Community — Tom Grady Rural Merchandise
TGRM & Our Community
Tom Grady Rural Merchandise has been part of the Gympie community since 1991. Tom and Lyn Grady believe that strong communities and strong businesses are built together — which is why TGRM sponsors dozens of local events and organisations every year, from the Gympie Show to regional charities, equestrian events, schools, and sporting clubs.
Shows & Major Events
Gympie Show
Platinum SponsorTGRM is the Platinum Sponsor of the Gympie Show — the region's premier agricultural event, celebrating farming, livestock, and rural life each year at the Gympie Showgrounds. TGRM has been a major sponsor for nearly 20 years, supporting the show's competitions, fireworks display, and agricultural pavilions. Follow at facebook.com/gympieshow.
Gympie Show Fireworks
Event SponsorAs part of TGRM's Platinum Sponsorship of the Gympie Show, TGRM specifically sponsors the annual Gympie Show Fireworks — one of the most anticipated events on the Wide Bay calendar, drawing thousands of families from across the region each year.
Kilkivan Great Horse Ride
Event SponsorTGRM proudly sponsors the Kilkivan Great Horse Ride & Country Festival — a beloved annual event now in its 40th year, held at the Kilkivan Showgrounds in the Gympie local government area. What began as a trail ride has grown into a signature country festival celebrating horses, rural life, and community spirit. Entirely volunteer-run and community funded. Learn more at kilkivangreathorseride.com.au.
Goomeri Pumpkin Festival
Regional EventTGRM supports the Goomeri Pumpkin Festival — a much-loved annual event celebrating the agricultural heritage of the South Burnett region. The festival draws thousands of visitors from across Queensland and showcases the best of rural produce and community spirit.
Equestrian & Animal
Gympie Horse and Rodeo Association
Club SponsorTGRM is a proud sponsor of the Gympie Horse and Rodeo Association (GHRA), supporting team penning, barrel racing, and rodeo competitions throughout the year. The GHRA is one of the largest and most active equestrian clubs on the Sunshine Coast, run entirely by volunteers in a safe, family-friendly environment. Learn more at gympiehorseandrodeo.com.
Gympie Pony Club
Club SponsorTGRM supports the Gympie Pony Club, helping young riders in the Wide Bay region access quality equestrian instruction and competition. Pony Club is a vital pathway for young Australians into equine sports and agriculture, and TGRM is proud to back the next generation of riders.
Hope Reins Gympie
Community SupporterTGRM has supported Hope Reins Gympie — a horse-based therapeutic program that uses the connection between people and horses to support individuals facing emotional and wellbeing challenges. TGRM's support helped Hope Reins run their annual Horse Ride for Hope fundraiser. Learn more at facebook.com/hopereinsgympie.
Sport
Gympie Soccer
Club SponsorTGRM is a proud sponsor of Gympie Soccer, supporting the local football community across junior and senior competitions in the Wide Bay region. Gympie Soccer provides an important community sporting outlet for players and families across the Gympie area.
Regional Sporting Clubs
Community SponsorBeyond the clubs named here, TGRM sponsors a range of regional sporting and community clubs across Gympie and the Wide Bay Burnett. From local football and rugby to community events, TGRM's support is woven into the fabric of life in the region.
Education & Industry
Gympie High School — Paddock to Plate
Education SupporterTGRM proudly supports Gympie State High School's Paddock to Plate program — an agricultural education initiative connecting students with the full journey of food production, from livestock and growing through to preparation and consumption. Programs like this are vital in keeping the next generation connected to Australian agriculture.
Gympie Beef Liaison Group
Industry PartnerTGRM supports the Gympie Beef Liaison Group, an industry body connecting beef producers, processors, and service providers across the Wide Bay and Burnett region. The group plays an important role in advocating for and supporting the beef cattle industry that is central to the Gympie region's agricultural economy.
Charity
Angel Flight Australia
Charity SupporterTGRM supports Angel Flight Australia — a national charity that coordinates free, non-emergency flights for people living in rural and regional Australia who need to travel to access specialist medical treatment. Angel Flight's mission sits close to the heart of TGRM: ensuring people in the bush have access to services that city residents take for granted. Learn more at angelflight.org.au.
Local Agricultural Schools & Youth Programs
Education SupporterTom and Lyn Grady are passionate about the next generation of Australian farmers. TGRM regularly contributes to school show teams, youth agricultural programs, and young farmer networks across the Wide Bay area, including support for local FFA-style programs and agricultural competitions.
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