Queensland Show Holidays 2025

queensland show holidaysQueensland’s regional show holidays are a cherished part of the calendar, offering local communities a dedicated day to celebrate their agricultural roots, local talent, and vibrant culture. From livestock judging and equestrian events to showbags, fireworks, and fairy floss, these shows are a chance for families and friends to come together and enjoy the best their town or region has to offer.

Each show holiday is declared for a specific area and typically aligns with the date of the local agricultural show. These holidays vary by region and are only observed within defined council areas or divisions. Below is the full list of approved Queensland show holidays 2025, listed in date order, including location details and links to more information for each event.

Stanthorpe Show

  • Date: Friday, 31 January 2025​

  • Location: Southern Downs Region – Stanthorpe area​

  • Description: A traditional country show featuring livestock competitions, horticultural displays, arts and crafts, and family-friendly entertainment.​

  • More Info: Stanthorpe Agricultural Society​

Allora Show

  • Date: Friday, 7 February 2025​

  • Location: Southern Downs Region – Allora area​

  • Description: A community-focused event showcasing local agriculture, equestrian events, and family entertainment.​

  • More Info: Allora Show Society​ Southern Downs Regional Council

Killarney Show

Inglewood Show

  • Date: Friday, 14 March 2025​

  • Location: Goondiwindi Region – Inglewood area​

  • Description: Celebrates local agriculture with livestock displays, equestrian events, and community competitions.​

  • More Info: Inglewood Show Society​

Warwick Show

  • Date: Friday, 21 March 2025​

  • Location: Southern Downs Region – the area of the former Warwick Shire, including Divisions 2, 5 & 6; Division 3 (being the urban area of Warwick City and the locality of Murray’s Bridge); and Division 4 (excluding the village of Dalveen)​

  • Description: One of the region’s largest agricultural shows featuring a wide range of exhibits, competitions, entertainment, and family-friendly activities.​

  • More Info: Warwick Show and Rodeo Society​

Toowoomba Royal Show

  • Date: Friday, 28 March 2025​

  • Location: Toowoomba Region – Toowoomba area

  • Description: A major event showcasing the best in agriculture, livestock, and entertainment in the Darling Downs.​

  • More Info: Royal Agricultural Society of Queensland

Wandoan Show

  • Date: Friday, 4 April 2025​

  • Location: Western Downs Region – Wandoan area​

  • Description: Features cattle competitions, horse events, and local arts and crafts.​

  • More Info: Wandoan Show Society​

Dalby Show

  • Date: Friday, 11 April 2025​

  • Location: Western Downs Region – Dalby area​

  • Description: A family-friendly event with agricultural displays, entertainment, and competitions.​

  • More Info: Dalby Show Society​

Goondiwindi Show

  • Date: Friday, 2 May 2025​

  • Location: Goondiwindi Region – Goondiwindi area​

  • Description: Showcases local agriculture, livestock, and community events.​

  • More Info: Goondiwindi Show Society​

Taroom Show

  • Date: Tuesday, 6 May 2025​

  • Location: Banana Shire – Taroom area​

  • Description: Features livestock exhibitions, horse events, and local produce displays.​

  • More Info: Taroom Show Society​

Mundubbera Show

  • Date: Friday, 9 May 2025​

  • Location: North Burnett Region – Mundubbera area​

  • Description: A community event highlighting local agriculture, crafts, and entertainment.​

  • More Info: Mundubbera Show Society​

Roma Agricultural Show

  • Date: Friday, 9 May 2025​

  • Location: Maranoa Region – encompassing the towns of Jackson, Yuleba, Wallumbilla, Roma, Hodgson, Muckadilla, Injune, Bymount, Surat, and surrounding areas​​

  • Description: Celebrating its 141st year, the Roma Show is a cornerstone event in the Maranoa Region, offering a vibrant mix of agricultural competitions, livestock displays, equestrian events, arts and crafts, trade exhibits, and family-friendly entertainment. It’s a testament to the community’s rich rural heritage and spirit.​

  • More Info: Roma Show Society​

Mitchell Agricultural Show

  • Date: Tuesday, 13 May 2025​

  • Location: Maranoa Region – Mitchell area​

  • Description: A community-focused show highlighting local agriculture, crafts, and entertainment, fostering regional pride and participation.​

  • More Info: Mitchell Show Society​

Theodore Annual Show

  • Date: Tuesday, 13 May 2025​

  • Location: Banana Shire – Theodore area​

  • Description: An event celebrating the region’s agricultural heritage with livestock displays, competitions, and community activities.​

  • More Info: Theodore Show Society​

Ipswich Annual Show

  • Date: Friday, 16 May 2025​

  • Location: City of Ipswich​

  • Description: A major regional show featuring agricultural exhibits, entertainment, sideshows, and a showcase of local talents and produce.​

