Toowoomba Royal Showgrounds

Name: Toowoomba Royal Showgrounds
Address: Glenvale Road, Toowoomba, QLD, 4350, AU
Telephone: +61746347400
Price range: $
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Toowoomba Royal Showgrounds People First Bank Toowoomba Royal Show will be held on 27th- 29th March 2025 The formula for their establishment was based on the European agricultural shows.

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The production of the "very best" in the region had been the aim of agriculturalists and horticulturalists on the Darling Downs back in the 1860s, when the foundation bodies of the Darling Downs Agricultural Society and Drayton and Toowoomba Agricultural and Horticultural Society had been formed. Many of the farmers who were founder members of these two societies had direct li

nks with European farming families, having come from farming backgrounds in Germany and England to carve out new lives in Australia. The fame of the rich Darling Downs soils had spread to Europe and was the spur that drove these settlers to journey half a world to find their fortunes. The importance of Toowoomba in the national agricultural scene is gauged by the fact the Darling Downs R.A.S was the first to be established in the newly formed state of Queensland, and only the fifth in Australia. The Brisbane R.A.S. was not formed until 15 years later. Established to promote the improvement of stock and to develop the pastoral and agricultural resources of the colony of Queensland, the Royal Agricultural Society met the initial requirements of the graziers and livestock breeders, while the Drayton and Toowoomba Agricultural and Horticultural Society met the needs of the orchardists, graingrowers and dairy farmers. Initially they held their shows at different times of the year, the R.A.S. in mid-winter the D.T.A.H.S. in mid-summer and, while they operated separate calendars, they often worked in tandem, on one occasion sharing the same president. As the area expanded and developed, the operations of both shows grew in complexity and it was inevitable that duplication was taking place. So, in 1905, the societies amalgamated, holding the one show at the Campbell Street site. Over the decades since then the horticultural element of the show has diminished as the agricultural and livestock elements have increased in importance and volume. With the greater emphasis on beef, mutton, port and dairy products more space was devoted to these areas of the primary industry. The Granite Belt expanded stone and citrus fruit production, while the Lockyer Valley gradually took over the role of market garden for the region. With the growth of Toowoomba from a small satellite hamlet of Drayton, to a fully fledged major transport and market centre, the small farms that had been the foundation family settlements of Toowoomba, were slowly but inexhorable swallowed up in the growth of the city. Land hungry developers gobbled up theonce abundant farms of such men as Robert Handley, as the demand for land grew ahead of the city's development. Similarly, with the growing importance of Toowoomba in industry and commerce the town of Drayton diminished in size and importance. Small farms lapsed into disuse or were taken over for urban development. The increased demand for larger blocks to the west to grow larger crops, had been the result of mechanisation. An indication of the importance of settlers like Robert Handley can be gained from the size of their obituaries. In his case the "Darling Downs Gazette" of November 18 1909, devloted over 24 inches of space, making it one of the most prominent stories in the paper that day. Works such as "yeoman service, unselfish attention, energy, zeal" pepper the article, praising his industry and vision in the founding of the Downs Co-operative Factory in Toowoomba. He had beenon of the instigators of the movement to set up the factory and he was the first dairy farmer in the district to import the South Coast herd cattle, realising that the milk production capabilities of these beasts would be very beneficial to the newly established dairy industry. The legacy of that successful dairy industry and the involvement of the breeders and exhibitors in the annual shows are the monuments to those men. In 1985 the society relocated to its current Glenvale site, home to some of the regions largest and highly regarded events. With 12 pavilions and 245 acres of scenic country the purpose built Toowoomba Showgrounds is regional Australia's premier events centre.

07/02/2025

Making his very 1st appearance this year at the 2025 People First Bank Toowoomba Royal Show is
Humphrey B. Bear! 🧸🐻🎉🤩
Appearing each day of the Show
Night performances
+ FREE Meet & Greets every day of the Show!

Are you excited as we are?

04/02/2025

EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT!!

This year the People First Bank Toowoomba Royal Show will be bringing an Australian Icon to our show for the 3 days 😲
Performing each day plus FREE Meet & Greets everyday.

Keep an eye out on our page, at the end of the week we will reveal all! 🐻🧸

Can you guess who is coming????

Hint: He first went to air in 1965 🤔🧐

03/02/2025

TICKETS TICKETS TICKETS!!

The People First Bank Toowoomba Royal Show is just around the corner 😬😲
Just over 2 months!
Which means tickets will be on sale very soon & as per last year we will be keeping them the same price 🙂 we want everyone to enjoy our great Show!

03/02/2025

𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗴𝗼𝘁 𝗮 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹? 𝗪𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗶𝘁!

📚Join our creative writing and poetry competition to share stories and poems that reflect the spirit of community and celebrate creativity.
📖 Enter for your chance to win a share of the $𝟲𝟱𝟬 cash prize pool and other amazing prizes. Open to writers and poets 18 years and older, this competition offers a platform to showcase individuality in crafted tales full of adventure, the fantastical, and emotion. By participating in this competition, writers have the opportunity to be recognised and celebrated for their creativity.

👓 We look forward to discovering the diverse and imaginative stories that will come to life in the 2025 competition, highlighting the wealth of literary talent and passion within the Toowoomba region.

✍️For any queries, please contact Jaime Colley on 0427065018.

Enter by clicking the link here: https://forms.gle/szHrNfxGJQiZ1VRR8

30/01/2025

TOOWOOMBA! Are you ready for a HUGE couple months at the Toowoomba Royal Showgrounds😮‍💨😬🤘🏾

FEBRUARY- Swap Meet- 1st & 2nd
RASQ Bread Show- 20th &21st
Tyrs Warriors- 22nd
Chris Burton Breakfast- 25th

MARCH- Bookfest- 1st & 2nd
Meatstock- 7th & 8th
People First Toowoomba Royal Show
27th-28th-29th

14/01/2025

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🏛️ Advocating for our Toowoomba Region in the State Capital today.

