Tune in to 4CA AM for the Music You Love. Don't forget radio regulars Macca and Locco on the new 4CA AM for all the latest news and local events happening in Cairns.

Together with Cairns Show Association, ABC Radio Far North, are major sponsors of the Bush Poetry Competition. Check out the live broadcast from ABC Radio Far North on Friday 17th July from the Cairns Regional Council Community Stage between 9am - 11am where you'll hear some of the best Bush Poets from around the region and from around Australia.

Keep listening for more information or visit The Cairns Show website for your chance to be part of a wonderful competition showcasing the many talents of our Bush Poets.

Aus-steel Cairns have long been supporters of the Cairns Show Stud Cattle Section. Our current Stud/Prime Beef Cattle Pavilion was kindly donated by Danny Hoare, from Aus-Steel, Cairns in 2007. Today the Cattle Pavilion feature comprehensive displays showcasing a number of different Cattle Breeds, many of which can be seen at Cairns Show.

It starts with the bean... Where it is grown and how it is processed. Then it's on to the expert panel who check for flavour consistency and overall quality.

Next it's up to the highly skilled Master Roaster to ensure the inherent characteristics of each origin are fully explored and the blend is harmonious.

How it's up to us not to stuff it up. Bang....it's serious stuff!!

Bang's dedication to great coffee doesn't stop there. As major sponsors of the Inaugural Cairns Regional Barista Competition to be launched at the 2009 Cairns Show, Bang is committed to showcasing and promoting the expertise, creativity and talent of top local coffee baristas in the art of brewing and servicing specialty coffee.

BDO kindly support the Equestrian Competition section in the Cairns Post Main Arena. Each day, four rings are set up to accommodate the variety of equestrian competitions held at the Cairns Show, from Miniature Horses to giant Clydesdales, Show Jumping to pretty ladies in Horse drawn carriages, there's something to interest everyone.

Black & White Taxis love the Woodchop Competition, as do our Show visitors. One of the most popular events held Agricultural Show's throughout the country, the Woodchop competition combines strength, speed and experience as axemen from around Australia demonstrate their exemplary skills and craft.

Cairns Show has a long association with Brothers Leagues Club as our preferred supplier of both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Drop into Brothers 11 time winner of the coveted "Best Club FNQ" award! Brothers have a huge range of social activities, promotions, function and gaming features for you to enjoy.

Check out the great dining options in Sunsets Family Buffet Restaurant and explore all the fantastic benefits and rewards exclusive to members. You'll soon discover why we are called a "World of Entertainment!"

The Cairns Colonial Club is the preferred accommodation supplier for Cairns Show. If you're looking staying in Cairns please consider the beautiful Colonial Club Resort for accommodation, they great staff can also look after all your meeting and conference needs.

See Cairns Colonial Club's show accommodation specials.

Cairns Fencing have been supplying Cairns Show fencing needs for many years. Nothing is ever too much trouble for their team, not even last minute, very unexpected changes brought about by situations that are out of our control. Cairns Fencing are your one-stop fencing supermarket, bringing together the largest range of fencing products in North Queensland.

Cairns Hardware are proud supporters of the Chainsaw Racing Team. Catch all the action in the main arena: Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. The teams all hail from Brisbane way and are fast, furious and very loud. Don't miss them, you'll be disappointed if you do.

Cairns Post Main Arena plays host to a variety of fantastic entertainment, all day and all night during the three days of Cairns Show. Some of the many things to entertain you throughout the Show are: Equestrian events including spectacular High Jump Record attempts, Animal and Machinery Grand Parades, Parachuting and Flyovers and live entertainment every evening by some of our most talented high school students.

Check out the variety of entertainment on the Cairns Regional Council Community Stage located near the Dairy Farmers Animal Nursery in Seven Cairns Heritage Park. Each day of the show the Cairns Regional Council Community Stage highlights entertainers from various local community groups and schools. On stage on Friday 17th July during their live broadcast ABC Radio announces the Winners of the ABC Radio Bush Poetry Competition.

Cairns Stationary Supplies are long term supporters of Cairns Show through their sponsorship of the Cairns Show Map, located in the Centre of the Cairns Show Guide, available in the Cairns Post Friday 9th July.

We are an award-winning social club in Cairns, offering outstanding facilities for members and guests. So sit back, relax, and enjoy our locally renowned friendly service, great atmosphere in fully air-conditioned comfort.

Cazalys is excited and proud to be supporting community events, including the Cairns Show Association and although the club is involved with supporting AFL movement at the club, we are all about helping the wider community where possible as well.

In 2007 and 2008 Cazalys Cairns has donated $2,500,000.00 to the community via cash and in kind donations, sponsorships, grants and rent. In 2007 we began our Annual Cazalys Cairns Community Fund. The fund has a simple objective. "To better the lives and opportunities of the people of far North Queensland." Times are tough in this current financial climate and Cazalys Cairns is proud to continue this community initiative.

