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The objectives of the Ipswich Show Society, as a not for profit organization, are to promote and encourage the development of pastoral, agricultural, horticultural and industrial interests in the Ipswich and West Moreton District of Queensland.
Present activities held at the Ipswich Showgrounds include:
1. The Annual Show
2. Expos & Events, e.g. Home Shows, Horse Shows, Bird Shows
3. Greyhound Racing & Trialing
4. Indoor Sports Centre - including Indoor Cricket, Netball and Soccer
5. PCYC gymnastics & trampoline training
6. Wedding Receptions, Birthday Parties, Seminars & Conferences
7. Community Group & Club meetings and activities
8. Showplace Markets
Some Interesting Facts and Figures (* Based on annual calculations 2000-2001)
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Annual Attendance at Events held on the Showgrounds
Economic Benefits to the Ipswich Region due to visitor Spending
Economic Benefits to the Ipswich Region due to Show Society Spending
Visitor and local attendance due to Greyhound Racing
Visitors and local attendance due to Indoor Sports Centre
Wages and salaries paid to Ipswich residents by the Society (approx)
Wages paid by Greyhound and the Indoor Sports Centre (approx)
42 Volunteers form the Management Committee of the Ipswich Show Society
In excess of 140 Volunteers are catered for during Events
Showgrounds promoted weekly on Sky Television through Greyhound Racing
Queensland University Ipswich Campus utilises facilities and staff for training
Queensland University Staff utilise Showgrounds for parking
Showground roads used to teach children bicycle safety
Ipswich Schools use the Showgrounds for sports training and orienteering
Ipswich Fire Brigade use the Showgrounds for training exercises
Ipswich Show Society participates in Centrelink vocational training projects
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220,000
$6,150,000
$ 655,000
17,000
125,000
$ 130,000
$ 210,000
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All surplus funds raised by the Ipswich Show Society are spent on establishing new, or upgrading existing facilities for the benefit of the whole Ipswich Community.
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