Ipswich Show

17/18/19 May 2024 (Friday / Saturday /Sunday) Ipswich Show is celebrating its 149th anniversary – and the festivities are going to be huge!

Celebrations kick off on Friday with show favorites including animals, arts, crafts, food, show bags, pig racing, sheepdog demonstrations, sideshow rides, and much more. Every evening the Main Arena presents a jam-packed entertainment program including nightly firework displays, the turbo-fitted thundering Jetcar, and the gravity-defying FMX Kaos International Freestyle Team. Plus Friday Night Rod

Photos from Ipswich Show's post 19/01/2024

ONE WEEK TO GO TO !!!
Have you got your tickets to the Aussie Day Bull Ride?
Make sure you snag your tickets before they sell out!!

https://ipswichshow.com.au/buy-spectator/aussie-day-bull-ride

What better way to celebrate Australia Day than watching bull-riding cowboys take on some of the country’s meanest bulls! With its blend of tradition and adrenaline-pumping action, it is a must-see spectacle with edge-of-your-seat sporting entertainment from start to finish.

PLUS

Totally unique and utterly hilarious Toad Racing!! Starting at 4:15 pm, place a bet and win a Cuntry Duds Pamper Pack if your toad wins!! There will be amusement rides, roving entertainment, Whip Cracker demonstrations, and native animals to give the family an unforgettable Australia Day celebration.
We have some awesome stallholders selling affordable and unique Western fashion and wares including Ringers Western, Cobba Country, Crazy Cowgal Creations, Cuntry Duds, Cowgirl Conversations and SJ Gifts for all your shopping needs. And gourmet food trucks with tasty delights!!

Of course, the bar will be open, with live duo ‘Kickin Country’ providing pre-entertainment and After Party with DJ Mal pumping out all your fave Aussie Bangers.

Proudly sponsored by Pirate Camp Co., Hy-Tec and Scotty Macs Concreting

Friday 26 January
Gates Open: 4:00 pm
Bull Ride Commences at 5:30 pm
Followed by After Party.
Ipswich Showgrounds
Tickets are limited and only available online.
https://ipswichshow.com.au/buy-spectator/aussie-day-bull-ride

15/01/2024

AUSSIE AUSSIE AUSSIE OI OI OI

Just under two weeks to go until the Aussie Day Bull Ride. Make sure you snag your tickets before they sell out!!

https://ipswichshow.com.au/buy-spectator/aussie-day-bull-ride

What better way to celebrate Australia Day than watching bull-riding cowboys take on some of the country’s meanest bulls! With its blend of tradition and adrenaline-pumping action, it is a must-see spectacle with edge-of-your-seat sporting entertainment from start to finish.

PLUS

Totally unique and utterly hilarious Toad Racing!! Starting at 4:15 pm, place a bet and win a Cuntry Duds Pamper Pack if your toad wins!! There will be amusement rides, roving entertainment, Whip Cracker demonstrations, and native animals to give the family an unforgettable Australia Day celebration.

We have some awesome stallholders selling affordable and unique Western fashion and wares including Ringers Western, Cobba Country, Crazy Cowgal Creations, Cuntry Duds, Cowgirl Conversations and SJ Gifts for all your shopping needs. And gourmet food trucks with tasty delights!!

Of course, the bar will be open, with live duo ‘Kickin Country’ providing pre-entertainment and After Party with DJ Mal pumping out all your fave Aussie Bangers.

Proudly sponsored by Pirate Camp Co.. and Scotty Macs Concreting

Friday 26 January
Gates Open: 4:00 pm
Bull Ride Commences at 5:30 pm
Followed by After Party.
Ipswich Showgrounds

Tickets are limited and only available online.
https://ipswichshow.com.au/buy-spectator/aussie-day-bull-ride

12/01/2024

Applications are open for our Beats & Bites Twilight Event - Ipswich Showgrounds happening the 2nd of February. If you wish to be a part of this amazing Event, please head to -
www.ipswichshow.com.au
To the Markets Tab
Twilight Events
Upcoming Events
Beats & Bites
Apply for a Stall
We look forward to having you involved.

07/01/2024

What's your favorite Aussie Hit!!! DJ Mal is producing a killer set for the upcoming Aussie Day Bull Ride and we would love to know what is your all-time favourite Aussie Song.

