What's On

A family favourite, the fireworks show is a fitting finale to two days of fun, entertainment and friendly competition. Drawing 5000 strong crowds, with parking spaces available close to the action, the explosive display never fails to draw a chorus of oohs and aahs from the enthralled crowd.

Held on the Friday afternoon the Grand Parade is the show-goers chance to see the different aspects of the show in one hit! Champion bulls, skilled show-jumpers and souped up V8 utes are all part of the parade that takes place on the main oval. Get a seat on the grandstand early, sit back and take in the best of the show.

Knights on custom armoured motocross and quad bikes armed with lances, swords and war-hammers will do battle for the title of champion. Wheeling, charging and jumping at high speed, the quad mounted knights strike with lances to and dismount their opponent. Once the lances are broken the knights will use hand weapons until they have struck their opponent from his machine.

Roy Bells Touring Stadium is the oldest original boxing tent in Australia. It has travelled the length and breadth of the country since 1924. Michael Karaitiana is the grandson of the late Roy Bell and is a 3rd generation showman. Michael and his family have fought and travelled all his life in the boxing tent. Michael has had several documentaries produced and books written, about his the boxing tent and the men that have travelled with him. A great success at the 2010 Show, we look forward to welcoming this boxing troupe of fighters and wrestlers back to the Show.

Four time world sand sculpting champion Dennis Massoud will be back at the show this year to bring out our inner child with his amazing sand sculptures – except his sand sculptures are perhaps a little more complex that what you made on the beach as a kid! Dennis will also be holding sand sculpting workshops for the young and the young at heart. Not to be missed!

Although the judging of the Showgirl Competition takes place at an intimate event during the week prior to the show, the girls have a nervous wait as the winner is not announced until the Friday afternoon directly before the Grand Parade. With the judges present to elaborate on their decision, the Showgirl winner and runner-up are presented with their official sashes, flowers and prizes and begin their year long reign. Catch the Showgirl undertaking her official duties on Saturday as she presents the winning trade exhibitors with their awards. Bridie Gould is the reigning Alice Springs Showgirl.

Dirt, dust and big thrills and spills…on a small scale. The Radio Controlled Cars are in action throughout the day as passionate competitors compete on a rough and rugged track. Take a look and maybe catch the big crash of the day or a closely contested race.

Our well-loved stilt walking pair will be back at the show this year. Dressed as fantastic characters they’ll be entertaining crowds around the showground over the two days.