No shortage of highlights at this weekend’s Mossman Show
68TH ANNUAL MIGHTY MOSSMAN SHOW
An upgraded food court will be one of the highlights at this year’s 68th annual Mighty Mossman Show being held at the Mossman Showgrounds on Sunday and Monday, which is also a holiday in the shire.
And Douglas Shire Council, meanwhile, has provided $20,000 in sponsorship and $1,200 in-kind assistance for the Mossman and District Show Society to ensure the showgrounds are ready for the 2019 event.
This included completing a handful of works such as the shelter extension, a new pedestrian crossing at the showgrounds car park and cleaning footpaths leading to the showgrounds.
Douglas Shire Mayor Julia Leu said Council loved supporting the Mossman Show.
“The Mossman Show is a quintessential community event,” she said.
“It is a celebration of our community, agricultural industries and a great opportunity to come together for two days of fun.”
Council officers will be staffing a stall with puppies and water education games at the WS Johnston Pavilion over the two days.
The weekend will feature signature events such as wood chopping, dog jumping, fat cattle competition, equestrian and a fireworks display.
“The Mossman Show always draws a strong crowd so it is important we have a notable presence and interact with our residents,” Mayor Leu.
“I encourage everyone to come down for a chat and you never know, you may learn a thing or two about what your Council does.”
Council would also like to remind residents that the Mossman Administration Building will be closed for the show public holiday on Monday, July 22.
Opening hours at the Waste Transfer Facility will remain unchanged.
2019 MIGHTY MOSSMAN SHOW GUIDE
SUNDAY 21ST JULY
8AM – Equestrian Ring 2 Hacks
8.30AM – Equestrian Ring 1 Show Jumping
9AM – Victor Crees Pavilion Open
- Agriculture
- Horticulture
- Culinary
- Needlework
- Arts & Craft
- Photography
- School displays
10AM - Melville’s Pioneer Farm
10AM - Radical Reptiles
10.30AM – Noah’s Thoroughbred Pig races (Please check times)
NOON – Radical Reptiles
12.30PM – The Black String Puppet Theatre
1PM – Wood chop events
1.30PM – Rooftop Express
2PM - Radical Reptiles
2.30PM – The Black String Puppet Theatre
3PM – Sheep Shearing Demonstration & Noah’s Thoroughbred Pig races (Please check times)
4PM - Radical Reptiles
4PM – Fat Cattle – Presentation of championships at the cattle yards
5PM – Rooftop Express
6PM - The Black String Puppet Theatre
8PM – Live Band
9PM – Victor Crees closes for the day
MONDAY 22nd JULY
8AM – Equestrian Ring 2 Hacks
9AM – Victor Crees Pavillion Open
- Agriculture
- Horticulture
- Culinary
- Needlework
- Arts & Craft
- Photography
- School displays
10AM - Melville’s Pioneer Farm
10.30AM - Radical Reptiles
11AM - Woodchops
11AM – Horse sports
11.30AM – Noah’s Thoroughbred Pig races (Please check times)
NOON – The Black String Puppet Theatre
12.30PM – Radical Reptiles
1PM – Wood chop events
1.30PM – Rooftop Express & Noah’s Farm Pig Racing
2PM - Radical Reptiles
2.30PM – The Black String Puppet Theatre
3PM – Magic Monday Mega Draw
3.15PM – Dog jumps & Noah’s Farm Pig Racing
4PM – Radical Reptiles
4.30PM – Rooftop Express
5PM - Noah’s Farm Pig Racing
5.30PM – The Black String Puppet Theatre
6PM – Magic Monday Mega Draw
6PM – Victor Crees Pavilion closes and reopens at 7PM for exhibit collection.
7PM – Mossman High School Band
8PM - Fireworks display
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