‘Bigger and better’: Rebranded show to come back

For the first time since WWII, Nambour will not be celebrating its annual show weekend. But organisers say it will come back “bigger and better”.

The annual Sunshine Coast Agricultural Show is on at Nambour Showgrounds. Fine weather spiked the mood of attendees as they enjoyed the tastes and colours. Danni Miller and Mel Azzopardi with Luke, Miller, Isabella Miller, and Gracie and Blaise Farrelly.

FOR the first time since the perils of WWII, Nambour will not be celebrating its annual show weekend.

But organisers of the Sunshine Coast Agricultural Show, which was due to be held from today, have promised the 2021 version will come back "bigger and better" with a rebranded display.

Society president Rowan O'Hara said particularly from a community sense, it was a sad decision to cancel.

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Side Show Alley and rides at the annual Sunshine Coast Show, Nambour, 1970s. The showground served as a venue for the Presbyterian Church of Queensland camps from 1934 until the early 1940s. The last Church camp was held at the grounds in 1945.

"It's quite emotional, the first time since the world war, generations of people have always had the show," Mr O'Hara said.

"We will take a financial loss this year having bills to pay without an income.

"We rely heavily on people coming through the gates.

"But there are too many people involved to let the show die. We will come back bigger and better."

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Mr O'Hara said the was a silver lining.

The annual Sunshine Coast Agricultural Show is on at Nambour Showgrounds. Fine weather spiked the mood of attendees as they enjoyed the tastes and colours. Parker Muscillo.

"It has given us a lot of time to clean up some things that you just don't get time to do," he said.

"We've been able to rebrand and there will be changes next year.

"I am confident the community will support us next year. The best thing about the show is that anyone and everyone can take part."

Former show society president and retired councillor Jenny McKay said it was a surreal feeling.

"It feels very strange. One of my granddaughters has celebrated eight of her nine birthdays at the show," she said.

"We will still give her a rural themed birthday but it will be different.

"The show been a staple for my family for four generations. So it is sad. We love it."

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