Sunshine Coast Agricultural Show

17/08/2026

Looking to make a meaningful local impact? Join the Show Society as our next Volunteer Treasurer! 📊

We are looking for a community-minded individual to join our Management Committee as Treasurer.

Why Join Our Management Committee?
Strong Support Systems: You won't be doing it alone! You will be backed by a professional, experienced in-house bookkeeper who manages the day-to-day operational accounts.

Willing to Train: Whether you are an experienced CFO/accountant looking to give back, or an emerging professional stepping into your first committee/governance role, we are happy to support and guide you.

Shape Our Future: Play a key role in guiding our financial strategy as we launch new initiatives, expand educational programs, and grow our annual Show.

Great Community Group: Work alongside a passionate, welcoming, and collaborative team dedicated to the Sunshine Coast region.

What the Role Involves:
High-level financial oversight and budgeting support.
Presenting monthly financial summaries at Management Committee meetings.
Collaborating with the Executive Committee and General Manager on strategic growth.

Interested or know someone who would be a great fit? We’d love to chat!

📩 How to Apply / Enquire: Email Mark Paddenburg at [email protected] or call on 0455 551 014

Help us shape the next 120 years of the Sunshine Coast Show! 🎪✨

16/08/2026

15/08/2026

Nil Desperandum or for the easy term - Nothing to Despair.
Molasses from sugar cane, organically grown on Queensland’s rich, fertile volcanic plains, is naturally wild fermented with Woombye water, dunder, and muck, then double pot distilled and barrel aged for a minimum of 2 years in bourbon barrels emptied of sherry and port.
On National Rum Day, we challenge you to sit back and enjoy a glass from our Show Saloon Partners - Sunshine & Sons..... Cheers.

Sunshine & Sons

14/08/2026

The Sunshine Coast Agricultural Show Society is made up of many who work hard behind the scenes to put on the show each year. As a show member, can you bring ideas that are different and stand out under the spotlight? We're holding our AGM on September 5th, so this is your chance.
Contact Mark at [email protected] or on 0455 551 014 for more information.
*Missed your member's email with the AGM Notice - contact the office and we'll email it out to you.

13/08/2026

On World LIZARD Day, we have to give a BIG shout out to our favourite local reptile presenters and handlers - WILDLIFE UNLEASHED!
These guys are not only experts in what they present, but are such lovely down to earth people. Always a pleasure to work with them.
We've added in other special animals they have also 😁🐊🦎🐍🦉🦅

04/08/2026

A good M.C. can make or break the main ring entertainment, and we're lucky to have had what we would classify as one of the best M.C.s in Australia - Lyndsey Douglas. She is so good, she now runs the Show Announcers Academy and will be honing the skills of new announcers at this year's Ekka. Interested in becoming a professional Show M.C. ? Contact Lyndsey at [email protected] for more information and access to her half-priced course at this year's Ekka. Closes Friday, August 7th.

08/07/2026

Thank you ENERGEX for supporting the Sunshine Coast Show by proudly bringing the Entertainment to the Community Stage for 2026!

An important message from our partner Energex.
Don’t go from DIY to die. Stay at least 3m clear of powerlines when doing jobs outside and always look up.

07/07/2026

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Whether you’re starting from scratch, repositioning or ready for a refresh, the Seen staff can help uncover what makes your business different and turn that into a brand people recognise instantly. Their team combines strategy, commercial thinking and creative direction to build brands that don’t just look good, they work in the real world.

Seen Agency - supporting the 2026 Sunshine Coast Agricultural Show.

[email protected]

07/07/2026

Young Sunshine Coast Agricultural Show leaders step into spotlight

The next generation of Sunshine Coast show leaders has been recognised, with four young ambassadors named to represent the Sunshine Coast Agricultural Show Society in 2026.

Following the recent judging process, the Show Society is extremely proud to announce the 2026 winners:

Rural Ambassador - Liam Kment
TAFE student (Certificate 3: Education), Community Stage Show Announcer and committed volunteer, member of various community groups and he’s absolutely passionate about supporting local producers which is why he is an active leader of the local Nambour Markets (open every Thursday - make sure you say hello).

Junior Rural Ambassador - Kody Coceancic
Burnside State High School student, active show volunteer, passionate ambassador for locally grown produce, works part time in the retail sector, he participates in musicals and other local events ie. shool representative athe annual ANZAC dawn service.

Senior Showgirl - Kayleigh McNeil
Student Occupational Therapist working at The Compass Institute, show volunteer and loves showing miniature horses. Kayleigh's extended family are lucerne and seasonal produce farmers from the Lockyer Valley, giving her the opportunity to be involved in agriculture from a young age and this continues to drive her passion for the sector.

Junior Showgirl - Catherine McGovern
Dairy farmhand at River Ridge Dairies, where she helps milk 250 cows each day, she is an active show volunteer, enjoys working with machinery, connecting with the local community and also enjoys home renovations too.

President Rowan O’Hara paid tribute to all applicants. “The calibre of young people involved, from exhibitors to MCs, demonstrates that the future of our show is in safe hands. Well done to all.” he said.

All entrants met with some of the Show Management Committee, Program Coordinator Holly Harrington, and were provided with personal development training, including public speaking, event management, marketing, mentoring and access to unique behind the scenes opportunities during showtime as part of their VIP access over 12-14 June 2026.

The winners impressed the judges and are now eligible to represent the Sunshine Coast Agricultural Show at the Near North Coast Subchamber Finals. These winners then progress to the Queensland Country Life Awards in Brisbane (at the Ekka). Supported by our partners, Queensland Ag Shows, these Awards allow young people to actively promote Queensland, agriculture, rural communities and show societies as they develop their leadership skills.

Also recognised for their commitment were Jasmine Pryor (Senior Showgirl Runner up and an ambassador for Dolly’s Dream) and Jaimee Roberts (Rural Ambassador Runner Up, a passionate photographer who works in early childcare).

06/07/2026

We love our birds and want to give you some information regarding the H5 bird flu.
Signs of bird flu include:
Sudden death
Lack of coordination, tremors, swimming in circles
Twisted necks or other unusual posture
Inability to stand or fly
Diarrhoea
Difficulty breathing, coughing or sneezing
Swelling around the head, neck and eyes
Cloudiness or change in colour of the eyes.

AVOID contact with sick or dead wild birds or wildlife and their environment.
Do not touch or collect sick or dead wild birds or wildlife.
RECORD what you see. If safe, record information on the number of dead birds/animals, species, location, date and time.
REPORT sick or dead wild birds to the Emergency Animal Disease Hotline on 1800 675 888 (24/7) or 13 25 23.