  • More Info: Ipswich Show Society​

Gympie Annual Show

  • Date: Friday, 16 May 2025​

  • Location: Gympie Region – Gympie area​

  • Description: An event that brings together the community to celebrate local agriculture, with livestock competitions, exhibitions, and entertainment.​

  • More Info: Gympie Show Society​

Callide Valley Agricultural and Pastoral Show

  • Date: Friday, 16 May 2025​

  • Location: Banana Shire – Biloela area​ Queensland Government

  • Description: A showcase of the region’s agricultural prowess, featuring livestock, produce, and community competitions.​

  • More Info: Callide Valley Show Society​

Charleville & District Annual Show

  • Date: Friday, 16 May 2025​

  • Location: Murweh Shire – Charleville area​

  • Description: An event celebrating the local community with agricultural displays, competitions, and entertainment for all ages.​

  • More Info: Charleville Show Society​

Miles & District Show

  • Date: Tuesday, 20 May 2025​

  • Location: Western Downs Region – Miles area, including Drillham, Dulacca, Condamine, and Columboola​

  • Description: A community event featuring agricultural exhibits, competitions, and family-friendly activities.​

  • More Info: Western Downs Regional Council​

Alpha Annual Show

  • Date: Wednesday, 21 May 2025​

  • Location: Barcaldine Region – Alpha area​

  • Description: A traditional country show highlighting local agriculture, crafts, and community spirit.​

  • More Info: Alpha Show Society​

Longreach Agricultural Show

  • Date: Friday, 23 May 2025​

  • Location: Longreach Region – Longreach area​

  • Description: An event showcasing the agricultural heritage of the region with livestock displays, competitions, and entertainment.​

  • More Info: Longreach Show Society​

Capella & District Agricultural Show

  • Date: Friday, 23 May 2025​

  • Location: Central Highlands Region – Capella area​

  • Description: A celebration of local agriculture and community, featuring exhibits, competitions, and entertainment.​

  • More Info: Capella Show Society​

Fraser Coast Agricultural Show

  • Date: Friday, 23 May 2025​

  • Location: Fraser Coast Region – Maryborough area​

  • Description: A major event in the Fraser Coast region, featuring agricultural displays, competitions, and family entertainment.​

  • More Info: [Fraser Coast Show Society]

Chinchilla & District Annual Show

  • Date: Friday, 23 May 2025​

  • Location: Western Downs Region – Chinchilla and District, including Brigalow and Kogan​

  • Description: A vibrant event showcasing local agriculture, livestock, crafts, and entertainment, fostering community spirit.​

  • More Info: Western Downs Regional Council – Show Holidays​

Clermont Show Day

  • Date: Wednesday, 28 May 2025​

  • Location: Isaac Region – Clermont area​

  • Description: An annual event celebrating the region’s agricultural heritage with livestock displays, competitions, and family-friendly activities.​

  • More Info: Isaac Regional Council​

Bundaberg Annual Show

  • Date: Thursday, 29 May 2025​

  • Location: Bundaberg Region​

  • Description: A significant event featuring agricultural exhibits, entertainment, and showcasing local talents and produce.​

  • More Info: Bundaberg Regional Council​

Springsure & District Agricultural Show

  • Date: Friday, 30 May 2025​

  • Location: Central Highlands Region – Springsure area​

  • Description: A community-focused show highlighting local agriculture, crafts, and entertainment.​

  • More Info: Central Highlands Regional Council​

Hughenden Show

  • Date: Friday, 30 May 2025​

  • Location: Flinders Shire – Hughenden area​

  • Description: An event celebrating the local community with agricultural displays, competitions, and entertainment for all ages.​

  • More Info: Flinders Shire Council​

Maleny Annual Show

  • Date: Friday, 30 May 2025​

  • Location: Sunshine Coast Region – Maleny area​

  • Description: A traditional country show featuring livestock competitions, horticultural displays, arts and crafts, and family-friendly entertainment.​

  • More Info: Maleny Show Society​

Emerald & District Agricultural Show

  • Date: Wednesday, 4 June 2025​

  • Location: Central Highlands Region – Emerald area​

  • Description: A major event showcasing the best in agriculture, livestock, and entertainment in the Central Highlands.​

  • More Info: Emerald Show Society​

Rockhampton Agricultural Show

  • Date: Thursday, 12 June 2025​

  • Location: Rockhampton Region​

  • Description: A prominent event in Central Queensland, featuring livestock competitions, equestrian events, local produce displays, and family-friendly entertainment.​

  • More Info: Rockhampton Regional Council​

Normanton Show Day

  • Date: Friday, 13 June 2025​

  • Location: Carpentaria Shire – Normanton area​

  • Description: An event celebrating local agriculture with livestock displays, competitions, and community activities.​

