Show dazzled in hard times

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| Isabella Guzman Gonzalez

DESPITE cost-of-living crisis concerns, Far North Queenslanders flooded the Cairns Show to enjoy three days of the best of the region’s agriculture and entertainment.

Another successful year was added to the books for the iconic show in its 132nd edition, with over 65,000 visitors and special appearances by the Ipswich Show president Darren Zanow and representatives from the Warwick Show looking for inspiration from the Cairns format.

Although the attendance didn’t come close to the 2014 record of 79,682 people, show president Ian Allen said it was extremely successful considering the circumstances.

“It was very successful, we don’t have the final figures yet but the final count will be from 65,000 to 67,000,” he said.

“Friday was an enormous day, and the exhibitors were very happy with the big crowd on Friday afternoon who came in to enjoy the night entertainment.

“We were expecting this level of attendance because we know people are really doing it tough and it’s a great result.”

With classic entertainment like the sideshow alley, equestrian and cattle shows, freestyle motocross, Esky races and food stalls with Dagwood dogs and fairy floss the event had everything for families to enjoy.

Mr Allen thanked the community for their support of the show during such trying times.

“I’d like to thank the people of Cairns and the surrounding communities, I know that cost of living is very tough for everyone so we’re very thankful for their support,” he said.