The Scenic Rim Clydesdale Spectacular is the richest Clydesdale show in the southern hemisphere.

Held in June each year in beautiful Boonah, Queensland, it showcases the gentle giants of the horse world, majestic Clydesdales, recognised in Australia as ‘the breed that built the nation’.

Over two action-packed days, a full programme of Clydesdale competition will take place in the main arena at the Boonah Showground, including led, carriage and harness classes. 

The programme also features rare trades demonstrations that focus around the heavy horse: harness making, blacksmithing, wheelwrights, carriage rides, and whip plaiting. 

Additional highlights include the Queensland Whip Cracking Championships, the World Billy Boiling Championships, wood chopping, working dog displays, Friesian Horse Troupe performances and bush poetry.

In tribute to the Scottish descendants who moved to the region and brought with them their beloved Clydesdale breed, the event includes Pipes and Drums, Calling of the Clans, the Clydesdale and Clan class, and traditional Scottish caber tossing. There’ll be whisky, haggis burgers and more. Scots are encouraged to attend in their clan kilts.

Scottish pipes and drums bands who play throughout both days lend a colourful atmosphere to this fabulous event, with every performance proclaiming the Scottish ancestry of the Scenic Rim. 

The Amberley Pipes & Drums, and the Warwick Thistle Pipe Bands are faithful regulars, with other guest bands appearing. 

The Scottish Caber Toss is a popular crowd highlight at the show, with all comers welcome to test their strength and accuracy. 

DATES & DEETS

15 & 16 JUN 

Boonah Showgrounds, Boonah QLD

Tickets from clydesdalespectacular.com.au

Pictures: Scottish heritage will be on display at the Clydesdale Spectacular in Boonah, Queensland. Credit: Facebook.com/clydiespectacular