The Sydney Royal Easter Show (the Show) is back! Come and celebrate everything we love about the Show and rural Australia: farmers, food, and family fun.
The Show is Sydney’s best value day out, with 12 hours of free entertainment, competitions, exhibits, activities, and more each day you come through the gates.
From baby animals and premier livestock competitions to rides and Showbags, there’s something for everyone.
There are great savings to be made by planning ahead, so get online, buy tickets, and plan your happiest day out at: www.eastershow.com.au.
WHAT’S NEW FOR SHOWGOERS IN 2025?
125 years of
Districts Exhibits This year, the Show is celebrating 125 years of Districts Exhibits! Four distinct districts across NSW will again come together, gathering over 50,000 pieces of the very best produce from their regions to display in their own unique, creative, and elaborate design. Taking home ultimate bragging rights, the winners for the Perpetual Trophy (best produce), best display and people’s choice will be awarded 12 April at 10AM. Produce is judged in the six days leading up to, and on Day 1 of Show.
Jamison Station Get ready for a completely reimagined agricultural experience! This new ‘working farm’ precinct will host hands-on animal experiences with goats, ponies, piggies, sheep, donkeys and more, as well as live milking and blacksmithing demonstrations. Daily
200 years of the
NSW Mounted
Police The NSW Mounted Police, the oldest of its kind in the world, will be celebrating their bicentenary at the 2025 Show! The highlight will be a thrilling Police Extravaganza in the Main Arena, featuring Mounted Police, Police Motorcycles, the Police Band, Pipes and Drums, a special appearance from the Dog Unit, and more. Don’t miss this exciting tribute to 200 years of service! 12 April, 16 April, 18 April, 21 April
Honky Tonk Get the full country and western experience at the 2025 Show, and explore the new Nashville inspired, Honky Tonk precinct! With live music from local artists in the evening, and a great selection of food and Sydney Royal wines and beers being served, get ready to kick up your heels and let the dust fly! Daily, 11AM until 10PM
Battle in the
Saddle 2.0 The Battle is back, bigger and better than ever before! Battle lines will be drawn as an Aussie Stockman and American Cowboy face off in a thrilling display of skill. From wrangling a record-breaking 35 bison (75% ) and 8 (60% ) long-horn steers to guiding the formidable bison Rawhide as he climbs atop a truck, the Aussie Stockman’s Horse, Vegemite, making his way into the arena in his own convertible car, and more. Dust off your Akubra’s and head to the Main Arena to see cowboys and cowgirls in action! This is set to be an all-action show. Daily, 7.55PM
The ultimate high
dive experience For all the daredevils out there, come on down and catch the Show first, Flying Fools High Dive Show! Hailing from Canada, these world-class divers will be performing stunts from up to 25 meters (the width of an Olympic sized swimming pool), that will have you on the edge of your
seat, including taking a plunge while on fire. This one is not for the faint of heart! Daily, 11AM, 2.30PM, 4.30PM, 6PM
Log on! Get ready for an action-packed experience with the Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show! Watch as these Canadian lumberjacks showcase their talents with axe throwing, log rolling, log running, chainsaw carving, and epic chopping battles! A first-time addition guaranteed to be a fan favourite! Daily, 10AM, 1PM, 3PM, 5PM
Hip Hip, Valais! Hailing all the way from the Valais region of Switzerland, for the very first time, Valais Blacknose sheep are making their debut at the 2025 Show with their very first-class competition! Having arrived in Australia online in late 2021, they’re widely known as the world’s cutest sheep breed, but do they have what it takes to be Best in Show? 16-18 April
Step right up…
With the biggest collection of rides in Australia, you’re always spoilt for choice at the Show. This year, we’re bringing back all the classics and family favourites, plus five exciting new rides including: · XXL Sky Flyer – Feel the thrill as you soar 60m above the Showground, twisting and turning in a ride that will leave your heart racing! The XXL Sky Flyer is the tallest Show ride yet, reaching 10m above the ENGIE Stadium light towers for the ultimate thrill. · X Drive – Experience gravity-defying spins and drops as this ride takes you on an exhilarating journey of speed and thrills! · The Phoenix – Combining high-speed rotations and epic heights, feel the rush of wind in your face on this new rollercoaster addition. · Helter Skelter – This classic English seaside carnival ride features a spiral slide built around a tower, for fun at any age! · Wave Swinger – This year’s brand-new Wave Swinger features double chairs, taking friends and families to new heights as they swing through the air.
