The Cairns Show

02/06/2026

02/06/2026

MEET OUR 2026 EQUESTRIAN COURSE BUILDER - GRAEME WATTS! 🐎

The Cairns Show Association is excited to welcome Graeme Watts as the Course Builder for the 2026 Cairns Show Equestrian Competition!

With years of experience in course design and a deep understanding of the sport, Graeme is renowned for creating courses that are both challenging and enjoyable for competitors while showcasing the very best of horse and rider partnerships.

Whether you're aiming for a clear round, chasing a ribbon, or simply enjoying the thrill of competition, Graeme's thoughtfully designed courses are sure to provide an exciting experience for riders of all levels.

We're looking forward to seeing the creativity, skill, and expertise he brings to this year's competition and can't wait to welcome competitors and spectators to what promises to be another fantastic Cairns Show Equestrian Section.

Please join us in giving Graeme a warm Cairns Show welcome! 👏

02/06/2026

‼️ Show us your ink! 🫟

This weekend, Cairns will host it's first Rainforest and Reef Invitational which will see some of Australia's best tattoo artists converge on the Cairns Showgrounds.

The brainchild behind the event, Jake Straat spoke on ABC Far North Breakfast today with cleanskin, Charlie McKillop about why tattooing is so addictive.

Hear the conversational below (link in comments) or visit the ABC Far North website for all the details.

02/06/2026

SAVE THE DATE | Cairns Show Equestrian Events 🐴

📍 Cairns Showgrounds

Join us at the 2026 Cairns Show for three huge days of equestrian action, proudly featuring Off-The-Track (OTT) Classes sponsored by the Queensland Off The Track Program in partnership with Racing Queensland.

🗓️ Thursday 16th July 2026
📌 Ring 4 – OTT Series (Open to all eligible OTT Thoroughbreds and Standardbreds)

🗓️ Friday 18th July 2025
📌 Ring 1 – Show Jumping OTT Championships

For more on the Queensland Off The Track Program, visit:
👉 https://www.racingqueensland.com.au/news/category/off-the-track

01/06/2026

IMPORTANT NOTICE 🚨

Our event has NOT been cancelled!

It appears Facebook is having a few technical hiccups and has been doing some very strange things behind the scenes. We are currently working to resolve the issue as quickly as possible.

Please rest assured that the event is still going ahead as planned, and we can't wait to see you there!

Thank you to everyone who has reached out to let us know something wasn't quite right. We appreciate your patience while we get things sorted.

Stay tuned for updates, and we'll let you know as soon as everything is back to normal.

See you at the Cairns Show! 🎪

01/06/2026

With Campbell the Swaggie – I just got recognised as one of their top fans! 🎉

01/06/2026

With MSF Sugar Pty Ltd – I just got recognised as one of their top fans! 🎉

31/05/2026

🌟 Sponsor Spotlight Shoutout 🌟

🌟 Thank You to Our Major Sponsors 🌟 MSF Sugar Pty Ltd

The Cairns Show simply wouldn’t be what it is today without the incredible support of our Major Sponsors, including MSF Sugar.
Their commitment, generosity, and belief in our local community help bring this iconic event to life year after year.

From supporting agricultural exhibits and competitions to helping deliver a safe, engaging, and memorable experience for families, MSF Sugar plays a vital role in keeping the Cairns Show strong, accessible, and proudly community‑focused.

We are truly grateful to MSF Sugar and all our Major Sponsors for standing with the Cairns Show and supporting an event that means so much to our region. Your support makes a meaningful difference to our community and helps ensure the continued success of this iconic event.

👏 Please join us in thanking our Major Sponsors for their continued support.

29/05/2026

FLASHBACK FRIDAY ✨

Look at these incredible wearable fashion displays from past Cairns Shows! 👗🎨

The creativity, detail, and talent that went into these pieces was absolutely amazing, and it’s such a shame we don’t see this section anymore.

Hopefully one day we can bring Wearable Fashion back to the Cairns Show… 👀

Would anyone be interested in seeing - or even entering - a Wearable Art/Fashion section again? Let us know in the comments! 👇