Since 1860, the Mount Gambier Show has been hosted by the Mount Gambier A&H Society and is one of the highly admired, fun-filled entertainment shows in the entire region.
The Mount Gambier Show is a huge local favourite with many amusement options. In addition to the rides and amusement games, the show is also a great venue for everyone to try tasty treats and local produce. Unquestionably, the Mount Gambier Show has something for everyone.
Mount Gambier Show 2025 Dates, Fireworks, Showbags, Entry Fee Price
Held on the third weekend of October (after the first full week), the show is the largest of its kind outside of the Royal Adelaide Show. Over the three-day event, around 10,000 people from all walks of life and parts of South Australia and the Western Districts of Victoria pass through its gates.
In addition to the main features like the indoor and outdoor trade exhibits, beef and dairy cattle, horses in action, sheep, yard dog trials, log chopping, budgerigars, and poultry, the show is always seeking to improve by introducing new additions such as the centralised community hub offering a host of free entertainment.
The Agriculture Learning Centre has been developed to promote our schools’ programs and activities through the theme of agriculture. Children will learn about agriculture through a range of static and interactive displays, presentations, and activities. They will be encouraged to touch, taste, look, listen, and learn about farming and food production.
Saturday evening concludes with the fireworks spectacular, presented by the original Howard and Sons Pyrotechnics the display shines a kaleidoscope of coloured light over the arena, with various ground and aerial effects.
There is all of your favourites, including Sideshows, Showbags, Show Trail bags, Trade Sites, Horses in action, Log chop, Indoor Exhibitions (including arts, crafts, cookery, and more), Horticulture Competitions, Livestock Judging, Working dog competitions, Vintage Engines and Tractor, Poultry exhibits, Community Group Displays, Barrell Racing, SEAC Motorkhana, and more.
So come to the Showgrounds in Mount Gambier with your family to enjoy this fun-filled event.
Is it still Free to get in after 7:00pm?
Hi Darian,
I did some searches and couldn’t find any information at this stage around the what you mention.
Granted the official program hasn’t been released just yet, so maybe it will be made public soon. Be that the show itself really just runs until 7pm, the only thing that will likely occur after 7pm is the fireworks.
At this point I could suggest trying to reach out to the organisers at (08) 8725 1873 or [email protected].
Thanks
Michael
What time are the fireworks starting?
Hi James,
Fireworks will commence at 9pm at the Mount Gambier Show.
Have a wonderful time!
Jess
What are the opening times
Thanks
Hi Ron,
The Mount Gambier Show will be open tomorrow (Sunday) from 10am – 10pm.
Best regards,
Jess
How much dose the show bags cost at the mount gambier show?
Hi Maddison,
Most showbags range between $10-$25. There are also the cheaper Bertie Beetle bags as always for $2.00.
Have a great time at the Mount Gambier Show!
Best regards,
Jess
What time are the first firewoks for 2017?
Hi Carol,
The Fireworks will be held on Saturday 21st of October 2017 at 9pm.
Have a great time at the Mount Gambier Show!
Regards,
Jess
Hello,
Is there any discount for RAA members when I buy tickets? Because in adelaide they have.
Thank you
Hi Caroline,
No, unfortunately there is no RAA discount to the Mount Gambier Show.
Best regards,
Jess
Can you purchase a family ticket for Friday and use same family ticket for entry on the Saturday as well ?
Hi Russ,
No, I don’t believe so. Tickets must be handed in at the gate upon entry, so it seems that you will need to purchase tickets for both days.
Have a great time at the Mount Gambier Show!
Regards,
Jess
what time does the show start on the friday? and are the rides and all showbags available that day?
Hi Kristy,
This info isn’t yet available on their website or on their Facebook page. I suggest you email the show organisers at: [email protected] to see if they can assist you with times.
Regards,
Jess
Also what time are the fireworks?
Hi Matisse,
The fireworks will be on at 9pm on Saturday night in the main arena.
Regards,
Jess
What time does the showbag stall stop selling showbags? I am going Saturday afternoon with a friend from 5:30pm onwards and we don’t know if we will get there on time.
Hi Matisse,
Unfortunately I can’t find the answer to this question. I suggest you send an email to the organisers at [email protected].
Regards,
Jess
Hi, what are the prices for the rides for people aged between 5-16?
Hi Destiny,
I cannot locate a price list for the 2016 show rides as yet, however in previous years they have generally been between $5-$10 per person, per ride.
Regards,
Jess
Hey, I’m going to the Mount Gambier show for the first time I was wondering what show rides they have this year?
Hi Sara,
So far I am aware of the following rides: Hard Rock, Kamikaze, Break Dance, Zipper, Cyclone, Ali Baba, Sizzler, Skydiver, ferris wheel, tea cups, dodgem cars & jumping castles.
Have a great time at the Mount Gambier Show!
Regards,
Jess
Where can I get show entry forms for the children’s competitions?
Hi Maureen,
We are not in possession of them so you will need to contact the show organisers on Email [email protected]. Hopefully they will be able to send or email them to you.
Have a great time at the Mount Gambier Show!
Regards,
Jess
Hey there,
What are some of the rides there this year?
Hi Shaynelle,
I have checked all the official websites and they really don’t have any information relating to rides.
I can say that going to the Melbourne Show, the rides were pretty much exactly the same as last year, so i would say it would be the same for the Mount Gambier Show too.
Thanks
Michael