Entertainment

Reminder to all exhibitors, that Biosecurity Rules need to be followed to exhibit at the Gatton Show.

Anyone bringing hay, straw, chaff, silage or potted plants from Queensland Fire Ant Zones to the Gatton Showgrounds must comply with the current Queensland Fire ant movement requirements.

Anyone located inside the fire ant biosecurity zones and dealing with materials that can carry fire ants must follow their general biosecurity obligations as documented on the National Fire Ant Eradication Program's guidelines.

What’s On

There’s something for everyone! From petting zoos and market stalls to rides and fireworks, there is entertainment for the whole family!

Get your tickets at the gate!

Sideshow Alley with our rides and show games will run both Friday and Saturday (crowd dependent) 

 

Pavilion at Gatton Show

The Pavilion

Browse through the stalls in the Pavilion, with lollies, gifts and shows for all.

If you are interested in booking a site, please click here.

 Pavilion Entertainment

Friday 18th

 -4:00pm Move & Groove 

-4:30pm Starlite Dancers 

-5:00pm Lockyer Valley School of Highlands Dancing 

 

Saturday 19th July 

-11:00 Starlite Dancers

-12:30 family friendly dance 

-12:00 Starlite Dancers

-1:00pm Dance Force 

-2:00pm Move & Groove 

-2:30pm Westpac Footy Toss Give Away

-3:45pm Step In Time Dance Academy

-4:15pm Mullet Comp

Please note times are subject to change 

 

Sideshow Alley

Night Entertainment

Night Entertainment 2025 Show

Gatton Show offers Night Entertainment for the second time on the Friday and Saturday of the Show.

Friday 18th will include; 

Please note our Friday entertainment times are yet to be confirmed 

4:05pm Trots Slow Class Pass Heat 1: Sponsored by IJ & CA Goos
4:25pm Trots Slow Class Pass Heat 2: Sponsored by IJ & CA Goos
4:50pm Trots Slow Class Pass Heat 3: Sponsored by IJ & CA Goos
5:15pm Trots Fast Class Heat 1: Sponsored by Maragi Pty Ltd
5:40pm Trots Fast Class Heat 2: Sponsored by Maragi Pty Ltd
6:05pm Trots Fast Class Heat 3: Sponsored by Maragi Pty Ltd
6:30pm Official Opening of the 108th Gatton Show
6:45pm Young Farmers Challenge Sponsored by L.E & P Davis, RDO Equipment & Veges prodivded by Rugby Farming Group 
8:00pm Trots Slow Class Pace Final: Sponsored by Raintree Lodge 
8:25pm Trots Fast Pace Final: Sponsored by Maragi Pty Ltd 
8:50pm Dog Jumping: Sponsored by ATV Mechanical 
9:15pm Fireworks Sponsored by Bellwether

Saturday 19th 2025

Main Ring Entertainment 

6:00 pm

Welcome and National Anthem

Approx 6:15 pm 

Mower Racing: Sponsored by Lockyer Farm Machinery

Approx 6:30 pm

Jet Cars: Sponsored by Lockyer Trailers, Jim McDonald, OL Traders  

Approx 6:45 pm

U/21 Woodchop Interstate Challenge Final: Sponsored by Lockyer Toyota & Newlands  

 Approx 7:05 pm

Aussie FMX: Sponsored by Gatton Auto Electrical, Rugby Farming Group & Orica 

Approx 7:25 pm 

Mower Racing: Sponsored by Lockyer Farm Machinery 

 Approx 7:45pm 

 

Jet Cars: Sponsored by Lockyer Trailers, Jim McDonald, OL Traders  

Approx 8:00 pm

Fireworks Sponsored by Kambu Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation for Health

A Huge Thank You to our Sponsors 

  • Please note times subject to change  

 

Sideshow Alley

Sideshow Alley

A favourite to all, the Sideshow Alley will once again be host to a range of rides and games!

Things to see and do

11th-13th July QLD Dairy Showcase 

Friday 18th July: 

  • Animal Nursery
  • Pavilion Displays
  • Young Judges Competitions 
  • Trade Displays
  • Show Jumping
  • Show Rides & Showbags
  • Great array of Food available
  • Young Farmers Challenge 
  • Woodchop (from 12:00pm)
  • Dog Jumping 
  • Reptile display
  • Trotting
  • Local Dance Groups on Stage in the Pavilion

Saturday 19th July: 

  • Animal Nursery
  • Show Jumping
  • Horses
  • Pig racing 
  • Woodchop (from 9:00am)
  • Great array of Food available
  • Pavilion Displays
  • Animal Judging
  • Trade Displays
  • Reptile Display
  • Local Dance Groups on Stage in the Pavilion
  • Trackless Train
  • Rock Climbing
  • Show Rides & Showbags
  • Sheep Shearing (10:00am, 11:00am, 1:00pm, 3:00pm) 

A big thank you to our Sponsors!