Entertainment
26 June, 2025
Excitement building for Atherton Show
EXCITEMENT is building for the 2025 Atherton Show which will kick off next Monday after the Malanda Show finishes on Sunday.
As it has been delivering since 1904, the Atherton Show’s program is packed with a variety of fun activities throughout the two days, with a spectacular fireworks show scheduled for Monday evening from 8.30pm.
With a theme of “Fields of the Future”, the show will be filled with a host of interesting displays, and a variety of trade sites and exhibitors showcasing the region’s local diversity and talent, and constant action in the main arena.
Organisers say entries are rolling in for the various competitions like cakes, jams and preserves, floral art, orchids and potted plants, artworks, and poultry.
It’s not too late to enter some of the categories but many do close on Wednesday at 4pm. Go to www.athertonshow.com.au/competitions/sections-and-forms/
There will also be an abundance of goats, horses, and cattle on show competing for accolades.
Watching the show jumping is always popular, but this year, the action will be aplenty with two performances every day from the El-Jay Freestyle motorcycle and bicycle stunt show.
Another highlight will be two performances every day from The Outback Jack’s Stockman Show which showcases horsemanship, working sheep dog demonstrations and whip cracking.
Of course, sideshow alley, showbag lane, Bugzy Bumblebee, and the ever-popular Animal Nursery are sure to deliver for the kids.
The judging of stud beef cattle, junior beef paraders and goats will also peak the interest of many showgoers, as will the working dog demonstration by Frank Finger and Nathan Obst, along with Annie and Chief from the ABC’s Muster Dog series which is on from 3pm on Tuesday.
The show teams up with Tablelands Regional Council to provide a calmer and quieter experience for showgoers, and this year is no different, with the Wonderland Glow Garden Sensory Room that has reduced noise and no flashing lights to give showgoers a reprieve from the excitement.
“The calming space has a gentle garden-like setting with glow-in-the-dark features, soft music and sensory activities – all part of the whimsical world of Alice in Wonderland,” Cr Con Spanos said.
The Wonderland Glow Garden will be at site 20, near the Louise Street entrance to the showgrounds.
Atherton Show’s Inclusion Program includes a range of other programs and initiatives.
Between 9am-12noon on Monday, there will be a Sensory Session with reduced noise and no flashing lights across the showgrounds.
During this time, there’s free entry for accompanying Companion/Carers cardholders, and $7 for age, veteran and disability pensioner.
One or two-day passes for the Atherton Show are available now, online through the show’s website, or from the show office, Summers Newsagency and Far North Chiropractic in Mareeba and Atherton.