  • More Info: Carpentaria Shire Council​

Richmond Annual Field Day

  • Date: Friday, 13 June 2025​

  • Location: Richmond Shire – Richmond area​

  • Description: A community event highlighting local agriculture, crafts, and entertainment.​

  • More Info: Richmond Shire Council​

Cairns Annual Show

  • Date: Friday, 18 July 2025​

  • Location: Cairns Region – including Shires of Hope Vale, Kowanyama, Mapoon, Napranum, Pormpuraaw, Wujal Wujal, and Yarrabah​

  • Description: A major event in Far North Queensland, featuring agricultural displays, competitions, entertainment, and family-friendly activities.​

  • More Info: Cairns Show Association​

Mossman Annual Show

  • Date: Monday, 21 July 2025​

  • Location: Douglas Shire​

  • Description: Celebrates the region’s agricultural heritage with livestock displays, competitions, and community activities.​

  • More Info: Mossman Show Society​

Mossman Annual Show (Mareeba Shire)

  • Date: Tuesday, 22 July 2025​

  • Location: Mareeba Shire – parishes of Julatten, Carbeen, Ferney, and Mowbray​

  • Description: An extension of the Mossman Show, featuring agricultural exhibits and community events.​

  • More Info: Mossman Show Society​

Tully and District Annual Show

  • Date: Friday, 25 July 2025​

  • Location: Cassowary Coast Region – Division 1 and parts of Divisions 2 and 3​

  • Description: A community event showcasing local agriculture, crafts, and entertainment.​

  • More Info: Tully Show Society​

Charters Towers Annual Show

  • Date: Tuesday, 29 July 2025​

  • Location: Charters Towers Region​

  • Description: An event celebrating local agriculture with livestock displays, competitions, and community activities.​

  • More Info: Charters Towers Show Society​

Etheridge Shire Show

  • Date: Friday, 1 August 2025​

  • Location: Shire of Etheridge​

  • Description: A traditional country show highlighting local agriculture, crafts, and community spirit.​

  • More Info: Etheridge Shire Council​

Royal Queensland Show (Ekka) – Various Regions

  • Date: Monday, 11 August 2025​

  • Location: Multiple regions including Bundaberg Region (postcode 4671), City of Moreton Bay, City of Redland, Gladstone Region, Goondiwindi Region (specific parishes), Gympie Region (Goomeri), Lockyer Valley Region, Logan City, North Burnett Region (postcodes 4625, 4626, 4630, 4631), Scenic Rim Region, Shire of Balonne, Shire of Cherbourg, Somerset Region, South Burnett Region, Toowoomba Region (Yarraman, Upper Yarraman, Cooyar), Western Downs Region (Tara and District)​

  • Description: Celebrates Queensland’s agricultural industry with exhibitions, competitions, and entertainment.​

  • More Info: Ekka – Royal Queensland Show​

Royal Queensland Show (Ekka) – Brisbane

Cunnamulla Show

  • Date: Friday, 15 August 2025​

  • Location: Shire of Paroo​

  • Description: A community-focused show highlighting local agriculture, crafts, and entertainment.​

  • More Info: Paroo Shire Council​

Gold Coast Show

  • Date: Friday, 29 August 2025​

  • Location: City of Gold Coast​

  • Description: A major event featuring agricultural exhibits and entertainment, as well as showcasing local talents and produce.​

  • More Info: Gold Coast Show​

Northern Peninsula Area Show Day

  • Date: Friday, 5 September 2025​

  • Location: Northern Peninsula Area Region​

  • Description: An event celebrating the local community with agricultural displays, competitions, and entertainment for all ages.​

  • More Info: Northern Peninsula Area Regional Council​

Quilpie & District Show

  • Date: Friday, 12 September 2025​

  • Location: Shire of Quilpie​

  • Description: A community-focused event showcasing local agriculture, livestock, and crafts, fostering regional pride and participation.​

  • More Info: Quilpie Shire Council​

Torres Shire Show

  • Date: Friday, 19 September 2025​

  • Location: Shire of Torres​

  • Description: An event celebrating the unique culture and traditions of the Torres Strait Islands, featuring local arts, performances, and community activities.​

  • More Info: Torres Shire Council​

Barcaldine Show Day

  • Date: Friday, 3 October 2025​

  • Location: Barcaldine Region – Barcaldine and Aramac townships ​

  • Description: A traditional country show highlighting local agriculture, crafts, and community spirit.​

  • More Info: Barcaldine Regional Council​

Collinsville Annual Show

  • Date: Tuesday, 4 November 2025 ​

  • Location: Whitsunday Region – Collinsville district, including areas south of the Bogie River from its confluence with the Burdekin River to its source, and then easterly by the Clarke Range to the eastern boundary of the Council area

  • Description: An event celebrating the local community with agricultural displays, competitions, and entertainment for all ages.​

  • More Info: Whitsunday Regional Council​

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