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Heritage Bank Toowoomba Royal Show

Locality: Toowoomba, Queensland

Phone: +61 7 4634 7400

Address: Glenvale Road 4350 Toowoomba, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.toowoombashow.com.au

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25.01.2022 Toowoomba and Pittsworth showgirls Keely Berther and Gabriella Moffatt are now well advanced in their plans for the Saturday, 6 February 2021 long lunch at Toowoomba Showgrounds' Glenvale Room. The fare comprises entrée (grazing board/platter each table), main (alternate drop) and dessert (dessert platter each table). Based on current COVID-19 regulations numbers will be limited to 120 - that's a long table! Want to come or want to help? Telephone Keely on 0407 900 150.

25.01.2022 They've arrived, more than 18 breathing, blinking, tail-swaying and roaring animatronic dinosaurs selected from the three prehistoric eras namely Jurassic period, Triassic period and Cretaceous period, some 250 million years ago! And they at Toowoomba Showgrounds this Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 28/29/30 May. Book your very affordable tickets to Dinosaur Festival Australia at https://toowoomba.dinofestivalaustralia.com/ As well, Various amusement rides and dinosaur-themed activities for the children of all ages will be available.

23.01.2022 Artist's impression of how the external areas will look after the major makeover funded, ever so generously, by Mr Clive Berghofer.

23.01.2022 Committee has embraced the Queensland Ag Shows' "Queensland Agricultural Shows and Showgrounds Industry COVIDSafe Plan" and all that goes with it to ensure that our patrons are safe at the Heritage Bank Toowoomba Royal Show 16-18 April 2021. Attendance will be restricted to 10,000 patrons on each of the three days so make sure you get in quick for your tickets once they go on sale.

23.01.2022 That's the climbing slope in place at the Toowoomba Showgrounds obstacle course, only 8 more to complete the circuit. Go and check it out.

23.01.2022 Have you ever seen a prettier sight, happy campers by the lake at Toowoomba Showgrounds? The site is looking a picture thanks to recent rain.

22.01.2022 Royal Agricultural Society of Queensland Chair Shane Charles chaired the committee's first meeting since -19 emerged and got straight into the business of planning for the Friday 16th to Sunday 18th April 2021 Heritage Bank Toowoomba Royal Show. Exciting times ahead.

22.01.2022 Heartfelt thanks to the Gambling Community Benefit Fund Queensland Queensland, Office of Liquor and Gaming Regulation and to Attorney-General the Hon Shannon Fentiman MP MP for our grant of $35,000 to construct a new 8-cubicle shower block at Toowoomba Showgrounds. This will make our venue even more attractive to caravanners and campers and make us less reliant on the Heritage Bank Toowoomba Royal Show which we lost in 2020 due to COVID-19. Fortunately this year's show was a great success.

22.01.2022 Who doesn't want a water view when holidaying? Campers at the Toowoomba Showgrounds love to park their vans by the lake and we're doing our level best to make the area as attractive as possible by planting the foreshores with irises and a variety of edge grasses to ward off weeds and assist in filtration. Now if we could get some rain..............

21.01.2022 We certainly appreciate the support we receive from our local elected members, their attendance at our events gives us an opportunity to update them on our funding challenges and aspirations for the showgrounds. At this week's Christmas lunch Member for Toowoomba South David Janetzki MP, seen here with Clive Berghofer AM and Treasurer Mark Freeman, and Federal Member for Groom Garth Hamilton MP, with President Shane Charles, attended and spent considerable time with Committee and invited guests.

21.01.2022 Put Saturday, 5 September in your diaries for the exciting Queensland Mounted Infantry (QMI) annual challenge at the Toowoomba Showgrounds. Throughout the day upwards of ten teams of Light Horsemen and Women will compete replicating the field skills demonstrated by the heroes of WW1. Eight separate events will feature cavalry skills including bayonets, swords, lances and rifles as well as tent-pegging. There will be an animal nursery and jumping castle for the kids. Entry is free.

21.01.2022 Our great supporters the Hotel Norville Steak House have got dinner sorted Head down for some delicious smoky goodness! Get 10% discount for takeaway Thanks to the Hotel Norville Steak House for their support of the Long Lunch at the 2021 Heritage Bank Toowoomba Royal Show

20.01.2022 There's no stopping Rasq Rasq CEO Damon Phillips as he road tests the climbing slope which forms part of the new obstacle course. Only 9 more obstacles to conquer Damon!

