A 10 metre by 4 metre curved screen in the main arena will add a new dimension in entertainment to this year’s Sunshine Coast Agricultural Show according to President Rowan O’Hara.

“Every year we say the Show is bigger and better than ever, but with this new big screen technology it really is true,” Mr O’Hara said. “It’s bold new technology. So, for instance, people watching fireworks will be treated to an accompanying video presentation on the screen tracing our history from First Nations people, the local sugar cane industry right through to the history of the Coast.”

The theme this year is “Country to Coast Together We Are Stronger”.

Other program highlights include wild west arena spectacular Rooftop Express which stars Rawhide, a 980kg “outlaw” bison, that Director Dave Manchon chases around on horseback to lead him up to stand on the back of a trailer.

The interactive, family-friendly display celebrates the heroes of the outback and features ponies, donkeys, bison and Australian stock horses as well as stock men and women.

Mr O’Hara said vintage speedway cars and speedway bikes would be popular events as would action-packed freestyle motocross production Aussie FMX.

“The FMX Freestyle motorbikes come with a twist this year but I’m not telling you what the twist is,” he said. 

As always the Show features a strong Equestrian line-up as the event is the perfect warm-up to the World Cup which follows soon after.

Beef and dairy cattle sections will be strong given the return of involvement from schools from Dakabin, Caboolture and Noosa competing for prizes. 

In the pavilion interest will revolve around the central theme for the year, the pineapple. “And we’re also partnering with the QCWA to help promote their 100th anniversary,” said Mr O’Hara. “On that note, QCWA Nambour & North Coast Division President Patsy Lee will officially open the show.”

For those who enjoy a tipple, Woombye distillers Sunshine & Sons are throwing their support behind the Show sponsoring the Sunshine & Sons Show Saloon.

Tickets for the June 10, 11, 12 event: www.sunshinecoastshow.com.au/tickets. Prices have been kept the same as last year: $20 for an adult or concession and $16 for a student. There’s a 20 percent discount if you purchase online. If you have queries, please see the website’s Frequently Asked Questions page: www.sunshinecoastshow.com.au/info/faq/.