Get ready for the show

This is what you need to know

THERE is no time like show time.

Get ready for fairy floss, Shannon’s Chips, showbags, rides and competitions because the Heritage Bank Toowoomba Royal Show kicks off tomorrow.

With an array of new attractions mixed with the tradition of more than 150 years, this year’s show is sure to impress.

More than 500 volunteers help the show operate in the lead up to People’s Day and across the three-day event.

Stall holders and volunteers are in the process of setting up their stands, ready for the influx of Toowoomba residents and visitors.

Here is what you need to know if you’re going to the show across the next three days.

WHERE

The show will run from Thursday, March 28 to Saturday, March 30 from 9am to 9pm.

It is held at the Toowoomba Showgrounds on Frank Thomas Ave in Glenvale.

HOW MUCH

Entry costs $20 for adults (prepaid $15), concession $13 (prepaid $10), children aged five to 12 $7 (pre-paid $5) and a family pass for two adults, two children is $45 (pre-paid $35).

There are also super saver packs including the Side Show Alley Super Saver. Single entry plus 10 sideshow rides costs $50. The package is valued at more than $120.

All pre-purchase tickets can be bought at toowoombashow.com.au, Heritage Bank branches, the show office at the Showgrounds and the Clifford Gardens Shopping Centre show stand.

Those who pre-purchase a ticket also go into the draw to win a $500 Heritage Bank gift card.

PARKING

Free parking is provided in both the northern and southern car parks, with disabled parking available at both entrances.

A bus service will operate each day. The bus will be free to all prepaid ticket holders.

ATM AND EFTPOS

EFPTOS facilities are available at the northern and southern turnstiles.

A Heritage ATM is located at the show site office at the northern end and entrance of the Glenvale Room.

GETTING LOST

If you find yourself lost see the friendly office staff and they’ll help you.

Police officers will be based in the main building entrance.

The full program guide can be found online at toowoombashow.com.au, and it was also in Friday, March 22’s edition of The Chronicle.

Photos: Bev Lacey SHOW TIME: Canteen operator Stephen Brewer stocks his shelves with colourful candy ahead of the Heritage Bank Toowoomba Royal Show which opens tomorrow.

Watching the thoroughbreds compete are (from left) Jenny Francis, Cheryl Dunstan and Cheynee Wedrat.

Kate Irwin with Captain The World competing at the Heritage Bank Toowoomba Royal show.