Stanthorpe Agricultural Society
Stanthorpe Showgrounds
welcomes you to ....
The
Entertainment at the Stanthorpe Show
ENTERTAINMENT LINE UP
In 2026, the entertainment line at the Community 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)
For the little kids and big kids ...
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Jack 'n' Jill chainsaw race
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Demonstration tree climb
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Clean shears demonstration
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11th Light Horse Troop
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Melville's trackless train
Animals ...
Night time spectacular ...
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Roly poly quad bikes
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Chariot races
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Ute barrel racing (Sat)
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Ute light parade (Sat)
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Cowgirls with wings
BALLOON TWISTING
Watch Kiera as she magically transforms a simple balloon into something new.
LOCATION
This is roving entertainment.
SHOW TIMES
Friday: 5.00pm
Saturday: 5.00pm
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: 2.00pm and 6.30pm LED
Saturday: 2.00pm and 6.30pm LED
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
Kidzone
SHOW TIMES
Friday: 1.00pm and 4.00pm
Saturday: 1.00pm and 4.00pm
GIANT BUBBLES
Find Kiera and marvel at her giant bubble show with magic.
LOCATION
This is roving entertainment.
SHOW TIMES
Friday: 11.30am
Saturday: 11.30am
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: 10:30am
Saturday first race: 10:30am
Further racing times will be displayed at the site.
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
LOLLIPOP CLOWN
Join Eric Summons the Lollipop Clown as he entertains our crowds through his roving magic shows.
LOCATION
Roving entertainment
SHOW TIMES
Friday: 11:45 in the Patron's arena
Saturday:
12 noon in the Patron's arena and 3:30 in the Exhibition Centre stage
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.
JUGGLING LIAM
Juggling Liam is one of Brisbane’s favourite and youngest entertainers — and he's only 15! Since 2021, Liam has been performing his high-energy shows all around Australia, bringing jaw-dropping magic, expert juggling, balloon twisting, and non-stop laughs to audiences of all ages.
LOCATION
Exhibition centre stage
MAGIC SHOW AND WORKSHOP
Friday: 12 noon and 2.30pm
Saturday: 12 noon and 2.00pm
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 from 11am to 2pm
SHOW DOGS
Continuing at the 2026 Stanthorpe Show is Sylvana and her team of volunteers running the Stanthorpe Show dog competition. Come and see how a true dog competition operates.
LOCATION
International Club
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
FLAIR ACTION SPORTS
Yes we have the stunt bikes back to entertain you on the Fri and Sat nights. Marvel at the antics Jack and his team get up to.
SHOW TIMES
Main arena
Friday - approx. 1.00pm & 6.30pm
Saturday - approx. 1.00pm & 5.45pm
MEET AND GREETS
Patron's arena
Friday - 1.30pm and 7.30pm
Saturday - 1.30pm and 6.30pm
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 4.30pm.
MOTORCYCLE CHARIOTS
Instead of horses, these custom chariots are powered by two motorcycles (often Husqvarna 401s) chained together, pulling the vehicle with a rider.
LOCATION
Main arena
SHOW TIMES
Friday - approx. 1.00pm & 6.30pm
Saturday - approx. 1.00pm & 5.45pm
ROLY POLY QUADBIKES
The performers ride modified quad bikes in a dynamic display of speed, thrills, and tricks within the show arena.
LOCATION
Main show arena.
SHOW TIMES
Friday - approx. 1.00pm & 6.30pm
Saturday - approx. 1.00pm & 5.45pm
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 LED lit up hula hoops.
LOCATION
This is roving entertainment
SHOW TIMES
Friday: 6.30pm
Saturday: 6.30pm
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
