Stanthorpe Agricultural Society
Stanthorpe Showgrounds
welcomes you to ....
The
Entertainment at the Stanthorpe Show
ENTERTAINMENT LINE UP
In 2025, the entertainment line at the Bendigo Bank Stanthorpe Show is spectacular. Lots of different acts to keep you entertained all day. There is certainly something there for everyone to enjoy.
(NOTE: some times and events may change without notice)
BALLOON TWISTING
Watch Kiera as she magically transforms a simple balloon into something new.
LOCATION
Roving around the main stage in the Peter Bonner exhibition centre
SHOW TIMES
Friday: noon
Saturday: noon
STILT WALKER
You will be astounded watching Kiera perform her hula hoop acts towering above you on a set of stilts.
LOCATION
This is roving entertainment.
SHOW TIMES
Friday: various
Saturday: various
HULA HOOP AND CIRCUS WORKSHOP
Join Kiera as she teaches up to 80 kids the art of performing with a hula hoop and some other circus acts.
LOCATION
Exhibition centre stage
SHOW TIMES
Friday: 3.30pm
Saturday: 3.30pm
GIANT BUBBLES
Find Kiera and marvel at her giant bubble show with magic.
LOCATION
This is roving entertainment.
SHOW TIMES
Friday: various
Saturday: various
MELVILLE'S PIONEER FARM RACING DUCKS
Melville's Pioneer Farm racing ducks are here for the first time ever to delight and entertain you as they race around a set course.
LOCATION
See them at the north east corner of the grounds.
SHOW TIMES
Friday first race: noon
Saturday first race: 10.00am
Further racing times will be displayed at the site.
MELVILLE'S PIONEER FARM CHOOK LOTTO
Melville's Pioneer Farm chook lotto is again, a first for the Stanthorpe Show. Test your selection powers to predict the winning number.
LOCATION
See chook lotto at the Can Bar.
SHOW TIMES
Friday afternoon
Saturday afternoon
MELVILLE'S PIONEER FARM ANIMAL NURSERY
New entertainment at the show this year includes the team from Melville's Pioneer animal nursery.
LOCATION
See them at the north east corner of the grounds.
SHOW TIMES
Friday: all day
Saturday: all day
PROFESSOR WALLACE PUPPETEER
Professor Wallace will be back to entertain the kids with his very funny and entertaining puppet show.
LOCATION
Find Professor Wallace at the north east corner of the grounds.
SHOW TIMES
Friday first puppet show: 11.00am
Saturday first puppet show: 11.00am
Further puppet show times will be displayed at the site.
JASON GRAY MAGICIAN
Jason Gray and his magical colleagues will be back to mystify you with his entertaining magic acts and other shows including a bubble show.
LOCATION
Come and see Jason on the main stage in the Peter Bonner Exhibition Centre.
SHOW TIMES
Friday: 1.00pm and 7.00pm
Saturday: 11.00am and 1.00pm
FASHION PARADES
A crowd favourite, the fashion parades are back. Usually following a set theme, our fashion parades, expertly coordinated by Debbie Wilmot and Pauline Leigh, will delight and entertain you.
LOCATION
See our extremely popular fashion parades on the main stage in the Peter Bonner Exhibition Centre.
SHOW TIMES
Friday only at 3.30pm and 6.00pm.
CLIMBING WALL
Also new to the entertainment program for the 2025 show is the 7m climbing wall from Anthony and the team from Base Zero.
Suitable for kids, teens and adults, the team can climb up to 80 people/hr. Come and see if you can reach the top.
LOCATION
North east corner of the showgrounds.
SHOW TIMES
Friday - 10am to 4pm
Saturday - 9am to 4pm
SIDE SHOW ALLEY
One of the best Side Show alleys ever will be at Stanthorpe Show. All of your favorites will be there, and some new rides and attractions.
LOCATION
Come and see all the fun of the fair down side show alley.
SHOW TIMES
Friday and Saturday - all day
CLEANSHEARS
Come and watch the demonstration sheep shearing and learn about how the fleece is classed. You might even get the chance to throw the fleece your self.
LOCATION
Sheep and Wool Pavilion
SHOW TIMES
Saturday only at 1.00pm
SHOW DOGS
New to the 2025 show is Silvana Tassen and her team of volunteers running the show dog competition. Come and see how a true dog competition operates.
LOCATION
Western side of the showgrounds
SHOW TIMES
Friday, Saturday and Sunday commencing at 9.00am
SHEEP DOG TRIALS
A traditional favourite, the sheep dog trials are back with dogs and masters keen to show off their skills and abilities.
LOCATION
Sheep dog trials arenas.
SHOW TIMES
Friday, Saturday and Sunday commencing at 7.00am
YARD DOG TRIALS
New to the 2025 show is Shelley Burns and her team of volunteers running the yard dog competition. Come and see the skill of dog and owner as they manipulate sheep around a yard course.
LOCATION
Northern side of the grounds along Club Rd.
SHOW TIMES
Friday, Saturday and Sunday commencing at 9.00am
FMX STUNT BIKES
Yes we have the stunt bikes back to entertain you on the Fri and Sat nights. Marvel at the antics Brodie and his team get up to.
LOCATION
Main show ring.
SHOW TIMES
Friday - approx. 5:30pm & 7.00pm
Saturday - approx. 6:00pm & 7.30pm
MOTOR CYCLE BARREL RACE
Barrel racing on bikes ... A fantastic sight to see as mates compete against mates for the fastest time around a barrel racing course.
LOCATION
Main show arena.
SHOW TIMES
Saturday afternoon only
Registration at 4.00pm.
Racing at 5.00pm.
LIT UP HULA HOOPS
Come and find Kiera in circus character as she performs a hula hoop show with a difference - a night time spectacular with lit up hula hoops.
LOCATION
This is roving entertainment
SHOW TIMES
Friday: various
Saturday: various
FIREWORKS
Oooh and aaaah at the magical and colourful fireworks display, set to a fabulous musical soundtrack, on both nights of the show.
LOCATION
Main show arena.
SHOW TIMES
Friday at 8.00pm
Saturday at 8.00pm
