Sun shone through the clouds for the Tully and District Show 2023

Sari Russo

ON the Friday morning of the show, local community members looked to the skies and saw nothing but clouds and rain. At this time, local Jerry Barra from Tully Family Church was praying for the rain to stop and for the sun to come out for the Friday Tully Show. Brilliant blue skies and bright sunshine came out of the clouds in the early afternoon and shone down on the 2023 Tully and District Show. Unfortunately, the rain returned on Saturday, 29, and community members asked Jerry why he only prayed for Friday.

Once the clouds cleared on Friday, Tully Show had a sudden rush of entrants through the show gates. Despite the damp Friday, attendance exceeded overall records.

“There was suddenly a line up that went around the corner of the building yesterday after the rain stopped,” Tully Rotary.

The creative and industrious community members of the Cassowary Coast enjoyed their yearly celebration and the acknowledgement of how hard the community works year road.

The pavilion spaces showcased local horticulture, orchids, fruit and vegetables, farm produce, floral art, photographs and works of art, crafts and cooking, school exhibits, sugar cane, bananas, poultry, caged birds, and pigeons. The yearly dog show was also in full swing.

Outdoor spaces displayed farm machinery and cattle, and Melvilles Animal Farm hosted their duck races.

There was roving free roving entertainment provided by Lara the Clown.

Stomachs were filled by food and coffee vans and the kiosks run by the Rotary and Lions Clubs and the Girl Guides’ Café. The side shows suitable for all age groups were present and thoroughly enjoyed.

Pakall Fashion were out on Paddock in the Centre Ring on Friday, showcasing their fashion display.

Show Jumping for equine lovers was full of suspense as they watched their local favourites competing, and those into bikes were on the edge of their seats during the Airtime FMX Freestyle bikes displays. Other events included cattle handling, trade cattle judging, and leading horses.

Unfortunately, due to the rain Saturday’s Woodchops and more show jumping, cattle events were cancelled.

The fantastic Above Ground Zero Fireworks display lit up the night sky again on Friday evening.

Congratulations to the

Tully & District Show Society, established in 1934 and thus, 89 years old, on the success of the 2023 Show, and also to all the exhibitors and competitors who made it such a fantastic community event.