Community & Business
20 February, 2025
Clifton Show reflects good season
The improved seasonal conditions across the region were reflected in a wide range of sections in the 2025 Clifton Show at the weekend.
After about 10mm of rain to settle the dust overnight Friday, the showgrounds looked a picture on Saturday and with some cloud cover and a periodic breeze, the crowd started swelling earlier than usual.
One notable feature this year was the participation of younger people - something the Show Society was very pleased to see.
The district’s nine educational establishments were strongly represented this year with Clifton State High, Treasure Island, St. Francis de Sales and Clifton, Nobby, Leyburn, Back Plains, Pilton and Greenmount State Schools all mounting impressive displays.
More than 500 entries were received from students.
In the vegetable section, Clifton State High School won the points prize this year.
The section also attracted entries from Wilsonton State High School’s ag department.
There was plenty of enthusiasm among young people for the Stockman’s Challenge too.
Organisers said entries in the 13 to 17 years category had doubled this year.
Cattle attracted good competition this year and there was increased interest from spectators at the various cattle events.
Show Secretary Adele Saville said cattle entries were the best for a couple of years.
The quality of the exhibits was impressive, no doubt a result of the improved pastoral conditions.
Show Society President Haydn O’Leary described this year’s event as very successful.
He said there were good entries and good attendance, despite the fact that there doesn’t seem to be a lot of money around at the moment.
Mr O’Leary said the Show Society always tries to keep prices down to make it easier for people to attend.
He said the milder weather probably contributed to the better than usual attendance on Saturday morning.
Mr O’Leary was impressed with the support for the Dachshund Dash, run for the first time at Clifton this year.
He said it was also great to see the lamb sales back on the agenda on Friday afternoon.
“The lambs sold well above market value,” Mr O’Leary said.
“The champion lamb sold for $305, well above the top price of $210 for a ram lamb at the Warwick sales last week.”
The President said overall, he was very pleased with the success of this year’s show.
