1/41Show Whitsunday committee president Donna Rogers was thrilled to open the new show pavilion after a long fundraising effort. Picture: Kirra Grimes
See who we snapped on day one of Show Whitsunday
A grand opening, a rock band performance, champion livestock, amusement rides, and sideshow alley – see some of the highlights of Show Whitsunday, day one.
2/41Whitsunday councillor John Collins, Show Whitsunday committee president Donna Rogers, and Dawson MP George Christensen unveiled a plaque honouring those who contributed funds to build the new pavilion. Picture: Kirra Grimes
3/41Whitsunday councillor John Collins, Show Whitsunday committee president Donna Rogers, and Dawson MP George Christensen unveiled a plaque honouring those who contributed funds to build the new pavilion. Picture: Kirra Grimes
4/41Whitsunday councillor John Collins, Show Whitsunday committee president Donna Rogers, and Dawson MP George Christensen unveiled a plaque honouring those who contributed funds to build the new pavilion. Picture: Kirra Grimes
5/41Show Whitsunday committee members Helen Wright and Sue Quantock, Whitsunday Cr John Collins, Show Whitsunday committee president Donna Rogers, Show Whitsunday patron Bill Camm, and Dawson MP George Christensen in front of the new pavilion, which replaces a building destroyed by Cyclone Debbie. Picture: Kirra Grimes
6/41Mandy and Col Ayers of Proserpine remembered dancing rock and roll on the floor of the old pavilion, which has been preserved as a decorative feature of the new building. Picture: Kirra Grimes.
7/41Mackenzie Cantamessa, Sophie Vickers, Josie Watson, and Declan Davie of Proserpine State School rock band ‘Dodging Detention’ entertained the crowd on Friday afternoon. Picture: Kirra Grimes.
8/41Amber Greenhalgh of Proserpine had a successful day out on Friday, winning Champion Local Hack and Champion Hack of the Show on her mare ‘Su-am Efferescent,’ pictured, and Supreme Led Horse of the Show on another horse, ‘Su-am Sphinx’. Picture: Kirra Grimes
9/41All ages enjoyed the attractions on day one of Show Whitsunday 2021. Picture: Kirra Grimes
10/41These brahmans won Proserpine’s Lawson Camm several prizes on Friday. Picture: Kirra Grimes
11/41Lawson Camm of Proserpine and his Grand Champion All Breeds Bull , 22-month-old brahman ‘Cambil Django’. Picture: Kirra Grimes
12/41Lawson Camm of Proserpine and his Grand Champion All Breeds Bull ‘Cambil Django’. Picture: Kirra Grimes
13/41Marvin Deicke of Collingvale Station, north of Proserpine, won Most Successful Exhibitor and Champion Bullock with his Brangus (Brahman Angus cross) cattle. It’s the 11th time Marvin’s taken home the Foxlee Memorial Trophy for the exhibitor with the most points overall.
14/41Woodchopping competitions take place across both days of the show. Picture: Kirra Grimes
15/41All ages enjoyed the attractions on day one of Show Whitsunday 2021. Picture: Kirra Grimes
16/41All ages enjoyed the attractions on day one of Show Whitsunday 2021. Picture: Kirra Grimes
17/41Mermaid braids were a hit with lots of girls at Show Whitsunday on Friday. Pictured is Ava Hudson of Cannon Valley. Picture: Kirra Grimes
18/41Rebecca, Henry, Ben, and Bob Davis of Proserpine enjoyed a family day out at Show Whitsunday. Picture: Kirra Grimes
19/41All ages enjoyed the attractions on day one of Show Whitsunday 2021. Picture: Kirra Grimes
20/41The ‘Travelling Jackaroo’ Sam Hughes stopped by Show Whitsunday as part of his solo tractor expedition to fundraise for the Royal Flying Doctor Service, Dolly’s Dream, and Drought Angels. Picture: Kirra Grimes
21/41James Davies of Proserpine won big on the clowns game at Show Whitsunday on Friday. Picture: Kirra Grimes
22/41Hudson Kelly and Emily McDiarmid of Proserpine won on the lucky numbers game. Picture: Kirra Grimes
23/41Gracie Paterson and Bonnie Moretto of Proserpine showing off their showbag haul at Show Whitsunday on Friday. Picture: Kirra Grimes
24/41Arista, Sonya, and Mahli Quod of Proserpine enjoyed the dinosaurs display at Show Whitsunday on Friday. Picture: Kirra Grimes
25/41Ellie-rose Davies, Kari Galletly, and Eliza Davies of Cannonvale and Mandalay rode the ‘Cliff Hanger’ ride three times on Friday. Picture: Kirra Grimes
26/41‘Happy Show Day!’ said Sky Pettigrove, Summer Pettigrove, and Jet McMullen of Cannonvale. Picture: Kirra Grimes
27/41Jack Ryan and Oakley Abel of Cannonvale were very happy with their monster truck showbags. Picture: Kirra Grimes
28/41Amber Scullen and Reef Underwood of Proserpine loved their new wolf hats. Picture: Kirra Grimes
29/41All ages enjoyed the attractions on day one of Show Whitsunday 2021. Picture: Kirra Grimes
30/41Kaitlin Price, Charlotte Pepper, and Lila Price of Proserpine said thei favourite ride at Show Whitsunday was the ‘Freak Out’. Picture: Kirra Grimes
31/41Hamish Peel of Cannonvale and Ryder Robinson of Strathdickie slurping on slushies at Show Whitsunday on Friday. Picture: Kirra Grimes
32/41Mark, Talon, and Abi Kampf of Jubilee Pocket enjoying a bite to eat at Show Whitsunday. Picture: Kirra Grimes
33/41All ages enjoyed the attractions on day one of Show Whitsunday 2021. Picture: Kirra Grimes
34/41Isabelle and Abigail Anthony of Cannonvale took home plenty of goodies from Show Whtsunday on Friday. Picture: Kirra Grimes
35/41All ages enjoyed the attractions on day one of Show Whitsunday 2021. Picture: Kirra Grimes
36/41Harry, Tom, Noah, James, and Abi Camm of Proserpine couldn’t get enough of the jumping castle. Picture: Kirra Grimes
37/41Summer Riddell, Leila Pannett, and Sienna Pannett of Cannonvale were looking forward to trying out the ridess at Show Whisunday on Friday. Picture: Kirra Grimes
38/41All ages enjoyed the attractions on day one of Show Whitsunday 2021. Picture: Kirra Grimes
39/41Joey and Maggie Jeffries of Cannonvale trying thier luck in sideshow alley on Friday. Picture: Kirra Grimes
40/41All ages enjoyed the attractions on day one of Show Whitsunday 2021. Picture: Kirra Grimes
41/41All ages enjoyed the attractions on day one of Show Whitsunday 2021. Picture: Kirra Grimes
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