OVER 1000 people burst through the gates at the Killarney Show last year and organisers are hoping to top that huge figure when the event returns to town this weekend.

Running from today until Sunday, the Killarney show boasts a jam-packed program.

Killarney Show Society president Mrs Hamilton said the show rodeo, to be held tonight, was a big draw card.

"It's a certified National Rodeo Association rodeo, sponsored by Black Toyota and will feature the Border Region's Buckle Series, a competition being held across the Allora, Killarney and Warwick Shows,” she said.

"And we'll have Storm Boy, the bull that is yet to be ridden, featuring on our program.

"One rider from Weipa came very close to staying on him at Allora, so hopefully someone can do it here.”

Mrs Hamilton said other popular events were the woodchop and the smash-up derby events.

Gates are open between 7am and midnight tonight and tomorrow night.

A local horse program starts at 8.30am on Sunday, followed by the final pony club events at 2pm.

Entry costs $10 for adults, $5 for high school students, $3 for primary school students and $5 for senior card holders.

Family packages are available.

Here's a look at what's on:

Friday, February 23

7am: Working cattle dog trials - rodeo arena

8am: Prime cattle judging starts

9am: Gates open to public

9am: Pavilion - entries close

10.30am: Pavilion closes for judging

11am: Prime cattle sale

2pm: Pavilion opens to public

5pm: Black Toyota Border Region Buckle Series - rodeo arena

9pm: Music till late

Midnight: Close

Saturday, February 24

7am: Show jumping starts - main ring (ring 5)

8am: Horse program starts - main ring (rings 1, 2, 3)

9am: Gates open to public

9am: Horse program - heavy horses including harness - Killarney Recreation Grounds (ring 6)

9am: Stud cattle events start

9am: Woodchop program starts

10am: Entertainment stage starts

10am: Horse program - beginners - cut out yard (ring 4)

11.30am: Ute show and judging

Noon: Pavilion - trophy presentation

1.45pm: Grand parade and opening commences

2.45pm: Kent Saddlery Outback Riders

6pm: Evening entertainment - main ring - motor bikes, hay carting races, potato sack races

7.45pm: Drawing of multi draw raffle

8pm: Fireworks

8.30pm: Smash up derby calcutta followed by the Killarney Autoworks smash up derby

9pm: Live music 'til late

Midnight: Close

Sunday, February 25

8.30am: Local horse program starts - main ring

2pm: Pony club events

For all information phone the Killarney Show Society on 0459408788 or email secretary@killarney show.org.au