September 9, 2021
Organisers of Yarraman’s 2021 Show & Shine breathed a sigh of relief on Saturday afternoon.
After having to cancel the event at short notice last year due to the pandemic, Brisbane’s recent lockdown had sparked understandable “on no, not again” concerns among the Show & Shine’s organising committee.
But as things turned out, by Saturday morning the Brisbane lockdown was largely a memory and the weather gods turned on a perfect Spring day.
And while proper social distancing and other pandemic safety measures were observed, many of these concerns took a rear seat as guests calmly strolled around the grounds to admire the immaculate array of vehicles on display.
This year almost 1000 spectators came through the gates at Yarraman’s Recreation Grounds in Margaret Street, along with a display of 45 cars and more than a dozen motorcycles and trikes.
Local children weren’t forgotten either, with a large number of competitors taking part in a “Pimped Pushies” competition for the most imaginatively decorated push bikes.
Guests on the day could satisfy their hunger at any of seven exotic food stalls, and an on-site licensed bar and barbecue; shop at half a dozen market stalls selling everything from jams and preserves through to motoring accessories; or take time out to explore the Shannon’s Insurance van and play some motoring-themed video games.
Children could also enjoy a free petting zoo and jumping castle.
This year’s Show & Shine was the event’s third outing since it began as an add-on to the Colours Of Yarraman festival in 2018, splitting off as a stand-alone event the following year before the COVID pandemic forced its cancellation in 2020.
But if this year’s roll-up is anything to go by, the Show & Shine appears to have now found a permanent home on Yarraman’s annual event calendar.
The event was put together by members of the Yarraman Business Group and volunteers, and sponsored by Stanwell Corporation, Bendigo Bank and Shannon’s Insurance.
A further 26 businesses from Yarraman, Nanango, Kingaroy and Moore donated the day’s prizes.
Tania Paul, from the Yarraman Business Group, said she was delighted the Show & Shine went as well as it did.
She said the weather on Saturday had been perfect, and she was delighted with the many positive comments visitors made.
What was even more impressive was that several guests who’d been caught short of a gold coin to cover their entry fee came back later in the day to drop one off when they’d secured some change.
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2021 Yarraman Show & Shine Results
Cars
- Best Holden – Fiona Butler (Holden Monaro)
- Best Ford – Brian Smith (1971 Ford Fairlane)
- Best Modified – Kevin Routledge (1981 WB Holden One-Tonner)
- Best Ute – Stephen Harper (1975 Holden Sandman)
- Best American – Geoff Collett (1971 Pontiac Firebird)
- Best British – Chris Roberts (1951 Austin A90 Atlantic)
- Best Japanese – Neville Henrichs (1991 Nissan 300ZX)
- Best Other – Barry and Kelli Stolzenberg (1948 Bedford hotrod)
- Shannon’s Pick – B.J. Anderson (Chrysler panelvan “Denimmachine”)
- People’s Choice – Fiona Butler (Holden Monaro)
Motorcycles
- Best British – Reperren Motorcycles (1978 Triumph 750 Tiger)
- Best Japanese – John Harrison (1988 Honda Goldwing 1500)
- Best American – Duncan Hore (1942 Harley-Davidson WLA)
- Best Trike – John Dixon (2012 Honda Goldwing)
- Best Other – Daniel Southall (2008 Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail)
Pimped Pushies
- 1st – Asher Kingsford (Batman Bike)
- 2nd – Marley Routledge (Jellyfish)
- 3rd – Sandra Currell (Jigsaw)
2021 Sponsors
Stanwell Corporation, Bendigo Bank, Shannon’s Insurance, Baker Diversified, Crowies Paints, Cub Engineering, H&H Car Detailing, IGA Yarraman, Joe Stimpson, Kingaroy Equipment Sales, Kingaroy Motorcycles, Nanango Spare Parts, Pink Flamingo Cafe, Repco, Royal Hotel Yarraman, Schuey Bros Drilling, Airds Hardware, Tilly’s Auto Cafe, Signature Energy, Star Tyrepower, Tarong Power Stations and Meandu Mine, Toowoomba Regional Council, Yarraman Post Office, Yarraman Caravan Park & Cabins, Yarraman Hairdresser, Yarraman Heritage Museum, Yarraman Hotel-Motel, Yarraman Pharmacy, Yarraman Produce, Yarraman Progress Association, Yarraman RSL, Yarraman Farmhouse Cafe and Coffee Lounge, and Wild Horse FM 99.7.
