Friday is our industry and schools day where you can connect with experts, explore new advancements, career development opportunities and attend hands-on demonstrations designed to support and grow operations. Local high school students will also be in attendance taking part in a career workshop with local industry experts.

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STALLHOLDER DEMOS

Location: At Stallholder sites

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10am: Raising Chickens with Laursam Farmstead Site 43 - Learn the basics of raising happy, health chickens at home - from choosing the right breed and setting up a coop, to feeding, care and egg collection.

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11am: Drone Demonstrations with Precision Ag Solutions Site 71B – This practical session will demonstrate how drones are used in agriculture to enhance production and improve farm management.

 

1pm: Maintaining the Backbone of the Farm: Garden Tools & Chainsaw Care with Dover & Sons Site 80 – Discover practical tips for sharpening and maintaining your essential tools to keep your farm or property running smoothly. A quick hands on session to ensure your equipment stays reliable and ready for every job.

 

2pm: Bee Keeping with Bee All Natural Site 37 – Learn about the process of harvesting honey, from extraction to spinning, in this practical overview of how beekeepers collect, process and prepare honey form the hive to the jar.​​

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PRESENTATIONS 

Location: AllClass Kubota Presentation Marquee

MC: Neale Stuart

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9.30am:  Beast Breakdown with The Butcher Co. –

Learn how a beast is butchered into various cuts of meat, and gain an insight into the the trade of being a Butcher from one of the best.

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1:45pm: ​​Panel Discussion - Innovation in Action: Tackling Industry Challenges - This panel brings together thought leaders from the sector to explore the common challenges facing our industry today - from climate impacts and resource management to market pressures and shifting consumer expectations. Throughout the panel discussion we’ll see how innovation, whether in the form of new products, circular economy models, or advanced technologies is helping the industry adapt and thrive in an ever-changing landscape.

 

Panel Speakers:

• Shawn McAtamney: Owner manager of Independent Seafood Producers

• Stewart Scoffell: Australian Agricultural Drones

• Dr Angela Lees: UQ Gatton - Lecturer (School of Environmental & Rural Science)

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WORKING DEMONSTRATIONS AREAS

Boonah Working Stock Dog Club - Training working dogs for herding livestock. Learn techniques used to enhance dogs’ abilities working in paddocks & yards.

 

Times: 10:30am, 11:30am, 12:30pm, 1:30pm, 2:30pm

 

Champion Performance Training - Horsemanship and horse training demonstrations in preparation for working cattle

Times: 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm

 

Firehorse Inspirations – Exploring liberty work with horses and pushing the limits of what is thought possible in the horse-human relationship. Times: 10am-3pm.

 

Milbong & District Tractor Club – Watch tractors and machinery of days gone by work in the field.

Times: Continuous 10am-3pm

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Beaudesert State High School - Stud cattle display and information of their Equine program.

Times: Continuous 10am-3pm

 

Hawthorne Speckle Park Stud - Stud cattle display. Visit their site to enter the competition for ‘Guess the weight of the Bull’ for your chance to win a $1000 AllClass Kubota voucher. Winner drawn at 3:30pm.

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Times: Continuous with official

discussion on Genetics &

Traits at 1pm.

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Jakalah Nadudana Cattle - Mini zebu cattle display.​​​​

10am - 3pm​

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FOR THE KIDS

Although Saturday has a much bigger line up for the littlies, your little ones will love the Peak Patch Farm animal nursery with over 80 baby animals to hug and cuddle (gold coin donation), AllClass Kubota Mini Tractors to test out, Fire Horse Inspirations Pony Rides and our Mini Bowling Alley.

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TRADE & HOBBY FARM STALLS

On both Friday and Saturday we will have over 80 trade and hobby farm stalls, food and more. View the full list of exhibitors here.

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*Please note this information is true and correct at the time of publishing however subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances.

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Welcoming families, hobby farmers, and rural lifestyle enthusiasts with additional demonstrations, workshops, and offerings. Whether you're tending a backyard veggie patch or managing a larger property, there’s something for everyone.