Grab your ticket to the Aussie Day Bull Ride and watch bull-riding cowboys take on some of the country’s meanest bulls! Plus, what's more Aussie than Toad Racing!! Starting at 4:15pm, place a bet and win a Cuntry Duds Pamper Pack if your toad wins!!

There will be gourmet food trucks with tasty delights, amusement rides, stallholders, roving entertainment, Whip Cracker demonstrations, and native animals for an unforgettable Australia Day celebration.

Of course, the bar will be open, with live duo ‘Kickin Country’ providing
pre-entertainment and DJ Mal providing the After Party with all your fave Aussie Bangers.

Gates Open: 4:00 pm
Bull Ride Commences at 5:30 pm
Followed by After Party.

Tickets are limited and only available online. Snag your tickets now before they run out.
https://ipswichshow.com.au/upcoming-events

Photos from Ipswich Show's post 06/01/2024

We have some awesome stallholders joining us at the Aussie Day Bull Ride selling affordable and unique Western fashion and wares. , Dangle Dynasty Ringers Western Conversations - PONY3 and SJ Gifts for all your shopping needs and wants.

Tickets to the Aussie Day Bull Ride are available now. Snag your ticket now before you miss out. https://ipswichshow.com.au/upcoming-events. Tickets are limited and only available online.

Bull riding is one of the hottest, fastest-growing extreme spectator sports going and what better way to celebrate Australia Day than watching bull riding cowboys take on some of the country’s meanest bulls! Plus Cane Toad Races, Roving Entertainment, Amusement Rides, Gourmet Food Trucks, Whip Cracking demonstrations, and Native Animals.

Of course, the bar will be open, with live duo ‘Kickin Country’ providing pre-entertainment and DJ Mal providing the After Party with all your fave Aussie Bangers.

05/01/2024

Aussie Day Bull Ride | Friday 26th January

Not sure what to do this Australia Day? Grab a ticket to the Aussie Day Bull Ride and watch bull-riding cowboys take on some of the country’s meanest bulls! Plus, what's more Aussie than Toad Racing!! Starting at 4:15pm, place a bet and win a Cuntry Duds Pamper Pack if your toad wins!!

There will be gourmet food trucks with tasty delights, amusement rides, stallholders, roving entertainment, Whip Cracker demonstrations, and native animals to give the family an unforgettable Australia Day celebration.

Of course, the bar will be open, with live duo ‘Kickin Country’ providing
pre-entertainment and DJ Mal providing the After Party with all your fave Aussie Bangers.
Gates Open: 4:00 pm
Bull Ride Commences at 5:30 pm
Followed by After Party.
Tickets are limited and only available online. Snag your tickets now before they run out.

https://ipswichshow.com.au/buy-spectator/aussie-day-bull-ride?fbclid=IwAR2UZCIClZHt8V7vIq3wI2Fy-u2FV0VWnqn88IpWBRImVcr4-caOnr9Vabg

21/12/2023

Struggling to find those last-minute Christmas Gifts?

For the live event enthusiast in your life or person who has it all, why not gift tickets to the Aussie Day Bull Ride and give them something to really look forward to!

What better way to celebrate Australia Day than watching bull riding cowboys take on some of the country’s meanest bulls! With its blend of tradition and adrenaline-pumping action, the Aussie Day Bull Ride at the Ipswich Showgrounds is a must-see spectacle that captures the essence of Australian culture with edge-of-your-seat sporting entertainment from start to finish.

In addition to the thrill and excitement of the bull riding, gourmet food trucks, stallholders, and amusement rides will be on site to give everyone in the family the night off. Of course, the bar will be open, with live duo ‘Kickin Country’ providing pre-entertainment and DJ Mal providing the After Party with all your fave Aussie Bangers.

Tickets are limited and only available online. Purchase here:
https://ipswichshow.com.au/upcoming-events

Aussie Day Bull Ride
Friday 26th January
Gates Open: 4:00 pm
Bull Ride Commences at 5:30 pm
Followed by After Party.
Ipswich Showgrounds

07/12/2023

07/12/2023

🎄Christmas at Boulevard! We still have a few availabilities for big or small group Christmas Party lunches! Please give us a call or send us a text on 0431 011 151 or send us a message. Catering is also available!

