Events & Entertainment will be announced soon!
PLEASE NOTE: all entertainment/event times are approximate and may be subject to change due to delays in competitions, entertainment acts, weather, etc.
The CSA will advise the public of time changes via the Cairns Show Facebook page.
Located in the Centre of the Showgrounds (E-I, 2-3 on Map).
ENTERTAINMENT PROGRAM
Located in 7News Heritage Park next to the Animal Nursery, in between Sideshow Alley and the Main Arena (D2 on Map).
ENTERTAINMENT PROGRAM
Located on Mulgrave Rd side of Showgrounds, next to the Fulton Bar across from the Fred Moule Exhibition Centre.
ENTERTAINMENT PROGRAM
Located on Quigley St side of Showgrounds, across the river over the pedestrian bridge (F6 on Map).
Located Quigley St side of Showgrounds, across the river over the pedestrian bridge (D-F, 6-7 on Map).
Located between Sideshow Alley and Main Arena (C-D, 2-4 on Map)
See below for activity & demonstration locations
ACTIVITIES & DEMONSTRATIONS
Have children and need a break? Visit the Mt Sheridan Kids Zone where you can sit and relax while the children play with toys, listen to storytelling, participate in games, or enter in the colouring in competition for merchandise and giveaways.
An artistic, cultural experience displaying art from children as young as five through to adults.
Let off some steam at the miniature steam engine display. With the incredible attention to detail this display always delights both young and old.
Discover the incredible world of locally discovered gems, stone and minerals at the Cairns Minerals and Lapidary Club exhibit.
Find out what being a police officer is really about & climb aboard a real-life Police Motorbike.
Located under the De Jarlais Members Pavilion, directly from Main Gate Entrance.
Admire the talent and skills of local cake decorators, weavers, knitters,
Is it a cooking demonstration, a meat exhibition, or a comedy show? Join Stan Cornish and his Magical Meat Team for a load of laughs…and you might even score a free sausage or two!
Located Mulgrave Rd side, pavilions are under the Headrick Grandstand.
See moments in time captured forever. Photographers from all over FNQ have submitted devastatingly beautiful images that leave you absolutely mesmerised.
Enjoy breathtaking art from local talent. From sculptors to paintings.
Show your support for our local school groups, and view the School Displays created by school students.
Your children will love Bugzy Bumblebee‘s bubble show and bubble wands – an instant smile on their face!
Support our Stud Beef, Prime Beef and Diary Cattle competitors as they show of their cattle and demonstrate their skills and knowledge.
Say ‘Hay’ to the horses in the stables or see them in action on the Main Arena.
Meet our 2023 Cairns Showgirl Alannah Giuffrida, Young Rural Ambassador Maeve Lowe, and Rural Ambassador Heidi Trout, around the Showgrounds as they conduct official business and judging.