It's the biggest event in North Queensland and "an exposé of North Queensland's agricultural, industrial, retail and service industries". What it certainly is is a fairground from my youth. Hardly surprising then that the boys love the place. Rides to make you giddy, prizes that give 'anachronism' a fresh new coat of meaning and an enthusiasm that is as refreshing as it is beguiling. Yes, the Cairns Show is in town and the boys' school closes for the final day (tomorrow) of the show to allow the students to sample its delights. We'll be going (the boys are determined to giddy themselves sick) and it'll be my first chance to get my camera out and take some pictures.
What's the show about though? Let me quote the website, "Being a country show, there's displays of beef and dairy cattle, horses, goats, poultry, and agricultural products. There's wood-chopping, the noisy excitement of the rock-drilling and the horse expo. There's the irresistible animal nursery (it's bigger and better this year) or you can check out the latest vehicles from all the top auto dealers. In the evening, sit back and thrill at the Holden Stormriders precision driving team, marvel at the buffalo stunt show, cheer the Horseman from Susan River, laugh at the crazy antics of the Nyree Stunt Cars, and be dazzled by the spectacular fireworks finale." In a nutshell!
Posted by Joe at July 17, 2003 01:11 PM