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    • Fulton Bar and Figtree Undercover
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2025 Cairns Show - Apply for Outside Site

Complete this application form to apply for an outside site. Whilst all effort will be taken to allocate the site location as you have requested on the application, the Cairns Show Association reserves the right to alter site allocations and locations at its discretion where necessary.

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  • Fields marked * are required. Click here to see sites available (opens in a new tab).
  • Exhibitor information

    Please select "Yes" if you exhibited in 2024!
  • State clearly the purpose of site. Sites will be allocated on information supplied. Eg. selling, promotion, community awareness.
  • Please list all items. If not selling put N/A. Refer to list of restricted items at the Cairns Show.
  • Most Cairns Show Ground sites may not have any power as there are a limited number of areas that have access to power. If this is the case be prepared to organise your own quiet generators (75-85 dB(A) at 1m). Also outside vendors need to consider appropriate lighting for the evening trading.

  • Public Liability

  • Minimum requirement is $20million. Input figure above in $million. All Exhibitors must provide a valid Certificate of Currency covering the period of the Cairns Show prior to operating.
  • Attach a copy of your certificate of currency for public liability cover. Must be a minimum of $20 million.
  • Around the Grounds (Outside) Sites

  • Please list 3 sites preference. Refer to the Outside Site Maps for site location (area + number).


    Please note that final site allocation will be subject to change to comply with the Restrictions on Businesses, Activities and Undertakings Directives at the time of the Cairns Show (if any).
    View Map for Outside Area A and Permanent Sites
    - View Map for Outside Areas B and E
    - View Map for Outside Areas C, D and G
    - View Map for Outside Areas F

  • This section is to calculate total area required in square metres.
  • Sites must include space taken up by tow bars, tent pegs, ropes, etc. No part of an exhibitor's display to encroach on another site and must stay within their own site boundaries. Site cost is based on linear frontage length.
  • Include space taken up by tow bars, tent pegs, ropes, etc.
  • Outside Site Charges

  • Select type of site from this drop down menu
  • Sites must include space taken up by tow bars, tent pegs, ropes, etc. No part of an exhibitor's display to encroach on another site and must stay within their own site boundaries. Site cost is based on linear frontage length.
  • Include space taken up by tow bars, tent pegs, ropes, etc.
  • Select type of site from this drop down menu
  • Price: $ 0.00

  • Food Sites Only

  • Many Food Services Exhibitors must hold a valid food business licenses and adhere to the Food and Safety Laws. The Cairns Show Association must provide the Cairns Regional Council a list of all food exhibitors at the event. All temporary food permits applications must be received by Cairns Regional Council no later than 30 days out from the Cairns Show.

    Cairns Regional Council Health Inspectors will be at the Cairns Showgrounds to regulate all food service exhibitors. More information can be found on Mobile Food Vehicles.

    All food stall operators using LP gas for cooking, need to have been inspected by a gas work licence holder in the previous 12 months and have a gas system compliance certificate. More information can be found on Gas Compliance.

    Single-use plastic items ban started on 1st September 2021. Banned single-use items are straws, stirrers, swizzle sticks, plates, unenclosed plastic bowls, plastic forks, spoons, knives, splayds, chopsticks and food picks, expanded polystyrene (EPS) takeaway containers and polystyrene (EPS) cups. For more information visit the Queensland single-use plastic items ban website for more information or phone the hotline on 1800 844 946.
  • Option to upload your valid food licence, which will be passed to the Cairns Regional Council Health Department. All food vendors will need to supply a copy of their valid food licence prior to the commencement of the Cairns Show.
  • Option to upload your valid gas compliance certificate. This is a mandatory requirement that the food van have undergone necessary inspections and meet the required AS/NZS 5601 gas installation safety standards. All food vendors must supply a copy of this certificate prior to operating at the Cairns Show.
  • Passes

    Authorised Persons

    Names of 2 authorised persons to collect passes. Identification will be required when passes are collected. Passes will only be issued to authorised persons.
  • Complimentary Passes