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STALLHOLDER DEMOS

Location: At Stallholder sites

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10am: Raising Chickens with Laurensam Farmstead Site 43 - Learn the basics of raising happy, healthy chickens at home - from choosing the right breed and setting up a coop, to feeding, care and egg collection.

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11am: Drone Demonstrations with Precision Ag Solutions Site 71B – This practical session will demonstrate how drones are used in agriculture to enhance production and improve farm management.

 

1pm: Maintaining the Backbone of the Farm: Garden Tools & Chainsaw Care with Dover & Sons Site 80 – Discover practical tips for sharpening and maintaining your essential tools to keep your farm or property running smoothly. A quick hands on session to ensure your equipment stays reliable and ready for every job.

 

2pm: Bee Keeping with Bee All Natural Site 37 – Learn about the process of harvesting honey, from extraction to spinning, in this practical overview of how beekeepers collect, process and prepare honey from the hive to the jar.

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live music

9.30am-2pm  Kalbar State School Band to perform - Food Area stage

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PRESENTATIONS 

Location: AllClass Kubota Presentation Marquee

​MC: Olympia Kwitowski
 

9.30am:  Beast Breakdown with The Butcher Co. –

Learn how a beast is butchered into various cuts of meat, and gain an insight into the the trade of being a Butcher from one of the best.

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10.30am - Bee Keeping with Bee All Natural - Learn about the process of harvesting honey, from extraction to spinning, in this practical overview of how beekeepers collect, process and prepare honey from the hive to the jar.

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12.30pm: Horse Health Essentials: Practical Vet advice with Dr Dave Nolan, Peak Vets – Local vet Dr Dave Nolan will discuss equine dental health and share what's relevant in horse care today - from preventative tips to insights in equine welfare. Ideal for horse owners and those wanting to improve their care practices.​

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1.30pm - Jasmine Urban Farm Growing Food Where We Live: Building Resilience Through Urban Farming – Take the guess work out of growing your own fruit and vegetables at home and discover the benefits of reducing waste through urban composting systems. 

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2.30pm: Hawthorne Speckle Park Stud with Kent Wells - Hear more about the genetics and science behind the much sought after Hawthorne Speckle Park breed and it's point of difference to other cattle breeds.

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WORKING DEMONSTRATIONS AREAS

Boonah Working Stock Dog Club - Training working dogs for herding livestock. Learn techniques used to enhance dogs’ abilities working in paddocks & yards.

Times: 10:30am, 11:30am, 12:30pm, 1:30pm, 2:30pm

 

Champion Performance Training - Horsemanship and horse training demonstrations in preparation for working cattle. Times: 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm

 

Firehorse Inspiration – Exploring liberty work with horses and pushing the limits of what is thought possible in the horse-human relationship. Times: 10am-3pm.

 

Milbong & District Tractor Club – Watch tractors and machinery of days gone by work in the field.

Times: Continuous 10am-3pm

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Beaudesert State High School - Stud cattle display and information of their Equine program.

Times: Continuous 10am-3pm

 

Hawthorne Speckle Park Stud - Stud cattle display. Visit their site to enter the competition for ‘Guess the weight of the Bull’ for your chance to win a $1000 AllClass Kubota voucher. Winner drawn at 3:30pm.

Times: Continuous 

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Jakalah Nadudana Cattle - Mini zebu cattle display.​​​​

10am - 3pm

 

FOR THE KIDS

Saturday has lots of activities and farming farm for the whole family including: Peak Patch Farm animal nursery with over 80 baby animals to hug and cuddle (gold coin donation), Highland Cows from Vagabond Highlands Cattle, AllClass Kubota Mini Tractors to test out, Fire Horse Inspirations Pony Rides, Sensory Farm Play and Craft with Starting Strong, FREE Seedling Planting Workshops with Jasmine Urban Farm (bookings ticket confirmation link) and our Mini Bowling Alley.

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TRADE & HOBBY FARM STALLS

On both Friday and Saturday we will have over 80 trade and hobby farm stalls, food and more. View the full list of exhibitors here.

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*Please note this information is true and correct at the time of publishing however subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances.

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