“Helly Hoops” from Brisbane had the kids jumping through hoops, literally, at Saturday’s Goomeri Show
March 29, 2023
The sun shone brightly on Goomeri’s 83rd Show on Saturday, and if the number of entrants in the Showgirl and Rural Ambassador competitions is any indication, the show also has a bright future!
There was plenty of action in the stud and prime cattle competitions, chainsaw ripping, equestrian events and in the keenly contested Stockman’s Challenge.
Barrel racing took over main arena in the evening with a challenge between horses and motorbikes, followed by motorbike-only competitions.
Speaking at the official opening, Show Society president David Pitstock thanked the volunteers and his committee members who had worked hard behind the scenes to make the show a reality.
He especially singled out treasurer Sasha Ross and secretary Emily Kemp for praise.
Mr Pitstock said there had been changes happening at the showgrounds, with a few things demolished and the new ablution block almost ready.
A concrete pad had been laid for the new stud cattle shed, and there were plans to develop a parade ring at the bottom of the hill.
In the future, people would be able to sit on the hill and watch the stud cattle being judged.
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington thanked the amazing number of entrants in the Showgirl and Rural Ambassador competitions.
She said they would be the future of the Goomeri Show.
Cr Hilary Smerdon, who officially opened the show, also said he couldn’t believe how many entrants there were in these competitions.
He congratulated Mr Pitstock and his committee on a great effort and all the improvements that had occurred over the past few years.
2022 South Burnett Showgirl Abby Buhlmann, 2023 Goomeri Rural Ambassador Jessyca Dakin, 2023 Goomeri Showgirl Carissa Dascombe, 2022 South East Queensland Showgirls’ Choice Anna Ferguson and 2022 South Burnett Rural Ambassador Daniel TraceKarla Cameron, from Nanango, was adding some colour to 10-year-old Landon Richards, from Tansey, the runner-up in the Goomeri Show’s Junior Rural Ambassador competitionCr Hilary Smerdon with his fiance Colleen Cousins … Cr Smerdon, who represents Gympie Regional Council’s Division 6, officially opened the showMember for Nanango Deb Frecklington with Goomeri Show Society president David Pitstock at the official opening ceremonyDeb Frecklington, Cr Smerdon and David Pitstock with the impressive official party of Showgirl and Rural Ambassador winners at the show’s opening ceremonyPam Mellersh and Pam McAllister, from Wondai, were watching the Stockman’s Challenge with Margie Atkinson, from GoomeriMiss Teen Showgirl Maddison Richards, from Tansey, and Laura Cox, Goomeri, were looking over the pavilion exhibitsMaddison Allan, Wondai; Kayla Dascombe, Goomeri; and Chloe Allan, Wondai, were enjoying a cool drink in the sunAction in the Stockman’s Challenge in the Phyllis Hopf ArenaKingaroy Lions Club members joined with Goomeri Lions to look after the chip van … from left, Don Louis, David Crossingham and Tim MinchellGoomeri Show Society Life Member Phyllis Hopf was watching the action in the arena that bears her name from the cool of the pavilionJason Frecklington and Nathan Prain, both from Kingaroy, were relaxing in the shadeRoy Dennien and Archie Pointon, both from Goomeri, were also having a chat in the shade