01/12/2023

Our Holly Jolly Christmas Markets is happening tomorrow at the Ipswich Showgrounds from 4pm - 9pm.
Come along and get into the Festive Spirit and enjoy the amazing tunes of Kerryn Thorne and Ipswich City Big Band as they entertain you. Enjoy Juggling Liam as he roves through the Market area doing Balloon Twisting and Magic tricks, grab a bite to eat from our AMAZING food trucks as well as do your Christmas Shopping from over 70 stalls.
And last but not least..
Grab your photo and Lolly from Santa himself from 5pm - 7pm.
We are looking forward to an amazing night of Christmas at the Ipswich Showgrounds. 🎄 🎅

Photos from Ipswich Show's post 01/12/2023

And the WINNERS of our unlimited rides pass at our Holly Jolly Twilight Market are -
DRUM ROLL PLEASE 🥁
* Trish Wackerling
And
* Melissa Louise Birt

Congratulations to you both. Please head straight to where the rides are located in the back market area to the RidesbTicket Boxes and please show your ID to claim your Unlimited Rides Pass.

Thank you to everyone who participated and shared.
We look forward to seeing you all there tomorrow afternoon/ night.

30/11/2023

We have some one SUPER DOOPER Exciting coming to our Holly Jolly Christmas Markets THIS SATURDAY- it is SANTA himself.
Santa will arrive at 5pm and leave at 7pm.
Bring your cameras and feel free to take your own special photos with Santa.

Photos from Ipswich Show's post 30/11/2023

Coming to our Holly Jolly Christmas Markets Twilight Event - Ipswich Showgrounds THIS SATURDAY? -
You are welcome to enter through the below gate that will take you straight to where our Holly Jolly Christmas Twilight Event will be held.
The Bremer High School Carpark will be open for your convenience. Enter this way via Parker Avenue.
Our front market entrance and parking in the Showgrounds will still be open and accessible also. But this is additional car parking that can be used.
See you there!

Photos from Ipswich Show's post 30/11/2023

We have 2 x Unlimited Rides passes up for grabs for our Holly Jolly Christmas Markets Twilight Event happening THIS SATURDAY ar the Ipswich Showgrounds that can be used for the WHOLE night.

So here is what you have to do -
Like this post, Share the post , Tag your Friends & Family in this post and comment what you love about Christmas and we will pick 2 x winners on Friday.
So get liking, get sharing and get tagging.... you don't want to miss out on this one!

📸 Look at this post on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/share/nRxn7fbe2wCZzJ7S/?mibextid=9VsGKo

Photos from Twilight Events - Ipswich Showgrounds's post 29/11/2023
10/11/2023

Happening TOMORROW - Kitsch in the Swich Twilight Event - Ipswich Showgrounds.
• Twilight Market –Kitsch in the Swich!
• 11th November | 4pm – 9pm
• Entry $5, kids aged 12 and under are free.
• Ipswich's favourite retro, rockabilly and vintage celebration
• Vintage Car Display
• Pinup Pageant at 6:30 pm
• DJ Swing-A-Billy Ray
• Lindy Charm School attending
• Pin Up Fashion Parade at 6:00 pm
• Retro and Vintage Market Stalls
• Scrumptious Food Trucks
• Amusement Rides
• Lindy Charm School
Party like it's 1950's as we step back in time to celebrate all things Retro and Rockabilly!
Get ready for an evening filled with fantastic entertainment, courtesy of everyone’s favorite DJ Swing-A-Billy Ray, who'll keep you grooving on the dance floor all night long.
Heaps of Vintage Rockabilly Stalls including Evie Jean Collection, Remember When, Nicole J Boutique and Ipswich’s own local Vintage Advantage
Scrumptious food including traditional mac and cheese from Meat the Cheese, Deep Fried Mars Bars from Jessie and the Chef, Lollystick Waffles, Belgium Fries, Donuts, Hotdogs and much more.
Pin Up Pageants – Finalist showcase and celebrate the fashions, hair and makeup of yesteryear.
The Lindy Charm School will be setting up a pop-up salon, offering retro and pinup makeovers to have you looking your vintage best.
Get your dancing shoes on as Just Rock Ipswich performs at the main stage dance floor.
You may even want to have a ride on the Dodgem cars, Sizzler or the little Kiddies Rides for the little ones.
All your favourite market stalls, vintage cars, Rockabilly entertainment, vintage fashion and food galore!