Once again CEC Group provide generous endorsement of the Cairns Show Fireworks. Be amazed each evening at 9pm with dazzling displays of Fireworks in the Cairns Show Cairns Post Main Arena. CEC Group also support the Cairns Show Goat Competitions, so don't forget to check out all the animals on the other side of the bridge.

You can see Century Cranes every year in the Machinery Grand Parade at Cairns Show, Friday 17th July @ 1.30pm. Century Cranes kindly donate their services to Cairns Show each year providing the means with which we can erect the 25.4 metre poles used for the Pole Climbing competition.

Coates Rocks! As major sponsors of the Cairns Show Rock Drill Competition. Entrants come from all over Queensland to test their skills against their peers... It's loud, it's fast and it's furious and one of the few remaining Rock Drill Competitions still held on the Queensland Show Circuit, check it out in the Seven Cairns Heritage Park.

Coke Rocks! Major sponsors of the Cairns Show Rock Drilling Competition located in the Seven Cairns Heritage Park. Rock Drilling is not for the faint hearted, check it out on Friday 17th July and remember "Things go better with Coke".

Dairy Farmers, recently acknowledged as Founding Sponsors of Cairns Show are proud supporters of the Stud Dairy Cattle Competition as well as one of everyone's favorites... Dairy Farmer's Animal Nursery. New animals on display at this years Dairy Farmer's Animal Nursery include baby water buffalo as well as all your other favorite ‘baby animals'. Grab a Coon Toastie or Oak Milkshake from Dairy Farmers, just across the road from the Animal Nursery.

Long term supporters of the very loud and very exciting Rock Drilling Competitions. Down Under Mining generously supply and freight specially calibrated drills all the way from Perth, Western Australia.

It's noisy, VERY noisy! It's nerve wracking, tense and filled with excitement! Tough, musclemen and women drive their drills through solid concrete in a bid to be crowned champion. See the very best Rock Drillers in Australia compete against each others. Heats commencing Friday 17th at 9am, culminating in the finals for Queensland Champion mid-afternoon.

Long term supporters of the Cairns Show Prime Beef Cattle Section Elders continue support the rural and agricultural industries both in Australia and Overseas. With 400 branches throughout Australia, they're never too far away. Check out some of the best Prime Beef Cattle in the region as well as some great displays from a variety of different Cattle Breed Associations in the Elders Prime Beef Cattle Pavilion located across the bridge next to the Dog Competition arenas.

Who better to support the Cairns Show Pole Climb than Ergon Energy? Once again the Pole Climb is on at the Cairns Show after a hiatus of 2 years during which time Ergon Energy have kindly supported the ‘Horseman from Susan River'. Brave competitors race to the top of 80 foot (25.4 metre) poles, definitely not for the faint hearted or those you have a fear of heights! Check it out... Awesome Cairns Post Cairns Post Main Arena entertainment.

Fort Dodge Australia proudly sponsor the Most Successful Exhibitor in the Prime Beef Cattle Section of the 2009 Cairns Show. Founded in 1912 Fort Dodge Australia is a leading manufacturer and distributor of animal health care products for the livestock and companion animal industries. Fort Dodge Animal Health serves the U.S. and international markets, distributing products in more than 100 countries. It currently ranks first in veterinary vaccine sales in North America.

Geoff's Auto has provided invaluable sponsorship for the Rock Drilling Competitions for many years. This year Geoff has expanded his support of Cairns Show, bringing the Toyota V6 Hilux Heroes to Cairns in conjunction with Hunter Automotvie. Geoff's Auto is also a major sponsor of the Annual Cairns Auto Spectacular. Their contribution over the years has been significant. Keep your eye out for the ‘Geoff's Auto Mechanical' golf buggy's during this years Cairns Show.

Major sponsors of the inaugural Cairns Show Dancing Diggers Display. Local operators of Caterpillar Skid Steers will dazzle the crowd as they get their diggers dancing to music. Never before seen at Cairns Show! Nightly performances in the Cairns Post Main Arena on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, with additional performances during the day on Friday.

Catch HOT FM LIVE when they broadcast direct from Side Show Alley. Keep listening for more information on their fantastic Show Giveaway Competitions.

Pround Sponsors of the 2009 Cairns Show Toytoa V6 Hilux Heroes.

Located on Wellington Street, Bungalow Glen will take care of all your mechanical repairs and maintenance.

Call Glen on: 4031 0855

In 2008 Cairns Show Association welcomed on board Lion Nathan and XXXX Gold as our exclusive Beer suppliers, so grab yourselves an icy cold XXXX Gold or Bitter in either the Fulton Bar, Outback Bar or Cairns West Rotary Bar. Remember though, that Lion Nathan and Cairns Show Association are committed to providing responsible service of alcohol.

