GALLERY: Smiling faces at the 115th Oakey Show

Thousands of Darling Downs residents turned out for the 115th Oakey Show. The Chronicle was there to capture all the happy families and proud producers.

Three-year-old Kai-Luca Collins (front) and his sister Melody Owen, 7, check out the the big pumpkin on display. Picture: Nev Madsen.

Narelle Zischke made the Grand Champion in needlework. Picture: Nev Madsen.

Shayne Lau with his Norwich Cropper, named Champion Pigeon. Picture: Nev Madsen.

Adelyn Fahey was the Junior Champion for the schoolwork section. Picture: Nev Madsen.

Laynae Okkonen, Rural Ambassador and Katie Reeves the Open Showgirl. Picture: Nev Madsen.

(from left) Dakota Whitbread and Thea Rathbone, Lynda Richardson, Amelia Rich and Cooper Rich. Picture: Nev Madsen.

Frying fries are (from left) Bec McGregor, Sarah Malone and Beck Heyze St Monicas Catholic Primary School P&F chip van at the 115th Oakey Show. Picture: Nev Madsen.

At the 115th Oakey Show are (from left) Ron Rosenberger, Dallas Zischke and Meryl Rosenberger. Picture: Nev Madsen.

Leah Chicken and Meg Bullock at the St Monicas Catholic Primary School P & F chip van at the 115th Oakey Show. Picture: Nev Madsen.

Helly Hoops entertains the children at the 115th Oakey Show. Picture: Nev Madsen.

At the Oakey Show are (from left) Matt Green, Annette Green with Helen and Anthony Jackson. Picture: Nev Madsen.

Dallas Zischke with the champion bucket of Barley. Picture: Nev Madsen.

Jack Porter judges this Modern Game Bantam. Picture: Nev Madsen.

At the 115th Oakey Show at (from left) Harry, Belle, Michelle, Bessie and Emma Prendergast. Picture: Nev Madsen.

Cr Geoff McDonald took out not only first prize in the mens six pikelets but also first in the Open at the 115th Oakey Show. Saturday, March 18, 2023. Picture: Nev Madsen.