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One of the region’s longest-lasting events is ready to return with something for everyone.

The 117-year-old Sunshine Coast Agricultural Show is set to draw huge crowds at the Nambour Showgrounds from June 16 to 18.

Show manager Penny Walsh said this year’s edition was shaping up to be the biggest and best yet, with a unique mix of tradition and new-age entertainment at great value for money.

“For more than 100 years the Sunshine Coast Agricultural Show has given local people and local businesses a platform to showcase their products, their animals and their amazing skills to our community,” she said.

Thrills aplenty. Picture: Eyes Wide Open Images

“That wonderful and important tradition along with all the others people know and love will be back at the Nambour Showgrounds in 2023.

“Show-goers can experience high-octane V8 Supercars on the Saturday and Sunday, and high-adrenaline motorbikes with Aussie FMX stunt riders, to the slower pace of the ferris wheel, fairy floss, a petting zoo, cattle judging, show jumping, wood chopping and of course the dagwood dogs.

There will also be show bags, sideshow alley and international horse whisperer Guy McLean.

“This year’s show will also feature a Freedom of Entry march on Saturday, June 17, involving the Australian Air Force Cadets Nambour Squadron,” she said.

Traditional showjumping will be on display.

“Around 200 cadets will march to the main gate of the showgrounds where they’ll be addressed by the Mayor and Queensland Police, as they request Freedom of Entry into Nambour as part of their 80th birthday celebrations.

“There will be a spectacular fireworks display on Friday and Saturday at 8pm and on Sunday evening at 7pm.

“The price of entry to this year’s show is $25 for adults, $18 for students, while children under the age of five are free.

“There are some terrific discounts if you purchase tickets online through Sunshine Coast Show (adults $16, students $12) including fantastic family packages which are available exclusively online.”

The traditional sideshow alley. Picture: Eyes Wide Open Images

Discount tickets close at midnight on June 15.

Division 10 Councillor David Law said getting to and from this year’s show would be easy, with public transport and parking options available.

“Accessible parking is available, however other onsite parking will be limited, so visitors are encouraged to make use of the $5 public car parking at MacKellar Mining Depot on National Park Road, opposite Ken Mills Toyota, and at the Crushers Rugby League Club car park for $10,” he said.

“A free shuttle bus service will also run from the Nambour Train Station to the main gate throughout the day until after the fireworks in the evening.

“Council recently completed renewal works to the equestrian facilities as well as the access stairs and balustrade in the J.D. Grimes Grandstand, which look terrific and will also improve accessibility and safety for visitors to the showgrounds.”

Tents, stalls and rides at the Nambour Show in 1962. Picture: Picture Sunshine Coast

Gates will open from 9am each day. The show will end at 10pm each night.

For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit Sunshine Coast Show.

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