Nanango’s sideshow alley is always a popular part of the show (Photo: Clive Lowe)Two champions together, Jilpi Thaddia with proud owner Jenny Clauss (Photo: Clive Lowe)
April 23, 2013
‘Resoundingly successful” … this is how Nanango Show Society president Les Schloss has described the 104th annual Nanango Show.
“All our gates were up, in fact everything was up,” Les said.
The weather was “brilliant”, he said, and the motorbike stunt show was “just something!”.
“It was our main entertainment and they did a really good job.”
In fact, the bikes were so good they managed to lure some of the crowd away from what is usually the show’s main evening attraction, the bull ride.
“But there was still plenty of fun and action over there in the rodeo ring,” Les said.
The fireworks – sponsored by the Heritage Community Bank – were “brilliant”.
All the usual attractions of the show were also popular … the wood-chopping, post-ripping, equestrian events and sideshow alley.
Pavilion entries were up and farm produce had more space this year after moving into the old poultry shed.
About 125 head were entered into the Prime Beef competition.
The two-day championship dog show was also well-supported.
“The alpaca display wasn’t as big this year because they are having a big show in July,” Les said.
This State alpaca show, to be held at the Nanango Showgrounds, will be combined with a State Dexter cattle show and a display by working dogs.
However, the Booie Spinners were taking the opportunity to demonstrate their craft from farm and fleece to fashion.
Members were spinning recently carded alpaca fleece to create yarn which they were then crafting into wearable fashion.
The last word must go to Les: “It was just a really nice day.”
Leonie Watson with her friendly alpacas, Cassius, left, and Ziggy
Myrue Cobby, from Kingaroy, models an award-winning alpaca scarf and headband
Chloe Gould and Mikaela Ross, from Bowenfels Angus at Nanango
Jody Gray, from Tableland, was spinning just carded alpaca fleeceABC Rural reporter Cassie Hough officially opened the 2013 Nanango Show (Photo: Clive Lowe)
Jack Argent, from Blackbutt, took home four 1sts in the woodchopping; Jamie Head, Redcliffe, had three 1sts and several places
Mary Flynn, one of the stewards, with Marguerite Genrich who had four 1sts, three 2nds and three 3rds in the jams and relishes
Judges Scott Humphry, Toni Harper-Purcell and M. Biggs with Supreme Champion Mondiso Park Respect and proud owner Emily Larsen (Photo: Clive Lowe)
A strong field of woodchoppers competed (Photo: Clive Lowe)
Chainsaw in hand, Kieran Mangan attacks his log (Photo: Clive Lowe)
Miss Teen Showgirl Tori Somers, Miss Showgirl 2013 Emma Cramp and runner-up Louise Black present prizes for the 250mm standing block handicap to 1st Jack Argent, 2nd Grant Smith and 3rd Jamie Head with Anabelle (Photo: Clive Lowe)
Miss Teen Showgirl Tori Somers, runner-up Louise Black, Miss Showgirl 2013 Emma Cramp present prizes for the 300mm underhand handicap wood chop to 1st Grant Smith, 2nd Jamie Head and 3rd Scott Smith (Photo: Clive Lowe)
Alan and Leanne Ward with their champion Jersey cow Rising Sun Biestar Rowena (Photo: Clive Lowe)Jack McArthur, from Cooyar, goes for a tumble as the bull misbehaves .. he was given a second ride Bowman Button, from Cherbourg, competing in the bull rideA time-lapse photograph of the stunt motorbike show that wowed the crowd (Photo: Clive Lowe)
