frequently asked questions
faqs
Most frequently asked questions
Show dates, time & price
1st, 2nd, & 3rd August, 2025
Our Gates open at 9am daily
Adults – $20,
Concession – $10
Teen – (12 to 17 years) $10
Under 12 – Free.
Friday 1st August – 9:00pm
Saturday 2nd August – 9:00pm
Friday 1st -10pm
Saturday 2nd – 10pm
Sunday 3rd – 4pm
Yes, please contact the show office to organise.
General Questions
The main gate is locked from 8am-10pm.There is to be no vehicle access. If you need access to the showgrounds this must be done via the back gate or pool gate between the hours of 6am-8am.
Whilst we love our Fur Friends, no you cannot bring a dog onto the grounds, unless it is a registered assistance dog, or your dog is competing at the Show.
Friday – 12pm – 5pm
Saturday – 9am – 5pm
Sunday – 9am – 3pm
Camping is available for some of our Entertainers, Competitors & Exhibitors by arrangement during Showtime.
Please contact the office if you would like to arrange camping during the show.
Via Back Gate off Lawnton Pocket Road
Unfortunately we don’t have horses this year at the show
Tickets
Yes, please see Gate staff prior to leaving to receive your stamp.
Yes, Companion card patrons are free and the person who is accompanying them get concession discount ($10).
If your employer, work colleague or friend is already inside the show with your ticket, you will need to get in contact with them and arrange to meet you at the entry gate.
Transport
No Unfortunately, we do not have a taxi rank as such so where you get dropped off is up to you. The Main or Pool Gate are easy for drop off.
Please remember on your trip home via Taxi to state which gate you are waiting at.
Yes, we recommend being dropped off at the Main gate on Gympie Road or the Pool Gate (Eddie Hyland Park).
If you are being picked up, please remember to specify where you would like to be picked up-Main, Pool or Back Gate.
Lawnton Train Station is a 5-minute walk to the showgrounds. Please look on Translink to plan your trip.
We have $5 parking available in Eddie Hyland. This is a fundraiser for a local football club.
The main gate is locked from 8am-10pm.There is to be no vehicle access. If you need access to the showgrounds this must be done via the back gate or pool gate between the hours of 6am-8am.
Facilities
Please come to the Site Office window.
The office is located on the bottom level of the double story brick building (Directly across from the Show Hall).
Site Office
Next to Arts & Craft Building.
Site Office
ATMs are located at the:
- Main Gate, beside the show hall
- Out the front of the show office
- Main foodcourt
Located next to the pool gate entry.
Please come to the Site Office.
Available in the Family Entertainment Area.
First Aid is available behind the Arts & Craft Building.
Yes, we have 5 stationed around the grounds.