Riding high after great Beauy Show
COMMUNITY groups and businesses, volunteers and sponsors, entertainers and entrants, committee and showgoers all pitched in to make the 2024 Beaudesert Show a success.
The grounds were buzzing with people young and old keen to enjoy their favourite show traditions, from eating their way through homemade delights sold by the local community groups to taking in the spectacle of the night program.
President Ian Harrison reported strong support for the 127th Beaudesert Show and thanked everyone involved.
Mr Harrison said show entries were strong across the board and made particular mention of the local horse events.
He said there was plenty to see and do.
“There were very few spots for stalls that weren’t taken, put it that way,” he said.
“A lot of people wanted to come along and ply their wares, whether it be a coffee van or food van, car, tractor and machinery dealers.
He praised the involvement of groups like the Tubber Street Community Kindy, Scouts, Rotary, Darlington State School, St Mary’s, Lions, Zonta and more.
Something for everyone
Busloads of people from local nursing homes and primary schools alike came through the gates at Beaudesert Show.
Mr Harrison said the Agricultural Education program was as popular as ever, with about 300 people involved.
He said the show was a success thanks to all the people who got involved.
“I thank everyone, the committee and everyone who spent a lot of time and effort there as well as all the sponsors who got behind different events whether it be the cake section, the arts or the cattle section,” he said.
“Every one of the 30-odd sections all have a lot of support behind them, and a lot of effort goes in from all the Show Society members and stewards to actually make it happen.”
Youth continue traditions
Layne Addy, pictured on the front page with Patrick the poddy lamb, was part of the Agricultural Education program at the Beaudesert Show.
Layne, 16, is busy doing year 11 at Beaudesert High but still managed to find time to be involved in show jumping, pony club, showing cattle, cooking and a line dancing demo at the 2024 show.
The former show ambassador cooked a raspberry and almond slice, a chocolate slice, chocolate chip cookies and cupcakes with highland cow toppers for the show.
She said it was rewarding to be involved in the show movement and to learn more about agricultural industries through her high school studies.
“I like getting to share the experiences of agricultural subjects with the younger kids and bring joy to them with all the animals,” she said.
“After school I want to go out and be a jillaroo on a station and I’m learning skills and getting experience now to help with that.”
Layne, who has gone to the show ever since she could remember, said she looked forward to it every year.
“I just like the environment of Beaudesert Show. It’s so supportive and a really nice little show.”
Photos by Keer Moriarty and Shontae Iafeta.
