Barcoo Pastoral Show Society Inc Blackall in Blackall, Queensland | Event

Barcoo Pastoral Show Society Inc Blackall

Locality: Blackall, Queensland

Address: 1 Salvia Street 4472 Blackall, QLD, Australia

Website: https://www.blackallshow.com

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25.01.2022 COOKING COMPETITIONS Did you know there is a section in the pavilion for your favourite ‘Lunchbox Biscuits’ to shine! So if you’re cooking up a batch this month we encourage you to freeze some for the #BlackallShow and join the other entries in the Cultural Pavilion. Stuck for ideas? Why not try this yummy recipe from A Country Mum

16.01.2022 We're BACK! Planning for the 2021 Blackall Show is underway, and we invite any member of the Blackall community to join us for our AGM. next Saturday 10th October, held in the gardens at the Lodge on Hawthorne starting at 9:30am. For all current members, keep an eye out for an email notification this morning to register your attendance or apologies. Thank you all for your support and we look forward to coming together to make the 2021 Blackall Show a success!

16.01.2022 It takes a village! A massive THANK YOU to all of the sponsors who have reached out this year to support the Horse Section competitions at the 2020 Blackall Show We are so lucky to live in an area with such a great community spirit! So many of these sponsors are there every year to support the #BlackallShow and we couldn’t thank them enough. Well done!

14.01.2022 Good afternoon to all Facebook followers, Please see attached statement on behalf of the Barcoo Pastoral Society executive committee with regards to the cancellation of the 2020 Blackall Show. Once you have had some time to read the full statement, if you would like to speak with Hugh or myself we are happy to chat anytime. Just email [email protected] and we will do our best to answer any questions you may have. ... Thank you all for your support. We look forward to more normal times ahead. Best wishes, Holly Macdonald Secretary Barcoo Pastoral Society

13.01.2022 Looks like the secret is OUT! We have some very exciting performances booked in for the 2020 Blackall Show on the 2nd May at the Blackall Showgrounds including Walter Whip and The Flames For those whip-cracking enthusiasts looking to join in the action (or even if you’re just wanting to try it) workshops will be running throughout the day as well as a stunning Night Show performance. Don’t miss out - book in the 2nd May for the 2020 Blackall Show!

12.01.2022 SEWING COMPETITIONS Did you know there is a section in the Cultural Pavilion for a fun ‘Tote Bag’ creation! Check out this wonderful video from the Nimble Thimble You Tube channel showing how to make a tote bag from feed bags. Such a great idea! Why not take some time this month to make your own version and then enter it in the pavilion at the #BlackallShow on the first weekend in May https://youtu.be/_jt6Txw04Qk

11.01.2022 2020 Blackall Show | Motorbike Gymkhana Motorbike riders! This year the Motorbike Gymkhana is kicking off from 9:00AM at the #BlackallShow on Saturday 2nd May 2020 so it’s time to start practicing your peg events and barrels for the big day. SPONSOR APPRECIATION All motorbike events are proudly sponsored by Centretune Motorcycles with all ages welcome to join in the action. There will be cash and ribbon prizes for all events. ... Remember: Nominations will be taken on the Saturday morning of the Show (all entries $5 each) with the Secretary office open from 6:00AM - all welcome to have a go!

09.01.2022 APPLY FOR 2020 BLACKALL SHOW! Do you want to join other businesses, information booths and market stalls at this year's show? We have already started booking in sites so why don't you sign up today. Apply now - it takes 5 minutes! https://www.blackallshow.com/exhibitors... (Follow our page to see who’s coming )

08.01.2022 2020 Blackall Show | Divisional Barrel Racing Barrels enthusiasts! This year the #BlackallShow will be hosting the Hygain Western Winter Barrel Series on Saturday 2nd May 2020 at the Blackall Showgrounds. Point scoring event affiliated under the Australian Barrel Horse Association... Jackpot Prize Pool Cash Prizes for All Divisions All welcome to join in! DON'T FORGET Horse competitions at the Blackall Show also include an all-ages gymkhana on Saturday morning from 6:45AM, with barrels racing as part of the gymkhana. Nominations for this can be placed on Friday afternoon or from 6:00AM Saturday at the Secretary Office if you want to join in. Contact Jaimee-Lee Prow for more information 0487 330 503

03.01.2022 CATTLE PRODUCERS Competitions are open for the 2020 Blackall Show with outstanding cash prizes to be won. Enter a pen by calling Head Steward Alex Campbell 0488416359 today! Thanks to our generous sponsors, there are no entry fees for this competition. CLASS 1 PEN OF COMMERCIAL MAIDEN HEIFERS Pen of 3 maiden heifers aged under 20 months. (Stewart Campbell Memorial Trophy)... CHAMPION PEN OF REPLACEMENT HEIFERS $1000 RESERVE CHAMPION PEN OF HEIFERS $500 CLASS 2 COW AND CALF Cow and calf unit, single calf under 10 months. CHAMPION COW AND CALF $1000 RESERVE CHAMPION COW AND CALF $500 CLASS 3 PEN OF BULLS Pair of bulls, under 20 months. CHAMPION PEN OF BULLS $1000 RESERVE CHAMPION PEN OF BULLS $500 GRAND CHAMPION CATTLE SECTION (Prize) Highest points for a pen, from any class. We are also looking for cattle panels to be borrowed for the Show weekend to make up the pens for the competition, so if you can assist in any way please let the Barcoo Pastoral Society committee know. Thank you!

02.01.2022 Did you know? The Blackall Show Competition Schedule is now professionally edited and printed - which is proudly sponsored by the Blackall Livestock Auction Association Ltd Thank you and well done to the local agents for supporting our annual event! GDL Blackall Nutrien Ag Solutions... Ray White Livestock Elders Blackall Schedules go to print this weekend (just waiting on a handful of local sponsors to send in logos) but the online version will be updated this Friday. Visit www.blackallshow.com to check it out over the weekend.

02.01.2022 With less than 70 days until the 2020 Blackall Show, we are looking back at fond memories of the #BlackallShow through the years. As part of our online community, we invite you to do the same! Post a photo or share a story below..... [Pictured L-R: Ruth Jillett, Jan Gall, Janet Laidlaw, Sue Wagstaff and Jocelyn MacMillan]

01.01.2022 BIRD ENTHUSIASTS Don’t forget to start preparing for the 2020 Blackall Show competitions! Get in touch with our Head Stewards today to get your entries in, with prizes to be won for so many sections.