General Dates & Opening Times
Year Round
Tues, Wed & Thurs
9am – 2pm
Days and times may vary
while our volunteers are away
from the office.
16th June to Show
Monday – Friday
9am – 4pm
Show Time Dates & Opening Times
Saturday, June 28th 8am – 5pm
Sunday, June 29th 8am – 5pm
Monday, June 30th 8am – 8pm
Tuesday, July 1st 8am – 5pm
Wednesday, July 2nd 9am – 4pm
Thursday, July 3rd 9am – 4pm
Friday, July 4th 9am – 4pm
Times may vary based on
volunteer availability.
Use the Contact Us form to send us an enquiry outside of these hours!
Show Meetings
Open Management meeting
When: Third Tuesday of the month
at 5.00pm.
Where: “The Learning Centre” (opposite the Louise St Gates at Atherton Showgrounds)
Contact: Please Ph: 4091 4260 or email info@athertonshow.com.au to confirm time and location in case of changes!
Employment and Volunteer Opportunities
Agricultural shows are a mix of exhibition, competition, festivities, commerce, education, arts and culture that have been very popular in Australia for nearly two centuries.
Shows have been many families’ annual traditional outing for generations and as an institution is a fascinating culture that seems indignant about changing or dying.
Volunteers:
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It costs nothing to become a volunteer.
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Volunteers are a valuable community asset and without them the show movement will definitely cease to exist.
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Agricultural shows have a long history of involving volunteers from every part of the community.
Volunteers are involved in:
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Event Management
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Judging / Time Keeping
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Fundraising / Entertainment
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Grounds Maintenance
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Sponsorship / Site Sales
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Marketing
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Committees
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Office Support
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Youth Activities
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Website / Social Media
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Gates
For further information, and to receive an application form please complete your details below: