Stanthorpe Agricultural Society
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Legacy projects
The list of 150th anniversary legacy projects being undertaken in the lead up to the 2026 Stanthorpe Show is as follows:
150th anniversary quilt
Calling all our stitchcrafters, handcrafters, fibrecrafters, etc out there who would like to participate in a project that will leave lasting memories, long after the 150th anniversary show is finished. We want to create a 150th anniversary quilt that will have pride of place at the showgrounds showcasing our strong connection with our community.
We need you to make a 6 inch fabric square (finished size) showcasing one or more of these themes:
1) what the Stanthorpe Agricultural Society means to you
2) what the Stanthorpe Show means to you
3) what agriculture in general, or living in a rural town, means to you.
The squares will be individually sewn to a backing fabric, they will not be sewn together. So please either make a mini quilt with wadding and binding, or at least finish your edges so that they are not raw.
These squares can be from any fabric or craft medium and the image on it can be as wide and as varied as your imagination. And why stop at one? Once you're on a roll, make a few.
Squares can be dropped into the show office during 9am - 12pm or posted to 8 High St, Stanthorpe Q 4380 by the end of December. Download the form to accompany your squares.
For more information, contact Paula Boatfield on 0428 195 202.
150th anniversary stone
Local sculptor Gabriele Trabucco will be sculpting a local showgrounds granite rock into a display relating to the show and showgrounds activities.
The rock will take pride of place at the showgrounds entrance welcoming all visitors.
More to come on this project.
For more information, contact Paula Boatfield on 0428 195 202.
150th anniversary brick pavers
The Society is selling 150th anniversary brick pavers that can be inscribed with yours or your family's name/s as a lasting reminder of continuing contribution and support for the Society.
Pavers are $50 each and will be laid at the showgrounds front entrance encircling the 150th anniversary stone.
Download an order form here and submit before 30 November.
Download a copy of our poster to help share the message.
For more information contact show secretary Rikki-Lee Chislett on 0407 404 467.
Photograph collection
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The Society is asking our community if they would be willing to share photos of themselves or their family and friends at Stanthorpe Shows, or at any other activity run by the Stanthorpe Agricultural Society.
These photos will be used at the 2026 Stanthorpe Show in our photo wall and may be used in the booklet or other publications.
If you can help, please either:
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Drop into the show office with your photos and Rikki-Lee will scan copies (best resolution option)
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Take a photo or scan of your photo and email it to Teena Wilcock at wilcock.t@outlook.com.
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Take a photo or scan of your photo and message it to Teena Wilcock at 0429 891 130.
For more information contact Teena Wilcock at 0429 891 130.
Grandstand model
Local model maker Shane Donnelly has graciously agreed to apply his modelmaking talents and create a replica of the grandstand that used to grace Stanthorpe Showgrounds.
Follow his journey on his Rebuilding Pikedale facebook page.
For more information, contact Shane Donnelly on momake96@gmail.com.
Shearer's stove restoration
Garry Ellis has also been applying his talents and over the past few years has been lovingly restoring the shearer's stove that once resided in the tea pavilion annex. With the annex removed, upon its return, the shearer's stove will reside in the main tea pavilion building, showcasing the mastery of Garry's talents, but also the workmanship that went into creating stoves of that size and stature.