Cat-itude! Move over pigs, chicks and pups, there’s a new puss in town. Get ready to meet the latest furry friend in the spotlight at the Pat a Cat interactive experience. Bringing all the cuddles and charm of our feline friends to Showgoers – whether you’re a cat lover or just curious, this paws-itively adorable experience is one to catch! 19 April
Bluey bonanza Parents, sit back and relax… Coming all the way from Queensland, join Bluey and Bingo in their live interactive spectacular! Catch the duo daily as they bring to life their favourite games of Magic Asparagus, Magic Xylophone, Keepy Uppy and more. Get ready to dance, play, and laugh along with Bluey’s endless energy and adventures. 12–22 April, 10AM & 12.20PM
Double trouble:
Dog comp
edition This year, alongside the prestigious ADVANCETM Sydney Royal Dog Show, a brand-new dog competition, the Sydney FCI International, is being welcomed to Show! This event offers exhibitors the opportunity to Show their dog twice in the same day and compete under a global judging system with the chance to win international recognition for their dog. To win Best in Show at both events would be the ultimate achievement. for More dogs, more excitement, and double the glory! From 1PM, 12–20 April
Bacon me crazy! In a Sydney Royal first, Bacon and Ham Judging will happen live on the first day of Show! Watch as expert judges evaluate the finest cuts and taste-test the best bacon and ham from across NSW. Run as part of the District Exhibit Produce Show, each District Court must submit four exhibits, which are judged on flavour, colour, proportion of fat, texture, conformation, and finish. 11 April, 9.30-11AM
No drama, kiss a llama! Pucker up and get ready for the cutest photo op at the new Llama Kissing Booth! These lovely little llamas are ready to smooch, snuggle, and strike a pose – perfect for an unforgettable snap. 18-22 April
Dino Adventures Experience a bite-sized version of the popular Dinos Alive show at the Fever Pavilion in 2025! Step back millions of years and come face-to-face with moving animatronic dinosaurs like the T-Rex and Velociraptors, set in their natural Jurassic habitat. This immersive walkthrough is an adventure you won’t want to miss! Daily
ONE DAY ONLY EVENTS
Young
Auctioneers
Competition Auctions and agriculture have gone together in Australia since the days of early settlement. Watch on as the Australian Livestock & Property Agents (ALPA) Association presents the Young Auctioneers Competition. Finalists auction off prize-winning Sydney Royal purebred steers with the State and then National Finals taking place in front of a packed Amphitheatre audience! 11 April, 1-5PM
Hat’s Off Sydney Get ready for Hats Off at the Royal 2025, the premier networking event hosted by the RAS Youth Group! This year, we’re bigger and better than ever, featuring an exclusive fireside chat with ex MLA boss Jason Strong and Jack Lorie, founder of Breeder Genetics. Enjoy live music, delicious Sydney Royal award-winning food and beverages, and a class country raffle. Ticket sales will go toward a Rural Scholarship through the RAS Foundation, supporting the next generation of agricultural leaders. 11 April, from 6PM
What the cluck! Bok bok! The Sydney Royal Purebred Poultry Auction is back in 2025, giving all the chookie enthusiasts out there the chance to access top-notch genetics from Australia’s leading studs. Join this exciting event as our feathered friends with top traits find their new homes. 12 April, from 1-3.30PM
RAS Rural
Achievers debate
and The NSW
Young Woman
presentation Catch a glimpse of the future of Australian agriculture as the annual Rural Achievers speaking showcase again gives a platform to some of the best and brightest minds of the next generation. These prestigious competitions will culminate on 13 April with the sashing of 2025’s The Sydney Royal AgShows NSW Young Woman and RAS Rural Achiever Award speaking showcase. Happening 13 April, 2-4PM, with 2025 RAS Rural Achievers to be announced on 15 April from 6PM.