20.01.2022 "Terrible terrain," that's how I'd describe it but it's the ideal dream for all you fitness fanatics! 10 impossible obstacles along a rugged 5 kilometre track. Want to have a look at it? Drop into the Toowoomba Showground on week days for a look see.

19.01.2022 Drop out to the Toowoomba Showgrounds to look at the last two windmill installations which bring the total to thirteen. The first is a 10ft "Alston" mill which was built on 1915 and the second is an 8ft, locally-made, "Southern Cross" which was built in 1912. It is indeed an amazing collection.

18.01.2022 The RASQ CEO Damon Phillips reckons he's fit but just wait until we make this obstacle course cargo net upright! Staff Ewan and Andrew are doing a fantastic job building these complex structures. Please do take the opportunity to visit the showgrounds to have a look see.

17.01.2022 The "Showgirl COVID Peace Garden" was officially opened on 23 October at a special ceremony which recognised the sterling fundraising efforts of Showgirl Keely Berther and Princess Isabella Lewis, together with RASQ volunteer Terry Newcombe, Floriculture Stewards Robert and Sue Janetzki and Bromeliad Society members, who brought this once barren space to life with nature's best.

16.01.2022 If you love horses and history get down to the Toowoomba Showgrounds today for the Queensland Mounted Infantry Challenge." We just loved it. Open all day, free entry.

16.01.2022 And here are the masterminds behind the creation of the RASQ obstacle course, staff Andrew Conway and Ewan Guymer. Every day they toil away bringing the dream of 10 complex obstacles to fruition. Well done lads!

14.01.2022 This is the "Queensland Agricultural Shows and Showgrounds Industry COVIDSafe Plan" the Heritage Bank Toowoomba Royal Show will be complying with come the 16-18 April 2021 show, you can download a copy at https://www.covid19.qld.gov.au//covid-safe-industry-plan-q Pleasing to note RASQ staff already have plenty of hand sanitiser around the site for visitors.

14.01.2022 Thanks to the amazing Clive Berghofer, his generous grant to RASQ will enable many important projects to be delivered including the redevelopment of the Glenvale Room to a single level space of 500m2 making it one of the largest conference spaces in Toowoomba. Can you think of a better place to have a conference or event, unlimited parking and magnificent rural views?

13.01.2022 Special guest at our Christmas lunch was the ever-generous Clive Berghofer AM, seen here with RASQ CEO Damon Phillips and Carmel Charles. This gentleman has a wonderful story to tell and it was fascinating listening to him. Thanks to Clive, $2million in new projects are underway at the Toowoomba Showgrounds.

11.01.2022 Okay that's obstacle course challenge number 1 in place, the cargo net. Things are moving along nicely. Don't be surprised if this course attracts interest from groups all around Australia given that the Toowoomba Showgrounds boast unbelievable camping and related facilities.

11.01.2022 It was scarily exciting to accompany The Chronicle journalist Matthew Newton around the Toowoomba Showground's obstacle course. I was surprised to come across a stand of prickly pear and got to thinking it could be obstacle number 11. What do you think, should I mention the idea to CEO Damon Phillips?

10.01.2022 Thanking the thousands of wonderful people who went to the Toowoomba Showgrounds over the past few days to support Shannon's Chips, The Showbag Factory and Real Coffee - a very happy crowd indeed.

09.01.2022 Today's Johno's Say in The Chronicle tells the story of Australians at war, in particular the Light Horse. It's called "Celebrating magnificent skills of our light horse brigades." Timely because this Saturday, 5 September at the Toowoomba Showgrounds from 8.30am we have the Queensland Mounted Infantry Challenge involving ten teams replicating the field skills of the original Light Horsemen, including tent pegging, bayonets, swords, lances and rifles. Skilled women and men will put their ponies through their paces and give us an indication of what it must have been like all those years ago. You’re invited, there’s no charge, bring a picnic lunch and please be COVID aware and remember social distancing. We look forward to seeing you there.

