Roll up, roll up to this year's Innisfail & District Show

Maria Girgenti

THERE is something for all ages at this year's 108th Innisfail & District Show which kicks off today, July 13 and continues tomorrow, July 14.

Static engines, Danny the Clown, Carter's Animal Farm, Radical Reptiles, roving entertainers, Pyrotechnique Fire Dance Theatre, including an illuminated fire and laser show set to live music on both nights are just a selection of the entertainment and acts on offer.

This year's Banana Packing Championship will once again see a fierce rivalry in the Backpacker's Challenge.

Other highlights include the judging of horses, bananas, papaw, cattle, poultry, canines, art, needlework, cooking, horticulture, birds, fruit and vegetables, photography, sugarcane and woodwork, as well as a display of works by local primary and secondary school students.

The massive show action will culminate in spectacular fireworks by Xplosive Art around 8.30 pm tonight and tomorrow.

Australasian Showmen's Guild bonus coupon tickets for the Innisfail & District Show are $25 for $30 worth of tickets, and these bonus dollars are for rides, games or food in the sideshow alley only.

Tickets are available for sale at Larsen's Newsagency and Jill's Stationery. The last ticket sales are at 11.00 am today, Thursday, July 13, so get in quick as there are limited numbers. Show entry tickets can be purchased online via www.innisfailshow.com.au, or at the gate are $17.00 per adult (16 years and over); Aged/Veteran/Disabled Pensioners $10.00 (ID required); $8.00 per child (5-15years); children under 5 free and cars $2.00.

A family pass costs $40.00 (including two adults Thursday and Friday, children free on Thursday, and two children Friday plus a car parking pass) purchased at the Show Office before Show and are on sale until 11.00 am today only (Thursday).