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31 July, 2026
A Weekend to Remember - Texas Show 2026
As the sun set over Texas, painting the western sky with another of our spectacular winter sunsets and a crisp country chill settling over the district, we reflected on two incredible days that celebrated everything that makes our community so special.
The 65th Annual Texas Show was more than just an event—it was a celebration of community spirit, friendship, agriculture and country hospitality. It was wonderful to see families, friends and visitors come together to enjoy everything our show had to offer, creating memories that will last for years to come.
On behalf of the Texas Show Society, we would like to extend our sincere thanks to everyone who played a part in making the 2026 Show such a tremendous success. The list of people to thank is simply enormous. From our generous sponsors, dedicated volunteers, hardworking committee members, exhibitors, competitors, stewards, judges, stallholders, entertainers, sideshow alley operators, ride providers, donors, local businesses and service clubs to every person who attended and supported the show—thank you.
It would take an entire edition of the MacIntyre Gazette to recognise every individual who contributed their time, resources and enthusiasm. Every helping hand, every sponsorship, every entry, every purchase and every smile helped make this year’s show the success that it was.
A special thank you must also go to our exhibitors and competitors across all sections of the show. From the stud cattle, camp draft, ring events and dressage to the yard dog trials, woodchop, dog competition, Tough Texan Challenge, classic vehicle display and the magnificent Pavilion exhibits, your passion and commitment showcased the very best of our region.
To our volunteers, many of whom worked tirelessly behind the scenes long before the gates opened and well after they closed, your dedication is the backbone of our show. Community events like ours simply cannot happen without people willing to give their time, and we are incredibly grateful for your commitment.
Perhaps the most humbling and heartfelt part of the entire weekend was not the competitions, the ribbons or even the crowds—it was the smiles on the faces of our children.
Despite the winter chill, there was a warmth across the showgrounds that could not be measured by the temperature. It was found in the laughter of children enjoying simple moments, in neighbours reconnecting after time apart, in volunteers working side by side, and in the wonderful camaraderie of locals coming together once again.
The Texas Show has always been about much more than livestock, exhibits or entertainment. It is about people. It is about preserving traditions, creating memories and reminding ourselves what truly matters.
For one special weekend, our little town became the heart of something extraordinary. We showed visitors exactly what makes Texas so unique. We showed that country communities are built on kindness, generosity, resilience and a willingness to lend a hand without expecting anything in return.
Texas is not just a town...
It is a place where people know your name, where children can still run freely with smiles on their faces, where neighbours look after one another, and where an entire community comes together to make something special happen.
It is not just a town - it is a family.
Every one of us should be incredibly proud of the events we hold in our little corner of Queensland. They do not simply bring visitors through our gates; they bring our community together. They remind us who we are, where we have come from and what we can achieve when we stand shoulder to shoulder.
Most importantly, thank you to our community. Your support reminds us why country shows remain such an important tradition. They bring people together, support local businesses, celebrate our agricultural heritage and create opportunities for young and old alike to connect, compete and enjoy the simple pleasures of country life.
As the gates closed on another successful Texas Show and the final winter sunset faded beyond the horizon, one thing became abundantly clear: the greatest attraction was not a ride, a competition or an exhibit.
It was the heart of our community.
That is something truly worth celebrating.
From all of us at the Texas Show Society, thank you for helping make the 65th Annual Texas Show a truly outstanding com-munity event. Safe travels, warm wishes for the months ahead, and we look forward to welcoming you all back in 2027.
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