Marino Moller have long been supporters of the Equestrian Competitions sections held everyday in the Cairns Post Main Arena where four rings are set up to accommodate the variety of equestrian competitions held at the Cairns Show, from Miniature Horses to giant Clydesdales, Show Jumping to pretty ladies in Horse drawn carriages, there's something to interest everyone.

Another new supporter of Cairns Show 2008 and continuing sponsor for 2009 is McDonald's Cairns.

McDonald's continue to provide generous support for all the Competitions open to children including but not limited to: Photography, Horticulture, Giant Pumpkins and Equestrian. Their generosity provides the Show Association with the opportunity to present to each child who wins a prize and Encouragement Award valued at $5.00 while encouraging the growth of all Junior Competition Sections.

For more information please go to the Kids Corner.

The Mitavite Series supporting Show Jumping in Far North Queensland is held over four Far North Queensland Shows, Malanda, Innisfail, and Atherton with the finals of the series held at Cairns Show on Friday 17th July.

New to Cairns Show, Mt Sheridan Plaza are happy to support the Inaugural Cairns Show Barista Competition which will see Baristas from the region compete against each other for the chance to contend the Queensland Barista Championships.

As major sponsors of the Inaugural Cairns Regional Barista Competition to be launched at the 2009 Cairns Show, Mt Sheridan Plaza is committed to showcasing and promoting the expertise, creativity and talent of top local baristas in the art of brewing and serving specialty coffee.

Olsson Industries is the only family-owned and operated company producing salt in Australia. In addition to salt products Olsson's also manufacture nutritional supplements for livestock, such as cattle, sheep, goats, horses, etc.

The Olsson family started this particular business in 1949 as a direct result of numerous requests from graziers for someone to produce supplements to meet the nutritional needs of their sheep and cattle during the severe drought that started in 1947 and continued until 1952.

Ollson's kindly provide over one tonne of Saltlick to the Cattle and Goat Competition sections as well as product which is used to help raise money at the Cairns Show Flying Doctor Auction.

PakMag, the only locally produced magazine for Parents and Kids, PakMag only with McDonalds Cairns and SEA FM proudly support the Kids Competitions. PakMag also provide generous support to such kids activities as ‘Piglet Racing'.

Pete's Mower's can be found getting amongst the action at the Chainsaw Racing in the Cairns Post Main Arena every day during Cairns Show 2009. Pete has a complete range of Outdoor Products and All Terrain Vehicles available at the Scott Street, store.

Returning sponsor Petstock Animal Supplies provide assistance and support to the Dog, Caged Birds and Poultry Competitions, so don't forget to head across the bridge and check out some of the most amazing and beautiful birds, dogs and chickens.

Progig, Cairns Show Association's preferred supplier of all things Audio.

Cairns Show Association would like to thank the Queensland Government Department of Local Government, Sport and Recreation for their generous support of not only Cairns Show Association but all Show Associations throughout Queensland through the provision of the Show Societies Grant. The Show Societies Grant is intended to support show societies that conduct annual shows, and can be expended for any purpose necessary to the conduct of shows or construction and maintenance of show-related assets.

Thanks to the wonderful support of the owners and management team of Raintrees Shopping Centre, the Cairns Show Association is able to offer Early Bird Discount Show Tickets and Bonus Dollars from the Showmen's Guild of Australasia. Early Bird Discounts and Bonus Dollars are available from Centre Court in Raintrees Shopping Centre, Manunda from 1st July to 14th July 2009. In addition to their assistance with our Pre-sale tickets Raintrees Shopping Centre also hold the naming rights for the Arts and Crafts Pavilion located just inside the Main Gates of the Showground, where you'll find fabulous examples of local Arts & Crafts including Quilting, amazing Iced Cakes and fine Hand Embroidery.

Check out live broadcasts from the SEA FM stand under the De Jarlais Function Centre, just inside the main entrance to the Show Ground. Keep listening for more information on their fantastic Show Giveaway Competitions.

Seven Cairns Heritage Park offers show goers an amazing choice of activities and exhibitions. Joining us again this year are some of our favourites including Radical Reptiles, Chainsaw Sculptor BJ Gentry and Australia's Living History. Look out for new Entertainers and Exhibits in the Show Planner coming soon.

Supporters of the Pole Climbing, Sugar Cane and Iced Cakes competition sections of the 2009 Cairns Show. Don't forget to check out the amazing range of Show Bags they'll have available at this years show.

