Bumper crowd has ball at second day of Fraser Coast Show

The rain came down on the second day of the Fraser Coast Show, but that didn’t stop a bumper crowd from enjoying the rides, displays and entertainment offered throughout the day. PHOTOS, VIDEO

Crowds braved the rain and turned up in droves on the second day of the Fraser Coast Show, jumping on rides, taking in displays and enjoying the sights and sounds of Sideshow Alley.

While Thursday saw a decent turn out, thousands came out to support the show on Friday, with many enjoying a day off from work and taking the opportunity to bring the family to Maryborough Showgrounds.

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For Mahandra and Ayla-Rae Wright, it was their first time soaking up the fun of the show.

Mum Khiara Wright said they were having a ball and had each picked out two showbags.

Celina, 5, and Sophia, 7, Shrestha arrived at the show as it was starting to rain, but that couldn’t stop them from having fun.

Khiara Wright, Mahandra Wright and Ayla-Rae Wright were soaking up the atmosphere at the show.

Both girls strapped in and enjoyed the fun of the trampolines.

Meanwhile Charlee Walker and Matilda Webb were checking out the giant pumpkins, with both saying they were “very impressed”.

Joy Duke was a steward at the floral displays, but she was also the champion across all the categories.

She said seeing the ribbon next to her creation was a surprise, but she was very happy.

Ms Duke said she had create something “a little different” this year.

Joy Duke with the floral display, which was judged Champion of the competition at the Fraser Coast Show.

Her granddaughter, Ileisha Moore, is carrying on the tradition.

She won the 7-14 floral art category, claiming the top prize for the third year in a row with her pretty blue creation.

There was plenty to see and do at the show on Friday, with woodworkers giving an insight into their craft, renowned horseman Guy McLean again showing his skills and a rodeo and fireworks planned for Friday night.

A bumper crowd visited the Fraser Coast Show on Friday.

Families were having fun together at the show.

There was plenty to see and do at the Fraser Coast Show.

Young and old alike had a ball at the Fraser Coast Show.

One of the sky-high rides at the show.

Families were all smiles at the Fraser Coast Show.

Thousands of people visited the show on Friday, with many finding their way to the showbags.

There was plenty to see and do at the Fraser Coast Show.

Celina Shrestha having fun jumping on the trampolines.

One of the award-winning cakes on display at the Fraser Coast Show.

One of the award-winning cakes on display at the Fraser Coast Show.

Having a ball at the Fraser Coast Show were Layla Lera and Jorja Anderson.

Helen Ainsworth and Terry Parkin from the 5th Light Horse Regiment's Gympie troop.

Alison Westcott and Alice Aulbach having fun at the show.

One of the award-winning cakes on display at the Fraser Coast Show.

Craeg Botting was the novice floral art champion at the Fraser Coast Show.

The bumper pumpkins on display at the Fraser Coast Show.

Ileisha Moore was the winner of the floral art competition for ages between 7 and 14.

A display of vegetables at the Fraser Coast Show.

One of the very creative cakes at the Fraser Coast Show.

Matilda Webb and Charlee Walker taking in the agricultural display at the Fraser Coast Show, including the bumper pumpkins.

Woodworkers giving a display of their skills at the Fraser Coast Show.

Ann Bell and Patti McBride at the floral display at the Fraser Coast Show.

Kids had fun playing inside in the kids' size SES car at the Fraser Coast Show.

Kathleen O'Donnell and Saskia Noffke looking at the floral displays at the Fraser Coast Show.

A family having a blast at the Fraser Coast Show.

One of many families enjoying their visit to the Fraser Coast Show.

Some of the floral displays at the Fraser Coast Show.

Rosemary Anderson and Sue Smith enjoying some woodworking at the exhibition at the Fraser Coast Show.

Originally published as Bumper crowd has ball at second day of Fraser Coast Show