Celebrate a century of fun at Maleny Show
Jersey cows at the Maleny Show cattle stalls, Maleny, 1981. Pictured L to R: Don Lee (Dayboro), Jim Porter (Kenilworth) and Gordon Albrecht (Kenilworth).
Maleny Show and side show alley next to Obi Obi Creek, Maleny, ca 1925
You can be part of history this weekend by attending the 100th anniversary of the Maleny Show.
It’s an impressive run for the Maleny Show Society, which launched the inaugural event on June 26 & 27, 1923.
During these early years, the show facilities were sparse. Meals and refreshments were served under a tent on the hill before the showground pavilion was completed in 1924.
The rich farming culture and dairy cattle industry was showcased in breath-taking parades and exhibits which drew crowds of people from far and wide to the Maleny district.
Since then, the show program has grown to include wood chopping shows, show bags and carnival rides.
You can visit the Maleny Show this week on Friday, June 2 (a public holiday for the Caloundra area) and Saturday, June 3. Gates open from 7am.
To see the program and secure your tickets, visit https://malenyshowsociety.org.au/
Sunshine Coast Council Division 5 Councillor Winston Johnston said 100 years was an impressive feat and one that showed the dedication of the thousands of volunteers giving their time to showcase the hinterland region.
“This great country show has been highlighting our region and featuring our community successes throughout the years, whether that be through beef, dairy and poultry or cookery and needlework – everyone is celebrated,” Cr Johnston said.
“And this year’s event will be a cracker and we invite people from throughout the region to come along and enjoy the fun, hospitality and atmosphere.
“All your favorites will be there to keep families entertained – including a live performance from Bluey and Bingo, Pavilion exhibits, horse events, live music, sideshow alley, and whip cracking at the entertainment oval.
“It’s going to be an event not to be missed with a huge entertainment program including fireworks!’’
Sunshine Coast Council Show Closures:
Friday, June 2
Council’s customer service counter at Caloundra will be closed this Friday, June 2 due to the Maleny Show public holiday.
Nambour and City Hall counters will remain open from 8.30am to 4.30pm as per usual.
The following libraries will be closed on Friday, June 2: Beerwah, Caloundra, Kawana, Maleny and the Mobile Library Conondale.
Friday, June 16
The Nambour and Sunshine Coast City Hall (Maroochydore) customer service counters will be closed on Friday, June 16 due to the Sunshine Coast District Agricultural Show public holiday.
The Caloundra counter will remain open from 8.30am to 4.30pm as per usual.
The following libraries will be closed on Friday, June 16: Coolum, Kenilworth, Maroochydore, Nambour, Mobile Library North Buderim, Mobile Library Peregian Springs and Pacific Paradise.
Roadside waste and recycling collections continue as per the normal schedule.
You can download free eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines, eMovies, eMusic and more from the Council library website.
Customer Service digital options such as email and request for services remain available 24 hours a day, seven days a week and are actioned in business hours.
Council’s after-hours emergency call centre, which is available for those seeking help, will operate 24-hours a day via the customer service phone number 5475 7272.
Council would like to remind people who undertake building work, they must not create audible noise on public holidays, including show holidays. For more information on noise, please visit Council’s website.
Maleny Dairies’ world record Guernsey Cow, Belladonna, the cow produced an average of 50 litres of milk per day over a 300 day test period.ca 1994
Janet 'Jean' Dickson feeding Friesian calves near 'Mosman' on Pattemore's farm North Maleny, ca 1941.