The annual Royal Adelaide Show is here! It’s still happening at the Adelaide Showgrounds from September 2nd to the 10th. There are various amusement rides, delicious food, entertainment activities, and plenty of adorable farm animals.
Royal Adelaide Show – Key Activities
The Milking Barn
Have you ever milked a cow? Try it in the Milking Barn! In this interactive session, they will demonstrate how to hand-milk and separate milk into its various components using traditional techniques.
The Learning Centre
Learn about farm life through demonstrations of sheep shearing, milking, and feeding small animals. You can also participate in food workshops to make ice cream and garlic sauce, and witness demonstrations at the bee hut.
FMX
Cheer on the Airtime FMX team as they perform daring jumps and flips on motorcycles. After their performance in the main arena, you might even have a chance to get a selfie and autograph from the team.
Farmyard Nursery
Get up close and personal with adorable farm animals in the Farmyard Nursery. This is one of the most popular traditions at the Royal Adelaide Show.
Fireworks
Don’t miss the spectacular fireworks show, which lights up the sky every night, marking the end of each joyful day.
Royal Adelaide Show – Things you need to know
The parking at the showgrounds entrance can be a bit pricey, with options at $60 and $25. We personally recommend walking a bit further to the residential areas within about 800 meters, where you can find plenty of free parking spaces for the entire day. The money saved on parking can be better spent on other things inside.
Drinks inside are typically around $5 per bottle. You can bring your own water bottles, especially if you plan to spend the afternoon into the evening because you’ll need to stay hydrated.
Amusement rides and games cost extra and can be paid for with pre-purchased vouchers or on-site using credit cards. If you plan to play a lot, buying vouchers in advance is more cost-effective. However, if you’re only playing a few games, on-site payment is also an option. There’s a game similar to a switch machine where you can play one game for $10 or three games for $20. It’s quite interesting, and even if you lose, you often receive a free game as a consolation prize, making it relatively easy to win larger prizes.
Many competitions and performances end around 5 PM, with different activities in the evening. To make sure you don’t miss out, it’s advisable to arrive around 2-3 PM. You can start by watching these events and then explore the various exhibition halls at your own pace. The indoor halls are generally open in the evening as well. For instance, the racetrack features horse racing during the day and beach buggy racing in the evening. The wood-chopping competition is quite interesting, and it’s much better to watch in person than in videos.
It’s a good idea to carry some cash because some stalls only accept cash.
You can find out more on the official website – https://www.theshow.com.au/
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