Charters Towers Show Highlights

Excerpt from Sumpton’s Gold Rush Gazette - Friday 31st of July 2026

Daniel Sumpton - OPINION

The 2026 Charters Towers Show Committee members at the awards presentation

The Charters Towers Show holds a special place in the hearts of many people who grew up here. It is where some of us went on our first date, won our first prize, braved our first ride or begged our parents for a show bag. While the event celebrates the rich agricultural history of our district, it also carries a strong social and sentimental meaning. For generations of locals, it has been a place where childhood memories are created and community connections are strengthened…