Malanda Pastoral, Agricultural and Industrial Society Inc.
The hype, excitement and planning is well underway for the 2024 Malanda Show! The three-day show will this year take place on the 5th, 6th and 7th of July which is the LAST weekend of the school holidays – perfect timing for families from afar to plan a trip to the Atherton Tablelands.
It promises to be an event not to be missed, jam-packed full of fun and merriment, including the animal competitions and displays (dairy and beef cattle, horses, poultry and gorgeous animal nursery), and of course, side show alley.
Kicking off the weekend on the Friday evening will be the ever-popular Ergon Energy Street parade. The street procession is always a definite highlight of the Malanda Show. What better way to commence the weekend’s festivities than having a street party, right?! The theme for the 2024 Street Parade is SPACE. We encourage all sorts of vehicles from vintage to machinery, as well as elaborate costumes, walking processions, marching bands, decorated bikes and, of course, those wonderfully creative floats.
Long term show supporters Rob and Elizabeth Duncombe will be opening the 2024 Malanda Show on Friday evening at the showgrounds. It is fitting to have such wonderful people addressing our community during the opening ceremony. For 2024 the Elders Insurance Rural Ambassador Program will be hosted in conjunction with the show celebrations. The aim of the Rural Ambassador Competition is to acknowledge upcoming young leaders who make valuable contributions to their community, the Agricultural Show Movement and rural & primary industries. Our 2024 Malanda winner will be announced at the official opening.
Saturday promises a full day of competition in the dairy, stud and main arena areas culminating with The BIG ‘Spar’tacular firework display in the evening, provided by the generous support of our Spar Supermarket and The Big Pub. Saturday night provides an opportunity to see the inner farmer in you shine with the Elders Insurance Farmer’s Challenge.
There is nothing like the unconditional love of a pet. It is time to show off your furry, or not so furry, friends at our upcoming 2024 Top Rail Pet Parade to be hosted on Sunday from 9.30am in the Ted Morris Arena. Also on Sunday come along and support the contestants as they fight it out to see who the Champion Hand Milker is. Remember $500 proudly sponsored by Dairy Farmers will be donated to a charity of the winner’s choice. These events will be hosted by non-other than local Millaa Millaa stand-up comedian Georgina Humphries.
The bar area will be rocking with Chris from Discotechnics on Friday evening and Careless on Saturday night both until late. There will be a blacksmith demonstration, a new Nigerian Dwarf Goats competition sheep, as well as a reptile display.
Step into a world of wonder with our Big Bang Education Pop-Up Science Centre! Immerse yourself in the fascinating universe of interactive science toys, mind-bending puzzles, and jaw-dropping experiments on a spectrum of captivating topics.
All the details for all competitions can be downloaded from our website.
There is something for everyone and ample opportunity for you to get involved in the fun. The show’s ticket pricing is affordable for everyone, at just $85 for a family pass for 2 adults and 2 children for the three-day event. Please visit our website and follow us on Facebook for more information. Save and pre-purchase tickets on TryBooking- Malanda Show.
