June 26, 2026
It was a very busy weekend in the South Burnett, but the rescheduled Murgon Show last Saturday was still a popular outing for many families … especially the rodeo and fireworks on Saturday night.
The 102nd Murgon Show had been due to be held on March 13-14 but was postponed after torrential rain earlier in the week in the South Burnett.
The weather was perfect last weekend, although a bit chillier at night than the original date would have been!
Show Society president Josh Steinhardt said it had been a good show, with record entries in the pavilion and more than 100 head in the cattle competitions.
A new event this year was a display of Clydesdale horses, held near the poultry pavilion.
Other equestrian events included a Stockman’s Challenge in the main ring, as well as a cutting competition and led classes.
Josh said a good crowd had gathered for the official opening, but it really started to build up ahead of the evening rodeo.
The show was officially opened by retired Murgon and Wondai vet, Dr Chris Braithwaite.
Chris spoke about his family’s long involvement with the Murgon Show.
A long-standing Murgon Show tradition, the blessing of the plough, was conducted at the opening ceremony by Pastor Chris Downes, from the Murgon Baptist Church.
The blessing honours farmers past, present and future as well as praying for a good harvest.
Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien and South Burnett Mayor Kathy Duff also spoke at the opening, and Murgon Show Society patroness Gladys Sippel cut the cake.
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