    Each siteholder will receive the following passes with their booking below. These are daily passes and each worker will need a pass per day. Passes are not transferable.
    Site Cost Number of 1 Day Passes
    $<$330 3 x 1 Day Passes
    $331 - $2,000 6 x 1 Day Passes
    $2,001 - $4,000 9 x 1 Day Passes
    $4,001+ 12 x 1 Day Passes
  • Additional 1 Day Worker's Passes

    Additional worker passes can be purchased for $18 per person per day. To purchase more than 10 passes, a work roster must be supplied. The roster must show that staff work a minimum of 4 hours to be eligible for Worker's Passes.
  • Price: $ 18.00 Quantity:
  • Attach a copy of your shifts / roster if you have requested more than 10 worker's passes. For privacy, we don't require names and numbers of staff / workers / volunteers. However we will require a schedule of your roster.
  • Carparking Passes

    Daily car parking passes can also be purchased. A maximum of 2 car parking passes/spaces per site per day applies. The car park is located behind the Horticulture Building (Cairns Youth Centre Building), with entry into the Showgrounds via the Horticulture Building. All passes are not transferable and prices include GST.
  • Price: $ 15.00 Quantity:
  • Price: $ 15.00 Quantity:
  • Price: $ 15.00 Quantity:

  • Delivery of Stock During Showtime

    Should you require delivery of stock during Showtime, then you can drive onto the grounds via Gate 4, Severin St. This can only be done in the mornings prior to opening times.

    EXIT OF VEHICLE FROM THE GROUNDS MUST BE BEFORE 8:30AM.
    There are no other times available for delivery of stock during Showtime unless walked in.
  • Trading Terms

    Although currently not mandated by the Queensland Government, the Cairns Show Association highly recommends all exhibitors continue to implement COVID safe measures. Please do not enter the Cairns Showgrounds if you or your workers are unwell.

  • Opportunity to Promote Your Business

    Each year we organise extra benefits for our Cairns Show Members. These benefits can be discounted goods and/or services that are offered to our Members on presentation of their Members Identification.
    This is an excellent opportunity to promote your business (read more!)!
    If you are interested in offering your goods and/or services at a discounted rate to our members, please complete the following:

    As part of the terms of condition of the site booking you agree to having your details passed to a select number of sponsors. All other information will remain confidential. Consent will also allow us to put your name on our website.
    My employees, agents and I shall observe and be bound by the Terms and Conditions as set out in the Exhibitor’s Manual for site space at The Cairns Show. These Terms and Conditions are hereby incorporated into the agreement as if the same were expressly set out at length. I have read and understood the Exhibitor’s Manual and The Terms and Conditions.
  • Invoicing Details

    Upon submitting your application, it will be sent to our Sites Co-ordinator and you will be contacted further on assessment of your application and a tax invoice sent to you for payment.
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    • Come to the Show
      • Show Information
      • Tickets & Membership
      • Events & Entertainment
      • History of the Cairns Show
    • Competitions
      • Competition Sections & Kids Korner
      • Biosecurity Information
      • Enter Online
    • Exhibitors
      • Fred Moule Exhibition Centre (Inside) Sites
      • Around the Grounds (Outside) Sites
      • Exhibitor Manual
      • Exhibitor FAQ’s
      • Apply Online
    • Sponsors
    • Showmen’s Guild Website
  • Wine Awards
    • About
    • Enter your Wines
    • Officials
    • Results
    • Sponsors
  • Auto Spectacular
  • Ambassadors
    • Showgirl
    • Young Rural Ambassador
    • Rural Ambassador
  • What’s On
    • Events Calendar
    • Regular Events
    • Showground News
  • Venue Hire
    • Our Venues
    • Fred Moule Exhibition Centre
    • De Jarlais Function Centre
    • Fulton Bar and Figtree Undercover
    • Main Arena (Centre Ring)
    • Grounds
  • Contact
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