✅ Cressbrook Dam Safety Improvement Project.
✅ RASQ Toowoomba Equestrian Centre and Brisbane 2032 opportunity.
✅ Trunk Infrastructure for Growth.

🙏🏼 to Treasurer David Janetzki MP ( pic 1), Minister for Natural Resources and Mines Dale Last - Member for Burdekin (pic 2) and Director General for Tourism Trish O’Callaghan (pic 3) for your time and genuine interest in our region.

💯 Being joined by RASQ CEO Damon Phillips assisted answer questions regarding the proposed Equestrian Centre and importantly what legacy this centre will have for Queensland.

Toowoomba Royal Showgrounds, Lisa,

#2025

10/01/2025

Did you get to hear our CEO Damon Phillips on the radio this morning?
Such a great report regarding the 2032 Equestrian Olympics right here at the Toowoomba Royal Showgrounds ☺️

31/12/2024

From RASQ President Shane Charles and committee, best wishes to all our volunteers, exhibitors, friends and followers for a safe and happy 2025.

Toowoomba Royal Show is just 85 days away, 27-29 March.

27/12/2024

19/12/2024

As the year comes to the end, we at the Toowoomba Royal Showgrounds, committee, staff, & volunteers wish everyone a very merry Christmas & a very happy new year.
We all look forward to a very happy & successful 2025!
Stay safe, eat plenty & enjoy your loved ones 🎄🎅🏽🤶🏻

17/12/2024

If you get a chance, please pop out to the Toowoomba Royal Showgrounds and check out what a difference weeks of rain makes to the grounds, magnificent.

12/12/2024

Please be aware that there will be a fireworks display tonight- Friday 13th at the Toowoomba Royal Showgrounds - approx 8.45-9.30pm

09/12/2024

SCAMMER- FAKE PROFILE 😡😡😡

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06/12/2024

Last night some of our team celebrated in the Glenvale Room at the Toowoomba Royal Showgrounds for the Pacific Seeds - Australia Agents & Industry Christmas Party.
Absolute brilliant night with the room completely full!

01/12/2024

What an amazing night celebrating Brenton & Jess 💍🎊🎉
If you are currently looking for the venue to hold your very special day, please get in touch with us.

30/11/2024

Exciting times for our beef section and Droughtmaster Australia with the cattle inducted at Mort & Co for the inaugural commercial cattle competition 🥩 🏆

Introducing the participants of the Commercial Cattle Competition in conjunction with the 2025 Toowoomba Feature Show. The cattle have been inducted into Mort & Co feedlot. Stay tuned to follow their journey ⚡️

Almafi Droughtmasters
C Burke
Clonlara Droughtmasters
J & M Harvey
Lisgar Droughtmasters
Mt Brisbane Droughtmasters
Needmor Droughtmaster
Reynolds Head Droughtmasters
Sevenangle Droughtmasters
Vet School

29/11/2024

Hoping to bring a little something new to the 2025 Toowoomba Royal Showgrounds!
🐶🐕 seeking interest in all the great snags out there for epic races during the 3 days of the show!
Please email [email protected] Brooke
For more info 😃

Address

Glenvale Road
Toowoomba, QLD
4350

Telephone

+61746347400

Website

http://www.toowoombashow.com.au/

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B & J Wedding

What an amazing night celebrating Brenton & Jess 💍🎊🎉 If you are currently looking for the venue to hold your very special day, please get in touch with us.

Our Ag Discovery school tours were just so much fun at the 2024 Heritage Bank Toowoomba Royal Show. We joined forces with AgForce School to Industry Partnership Program - SIPP to welcome over 1000 primary students and teachers to learn more about food and fibre production. A sincere thanks to our industry partners and show sections for making the day such a success! Cotton Australia Bayer SunPork Fresh Foods Centenary Heights State High School Queensland Health Queensland Agriculture AgForce SEQ A Smart Farmer AgForce Queensland Costa Georgiadis Official #pickofthecrop

Did you see the sunflowers growing outside the Founders Pavilion at the Show? Well they finally got the memo to flower albeit a week late! 🌻🌻🌻🌻

Oh what an incredible start to the final, big, day at the Heritage Bank Toowoomba Royal Show, beautiful sunrise. Gates open at 9.00am and close at 9.00pm, huge program.

Toowoomba you look beautiful, what a huge crowd for the night show! Thanks so much for showing up to YOUR show, your support means so much to us ❤️🎡👌🏻

Did you catch our Rural Ambassador Jaime Colley and Showgirl Abby Brown in the main arena tonight? How good did they do?! We are so proud of them and wish them all the best for the Darling Downs Sub-Chamber of Agricultural Shows Inc. finals tomorrow ⭐️

Cocomelons 1st show

Coco

🍔 Schools Hamburger Challenge 🍔 We are all burners go for our inaugural Schools Hamburger Challenge! We have 8 teams competing for the best patty, most creative and overall presentation before we award the overall grand champion! Students are a range of ages from year 8 to year 12. Thanks to sponsors K & R Plumbing and AgForce School to Industry Partnership Program - SIPP. St Ursula's College Toowoomba Highlands Christian College The Glennie School Highfields State Secondary College Harristown State High School

Over 1000 primary students and their teachers joined us today for Ag Discovery our school tour program presented in conjunction with the AgForce School to Industry Partnership Program - SIPP. Students learnt about a range of agricultural industries including: beef cattle, dairy cattle, pigs, sheep, poultry, cotton, vegetables, fire ants, biosecurity, show jumping, butchery and so much more! More photos to come after the show!

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