Kilcoy kicks up its heels

THE 2025 Kilcoy Show lit up the region on July 25 and 26, drawing a strong crowd for a weekend of rural pride, entertainment and local talent.

Kilcoy 2025 Showgirl Millie Retschlag, Runner up Hayley Mills, and Rural Ambassador Hannah Retschlag. Photo: Ian Langton.

The spotlight shone on this year’s Showgirl and Rural Ambassador presentations, marking the return of the beloved tradition after a six-year hiatus.

Millie Retschlag took home the 2025 Kilcoy Showgirl title, while Hanah Retschlag was presented as the 2025 Rural Ambassador. Hayley Mills came in second, being the 2025 Runner Up Showgirl.

The showgrounds also came alive with a unique fashion parade, bringing lots of fun and laughter, along with the traditional cattle comps, woodchopping, chainsaw races, equestrian events, pavilion displays, ute show, rides, food stalls and live entertainment.

From helicopter joy flights to fireworks and a lolly drop for kids, the Kilcoy Show proved once again to be a much-loved celebration of local spirit and country life.