Mossman Show ready to go
70th year is special
Congratulations to the Mossman show in this year of 2022. They are celebrating 70 years of being an integral part of our Shire.
It all goes back to 1952 when a fledgling Mossman show fired up for the first time to provide a place for the agricultural folk to display their stock and goods and for families to be entertained. It remains to this day a real local country show.
The Victor Crees pavilion was completed in 1953, named in honour of the first President of the Show Society. The current President is Matty Hatfield and like Mr Crees is immensely proud of what the Mossman Show offers the good folk of the Douglas Shire.
Mr Hatfield told Newsport “It’s always been supported by locals and hopefully they’ll do it all over again this year and being the 70th year it’s all important to make this year a special one”. Mr Hatfield said it’s important to mention to those planning on coming to the show that they can take advantage of the early bird entry prices up until 4pm tomorrow Saturday 16th July “they have to come to the Secretary’s office at the showgrounds to get the cut price tickets” he said. Early bird prices for families (2 adults 2 children) $35, single $20, Child $8, Pensioners (2 people) $20 and a single Pensioner $14 and all those prices cover BOTH days. (Sunday and Monday).
Displays galore
There will be displays of local art, craft, photography, needlework, horticulture, agriculture, and culinary talent in that famous Victor Crees Pavilion, plus displays from our local schools and kindy’s. Local organisations and business have booked the Johnston Pavilion with displays from the Queensland Country Women's Association's (QCWA) Douglas Historical Society, Enyo, Douglas Shire Council, Jakes Candy and many more.
Trip down memory lane with hula hoops
As usual the show organisers have gathered some great acts to entertain visitors like the Helly Hoops. A professional kid’s entertainer, Helly is a trained hula hoop performer and teacher, bringing it to life for kids and families. Helly told Newsport it’s her first Mossman show and she’s super excited to be there.
Stunt show
Eljays junkyard action show is an action-packed motorcycle and bicycle trials stunt show delivered with a comical twist.
Who let the dogs out?
Port Douglas Vets have come onboard to bring back the popular Dog Jumping competition which featured at the Mossman and District Show in 2019 before Covid. If you think your dog is a jumping star, please contact Ann to register for the Dog Jumping competition at secretary.mossmanshow@telstra.com or you can register your dog on the day.
Pigs can fly
Noah’s Thoroughbred Racing Pigs is entertainment at its best. From the bugle race call, through the obstacles, to the last snout in the finishing trough, crowds will be cheering their preferred pig to the end.
Melville’s Animal Farm
Come along for an up-close experience with farm animals. Animals include baby chicks, ducklings, guinea pigs, turkeys, Geese, baby lambs, baby goats, piglets, calves and many more and its FREE.
Resta Reptile Show
David Williams from Resta gives a very informative commentary of different types of snakes found throughout Australia and the world. David has many snakes available for different viewing and his shows run throughout the 2 days of the show. David’s snake shows run at different times on both days and there is no admission fee, however gold coin donation is appreciated.
Mossman High School Band
The Mossman High School Concert Band will take centre stage at the Mossman Show on Monday evening to play hits from Broadway to the latest Top 40 songs. The Mossman State High School students will put on a great final performance before the fireworks display.
Ending with a bang
The Sunday and Monday 70th Mossman Show ends with a fireworks display on Monday night at 8pm.