The Showbag Warehouse has a Showbag for everyone! Located in the Kevin Whouley Pavilion just inside the Main Gates of Cairns Showground, the Showbag Warehouse are long term sponsors of the Cairns Show. This year keep an eye out for the Showbag Warehouse Clydesdales. This year 8 Clydesdales will be making regular appearances in the Cairns Post Main Arena each day as well as competing in the Heavy Horses Competition. If you happen to miss them in the Main Arena, make your way down to the Horse Stables for a look at some of the most magnificent horses to be seen in Cairns. In addition to their support of the Clydesdales and the Heavy Horses Competition, Showbag Warehouse also support a number of other competitions held during the show. See the Cairns Post Show Guide for additional information.

Thanks to the Showmen's Guild of Australasia, Cairns Show will once again have the largest side show alley north of Brisbane. Every year the Showmen endeavour to bring new rides to Cairns Show and this year is no different. From Dodgems and Merry-Go-Rounds to the thrills of Twister, Sky Walker and the Ghost Train, this years Hot Ten Side Show Fun Park is guaranteed excitement!!

Together with HOT FM, Southern Cross Ten are happy to support Side Show Alley, now Hot Ten Side Show Fun Park. With all the big rides from 2008 returning, plus some new ones never before seen in Cairns, Southern Cross Ten brings you the best and biggest sideshow north of Brisbane.

Stan Leszczewicz joined the stable of Cairns Show supporters in 2008 with his generous support of the Dressage Competition held at Redlynch Equestrian Centre on Saturday and Sunday 10th and 11th July.

Dressage develops, through standardized progressive training methods, a horse's natural athletic ability and willingness to perform, thereby maximizing its potential as a riding horse. At the peak of a dressage horse's gymnastic development, it can smoothly respond to a skilled rider's minimal aids by performing the requested movement while remaining relaxed and appearing effortless. Dressage is occasionally referred to as "Horse Ballet". Although the discipline has ancient roots, dressage was first recognized as an important equestrian pursuit in the West during the Renaissance. The great European riding masters of that period developed a sequential training system that has changed little since then.

Redlynch Equestrian Centre is the perfect place to see these wonderful riders and their horses in action.

Stockland Cairns must like big things... This year, along with Cazaly's Cairns they are proud and generous supporters of the Cazaly's Family Circus Tent, so come along and check out the daily performances by the Robinson Family presenting an array of acts everyday at the Cairns Show. Speaking of big things did you know that The BIG Marlin is 10 metres long , weighs in at 4 tonnes, took 12 months to complete and is positioned right in front of the shopping centre!

Stocklands Cairns has over 125 specialty retailers and the following Major stores for your shopping pleasure and convenience:

• Woolworths, Target, Big W, Amart, Allsports and
• Birch Carroll & Coyle - 6 cinemas

Parking is well catered for at Stockland Cairns, with 2,400 car spaces available for your use.

Travelworld Cairns Central join the amazing array of Cairns Show sponsors in 2008 through their generous support of the Cairns Show Miss Show Girl Awards, providing our local winner with two return airfares to Hong Kong.

With hundreds of holiday options through the Travelworld network, Peter can provide you with exclusive prices and information on any destination you can imagine.

Cairns Tropical Garden Promotions Limited are once again Major sponsors of the Cairns Show Horticulture Competitions section. including ‘Best Fern of Show', ‘Best Cactus or Succulent', ‘Champion Bromeliad' and ‘Best Rose'.

Underwood Party Hire for all your Party needs!

Waco Kwikform is part of Waco International a leading global commercial and industrial services business focusing on the hire, sale and manufacture of formwork, shoring and scaffolding equipment; and re-locatable and modular buildings. Waco have long supported the Cairns Show Association through the provision of scaffolding and formwork not only during Cairns Show but throughout the year as needed.

One of the most traditional events of any Agricultural Show is the Woodchop Competition. Westpac Bank are generous supporters of the Woodchop Competition along with our local Black and White Taxis. In addition to their contribution towards the Woodchop Competition, Westpac Bank employees volunteer their time during the three days of the Show to name the EFTPOS facilities, located just inside the Main Gates of the Show Ground. So if you need some extra cash during your visit to the Show please see the wonderful Westpac staff for assistance.

You'll see WIN TV around the Centre Ring as their generous contributions support our Equestrian events, in particular the Australian and World Highjump Record attempts. The current world record Equestrian High Jump was set in Chile, South America in 1947 and each year Australian Show Jumpers compete for the privilege to attempt to break this record. WIN TV wishes all 2009 Cairns Show Jumpers the best of luck!!

It's the nightly finale to the Cairns Show. Stunning is the only way to describe the sensational fireworks. Gaze in awe at successions of star-shells, dazzling roman candles and cascading fountain lighting up the sky in a kaleidoscope of colour to enchant you. This year Mike Newman from Xplosive Art has something special up his sleeve that's never been seen in Cairns before!!

Catch Zinc FM LIVE when they broadcast direct from with the Fred Moule Exhibition Centre. Keep listening for more information on their fantastic Show Giveaway Competitions.