Stanthorpe Agricultural Society
Stanthorpe Showgrounds
welcomes you to ....
The
Entertainment at the Stanthorpe Show
ENTERTAINMENT LINE UP
In 2024, the entertainment line at the Stanthorpe Show is spectacular. Lots of different acts to keep you entertained all day. There is certainly something there for everyone to enjoy. ​
For the little kids and the kid in all of us ...​
Livestock ...
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Noah's Farm racing pigs
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Jumping dogs
Night time spectacular ...​​
Music​ at the Wine Pavilion til 7.00pm...
FRIDAY
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TBA
​SATURDAY​
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TBA
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Music at the Can Bar 7.30pm to 11.30pm ...
FRIDAY
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Side Effects
​SATURDAY
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The Berrymen
BALLOON TWISTING
Watch Kiera as she magically transforms a simple balloon into something new.
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LOCATION
Roving around the main stage in the Peter Bonner exhibition centre
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SHOW TIMES
Friday: 12.30pm - 1.30pm
Saturday: 12.30pm - 1.30pm
STILT WALKER
You will be astounded watching Kiera perform her hula hoop acts towering above you on a set of stilts.
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LOCATION
This is roving entertainment.
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SHOW TIMES
Friday: 1.45pm - 2.45pm
Saturday: 1.45pm - 2.45pm
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.
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LOCATION
TBA.
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SHOW TIMES
Friday: 3pm - 4pm
Saturday: 3pm - 4pm
GIANT BUBBLES
Find Kiera and marvel at her giant bubble show with magic.
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LOCATION
This is roving entertainment.
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SHOW TIMES
Friday: 4.15pm - 5.15pm
Saturday: 4.15pm - 5.15pm
NOAH'S FARM RACING PIGS
Noah's Farm racing pigs are back again to delight and entertain you as they race around a set course.
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LOCATION
See them at the north east corner of the grounds.
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SHOW TIMES
First race: 10.00am
Further racing 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.
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LOCATION
Come and see Jason on the main stage in the Peter Bonner Exhibition Centre.
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SHOW TIMES
First show: 10.00
Further show times will be displayed at the stage.
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.
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LOCATION
See our extremely popular fashion parades on the main stage in the Peter Bonner Exhibition Centre.
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SHOW TIMES
​Friday only at 3.30pm and 5.30pm.
DINO ENCOUNTERS
New entertainment at the show this year includes the team from Dino Encounters and their Dinosaur Show.
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LOCATION
Find Dino Encounters at the north east corner of the grounds.
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SHOW TIMES
Show times will be displayed at the site.
CLIMBING WALL
Also new to the entertainment program for the 2024 show is the 7m climbing wall from Anthony and the team from Base Zero.
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Suitable for kids, teens and adults, the team can climb up to 80 people/hr. Come and see if you can reach the top.
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LOCATION
North east corner of the showgrounds.
SHOW TIMES
Friday - 10am to 4pm
Saturday - 10am to 4pm
PROFESSOR WALLACE PUPPETEER
Professor Wallace will be back to entertain the kids with his very funny and entertaining puppet show.
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LOCATION
Find Professor Wallace at the north east corner of the grounds.
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SHOW TIMES
First puppet show: 10.00am
Further puppet show times will be displayed at the site.
UTE SHOW
Our fabulous ute show will be back where owners get to show off their pride and joy.
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LOCATION
See our fabulous ute show on the northern boundary of the grounds.
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SHOW TIMES
Sunday only commencing at 11.00am.
ROLY POLY CARS
New entertainment for 2024 includes the Roly Poly Car team from Roly Poly promotions.
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LOCATION
Main show ring.
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SHOW TIMES
Friday - TBA
Saturday - TBA
11th LIGHT HORSE DARLING DOWNS TROOP
Please welcome to the 2024 show the gentlemen and riders from the 11th Light Horse Darling Downs Troop. They will be entertaining the crowd with formation riding and showcasing skills and ability of both horse and rider on the Saturday of the show.
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LOCATION
Main show arena.
SHOW TIMES
Saturday - TBA
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.
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LOCATION
Sheep and Wool Pavilion
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SHOW TIMES
Saturday only at 1.00pm
SHEEP DOG TRIALS
A traditional favourite, the sheep dog trials are back with dogs and masters keen to show off their skills and abilities.
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LOCATION
Sheep dog trials arenas.
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SHOW TIMES
Friday, Saturday and Sunday
KELPIE DOG JUMPING SHOW
New to the 2023 show is Gail Kampe and her team of kelpies from Coastal Kelpie Stud Dog high jump performing dog jumping competitions. This event is open to the public to enter as well.
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LOCATION
In the main show ring in front of the Can Bar
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SHOW TIMES
Friday - TBA
Saturday - TBA
SIDE SHOW ALLEY
One of the best Side Show alleys ever will be at Stanthorpe Show. Being the first show for the Qld show year, all of our friends from the Showmen's Guild congregate at Stanthorpe to kick of a fantastic show season. All of your favorites will be there, and some new rides and attractions.
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LOCATION
Come and see all the fun of the fair down side show alley.
SHOW TIMES
Friday and Saturday - all day
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.
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LOCATION
Main show arena.
SHOW TIMES
Saturday night only at 6.00pm.
Turn up 30 mins ahead of time to enter.
FIREWORKS
Oooh and aaaah at the magical and colourful fireworks display, set to a fabulous musical soundtrack, on both nights of the show.
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LOCATION
Main show arena.
SHOW TIMES
Friday at 8.00pm
Saturday at 8.00pm
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.
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LOCATION
This is roving entertainment
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SHOW TIMES
Friday: 5.30pm to 6.30pm
Saturday: 5.30pm to 6.30pm