Meet The Kelpies sculptor, Andy Scott at the Clydesdale Spectacular 2024

Andy is also the creator of Clydebuilt, the landmark metal Clydesdale statue that sits proudly in the centre of Boonah which he built in 2003 during a visit to the region.

The Boonah area has a long history and connection with the Clydesdale horse and celebrates with the annual Scenic Rim Clydesdale Spectacular, the richest Clydesdale show in the Southern Hemisphere, where the grand champions of the breed are judged and lauded.

The sculptor will feature at An Evening With Andy Scott on June 12 and across the weekend of June 15 and 16.

"Our region owes much to the majestic Clydesdales which played a key role in establishing the Scenic Rim's incredible agricultural base by clearing vast tracts of land, ploughing the paddocks and bringing in the harvest," said Organising Sub-Committee Chair, Rick Stanfield.

As well as the Cydesdales competition, a number of rare trades will be showcased including harness making, blacksmithing, wheelwrights, horse-drawn demonstrations & driving displays and whip plaiting.

The event includes the Queensland Whip Cracking Championships, World Billy Boiling Championships, working dog displays, Friesian Horse Troupe performances, artisan coopering & bush poetry and in another international moment, a Lumberjack competition and demonstration with tree climbing, log rolling and axe throwing will feature.

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

Details and tickets www.clydesdalespectacular.com.au