City vs Country
polo showdown Get ready for an epic polo showdown! Watch on as City takes on the Country in a fast-paced 3-a-side game in the Main Arena. Whether you’re a seasoned polo fan or a first timer, this showdown will have you on the edge of your seat. 18 April
The mane events Kids under 15 will again have the chance to showcase their creativity in two exciting Fancy Dress competitions: Horse and Calf! Watch as young competitors and their prized animals dress to the nines, vying for Show’s best fancy dress! 18 April
A hopping good
time Presented by the Rabbit Hopping Society of Australia, hop on down this Easter Sunday for the one-day-only event! Watch on as our nimble, speedy, furry friends leap and bound through a series of jumps and obstacles! 20 April, from 9am
Live Wool
Auction In 2024, the Wool Auction turned over $17 million in the two days it was held on site in the Sheep Pavilion auction room. Find out where Australian wool ends up and watch and learn about the auction process! 15-16 April, 10AM-3.30PM
Pigs and pinot! Oink oink! Following last year’s success, the Sydney Royal Stud Pig Auction is returning to the Show in 2025. The auction gives pig breeders the chance to bid for some of Australia’s best pig genetics, with an
impressive $20,550 being spent in 2024. Come along on April 14 to find out what it takes to be a top pig!
Thank A Farmer
Day
Show thanks to the farmers who provide our vital food and fibre and head along to the Show on 14 April for ‘Thank A Farmer’ day. This day is the perfect chance to strike up a conversation with one of the many farmers attending the Show, learn more about where your food comes from and how their industry continues to grow and innovate, and treat yourself to a Big Bush BBQ snag where all proceeds go back to regional Show Societies.
Kids Day
The Show is the perfect place for kids to have a fun day out learning about agriculture, so bring all the kids along to the last day of Show on 22 April to enjoy hours of fun and entertainment and almost half price kids’ tickets! Don’t forget kids under three get in free.
Show Legend
Presentation The Show is full of dedicated and hard-working exhibitors, but one will stand above the rest this year as they are awarded the title of Show Legend! Presented annually to recognise outstanding service and commitment to the Show, the Legend will be announced on 14 April at 1PM.
Hordern and
Urquhart
Trophies The prestigious Urquhart and Hordern Trophies for cattle are the ultimate accolade in the beef cattle industry. Catch the excitement and chat with this year’s winners on 14 April, 1.15-2.15PM and 2.15-3PM respectively.
Young Farmer
Challenge takes
centre stage! Taking centre stage in the Main Arena in 2025, these young farmers will compete in a series of on-farm challenges that could be anything from animal handling to firefighting and even first aid. Watch as teams make their way through the ultimate farmer course! Finals will take place on 14 April at 5.30-5.45PM.
Top accolade for
Sydney Royal
Champions The ultimate award in agricultural excellence, the President’s Medal is not only awarded on taste but recognises a producers overall financial, social, and environmental integrity through the entire production cycle from gate to plate. The 18th Annual President’s Medal will be Awarded 16 April.
Live judging:
aquaculture
edition Aquaculture is the only Sydney Royal Fine Food competition where the public can watch oyster judging live! This must-see judging event on 16 April in The Woolworths Fresh Food Dome, will give all fine foodies a chance to watch on as judges assess the uniformity of shape, presentation, texture, colour, freshness, and the all-important taste.
