WELCOME TO YEPPOON AND DISTRICT SHOW SOCIETY INC

  2010 Admission charges: $8 adults; $5 Pensioners and children  

The Secretary, PO Box 426 , YEPPOON.  Qld.  4703  

One of the most successful small shows in Central Queensland , the annual Yeppoon Show is held over two days on the second weekend in June, coinciding with the Queen’s Birthday long weekend.  This 56^th Yeppoon show welcomes major naming sponsor, Yeppoon Central Shopping Centre.  This corporate backing is very much appreciated and contributes significantly to the success of the Show.

O’Reilly’s Real Estate is welcomed this year as the naming sponsor of the Horse Show.  Horse Show events will be held in the main show ring during Saturday and Sunday, June 12^th and 13^th, and will feature led-in classes, Galloway hacks, rider classes and Show Jumping. To meet growing interest, the Dressage has been reorganized as an event in its own right, and will be held on Saturday May 22^nd, at the Yeppoon Pony Club grounds, commencing at 8am. Entries close for this event on Sunday May 16^th.

The horse show events will be held in the main show ring during Saturday and Sunday June 12^th and 13^th, and will feature led-in classes, Galloway hacks, rider classes and show jumping.

The Showmen’s amusements and side show alley are a big family attraction over both days, with ride discounts for children between 10am and 12 noon.  Other highlights of the free family attractions are: Larry Sykes Magical Entertainment with six performances over two days, sponsored by Yeppoon Community Markets; the Fashion Spectacular by LA Modelling with eight themed shows over two days, sponsored by Keppel Bay Sailing Club; Annahdale Park Farm Parties and Mobile Petting Zoo; The Morning Bulletin Greatest Saturday Night Show featuring local band Nebraska Red, Voices of Capricorn Variety Show, and dance displays from Janelle’s Academy of Dance and Dance Infusion; all followed by the  Grand Finale Fireworks Display. 

A main ring 1 spectacle for Saturday June 12^th commencing at 10am will be O’Grady’s Bakehouse Queensland Championship Woodchops with four handicap events, and a Combination Woodchop, leading up to the Open State Titles. 

Yeppoon Show displays a huge cross section of community interests in their Pavilion displays including pineapples, edible and exotic fruits, horticulture, cooking, fine arts; pottery, shells, photography,  needlework and craft. The Show also attracts a wide range of ground displays and trade exhibits featuring machinery; irrigation equipment; private and commercial vehicles; marine displays; jewellery and fancy goods and clothing.  Also featured are college promotional stands and a large display of art and craft from local schools. 

On Sunday June 13^th, The Lifestyle Landscaping Stud Beef Cattle Show will commence at 10am in main ring 2, featuring Interbreeds, Dexter and Miniature breeds.  Champions and Grand Champions will feature in the Grand Parade to be held at 1.30pm

On Sunday afternoon after the Grand Parade the main ring will feature a Horse Drawn Carriage or Cart/vehicle display, and we will introduce two new family attractions with the  Yeppoon Ride on Mower Central Queensland Grand Prix, sponsored by Capricorn Coast Retravision and Yeppoon Billy Goat Cart Races sponsored by Professionals Real Estate, Emu Park .

Yeppoon and District Show Society was formed in 1955, and in 1982 the show committee planned a redevelopment of the showground, with a new layout to replace all of the original bush timber and iron buildings, with modern steel structures.  They also upgraded infrastructure such as the show ring, fencing, underground power, power outlets and internal roads.  The upgrade was assisted by 40% state Government subsidies, and some joint venturing with organizations seeking sub-leases or rental of the new facilities, with arrangements for making sure buildings were available for a week during the annual Show. Today the redevelopment and infrastructure on the showground is valued at $1.46 million.

The organisations who sub-lease or rent showground buildings are: Yeppoon Indoor Bowling Club; Yeppoon Little Theatre; Yeppoon and District Lapidary Association; Capricorn Coast Cricket Club; Keppel Coast Gymnastic Club; Capricorn Coast Dog Obedience Club; Yeppoon Choral Society; Yeppoon Lions Club; Beachpotters; Yeppoon Community Market; Yeppoon Army Cadets, and Capricorn Coast Embroiderer’s Guild.

We look forward to seeing you at the 56^th annual Yeppoon Show.

With best wishes from Show President, Brian Dorey.