skill? If you’ve worked with us, we’ll provide you with a review or feedback! Reach out to us on LinkedIn today. The Cairns Show Association trading as the Cairns Agricultural, Pastoral and Mining Association.

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