GC Show is a go in 2021

THE annual Gold Coast show is back after COVID forced its cancellation last year, and this time with a slightly different layout across the Broadwater Parklands.

Show organisers have assured the free event, from August 27-29, will stay COVIDsafe without losing the essence of the show.

Gold Coast Show Society president Josephine Tobias said they were determined to get back to the roots of the show by adding a new farm and country precinct.

“COVID has given us the opportunity to revisit and do better,” Ms Tobias said.

Gold Coast deputy mayor Donna Gates said the show was a crucial date in their event calendar.

“It was huge last year to miss out on our show because for 115 years people have been coming to this event,” Cr Gates said.

“The best news of all is that entry will be free for every one on the Gold Coast.

“The free entry frees up some spending money for people to bring their kids, buy some fairy floss and some show bags,” she said. (From left) Susie Longman of Cancer Council, Gold Coast Show Society president Josephine Tobias, show Ambassador James Blundell and Deputy Gold Coast Mayor Donna Gates reveal 2021 Gold Coast Show plans in Southport. Picture: Jerad Williams

Country Music Channel Hall of Fame Inductee and country music icon James Blundell has been named ambassador of this year’s show.

“We are thrilled to have James Blundell as the face of our show for 2021,” Ms Tobias said. “Having completed his

schooling here on the Coast, he epitomises the country heritage we embody,” she said.

Mr Blundell said the show was a crucial social connection for rural and metropolitan areas.

“I came from the bush and

the show was always the most important part of the year,” Mr Blundell said.

The show has been extended to cover the entire five kilometres of the Broadwater parklands, from Sundale Bridge to Loders Creek.

The event will include the

sideshow alley, showbag ‘pavilion, stallholders, entertainment stages, arts and crafts, wood chopping, equestrian, dog show and an animal farm.

The show has partnered with Cancer Council Australia to raise funds for research and services.