KEY ATTRACTIONS
Night-time
entertainment Settle into the Main Arena from 7:30pm daily for a feast of entertainment including: · Disco Fever Street Parade · Murray Wilkinson, his working dogs, and 300 Merinos. · Run, Chicken Run! Is this the year the sneaky fox catches up to the chickens? · K9 Superwall Challenge. This high-flying challenge will see city and country dogs compete in a test of strength, agility and determination! · Stunt Revolution! Experience the thrill of high-speed racing as competitors battle for the title of Australia’s Fastest Off-Road Buggy Champion. · The Bison Stampede – Battle in the saddle 2.0 · The Airtime Freestyle MotoX team · Epic fireworks finale!
Farmyard Nursery Get your fix of cute animals at the largest animal nursery in the southern hemisphere, if not the world! Pat them, feed them, adore them. With over 400 animals roaming around, it is a must for little kids and big kids alike. Daily
A quacking good
time! Back by popular demand, for the second year running, get ready as an Aussie stockman and his trusty working dog take on their feathered friends – fancy dressed ducks! Watch the farm duo round up the ducks, and down a slip and slide. It’s sure to be a quacking good time! Daily, 9.30AM, 11AM, 1.30PM, 3.30PM, 5.30PM
Ag Discovery
Pavilion Learn more about what’s at the heart of the Show – agriculture – at the Ag Discovery Pavilion which is full of hands-on activities, interactive displays and educational fun! This unmissable family feature will teach kids everything they need to know about food and fibre, paddock to plate and the importance of technology in agriculture. Daily
Grand Parade This is your chance to see the best of the best in Australian agriculture all in one place as prize winning animals are paraded proudly through the main arena in a spectacular procession. Happening every year since 1907, this iconic event is a Show tradition not to be missed! 12 April, 14 April & 19 April
Wrangler
Federation
Rodeo Challenge Back and ready to buck it out! For six nights only, watch as Aussie riders take on bull riding, bareback, saddle bronc, and female breakaway roping (a Show first) at the 2025 Federation Challenge in the Main Arena! Known for its speed, breakaway roping sees competitors getting the job done in as little as 3 seconds. Fast-growing, female breakaway roping was formally recognised as a professional event for women by organisations like the Women’s Professional Rodeo Association (WPRA) in the 1990s! 17-22 April
Disco fever hits
the streets! Get ready to groove with the 2025 Disco Fever Street Parade! With 110 performers, world-class circus acts, dazzling costumes, and electrifying dance moves, this parade has it all! Watch in awe as gravity-defying stunts, like the Counterweight Pennyfarthing and German Wheel, light up the Showground streets. Daily, 1PM, 3PM & 5PM
Exhibitor
Competitions The many competitions at the Show highlight agricultural and rural excellence. Below are just a few examples: · Domestic Animals: Crowd favourites such as the Sydney Royal Dog and Cat Shows, rats and mice, reptiles and cavies are back for more furry and scaly fun. The Best in Show Dog (21 April); Grand Champion Rat (11 April); Best in Show Cavy (16 April). · Canine Hero Award: This competition celebrated extraordinary dogs who perform remarkable feats from bravery to life-changing acts, announced 21 April at 1.30PM. · Poultry: Established in 1858, the Sydney Royal Poultry & Pigeon Show offer over 1250 classes, highlighting the best birds and their exceptional breeding. Bird of Show (11 April) · Woodchop: Get ready for an action-packed 2025 program! Back for the second year, two women’s world championship woodchopping sawing (14 April) and underhand (15 April) events will take centre stage. Plus, the iconic Triathlon of Chop where you can watch as competitors push themselves to the limit across three intense disciplines: the 375mm single hand saw, 300mm underhand chop, and the 300mm standing block chop (21 April).
