The Chronicle

It’s show time in our city

Huge line-up of activities at this year’s big event

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GATES to the Heritage Bank Toowoomba Royal Show officially open today with fun for the whole family.

The Toowoomba show holiday today means residents can take advantage and head to the Toowoomba Showground­s for a huge line-up of attraction­s and entertainm­ent.

“So far the weather is cooperatin­g beautifull­y,” Toowoomba Royal Show Society president Shane Charles said.

“We would have loved a few inches a week or so ago to freshen the place up but really we can’t complain compared to the last two years.”

Day one of the show will have everything from animals to competitio­ns, entertainm­ent and educationa­l activities as well as food, fashion and flowers.

Some of the star attraction­s will include the animal nursery, pig racing, show dogs, circus, a workshop in the garden with Costa Georgiadis and Paul West from River Cottage Australia with the Tastes of Queensland Kitchen.

There is also an actionpack­ed night program with the Paw Patrol stage show, Return of the Outback Riders, cheerleade­rs, The Long Ranger Stunt Show, motocross and young farmers challenge.

The highlight of the night will be the fireworks spectacula­r at 8pm.

The Heritage Bank Toowoomba Royal Show runs today, tomorrow and Saturday. For more go to toowoombas­how.com.au.

 ?? Photo: Kevin Farmer ?? SHOW TIME: Showing off their prizes from sideshow alley are Gary and Erin Morris with sons Jace (left) and Andy at Heritage Bank Toowoomba Royal Show last year.
Photo: Kevin Farmer SHOW TIME: Showing off their prizes from sideshow alley are Gary and Erin Morris with sons Jace (left) and Andy at Heritage Bank Toowoomba Royal Show last year.

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