Noosa Show salutes our Anzacs

THIS year’s Noosa Country Show, which runs from Friday 11 September to Saturday 12 September, will commemorate 100 years of Anzac with special displays from the Pomona and Gympie Museums, plus the 2nd and 5th Light Horse Regiment will be performing on the main arena and army, naval and air force cadets will be supporting the Anzac tradition with the Ode of Remembrance each afternoon.
Simpson the donkey will be there too with a ‘Waler’ horse, the same breed that was used in WWI. As a salute to their services, past service-men and women of Noosa Shire are invited to attend the Show free of charge when wearing their medals. Featuring on stage this year is ’80s legend John Swan – also known as ‘Swanee’ -who’ll take to the stage before an impressive fireworks display.
International touring band Dallas Frasca will perform from 5pm.
Steve Hart and the Allstar Band with Kevin Barker and the Beagle Babes will be on fire for the Friday night rock and roll party and on Saturday afternoon, X Factor’s Caitlyn Shadbolt will be live on-stage plus local favourites Shane Crang and Uncle Bob’s Jug Band before the Honky Tonk Rodeo and open barrel racing in the rodeo arena.
After all the thrills and spills, Smokin’ Mirrors and the Burlesque Dancers will be performing on stage.
For those who come for the competitions, there are new poultry and cavy (guinea pigs) sections for the family pets including a best-dressed chook class.
Don’t forget the lovable mutley competition on Friday afternoon for your backyard hound or pooch with great prizes up for grabs, plus the dog and puppy show is held next to the tennis courts on Friday.
The horse section has a class for every horse and or rider combination including harness, hacks, hunters, riding mount, pony club, western, all the breeds and miniatures.
Two full days of horse classes and show jumping is a crowd pleaser with top class riders and horses.
If you have a sweet tooth, the pavilion will be packed with tasty home cooking and crafts of all sorts with the beautiful horticulture and fabulous fruit and vegetables downstairs.
And what is a show without the rides, showbags, sideshow alley, fairy floss and obligatory dagwood dog!
The same great discounted entry prices are on offer as last year with a two day family pass only $45 and exhibitors’ pass only $10 for the duration of the Show.
For more details go to www.noosashowsociety.org.au , phone 5485 2331 or email secretary@noosashowsociety.org.au. For more information on entry for veterans, phone 5485 2331.