Rejuvenating country Show days

ROLL up, roll up! The Longreach Show Society committee want to hear your grand plans to make next year’s event spectacular.

In an effort to meet the changing needs of the show-going public, a general invite has been issued for next Friday’s annual general meeting at the Longreach Club.

Junior vice president Ben Forrest is keen to hear any suggestions that could make the show even more memorable for the hundreds who go.

"We are finding the trend in Western Queensland is that shows are starting to become a bit quieter so we need to be proactive about making the local Show the event it once was.

"The committee wants to encourage as many people as possible to come to the AGM and bring their ideas.
"We want to hear what will make people flock back not just for one day but all three.
"Personally I think we really need to focus on good entertainment and better marketing of the whole event.
"Things like having show bags and good sideshows; having a lot more depth with entertainment in general but people may have other great ideas.
"The AGM is the only chance we have to kick start ideas and get the ball rolling."

Mr Forrest said he is fully aware of the pressure rural towns are under hosting annual Shows but would hate to see the tradition peter out.

"It is not something we are doing wrong, we just need fresh ideas.

"This is a trend happening in a lot of towns.
"If as many heads come together as possible on Friday, in a couple of hours we should be able to make next year’s show an incredible event."

The committee is also looking to appoint a new show secretary.

Any one interested in applying for the paid position should see Katrina Preston at the AGM or contact her by phone on 0427 581 771.