Looking for fun and thrills? Here are 10 options for attendees
LOOKING for a bit of excitement and fun at the Heritage Bank Toowoomba Royal Show this year?
Here are are a 10 activities and events that are sure to get your heart racing.
JETPACK THRILLS
THE Jetpack Entertainment and Events team returns to the Toowoomba Showgrounds for a series of thrilling shows.
Bring a towel, because there will be splashing performances for all ages. When: Today-Saturday Time: Jetpack Superheroes: 11.30am all days. Jetpack James Bond 2.30pm today and 2pm tomorrow and Saturday. Jetpack Adventures 4.30pm all days. Where: The lake at Toowoomba Showgrounds
BOUNCING RODEO
WANT your little ones to give rodeo a shot?
Youngsters can try their hand at the Kids Bouncy Rodeo Show.
They can compete for eight seconds at a time, or race against the clock. When: Today-Saturday Time: Today and tomorrow: 10.30am, 12.30pm, 2.30pm and 4.30pm. Saturday all day. Where: Village Green
LUMBERJACK FUN
IT’S time to embrace your inner lumberjack with the Laughing Loggers.
You can check out international speed climbers, chainsaw racing and log-rolling champions.
There will also be an evening show, as part of the nightly entertainment. When: Today-Saturday Time: Day shows at 11am and 3pm. Night show at 7pm. Where: Day shows in Village Green. Night shows in Main Arena.
BROPHY BROS CIRCUS
THE classic, traditional and family orientated Brophy Bros Circus returns to the Toowoomba Royal Show. Expect crazy clowns and miniature ponies in this funfilled family event. When: Today-Saturday Time: Today: 10am, 1pm and 4.30pm. Tomorrow: 11am and 4.30pm. Saturday: 10am, 1pm and 4.30pm. Where: Village Green
IRON JACK TROTS
YOU can catch action-packed, fast-paced harness racing at the Toowoomba Royal Show this year.
Heats, and the final, of the Iron Jack Trots will be hosted at the show each day. When: Today-Saturday Time: Heats: 4.30pm and 5.30pm each night. Final at 7.20pm each night.
Where: Main Arena
COMEDY ANTICS
WORLD-RECORD holding Australian comedian James Bustar is bringing his show to Toowoomba.
His energy-filled show features cutting-edge juggling, technology and audience involvement. When: Today-Saturday Time: 2pm and 6.20pm. Where: 2pm show on Homestyle Family Stage, 6.20pm show in Main Arena.
DOG AQUATICS
DON’T miss the world’s premier canine aquatics competition.
Adding to the excitement is the Dock Dogs’ Queensland vs New South Wales Dog High Jump Shootout in the Main Arena from 6.40pm each night. When: Today-Saturday Time: 10am, noon, 2pm and 4pm every day. 4pm show not on Saturday.
Where: Petstock Arena
SHOW FIREWORKS
NO SHOW is complete without a massive fireworks display. As the sun sets over the Toowoomba Showgrounds, the main arena will be brought to life by Sparky’s Fireworks. This year’s display will be set to the tune of famous children’s movie soundtracks. When: Today-Saturday Time: 8pm
Where: Main Arena
HOT WHEELS STUNTS
THE Hot Wheels Stunt Show is set to make its thrilling debut at the Toowoomba Show this year. Two drivers will face off for the Hot Wheels Hero Title: Matt Mingay and his son Madzy Evel. When: Today-Saturday Time: 7.40pm Where: Main Arena
DEMOLITION DERBY
START your engines, because the demolition derby is heading to the Toowoomba Royal Show for one night only. When: Saturday Time: 8.30pm
Where: Main Arena