Photos from Ipswich Show's post 06/11/2023

Get Excited!!!
Only 5 more sleeps until our Kitsch in the Swich Twilight Event happening at the Ipswich Showgrounds THIS SATURDAY from 4pm - 9pm. Enjoy the FANTASTIC Tunes from the AMAZING
Swingabilly Ray covering genres from the 1920's through to the 90's, Ray has a Vintage & Retro twist and always knows the songs to get the people DANCING. Get your dancing shoes on as Just Rock Ipswich performs at the main stage dance floor. Check out the Vintage Cars in the front market area and enjoy the Pageant and Fashion Parades held by Pinups of Australia throughout the evening. Enjoy the fantastic flavours of our Food Trucks and treat yourself to something from the many Vintage & Retro Market stalls attending our Kitsch in the Swich. You may even want to have a ride on the Dodgem cars, Sizzler or the little Kiddies Rides for the little ones.
This is one Event not to be missed with a fantastic line up of Fun, Fashion and Entertainment!

$5 Entry - 12 & Under Free.

01/11/2023

Visitors to Ipswich… we want to hear from you!

Ipswich City Council is undertaking a tourism review to better understand awareness of the experiences and services available for people visiting Ipswich, as well as visitors’ perceptions of the City of Ipswich as a travel destination.

The City of Ipswich, along with key precincts including Marburg, Willowbank, Pine Mountain, Grandchester and Springfield, has been developing its profile as South East Queensland’s richest heritage region, full of new intrigue and surprises.

Council would like to hear your thoughts, motivations and travel intentions as a previous or potential visitor.

Share your experience at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/IPSVIS23

30/10/2023

Come along to our Kitsch in the Swich Twilight Event happening the 11th November | 4pm – 9pm
Ipswich's favourite retro, rockabilly and vintage celebration is BACK in a brand new location, and it's returning with all your favourite market stalls, vintage cars, Rockabilly entertainment, vintage fashion and food galore!
Party like it's 1950's as we step back in time to celebrate all things Retro and Rockabilly!
Entry $5. 12 and under free.

26/10/2023
Photos from Ipswich Show's post 25/10/2023

We are super excited to have a mini side show alley at our Halloween Spooktacular expanding into 2 sections of the Back Market Area including SHOWBAGS!!!!!
There will be rides for the big kids and rides for the little kids.
Coupons for the rides are $1 each or as a special for this Event, our Rides Operators are offering 30 coupons for $27.
Kids rides are on special for 6 coupons
Dodgems - 10 coupons
Sizzler - 10 coupons
Coupons can be used for all rides, games and the 'canteen' food truck in the Amusement Rides area ONLY -
*Coupons can not be used for the Showbags.

25/10/2023

The WINNERS of this months 2 x Unlimited Rides Pass Winners for our Halloween Spooktacular happening THIS SATURDAY are.........
DRUM ROLL PLEASE
🥁 🥁 🥁 🥁
🎃 Amanda Fay and
👻 Kayla Peters
Congratulations to both Amanda and Kayla
If you could both please email - [email protected] - we can let you know how to redeem your prize.
Thanks so much to everyone who participated.
We look forward to seeing as many of you as possible at our Halloween Spooktacular THIS SATURDAY NIGHT!

Photos from Ipswich Show's post 23/10/2023

Coming to our Halloween Spooktacular Twilight Event - Ipswich Showgrounds THIS SATURDAY? - we have some exciting news....
You are welcome to enter through the below gate that will take you straight to where our Let's go Party Twilight Event will be held.
The Bremer High School Carpark will be open for your convenience. Enter this way via Parker Avenue.
Our front market entrance and parking in the Showgrounds will still be open and accessible also.
See you there!

23/10/2023

Do you have a love for plants and gardening?

We are currently seeking a new Chief Steward for the 2024 Ipswich Show Horticulture section.

Being a Chief Steward is a fun way to get involved in your local show and see our community come together to celebrate everything that is great about our region. Chief Steward duties include receipt of entries, allocation of classes, preparation of exhibits for judging, management of exhibits post judging, and pack down at end of Show.

All a Chief Steward needs is a friendly smile and a willingness to give a helping hand to those visiting the Show!

For more detailed information regarding the areas of duties and timings please contact the Ipswich Show Office on 3281 1577.

20/10/2023

Coming to our Halloween Spooktacular Twilight Event on the 28th of October?
Some of our Stallholders / Food Vendors will be participating in Trick or Treating.
Look for this sign below to know what Stallholders / Food Vendors will be participating on the night.

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Ipswich, QLD
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Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
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