All you need to know about the Horticulture Section of the Stanthorpe Agricultural Show !
We couldn’t do the show each year without the wonderful support of our sponsors! A huge thanks to -
Elders
Earthlife Rock Minerals
Stanthorpe Garden Club
The family of the late Ettie McKillop,
Malcolm and Betty Balch, and our ever devoted judges, Brian and Mary Burnell.
Your support is great appreciated 🙏🏻
See you all next year !
Despite the hot, humid weather we still managed to get a wonderful display of cut blooms and arrangements for this year’s show. A huge thanks to all the treasured regular exhibitors and especially to those who travelled (some very long) distances to be with us. To the judges and assisting stewards a heartfelt thanks 💙
Well done 🙌🏻
Entries are still coming in !
Judging starts at 10am folks and our section will not be open for viewing until about 12 noon whilst the judges have the terrible decision of picking winners !! So many beautiful blooms and arrangements.
See you all later today 🌸🌸🌸
Taking entries this evening from 6-8pm and in the morning from 8am also. Entries must be in and staged for judging to start at 10am sharp.
Click on the link below for a General Entry form. Entries $1 each with a cap of $20.
If you missed seeing the children’s floral art section last year with sooo many gorgeous tea cup and saucer arrangements, guess what ?
That class is back again this year 🥳
Check out the Horticulture schedule on the website for details of all classes. There’s a novice section too. This year the prize may be yours 🤔
Have a go ! See you there !
It’s Showtime … 💃🏼🕺🏻💃🏼🕺🏻
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If you are planning to snip a few roses, hydrangeas or perhaps a native bloom and bring them in to the show …
a) that would be awesome and we’d love you to, and
b) don’t forget to bring them in a green or clear glass bottle !
It is a rule of showing cut flowers that they be displayed this way so that the judges can pick up the bottle to inspect all aspects of the bloom from every angle.
See you at the show 🌼🌸🌺🌹🌷🌻
A big shout out to Elders Stanthorpe for again sponsoring our section at this year’s Show. None of it would be possible without our sponsors. Super grateful !
We can’t wait to see our good friends from Earthlife Rock Minerals Soil Conditioners again at this year’s show. Checkout their product folks, many of our exhibitors swear by it 👌🏽
I hope everyone has had their pot plants out in this lovely rain ! It will give them a much needed boost to look spectacular in time for the show.
Remember, when entering a pot plant in any class, it must be only in one pot. We can’t allow a plastic pot inside a display pot. It must be grown in the display pot.
Can’t wait to see you at the show 🌸🌵🌸🌵
Considering the recent weather conditions green thumbs from near and far have put on a spectacular show once again ! Come up and check out the display. Thanks to all exhibitors, you rock !!
The Horticulture Section of the Stanthorpe Show is looking for a new major sponsor for the 2023 Show.
It is one of the most visited sections of the show and exposure is huge. If you’re interested in getting your business ‘seen’ by all those who visit the show, please get in touch.
Message or call me on 0419 787 714 for further details. See you at the Show 🌼🌸
SHOW UPDATE - unfortunately this year there won’t be a Horticulture Section at the show. There will be heaps more to see and do though so see you all there !!
A message from the President
I am writing to advise that the 2022 Bendigo Bank Stanthorpe Show has been postponed. This has not been an easy decision for me, and members of the general committee. A number of factors have been considered in making this decision. First and foremost, the health and safety of our many volunteers, exhibitors, stall holders and the people who attend our show, was a major consideration. Another major consideration was the financial implications if we went ahead and then had to cancel at the last minute due to unforeseen circumstances or government directives.
I must emphasise that we are just postponing the show. We are looking at all options that are available to us to continue this great tradition at a later date. The annual agricultural show is a great event and whilst ours is traditionally the first show of the Qld show season, no matter what time of the year it will be held, it will one event not to be missed. We will discuss the options available to us with Queensland Chamber of Agricultural Shows, the Showmen’s Guild, sponsors and other key stakeholders in relation to a suitable alternative date.
