The Countdown is on for the 2022 Mackay Sugar Ag Trade Expo, hosted by Western Suburbs Leagues Club (Walkerston), and it’s gearing up to be a massive feast of all things agricultural.
Spokesperson for the event, Coordinator Julie Crowley, said she has been overwhelmed with the support from the local community for this event, with exhibitor bookings coming in daily.
“It was very disappointing having to postpone the event back in May due to the weather, however the good news is August is looking to be even bigger and better with more exhibitors to add to the already exciting list”, Julie said.
“We have a terrific variety of stall holders that will guarantee plenty of action, displays, products and services to keep anyone in the business of agriculture, or interested in agriculture and rural lifestyles, busy for the two days,” Julie added.
Julie said that Agricultural shows are an integral part of Australian culture.
“It’s the most authentic and accessible way to display Australian farming and regional life and we need the support from local businesses to ensure the growth and future of this Expo,” she said.
“We would like to sincerely thank all the wonderful businesses that have already booked their site for 2022; however it is certainly not too late if you would like to join us.”
Julie added that to date, around 700 shows and field days have been cancelled because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
“So, it gives us great pleasure to be able to bring this expedition together and return as a bi-annual event in Mackay,” she said.
“With great pride we welcome our valued naming rights sponsor - Mackay Sugar, member of Nordzucker Group!! Mackay Sugar staff bring a professional and exciting aspect to our event and we look forward to working with them throughout 2022 and beyond.”
The 2022 Mackay Sugar Ag Trade Expo will be held at Wests Leagues Club, Branscombe Rd Walkerston on Friday 12th August, 8:30am - 5pm and again on Saturday the 13th of August between 8:30 and 3pm.
The family friendly event will include live music by singing sister duo “Gottani Sisters”, cooking demonstrations and exhibitor demonstrations on both days and a kidszone on the Saturday with amusement rides including a jumbo slide and jumping castle.
One lucky person will win a $500 fuel voucher just by walking through the gates, and the expo will also have a generator being raffled, valued at $4,500.
Entry to the event is Adults $5, with children under 16 years are free.
Visit the website at www.mackayagtradeexpo.com.au or call Julie Crowley at West’s Leagues Club on 4959 2480 or email julie@weststigersmackay.com.au for more information.
Sublime Harmonies Of Gottani Sisters Will Be An Ag Show Treat
The superior harmonies of the Gottani Sisters have carried them from their North Queensland hometown of Rollingstone to the world stage and back again.
Now is your opportunity to see them live, at the 2022 Mackay Sugar Ag Trade Expo.
With Pauline on guitar and Jennifer on guitar/banjo these sisters have represented Australia in Nashville, done support shows for the legendary Johnny Cash and toured with the late and great Slim Dusty.
The sisters began their career in country music in 1975, at 12 years of age, singing their hearts out in the Rollingstone Hotel.
Twelve years later, in 1987, and thousands of concerts and festivals down the line, the Gottani Sisters were working hard to promote their unique modern harmonies to the people of Australia and abroad. The sisters moved to America and worked consistently touring as backup singers with some of the big names of country such as George Jones and Janie Frickie.
They have done numerous television shows and have supported other greats like Gene Pitney. Their album “Drops of Water” was the record company’s third best seller after Buddy Williams and Nev Nicholls.
This great Aussie duo are back touring Australia and are looking forward to sharing their unmistakable style of country music at the Ag Trade Show.
