Returning to the 2011 Cairns Show and not to be missed is the Blitz Flame Jet Truck. Rolls Royce Viper 202 turbo jet powered Blitz Jet Truck Australia. If you want to get up close and personal with this amazing piece of machinery be sure to visit Ron and his Truck in the Heritage Area
Aussie Farm Entertainment
Watch Tom Mauloni & his skillful Working Collie Dogs perform daily in the Cairns Post Main Arena.
Watch the working dogs manoeuvre Indian running ducks in costumes through crowds and obstacles.
True Genuine Aussie Entertainment
Tjapukai Dancers
Watch out for the Cairns Post Main Arena presentations featuring a live performance celebrating traditional Tjapukai corroborees and song, and a surprise “lighting of the fireworks”.
How fast can these high performance chainsaws slice through a timber log? You’d better not blink while the screaming machines spray woodchips everywhere and slice through the wood like it is butter.
Held throughout the day.
Crack Up Sister - New to Cairns!
Bought to you by the mistresses of the ridiculous, a real life set and real comedy pranks. The girls have put together their favourite cracks, slaps, and colourful crew. You’ll meet Barry the sidesplitting bull, be amazed by the aerial acrobatic antics as the girls scale to new heights fixing their leaky wooden windmill. See Struth’s latest invention the whip-hedge-trimmer and be dazzled by the boldness of their home renovations. Crowds will crackup watching B-Ute as she clowns around.
Performing in the Cairns Post Main Arena and Heritage Area Daily – Grab you copy of the Cairns Post Show Guide (published the week before the show) for times.
Toyota Hilux Heroes
Breathtaking Stunts from Australia’s Top Professional Drivers.
Expect to see reverse flick turns and high speed crossovers and jumps.
For the first time ever there will be fashion from Stockland and Millinery Paraders in the Figtree Tree Undercover Area.
We’ve also introduced new food outlets in the Figtree Undercover Area. With delicious items such as sushi, Japanese hot delicacies, mini Dutch Pancakes, German Sausages and delectable Lebanese dishes, there will surely be something to suit everyone’s taste!
If your looking for that special hat for Amateurs or that breath taking outfit be sure to take a seat, grab a bite to eat and watch the parades on Thursday and Friday.
Want to know the finer points of choosing the premium cuts of meat, how to prepare them and excellent recipes for bring out the best in your meat?
Meat Magics will present daily demonstrations in front of De Jarlais Function Centre. Informative, very entertaining and there will be some tasty samples available
Wednesday Demonstration: 11.30am, 12.30pm, 1.30pm, 2.30pm and 3.00pm
Thursday Demonstration: 11.30am, 12.30pm, 1.30pm, 2.15pm, 3.00pm and 4.00pm
Friday Demonstration: 11.30am, 12.30pm, 1.30pm, 2.30pm, and 3.30pm
Meet the Taipans
Wednesday 20th July
9am - 10am
Taipans Players + Joe Blake Van at ZINC FM Gate on Quigley Street.
Thursday 21st July
9am - 10am
Taipans Players + Joe Blake Van at ZINC FM Gate on Quigley Street.
Friday 22nd July
9am - 10am
Taipans Players + Joe Blake Van at ZINC FM Gate on Quigley Street.
10am - 11am
Taipans Players + Joe Blake Van at ZINC FM Live Broadcast inside the Show
NEW COMPETITIONS TO SEE
Inaugural Hastings Deering Scarecrow Competition
For the first time the 2011 Cairns Show is holding a Scarecrow Competition and everyone is invited to take part.
Join in the fun and enter either as a group or as an individual with two class options available Traditional and Open. There are no age limitations!
Be sure to visit the Horticulture Pavilion on Friday 24th July at 9.30 to find out whose scarecrow will win.
Come along and view this years school entrants in the Ergon Energy Science and Technology Display in the Heritage Area. Then make your way to the Circus Tent on Friday 22nd July to see the Surfing Scientist, Ruben Meerman!
The Inaugural Cairns Show Indigenous Arts Competition has been well supported with over 200 art works entered for judging. Special guest judges Brian Robinson and Shirley Hollingsworth will commence judging on Wednesday 20th July at 10.30 am.
Brian is a multi - skilled contemporary artist, whose practice includes painting, printmaking, sculpture and design. His graphic style combines his Torres Strait Islander heritage with a strong passion for experimentation, in theoretical approach and medium, as well as crossing the boundaries between reality and fantasy.
Shirley Hollingsworth is a well know local artist from the Tjapukai Gallery.
Visit the Inaugural Indigenous Arts Gallery in the Heritage Area
ABC Far North and Cairns Show Association 2011 Bush Poetry
At 9.15am each day of the Show, "Zoolander Baz" will call into the Studio from the "Zinc Gate" – giving away two Ride Tickets to anyone that can show proof of purchase of Admission to the show for that day. So get to the Cairns Show ticket office at 9am and buy your tickets - then see Baz for some free ride tickets!
Dave & Inkie Crosses from the Family Day:
Dave & Inkie will call into the Studio from the Show on Friday's Show Day.
They'll experience The Rides, The Animals, The Displays, The Show Bags, The Food, and The Entertainment. See if you can spot them as they experience all the excitement of the Show first-hand.
You Could Win Great Prizes!
In the lead-up to the Cairns Show Dave & Inkie will give listeners the chance to win daily "Cairns Show Prize Packs". Just register your details at www.radiozinc.com.au, and be listening each weekday morning to hear if you're a winner. Five Daily winners will receive a FamilyPass to the Show and a stack of ride tickets. PLUS, one lucky listener will win a "spin with the Hilux Heroes"!! Yes you could be taken for a "Hot Lap" with the "Hilux Heroes" at the Cairns Show.
Read more about the V6 Hilux Heroes.pdf