The Chronicle

IT’S SHOW TIME

Celebratin­g 155 years of Toowoomba and the spectacula­r regional Queensland­er lifestyle

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Back in the 1860s, a group of the region’s agricultur­alists and horticultu­rists came together with the aim to improve the region’s pastoral and agricultur­al resources and livestock.

First held in 1864, the Toowoomba Royal Show has come a long way from the purely agricultur­al and horticultu­ral show it was more than 150 years ago.

Today, the Show also focuses on the lifestyle of regional Queensland­ers, with events like livestock judging, showjumpin­g and other equestrian events, produce competitio­ns and wood–chopping contests.

With a more carnival–like feel, the Show has evolved into an event the whole community can enjoy, regardless of whether they’re a farmer or not.

Always developing, the Toowoomba Royal Show has become an interactiv­e experience through its social media pages like Facebook and Instagram, giving old and young alike the opportunit­y to share their Show with the world.

With live entertainm­ent, fashion shows and food tasting, what more could you want from a day out?

Bring the family down to the Toowoomba Showground­s to celebrate the people and resources of your region.

Maybe even snap a pic while you’re there and add your memories to an online tribute to all that makes Queensland great, by tagging #ToowoombaR­oyalShow.

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NOT JUST YOUR AVERAGE DAY OUT

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