| Sydney Royal Easter Show | |
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| Begins | 11 April 2025 |
| Ends | 22 April 2025 |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Location(s) | Sydney Showground |
| Inaugurated | 1823 |
| Most recent | 22 March - 2 April 2024 |
| Attendance | 922,827 (2017)[1] |
| Organised by | Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales |
| Website | www |
The Sydney Royal Easter Show, commonly shortened to The Easter Show or The Show, is an annual show held in Sydney, Australia over two weeks around the Easter period. First held in 1823, it comprises an agricultural show, an amusement park and a fair and combines the elements of each, showcasing the judging of livestock and produce. The Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales is responsible for the event. Queen Victoria awarded the society and its show the right to use the word "Royal" in its name.[2]
The main purpose of the show is specifically to encourage agriculture; although other aspects of the show have developed including competitions, entertainment and commerce, the display of the products of rural industry remain of major importance, the RAS claiming 30,000 rural exhibits in 2007.[3]
The Show is a celebration of Australian culture, from rural traditions to modern day lifestyles, providing unique experiences for attendees. Every Easter, the country and city join together at Sydney Showground, Sydney Olympic Park, for twelve days of agricultural competitions, animal experiences, live entertainment, carnival fun, shopping and more.[4] Attendance levels have continued to grow consistently year on year. Statistically, the busiest day of the show is the last Saturday, often having 39% higher attendance than any other day.
The Show has many competitions, including arts and crafts, photography and cookery, as well as tests of strength and skill such as wood chopping. The show also has shopping, restaurants, commercial stands, such as a showbag pavilion and exhibits, a horticultural display, and stage and arena shows. It also even hosts a breed based conformation dog show and cat show, which are nationally accredited.
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- ^ "Sydney Royal Easter Show". Archived from the original on 14 March 2007. Retrieved 9 April 2007.
- ^ "About Us". Sydney Royal Easter Show. 15 May 2019. Retrieved 15 May 2019.