We encourage you all to renew your 2022 Stanthorpe Agricultural Society membership. Your membership not only provides entry to our show, and Tenterfield, Allora, Killarney and Warwick shows, but also supports the operation of the Society throughout the year. Our members are important to us and we encourage you to remain passionate and supportive of the Society through troubling times. You have done this before and I am sure you will continue to support us into the future.
We will provide further advice about options and dates as the information becomes available.
Let us get through this current change in the health of our state and come out the other side healthier and ready to party at the show.
Your president,
Boaty
Mark this date on your calendar!
Please remember folks that all entries this year require a completed entry form with the Covid Declaration completed and each item is to be marked with its class number so as to speed up the process. Entries are being received between 6-8pm this evening and 8-10am tomorrow!
See you then 🌷
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QR CODE SYSTEM IN PLACE AT STANTHORPE SHOWGROUNDS.
Everyone, the Stanthorpe Agricultural Society has implemented a QR code system for anyone visiting Stanthorpe Showgrounds. Currently the code is with the caretaker and on the office door, and attached to this post. More codes will go up around the grounds during the week. There is also a separate 'out' code at the exit points that you can scan when leaving the grounds. This will enable the Society to comply with Qld Health COVID safe requirements for businesses and venues. Please comply and scan the code upon entering Stanthorpe Showgrounds and scan every day that you are on the grounds. If you don't have a phone, or you have a phone that doesn't scan, please text your name, phone number, email address and the time you are on the grounds to 0428 195 202. Records are only kept for 56 days then deleted.
Don’t forget to grab your membership for unlimited access during our show and four of our neighbour’s shows. It’s great value !
2021 MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS DUE
It's that time of the year where the Stanthorpe Agricultural Society invites you to renew or become a new member of the Society.
Membership fees have not changed. They are $20/individual or $40/couple/family. The family membership for $40 includes the members own children.
Membership will give you free entry over the days of the Stanthorpe Agricultural Show as well as entry to shows in our neighbouring towns of Warwick (show only), Allora, Killarney and Tenterfield. All the information you need is at the following link: https://www.stanagsociety.com.au/membership-information
The office will also be open at the Showgrounds Markets on Sunday 17 January to take memberships. Please share with all who you think may be interested.
Now is the perfect time to be dead heading your roses for blooms to be ready for the Stanthorpe show (weather depending of course 😬). This article has some great tips for blooming success. In a week or two we will be posting a video on how to present your roses for show and what the judges look for. Stay tuned and happy snipping 🤩
Did you know you can encourage more blooms by removing spent or withered flowers? It’s true, and it’s called deadheading...
The succulent and cactus classes in the pot plant section have contained large numbers of entries over the past two or three years with some spectacular specimens on show.
How are yours looking ? Now’s the time to start giving them some TLC and getting them ready. Can’t wait to see you at the show 🤩
Lock in the date ! Let’s make it great !!
I hope everyone has had their pot plants out in this lovely rain ! It will give them a much needed boost to look spectacular in time for the show.
Remember, when entering a pot plant in any class, it must be only in one pot. We can’t allow a plastic pot inside a display pot. It must be grown in the display pot.
Can’t wait to see you at the show 🌸🌵🌸🌵
We are so excited to be holding the first Agricultural Show in Queensland in 2021.
Due to the Covid pandemic however, there will be a bit more work involved in helping everyone stay Covid Safe.
If you can spare some time on the Thursday, Friday, Saturday or Sunday of the show week and would be willing to help take entries and set up the display, I’d really appreciate the assistance to make sure the display is better than ever.
Please give me a call if you’re keen.
The Show Must Go On Folks !
What do you think of this idea for a class in the 2021 Show ? We’d call it ‘Boots n All’ !!
If you have an idea or suggestion for a class, please let us know, we’d love to hear it !
Showground Lane
Stanthorpe, QLD
4380
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