Get Involved

Join the Team Behind the Show

Becoming a member of the Burnie Agricultural & Pastoral Society (BAPS) is one of the best ways to support the Burnie Show & Agri-Expo.

BAPS is run solely by volunteers. There are many practical ways to be involved before the show, during show week, on show days and from home. 

Annual membership is $20 per year and runs by calendar year from January 1st. Members can volunteer their time, support planning and set-up, and help keep the Burnie Show tradition alive for future generations.

Why become a member?

As a Burnie Show member, you can:

• Receive free entry to the show on both show days
• Meet new people and join a friendly, enthusiastic team
• Give back to the local community and be part of a major event
• Learn new skills and gain practical experience
• Support local agriculture, exhibitors, vendors, families and community groups
• Help make sure the Burnie Show continues for future generations

 

Ways You Can Help

Before the show

Volunteer support is needed well before show day. Tasks may include:

• Attending working bees
• Helping with site preparation, fencing and signage
• Assisting with showground and vendor layout
• Supporting administration and planning tasks
• Helping with digital media, including show maps, website updates and social media
• Assisting with promotion and printed materials
• Helping organise show-day events and activities
• Engaging sponsors and community supporters
• Brainstorming ideas for attractions, displays and improvements

During the show

Show-day support is essential to keep everything running smoothly. Tasks may include:

• Gate and ticket support
• Visitor assistance and directions
• Traffic and parking direction
• Helping coordinate events and announcements
• Assisting stallholders, exhibitors and vendors
• Helping feed and support volunteers
• Keeping the showground tidy and rubbish-free
• General set-up, pack-down and practical jobs across the grounds

From home

Some volunteer tasks can be done from home, including:

• Administration and document support
• Promotional material preparation
• Social media or website content support
• Planning tasks
• Contacting exhibitors, vendors or sponsors

Committee and board roles

The Burnie Show also relies on people who can support the long-term planning and future direction of the event.

Committee and board roles may involve:

• Planning and decision-making
• Supporting key administrative tasks
• Helping coordinate areas of the show
• Contributing ideas and practical solutions
• Supporting the growth and long-term future of the Burnie Show & Agri-Expo