Mission Statement

History of RASQ

The Royal Agricultural Society of Queensland (Toowoomba) is a not for profit organisation and has operated in the Darling Downs region for over 146 years. It was first established by a group of forward thinking gentlemen with a vision to promote agricultural excellence in the region. Outstanding statesmen and local businessmen, such as the Hon. James Taylor, G. Clark, G. Noble, A. Lavers. G.A. Godsall, A, Brinkworth, J. M Yates, B.J. Beirne, R. Sinclair, William Peak, William Kent, E. Blomfield, A. F. McWilliam and Mr. Rod Stirling have been the driving forces behind this long established association.

The showgrounds, which was established on the current grounds where the TAFE College stands, bordered by Bridge, Knight, Lindsay and Campbell Streets, held the Toowoomba Royal Show till 1985, at which time, due to parking problems and an increase in competitive sections, pushed the Society to move. Mr Mike Horan and Mr Rod Stirling, with the support of the Committee, sold off the existing site buildings and grounds and investigated alternative site areas, until a decision to purchase land at Glenvale was made. The Glenvale site offered more space, versatility, lower rainfall area and quality of venue. These grounds now hold, an extremely large open pavilion (3600 sq. mt.), a secondary open pavilion (1200sq. mt.); Goat, Sheep and Poultry Pavilions, Horse Selling Complex, Stabling Block, one of the largest indoor equestrian centres in the State, Cattle Pavilion, Function buildings, main administration block, catering facilities and supporting structures.

This outstanding facility built on 245 acres of scenic country land generates major economic growth and activity to Toowoomba and the region through the large number of events and functions, which utilise the venue.

The Royal Agricultural Society of Queensland organises the annual Toowoomba Royal Show, which draws over 14,500 exhibitors from all states across Australia to compete in our competitive sections. The event has grown over the years and cannot run without the assistance of volunteers. Their numbers exceed 300 during the show period.

The following sections are an integral part of this event:

  • Alpaca
  • Apiculture
  • Animal Nursery
  • Beef
  • Beer and Wine
  • Bread
  • Cooking and Handicraft
  • Crop Competition
  • Dairy
  • Dogs
  • Floriculture
  • Goats
  • Homegrown
  • Horses
  • Junior Classes
  • Lapidary
  • Miss Showgirl
  • Pigs
  • Pottery
  • Poultry
  • Sheep Dog Trials
  • Sheep and Wool
  • Woodchop
  • Woodcraft

Mission Statement

The Royal Agricultural Society of Queensland Toowoomba provides built and open space facilities of the highest international standards and is a key player having southern inland Queensland recognised as one of the premier destinations in the nation.

We seek to continually delight all customers by providing, on fair commercial terms, and professional management for the staging of events.