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Beef Australia 2021 has been touted the “best Beef yet” and this can now be confirmed through record attendee numbers.
A new attendance record was set this year with 115,866 people through the gates - up from the 100,000 attendance in 2018.
More statistics include 11,000 people using the new park and ride service, 4980 head of cattle across the event, 63 tonnes of beef consumed throughout the week, 800 contractors and staff behind the scenes with 150 Beef Australia volunteers.
It seemed like every politician was in town at some point with Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk and 39 state and federal ministers attending the event.
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The Classic Wallabies, including Central Queensland legend Stephen Moore, will feature in a number of events on the Beef Australia program on Friday.
They will be guests at the popular Sportsmanâs Lunch to be held at The Stadium at the Rockhampton Showgrounds from noon.
They will then lace up the boots for a game against the Beef Barbarians, a team of beef producers and industry identities, at the Rocky Sports Club at 6.30pm.
Here are some other highlights on Fridayâs program.
8am-noon: Farm and Garden Products Stud Cattle Young Judges, Centre Ring, Rockhampton Showgrounds.