Chloe Plowman, 10, of Kingaroy, took first prize for Heaviest Sweet Potato; Chloe was also the most successful junior exhibitor in the flower show
May 6, 2014
“It’s just a good, old-fashioned country show … people will come if you produce what they want, they are hungry for entertainment at the right price!”
This is South Burnett Show Society president Cliff Seiler’s recipe for a good rural show, and if the past weekend at Kingaroy is any example, he certainly has the recipe for success down correctly.
Cliff told southburnett.com.au the 2014 Kingaroy Show had been “magnificent”.
Gate takings were a little bit up on last year but the standout had been the community spirit.
“The community was right behind it, the spirit was just brilliant,” Cliff said.
“It’s just a good, old-fashioned country show where kids can come along and show their guinea pigs.”
Highlights included free showbags for the children, made possible by members of the public dropping off old batteries at a collection point during the year.
There was also a free rock-climbing wall as well as face-painting.
Also new this year was the Booie Spinning Group’s parades which featured garments fashioned from local alpaca wool.
Cliff said the Queensland Pork and Bacon Carcase Classic had also been “a bumper”.
Entries in the cooking competitions and needlecraft had also been well-supported.
Also popular were the truck displays and the woodchopping.
Cliff said he had spent most of Monday at the showgrounds talking to tradespeople. Planning has already begun for the 2015 event …
Justin Matthews, from Gatton, with Bill Steffensen, from Kingaroy … Justin came to Kingaroy for the Young Judges and came second in dairy judging and third in stud cattle
Cr Ros Heit with South Burnett Show Society life member Lady Bjelke-Petersen and Show Queen Phyllis Hurley
Enjoying the ring events were David Stallwood, Gloria Imber and Desley Collin, all from Kingaroy
Ros Tigell, South Burnett Show Society president Cliff Seiler, Cr Damien Tessmann, and Cr Keith Campbell, with his wife Marion
South Burnett Show Society life members Cec Wieden, from Haly Creek, and Harold Adlem, from Kingaroy
Duncan Birt, from Hervey Bay, and Dave MacPherson, from Maryvale, were part of the pipes and drums of “The Clan”
Kingaroy chef Jason Ford and butcher Fritz Kutzer were demonstrating what you can do with pork
Making friends at the bar … Mac Norgaard, from Yarraman, John Edwards, Mt Berryman; and Scott Edwards, Withcott
Rural Ambassador Abigail Andersson, Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington and 2014 Miss Showgirl Melissa O’Hanlon
Brad Carter, from Proston, with judge Wayne Ingleton and the Reserve Bird In The Show, a blue red modern game bantam cock
Erica Henderson, formerly Kingaroy now Brisbane, sang the National Anthem at the official opening of the 2014 Kingaroy Show
Former Swickers manager Bob Childs, right, officially opened the show … with a bit of friendly help from South Burnett Deputy Mayor Keith Campbell and his wife Marion in the blustery conditionsMatt Sowden, from Kingaroy, with the Supreme Exhibit Of Show, “Graneta Hoodoo Gurus”, which was exhibited by John and Leny Gaffney, from Bell Katherine Rose and Miss Showgirl Melissa O’Hanlon with the Supreme Female of Show, “Bowenfels Miss Mytty”
Glen Perrett with “PC Stainless Steel”, the Senior Champion British Breed bull
Corey Evans with the Grand Champion European Cow, “Jen-Daview Feature”
Hannah Geri with “Bowenfels Calgary”, the Junior Champion British Breed bull
Michael and Mitch Hunter with the Grand Champion Tropical Female, “Huntaway Cuddles”
Louis Fairbairn with the Junior Champion European Female, “Fairhaven Holly”
Lannah, 10, and Carmen Sowden, 12, from Kingaroy with “Graneta Hanna” (first in class) and Reserve Champion Senior Female “Oakwood Fiddles”; Lannah came 1st in the U12 Junior Handlers competition and tied for 3rd spot in the U16 Junior Judges; Carmen was 1st in both Junior Judges and Junior Paraders
