OUTSIDE SITES
Outside sites offer an economical, spacious and lively exhibiting option throughout the Cairns Showgrounds.
Having a physical presence at the Show gives your business or organisation the opportunity to engage face-to-face with existing customers, connect with new audiences and promote your products or services to the wider community across all three days of the Cairns Show.
OUTSIDE SITE AREAS
Outside sites are divided into eight areas:
- Area A – Mulgrave Road End
- Area B – Outside Centre Ring / Fearnley Creek
- Area C – Sideshow Alley
- Area D – Animal Nursery End
- Area E – Fearnley Creek Side
- Area F – Severin Street
- Area G – Horse Stables End
- Area H – Fowl & Goat Pavilions End – limited to one vendor
Site allocation is determined by the Cairns Show Association and is based on product category, site requirements, availability and the overall exhibitor mix.
OUTSIDE SITE INCLUSIONS
A clearly marked and designated site area will be provided once your booking has been approved and all required payments have been received.
Outside site fees are generally calculated according to linear frontage and may vary depending on your product category and site requirements.
Looking to hire equipment for your site? View our Exhibitor Add-On Deals available through Underwood Party Hire and Inspired Signs.
COMPLIMENTARY EXHIBITOR PASSES
| Cairns Showgrounds Outside Site Fee | Complimentary One-Day Passes |
|---|---|
| $600–$2,000 | 6 |
| $2,001–$4,000 | 9 |
| $4,001–$6,000 | 12 |
ADDITIONAL WORKER PASSES
Additional one-day worker passes may be purchased by the site holder for $18 each.
The Cairns Show Association reserves the right to limit the number of additional worker passes issued. Requests for more than 10 worker passes must be accompanied by a staff roster.
Staff and volunteers must be rostered to work a minimum of four hours to qualify for a worker pass.
Worker passes must be ordered by Tuesday, 13 July 2027. After this date, standard gate admission prices will apply.
Worker passes will not be posted. They may be collected during business hours from the Cairns Show Association Administration Office from Thursday, 8 July until Tuesday, 13 July 2027.
Identification will be required from the site holder or an authorised representative when collecting passes.
EXHIBITOR PARKING & CAR PARK PASSES
Limited exhibitor parking is available behind the Horticulture Pavilion, within the Youth Centre car park, at an additional cost.
Access is via Mulgrave Road, near the Fred Moule Exhibition Centre. Exhibitors may access the Showgrounds through the Horticulture Pavilion before and during the event.
A maximum of two car park passes may be purchased per exhibitor site, subject to availability.
- Cost: $15 per vehicle, per day
- Car park passes are non-transferable
- Parking must be pre-purchased
- Parking may be selected during the exhibitor application process and paid for with your site fees
Additional parking spaces may be made available subject to capacity.
Street parking is also available in surrounding areas where permitted. Please note that sections of Severin Street and Mulgrave Road may operate as authorised or restricted parking zones during Show days. Exhibitors are responsible for checking all street signage before parking.
SECURITY
After-hours security will operate throughout Show week from Monday, 12 July until the evening of Saturday, 17 July 2027.
If authorised access is required while the Showgrounds gates are locked, exhibitors should contact security on 0404 922 605.
Exhibitor identification will be required.
POWER
Power is not available at all outside sites.
Exhibitors who require power should clearly nominate their electrical requirements during the application process.
Where power is unavailable, exhibitors may be required to provide or hire a suitable generator and bring appropriate extension leads.
All electrical equipment, leads and generators must comply with applicable safety requirements and must not create a hazard for pedestrians, neighbouring exhibitors or the public.
FOOD VENDORS
At this stage, applications are being accepted from incumbent and returning food vendors only.
New food vendor applications are not currently being accepted for confirmed placement. Any new food vendor applications received will be placed on the waitlist and considered if suitable opportunities become available.
