Melbourne Royal Show

Melbourne Royal Show Victoria’s most iconic annual community event, bringing the country to the city with animals, entertainment, rides, showbags & more! 🎡 24 Sept – 4 Oct 2026

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100 DAYS UNTIL THE MELBOURNE ROYAL SHOW 🎉 The countdown is officially on. To celebrate 100 days until the Melbourne Roya...
16/06/2026

100 DAYS UNTIL THE MELBOURNE ROYAL SHOW 🎉

The countdown is officially on.

To celebrate 100 days until the Melbourne Royal Show returns, we're giving away 1 of 5 Ultimate Show Experience prize packs.

Each prize pack includes:
🏨 One night's accommodation at Hyatt Place Melbourne, Essendon Fields*
🎟️ A Family Pass to the 2026 Melbourne Royal Show
🎢 A $200 Ride Voucher

To enter:
✅ Follow Melbourne Royal Show
✅ Like this post
✅ Tag who you'd bring along

Entries close at 5:00pm AEST Tuesday 23 June 2026.

Five winners will be selected at random and contacted via direct message.
T&Cs apply: https://royalshow.com.au/100-days-until-show-giveaway-terms-conditions/

The Melbourne Royal Show returns to Melbourne Showgrounds from 24 September to 4 October 2026.

09/06/2026

🐎 Don't miss your chance to compete at the Melbourne Royal Show!

Nominations for the 2026 Melbourne Royal Horses in Action Competition close on 22 June, so don't miss this opportunity to compete alongside some of Australia's leading riders and horses.

With more than 350 classes across 11 days of competition, there's a place for competitors of all levels to take part in this iconic Melbourne Royal tradition.
Submit your nomination before entries close. 👇
https://bit.ly/4g8FsmD

03/06/2026

🎨🧵🍰 Entries are now OPEN for the 2026 Melbourne Royal Art, Craft & Cookery Competition!

Whether you’re a passionate baker, talented maker, skilled artist or creative hobbyist, this is your chance to showcase your work at the Melbourne Royal Show and be part of a cherished Show tradition.

With more than 30 new classes, exciting prizes on offer, and the opportunity to have your creations displayed in the Makers Pavilion, there’s something for everyone to enter – from first-time exhibitors to seasoned competitors.

So dust off your paintbrushes, thread your needles, preheat the oven and start creating!

Entries close Wednesday 19 August 2026.

Enter now and explore the full schedule: www.melbourneroyal.com.au/art-craft-cookery

19/05/2026

More time to enter! 🪓

Entries for the 2026 Melbourne Royal Woodchop Championships have been extended, giving competitors extra time to secure their place in one of Australia’s most iconic woodchop competitions.

If you haven’t entered yet, now’s your chance. Head to the Melbourne Royal website to get your entry started.

🔗 https://bit.ly/42EOAaT

05/05/2026

Entries are closing soon for the 2026 Melbourne Royal Woodchop Championships! 🪓

From 24–27 September, Australia’s best will take to the arena across 25+ events, including Tree Felling, Standing Block, Underhand, Sawing and Teams Relay.

👉 Male, Female and Junior divisions
👉 Champion and Handicap events
👉 NEW for 2026 — Veterans Division

Four days. One arena. A century of tradition.

Entries close 20 May — don’t miss your chance to compete: http://melbourneroyal.com.au/woodchop

28/04/2026

Nominations are now OPEN for the 2026 Melbourne Royal Horses in Action Competition 🐎

Join hundreds of leading riders and more than 450 horses across 11 days of elite competition, with over 350 classes on offer. Whether you're returning to the ring or stepping in for the first time, this is your chance to be part of one of Australia’s most respected equine programs.

Review the Schedule, check the Special Regulations and submit your nomination via the Melbourne Royal website. https://bit.ly/4tB40bI

Meet the 2026 Melbourne Royal Poultry Judges, celebrating the expertise and passion behind poultry excellence at the Mel...
28/04/2026

Meet the 2026 Melbourne Royal Poultry Judges, celebrating the expertise and passion behind poultry excellence at the Melbourne Royal Show. 🐓🦆🥚

We’re proud to announce our 2026 judging panel, bringing together highly respected judges across all major poultry sections:
⭐ Kingsley Hancock – Bantam Hardfeather OEG & Standard Hardfeather (Game)
⭐ Ryan Harris – Bantam Hardfeather (Other Than OEG)
⭐ Brad O’Leary – Bantam & Standard Softfeather Light
⭐ Trevor Dent – Bantam & Standard Softfeather Heavy
⭐ Danny Benn – Waterfowl
⭐ Geoff Akers – Field & Forest / Eggs
⭐ Owen Glover – Junior & Specials

Judging will take place Thursday 24 September, followed by the Poultry Exhibitors’ Function later that day.

Behind every great bird is a passionate breeder — and a team of expert judges to celebrate them.

We can’t wait to welcome exhibitors to the Melbourne Royal Show in 2026.

Calling all creative students 🎨 Don't miss this chance to have your design become part of the magic at the Melbourne Roy...
09/04/2026

Calling all creative students 🎨 Don't miss this chance to have your design become part of the magic at the Melbourne Royal Show!

We’re inviting schools and university students across Victoria to take on the 2026 Art, Craft & Cookery Tea Towel Design Competition, a unique chance to turn your creativity into a real product, sold in the Makers Pavilion during the Show.

What’s up for grabs?
– See your design professionally screen-printed and sold at the 2026 Show
– 1st Prize: $750 + 2x Show tickets
– 2nd Prize: $250
– Real-world design experience + a standout portfolio piece

Got a creative idea worth showcasing? This is your moment.

📅 Submit your design by 9am, Monday 25 May 2026
📩 [email protected]
More information can be found here, including the competition brief and templates: https://bit.ly/4mg7rSq

Step into the spotlight 🎤🕺Applications are now open for the 2026 Melbourne Royal Show Community Performance program, and...
07/04/2026

Step into the spotlight 🎤🕺

Applications are now open for the 2026 Melbourne Royal Show Community Performance program, and your group could take centre stage at Victoria’s most iconic community event.

From 24 September to 4 October, the Town Square will come alive with daily performances, and we’re inviting dance troupes, cultural groups and performance ensembles to be part of the action.

Showcase your talent, connect with thousands of attendees, and be part of the magic!

Applications close Wednesday, 10 June 2026.
🔗 Apply now: https://bit.ly/3PJ1ktM

Calling all creatives! Share your art live with thousands at the Makers Pavilion from 24 Sept – 4 Oct 2026. 🎨We’re looki...
20/02/2026

Calling all creatives! Share your art live with thousands at the Makers Pavilion from 24 Sept – 4 Oct 2026. 🎨

We’re looking for artists who can:
👉 Engage visitors with demos & interactive experiences
👉 Display a curated body of work
👉 Work safely with non-toxic materials

⭐ Perks:
Paid residency
Exposure to 400,000+ visitors
Sell your work onsite
Be part of one of the Show’s most popular pavilions

Apply now: [email protected]
Closes: 30 April 2026

Address

Melbourne Showgrounds, Epsom Road, Ascot Vale
Melbourne, VIC
3032

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