Council Show display sweetest on record

Mayor Greg Williamson said he was excited to announce Sarina Sugar Shed will be the main feature of this year’s display.

“Sarina Sugar Shed has always been a popular attraction at the Show, but this year they will have a massive display, right in the middle of our pavilion,” Mayor Williamson said.

Sarina Sugar Shed acting coordinator Adele Lewis said the Sugar Shed display would be amazing.

“We will have a brand-new fairy floss machine at the show, whipping up fairly floss art sculptures for the kids,” Ms Lewis said.

“We’ll also have a delicious range of free taste-testers for people to try and buy, including our sauces, chutneys and liqueurs,” she said.

Mayor Williamson said the theme for the display this year was #discovermackay.

“The Discover Mackay theme ties in well with the Sarina Sugar Shed display, but also with the interactive mountain bike that will be back again to promote the Pioneer Valley Mountain Bike trails,” Mayor Williamson said.

“While at our display, people can ride mountain bike trails from all over the world, while tracking their speed on a large 75-inch digital screen,” he said.

“For the first time in the event’s history, we will also have a free photobooth from In The Booth Mackay to capture your 2023 Show moment with family and friends.

“Show-goers will also have the opportunity to enter a prize draw to win an NRL Cowboys game package, two Sky Deck game tickets and $700 in travel vouchers.

“To enter, visitors need to fill in a digital entry at the council display and tell us in 30 words or less what they love about our region.

“Similar to last year, we will be located on the ground floor of the 500 Pavilion and will have a free chilled-water refill station at the front of the pavilion.” 

The council display will have a range of interactive booths featuring Water and Waste Services, the MECC Festival of Arts team, Libraries, Major Projects, Local Laws, Mackay ARC, Sarina Sugar Shed and more.

Australian Breastfeeding Association will also have a fully stocked mums and bubs booth, with a private space available for parents to relax and take care of their young children, at the council pavilion.

Council’s Mackay Show display hours are 2pm to 8pm Tuesday (June 20), 10.30am to 8pm Wednesday (June 21) and 9am to 4pm on the public holiday (Thursday, June 22).