frequently asked questions

faqs

Most frequently asked questions

Show dates, time & price

2nd, 3rd, & 4th August, 2024

Our Gates open at 9am daily

Adults – $20,
Concession – $10
Teen – (12 to 17 years) $10
Under 12 – Free. 

Friday 2nd August – 9:00pm

Saturday 3rd August – 9:00pm

Friday 2nd -10pm
Saturday 3rd – 10pm
Sunday 4th – 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). 

Next to Arts & Craft Building.

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.