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Pine Rivers Show for Family Friendly Fun this Year

The Pine Rivers Show 2024 is definitely not to be missed this year! With heaps of fun activities and exhibitions on display, there is something to do for everyone.

One of the biggest exhibitions on the Northside, the Pine Rivers Show is a grand extravaganza that the whole family can enjoy. The show features a host of activities, rides, displays, concerts and competitions that everyone is sure to love.

When is it on?

Running from Friday 2nd – Sunday 4th August 2024, the Pine Rivers Show is an action-packed festival that takes more than one day to be fully appreciated. The 2024 show opening times are as follows:

  • Friday 2nd August: 9am-10pm
  • Saturday 3rd August: 9am-10pm
  • Sunday 4th August: 9am-4pm

How much does it cost?

Free entry on Friday for all before 3pm. The prices for the Pine Rivers Show vary, but there are affordable options for families. Tickets can be purchased only at the Entry Gates (Eftpos available). Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for high school students and older people. Children aged 12 years and under are granted free access.

What is there to do at the show?

Like the Ekka, the Pine Rivers show offers up a weekend’s worth of fun and excitement.

Rides and Games

Pine Rivers Show for Family Friendly Fun this Year, train ride
Train ride at the Pine Rivers Show

Like any good exhibition, the Pine Rivers Show has heaps of fun carnival rides and games. Along with an assortment of fun rides, the Pine Rivers show will have its own Side Show Alley, featuring a multitude of carnival games, including the famous laughing clowns, everyone can have a go and hopefully win a prize! Plus there will be seven Show Bag Vans to choose from selling bags from $2 up to around $30.

The Pine Rivers Show has set aside a dedicated area, especially for smaller children. So you won’t have to worry about your little ones getting trampled or scared in the louder, bigger Side Show Alley area. Rides are an additional cost not included in the ticket price.

While you’re at the show, catch the popular Club Pine Rivers Train around the Family Entertainment Area.

Shows

There is a huge variety of shows on offer at the aptly named Pine Rivers Show.

Like other shows, it will feature some of the more traditional exhibition shows. This includes BMX Freestyle shows on Friday and Saturday, theatre performances on Saturday, and pig shows on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. There will also be a venomous and non-venomous snake shows and displays by Urban Reptiles across Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Ashton’s Circus will also be performing a daring acrobatic show on the Wheel of Steel, located in the main arena, with three shows on Friday, four on Saturday, and three on Sunday.

Of course, no exhibition is complete without a spectacular fireworks display. Held on Friday and Saturday night, colourful fireworks will light up the night to the awe and wonder of the show crowds. Be sure to stay until night so you don’t miss it! Firework times are 9pm Friday and 9pm Saturday in the main arena.

Exhibitions

Like the Ekka, the Pine Rivers Show has plenty of exhibitions for the general public to peruse. Along with the common exhibitions, such as livestock and fruits and vegetables, there is also photography, needlework and a variety of food and arts and crafts. It’s always a blast checking out some of the amazing work that has been created by members of the local community, so be sure to give it a peek.

For the kids, there are exhibitions created by other children along with lots of children’s competitions that include cookery, photography, poultry, needlework and floral art. Don’t miss the Lego display in the Main Showgrounds Hall.

Interested in being part of these competitions? Read below to find out how you or your kids can participate.

Can we enter any of the exhibitions?

The Pine Rivers Show offers the chance for the public to enter in a huge variety of competitions with the chance of winning prizes. From flower arranging to fruit and vegetable displays to art and crafts showcases and photography. Each competition has a different cut-off time and a different price for entry, so for more information check out the main website.

The Pine Rivers Show also offers children the chance to participate in these exhibitions. The schedule for the children’s exhibitions includes arts and crafts, cooking, funny-shaped vegetables, floral plates, photography and best-decorated egg. Like their adult counterparts, entry conditions vary for each competition so be sure to check the main website for more details.

How do I get to the Pine Rivers Show?

Pine Rivers Show for Family Friendly Fun this Year
Pine Rivers Show

The Pine Rivers Show is located at the Pine Rivers Showgrounds at Lawnton, in the Moreton Bay Region. There are plenty of ways to get there. For drivers, the showgrounds is only 20 minutes away from the Brisbane CBD. There is plenty of street parking surrounding the showgrounds. The showgrounds are also within walking distance of Lawnton Train Station. It’s the perfect option for families who don’t want the hassle of a long drive. There are also a couple of bus stops near the showgrounds, check the Translink website for up-to-date information.

The main entrance is off Gympie Road. The pool entrance is off Lawnton Pocket Road, through Lawnton Aquatic Centre Carpark. The side entrance is off Lawnton Pocket Road. The back entrance is for exhibitors only.

Ready to have some fun?

The Pine Rivers Show is one of the most spectacular shows on the north side of Brisbane. Be sure not to miss it this year!

Looking for more family fun? Check out our list of all the family-friendly festivals around Brisbane here.

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Janine Mergler

Janine Mergler is a veteran Queensland teacher, graduating from QUT with a BEd majoring in Social Sciences. After many years in the classroom, Janine moved on to academia. She has proudly trained new generations of teachers in her role as a lecturer at Queensland University of Technology Faculty of Education. She has also worked in the Queensland Government as an education specialist, developing education resources and delivering community awareness programs to help families conserve water. Currently she is the owner and editor of Families Magazine, a publication specifically targeted at parents who value a quality education for children.  Janine leads a team of professionals who write about family lifestyle, early childhood, schools and education information and family-friendly events.

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