07.01.2022 The great thing about living in regional Queensland is the support you receive from your local newspaper, in Toowoomba Queensland it is The Chronicle. In today's edition they cover this weekend's "mini" Heritage Bank Royal Toowoomba Show featuring Shannons Chips, The Showbag Factory and Real Coffee at the Toowoomba Showgrounds Friday/Saturday/Sunday from 9.30am and the new show dates for 2021 16-18 April, now a long weekend - thank you!

07.01.2022 Thanking Toowoomba Region councillors for voting to change the traditional Thursday show holiday to a Friday. Next year, 2021, the show holiday will be on Friday, April 16 giving show lovers a long weekend. Thanks also to The Chronicle Tom Gillespie - Journalist for spreading the very good news.

06.01.2022 How good is this we've got the Heritage Bank Royal Toowoomba Show going again, well sort of?! Tomorrow , Saturday and Sunday 18/19/20 September, Australia's favourite Shannons Chips will be open for business just inside the Toowoomba Showgrounds main gates along with coffee, fairy floss and show bags concessions. If you need a show fix make sure you make your way there. Please park in the front carpark and walk in.

05.01.2022 Save Saturday, 6 February 2021 in your diaries for the "Toowoomba and Pittsworth Showgirls' Long Lunch" in the Glenvale Room at Toowoomba Showgrounds. 2020/2021 Toowoomba showgirl Keely Berther and her Pittsworth counterpart Gabriella Moffatt aim to raise over $20,000 for both societies to make sure the 2021 shows are stunning successes. For more information contact Keely at email [email protected] or mobile 0407 900 150.

04.01.2022 Great to meet and greet new Heritage Bank Toowoomba Royal Show Ringmaster Vanessa Sorensen at yesterday's Committee meeting. Vanessa takes over after the illustrious career of Catherine James.

03.01.2022 IMPORTANT NOTICE TO TICKET HOLDERS FOR SATURDAY'S THRILLMASTERS LIVE TOOWOOMBA SHOWGROUND SPECTACULAR - RAIN IS FORECAST FOR SATURDAY SO WE'VE BROUGHT THE SHOW FORWARD TO FRIDAY 14 AUGUST AT 5.30PM. - gates open at 4.30 pm, tickets at www.monstertruckpromotionsaustralia.com or call 0447 666 782.

02.01.2022 Check out this amazing 1967 Heritage Bank Toowoomba Royal Show video with Ian Leslie, sounding very English https://www.youtube.com/watch

02.01.2022 There is no better friend of Toowoomba Showgrounds than the remarkable Clive Berghofer. Over the next five years Clive will make an annual grant of $400,000 for major improvements including this beaut new caravan area which will accommodate over 50 sites - the caravan community love the openness of our facility and we love having them there. Thank you Clive!

02.01.2022 No quotas needed on the RASQ committee - we've got a wonderful mix of women and men, youth and experience. Seen at yesterday's committee meeting, L-R Marley Blinco (we like to get them started early!) with mum Kellie Blinco, Kay Pimm, Catherine James, Bec Smith, Vanessa Sorensen and Elaine Pampling.

01.01.2022 We're experiencing a surge in equestrian activities at the Toowoomba Showgrounds since COVID-19 restrictions were eased. Recently some 15 different clinics and competitions have been convened. If you'd like to use this wonderful, spacious facility please call the Showgrounds office on 07 4634 7400.

01.01.2022 A must see at the Toowoomba Showgrounds. The brand new "Thrillmasters Live!" Magical Disney-Style Waterscreen with a massive 30 metre high by 30 metre wide wall of fine mist into the air projected with wonderful cartoon images, stunning multi-colour 3D laser effects in conjunction with fire cannons, flame effects, sparkling machines, numerous dancing water fountains, over 200 moving lights, colourful close proximity pyrotechnics all blended together with a lovely kid-friendly music soundtrack.. Plus monster trucks and more. Saturday, 15 August at 4.00pm, gates open at 2.30 pm, tickets at www.monstertruckpromotionsaustralia.com or call 0447 666 782.

01.01.2022 RASQ CEO Damon Phillips has mastered the balance beam, a group of which will test the most balanced athletes on our 5 kilometre obstacle course because they'll be in zig zag formation. Pop out and talk to Damon, Andrew and Ewan.