99th Murgon Show returns this weekend with a new upgrade

The annual Murgon Show kicks off this Friday and there will be something for everyone, including a jam packed program, live music, competitions, exhibits and rides for the children. Here’s everything you need to know.

The sun is expected to shine on the Murgon showgrounds this weekend, at the 99th annual Murgon Show.

Refurbishments to the Murgon showgrounds have been finished just in time for the 99th annual Murgon Show which kicks off on Friday, March 17.

The additions include an increased seating capacity of 200 people, new bar and shade area, two earth ramps and a new arena which is set to host rodeos, bike riding events, horse events and dog events.

Miniature horses will be in the new arena, alongside a jam packed program, with various activities and attractions, live music and even a mini train.

98th annual Murgon Show

Murgon Society president Alan Eagleson said a three-carriage mini train will transport Show-goers to four different drop off points around the showgrounds for free.

The train ride won’t be the only free activity at the show, with the animal nursery, jumping castle, slide and face painting free as well.

“This year, there will be also be a full grand parade for the first time in the last four to five years, which will be led by a horse bearer and include horses, stud cattle, cars old and new, and tractors new and antique.”

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There will also be cattle and dog show judging, a whip cracking show, motorbike races, a local ute muster as well as toad racing, billy boiling, hay stacking for kids and round bale racing.

A climbing wall, mouse trap maze, and Dodgem cars will be there for the kids and teens to enjoy, as well as showbags and other goodies. Picture from the 98th Annual Murgon Show, March 21, 2021. Taken by Holly Cormack.

The Australian Army Pep Band will play at the Pavilion on Saturday from mid-morning to lunchtime, surrounded by all different types of displays.

One display to check out will be a new museum in Murgon, Ancient Songbird Centre, opening on May 20.

This massive trilobite fossil, from around 252-521 million years ago, will be at the Ancient Songbird Centre display, as well other fossilised rock and crystals.

The Murgon show will begin at 4:30pm Friday, March 17 and finish with fireworks at 7pm Saturday, March 18.

Held at the Murgon showgrounds, tickets for the show are $10 for Adults, $8 concession, $5 for students (12-17 years old) and free for anyone under 12.

For more information, go out the Murgon Society website.