· Honey: Since 1888, the prestigious Sydney Royal National Honey Show awards medals honey, beeswax, mead, and more. Best Exhibit in Show (7 April) · Livestock: Australian agriculture is something to be proud of and this year, we’re showing off exhibits of beef and dairy cattle, sheep and wool, chicks, goats, alpacas and many more! · The SEMEX Dairy Youth Challenge: Returning in 2025, to again put young dairy enthusiasts’ skills and teamwork to the test, clipping, parading and judging across this three-day challenge to find the 2025 winners of the Bruce Moxey Perpetual Trophy. 20 April, 1-4PM
Breeds on show Get ready to meet some of the finest feature breeds that are set to steal the spotlight at the 2025 Show, including: · Beef cattle: Santa Gertrudis – the first American-bred beef cattle breed, they are widely raised in northern Australia and are known for their top-quality beef! · Dairy cattle: Guernsey – this friendly breed produce rich, golden milk – perfect for creating quality butter and cheese! · Meat & Dual Purpose (Sheep): White Suffolk – one of the more popular breeds for lamb production in Australia, they thrive in varied environments. · Pig: Wessex Saddleback – these adaptable, low maintenance piggies, are a hardy breed that thrives in the Aussie climate. · Bird: African Lovebird – these popular pets are known to be playful in nature, have vibrant colour, and form strong bonds. · Poultry: Geese! –these often-quirky farm guards, are natural guardians and help maintain pasture health and control pests!
What’s new with
food? · Mac & cheese on a stick: Creamy mac and cheese, wrapped in a crispy, golden coating, and served on a stick – because, well… it’s the Show! · 2 ft kebab: Who says size doesn’t matter? Lookout 2-foot-long hotdogs and Dagwood Dogs, there’s a new 2-ft sensation at Show: the 2-ft kebab! Packed with tender meat, grilled veggies, and all your favourite spices, this massive kebab will take your Show food experience to the next level. · Introducing the churro dog: A crispy churro in a hotdog bun, loaded with sweet toppings – it’s a 2025 must-try at Show! · Duo Duo Fried Ice Cream: Fan favourite crispy, creamy fried ice cream is set to hit the Show! · Toastie Boy: Serving up golden, toasted goodness, Toastie Boy brings the ultimate cheesy comfort food with a range of fillings and prices from just $3. · Chimnutz: Get ready to taste these viral sensations, featuring handcrafted chimney cakes and doughnut-infused desserts. Don’t miss their Choc Bavarian & Vanilla Custard, plus an exclusive new flavour for the Show! · Brother Jackson & Co: Sink your teeth into delicious gluten-free burgers, chips on a stick, and more, at this Coeliac Australia accredited vendor. · The Angus Steakhouse: Saddle up to the Honky Tonk, where Aussie steaks and Sydney Royal products are served in a premier, saloon-style setting. · Rural Students Café: Regional and rural students from across NSW return, again cooking up dishes featuring native Australian bush
tucker ingredients. All proceeds go back to the schools, supporting rural education. Catch them daily in the Fashion and Lifestyle Pavilion.
Tickets · Tickets to the 2025 Show are strictly limited and must be purchased online for a specific day to manage crowd numbers. · Create a MyShow account and plan your perfect day by tagging your favourite attractions and experiences. · Early Bird tickets are available online until Thursday, 10 April at 11:59PM (AEST): Family Tickets $118, Adult $45, Concession $33.50, Child $27 and People with a Disability $27. · After 4pm Show tickets are only available until Thursday, 10 April, so get yours now. · During Show, tickets can be purchased online: Family Tickets $138, Adult $48, Concession $36, and Child $29.50, and People with a Disability $32 (subject to availability). · Public transport is again included as part of the ticket price. · The popular Carnival Fun Pass is back in 2025, allowing people to beat the ticket queues and tap and play their way through all the carnival rides and games at the Show. · Download the Easter Show Fun Pass app to purchase your Carnival Fun Pass credits and simply scan a dynamic QR code to tap and play as you go. · Collect or reuse your Carnival Fun Pass card – just top it up at one of the booths throughout the Carnival or via the Easter Show Fun Pass app and enjoy all the fun at the Show. · For all avid Showgoers out there, don’t forget that your RAS of NSW membership gets you unlimited 12-day access to the Show, plus a whole host of exclusive member benefits. Find out more at https://www.rasnsw.com.au/membership. For more information, as well as ticket discounts and offers, visit:
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