Show holiday dates for TRC area in 2012

Whether you're keen to get along to the Toowoomba Show or just looking to have a well-deserved break, residents are urged to make a note of the appropriate show holiday date that applies to their area.

Corporate Services portfolio leader Cr John McVeigh said the gazetted show holidays in the Toowoomba Regional Council area for 2012 were March 29 or August 13.

"March 29 is the date for the Toowoomba region (excluding that part of the former Rosalie Shire including the Yarraman, Upper Yarraman and Cooyar areas) to cater for the Toowoomba Royal Agricultural Show," Cr McVeigh said.

"The holiday set down for August 13 was for the remainder of the Toowoomba region (which encompassed that part of the former Rosalie Shire including the Yarraman, Upper Yarraman and Cooyar areas) to cater for the Royal Queensland Show (Brisbane Ekka)."

Cr McVeigh said residents should also be aware that the Crows Nest shire holiday date had changed from previous years.

"Crows Nest usually has a holiday in May to cater for the Crows Nest Show, but as this has changed from a two-day show to a one-day show on Saturday, May 12, 2012, Crows Nest will be joining the majority of the region in having a show holiday on March 29, 2012," he said.

Cr McVeigh said if residents had any questions about the show dates they should visit the TRC website or contact council on 131 872.