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Royal Melbourne Show

Displays

Equestrian Competition.

Competitions

The major rural competitions of the show include Alpaca competitions, Beef Cattle Competitions, Beef Carcase Competitions, Dairy Cattle Competition, Dog Competitions, Angora goat Competitions, Boer Goat Competitions, Dairy Goat Competitions, Horse Competitions, Poultry Competition, Sheep Competition, Domestic Animal Competitions, Fleece Competitions and Woodchop Competitions.

The major equestrienne competition of Australia is the Garryowen trophy which is held here. This is a memorial trophy to Mrs Murrell’s bravery in attempting to save her hack, Garryowen. The competition is judged on mount, costume, saddlery, riding ability and general appearance of horsewomen.

There are also Art, Craft and Cookery Competitions.

Pavilions

An Alpaca.

Merino sheep.

A young Hereford.

Located all around the show grounds are a total of fifteen pavilions and arenas. These include:-

The Grand Pavilion where you can buy produce including wine, cheese, smallgoods, sauces, fresh fruit and vegetables. There is also homemade ice cream, cheese, hand made chocolates and more.

The Grand Boulevard is a boulevard with selected themed commercial sites scattered along the spine sweeps across the full length of the site.

The Herald Sun Town Square has large open grassed areas with food stalls and daily entertainment.

The Coca-Cola Arena is a 9,000 square metre open air arena where crowds can watch the special events and entertainment.

nab Animal Nursery Discovery Farm has baby animals, a shearing shed, a milking shed and a chook shed.

The Woodchop Pavilion has woodchopping competitions during the day and music at night. .

The Livestock Pavilion. this is a huge pavilion where you can see the animals or watch what happening on the judging rings.

The Showbag Pavilion. is a large 3,000 square metre Hoecker building. Primary site for Showbag sales.

The Rural Life Pavilion is full of crafts such as clothing, leather goods, home made and hand-crafted jewellery and glass decorations.

The Weekly Times AgriTech where companies, government agencies and educational institutions come together to present a showcase of the latest innovations in agriculture, spanning everything from cropping to machinery.

The Wonderful World of Pets promotes products and services directly targeted towards pet owners, including grooming products, pet foods and pet equipment.

The Victorian Government Expo.

The Kids Zone Pavilion, Incorporating stalls selling toys and merchandise, and activities for Kids.

The Sports and Leisure Pavilion where you can take part in the interactive sports and leisure activities located next to the Showbag Hall.

The Market Bazaar has a variety of knick knacks and novelties. Products range from mobile phone accessories, novelties, jewellery, magic, clothing, artwork and other items.

The Arts and crafts Pavilion has art, craft and photography displays.

Entertainment

Entertainment consists of multiple live performances, activities and displays. Entertainers have included Dorothy the Dinosaur from the children’s group The Wiggles, Play School concert, Sampson the Monster truck, clowns, caricature artists and many more. in addition to 774 ABC Melbourne radio outside broadcast. There is a nightly fireworks display and live performances. Lights, colours and sound provide a unique atmosphere in the Carnival precinct at night. The views from the Ferris wheel across Melbourne skyline and the Showgrounds are significant and if you’re lucky enough to be on the top as the fireworks display begins youl enjoy the best seats in the house. The show grounds houses an abundance of rides ranging from dodgem cars to roller coasters and helicopter rides.

Rides

Rides at the Melbourne Show 2005.

Dodgem Cars.

Wave Swinger

Claw

Cliff Hanger

Crazy Coaster

Dodgem Cars

Dominator

Ferris Wheel

Rockin’ Tug

Hard Rock

Techno Jump

Taipan

No Limit

Thunderbolt

Sea XPlorer

Mad Mouse

Chaos

Alibaba

Roller Ghoster

Breakdance

Speed

Mega Mix Ride

Kamikaze

Space Roller

Twin Flip (possibly no more due to an accident at Royal Adelaide Show in late 2006)

The children’s rides include:

Grand Carousel

Jump Around

Taxi Jet Car

Circus Swing

Harley Hog Motor Bike Ride

Rockin’ Tug

Flash Dance

Shark Inflatable

Tiger Inflatable

Elephant Jet

Miniature Railway

Go Gator Coaster

Circus Circus

F1 Euro Slide

Undersea Mini Wheel

City Bridge Convoy

Samba Balloon Ride

Aladdin Mini Jet

Cup & Saucer Ride

Outback Pony Rides

Outback Rattler

Free Fall

Mini Jet

Train Ride

Ferrari 500 Racers

Magic Swans

Tickets 2009

Ticket

Price

Adult

$28.00

Child (Under 5)

Free

Child (5 – 14)

$13.00

Concession

$17.00

Senior – 25th of September ONLY

$13.00

Family A (2 adults, 2 children)

$65.00

Family B (1 adult, 3 children)

$52.00

It should be noted that last years prices dropped because there were no horses at the event due to the flu crisis. This year, there should be horses at the event raising prices by a couple of dollars.

Partners & Sponsors

The Royal Melbourne Show is sponsored by a large number of companies and organisations. These are; Coca-Cola, Safeway, National Australia Bank (NAB), Pedigree and Kubota. The show is proudly sponsored by KR Castlemaine, The Weekly Times, Rural Finance, ProCal Dairies, Herald Sun, Tooheys, Bundaberg, Stock and Land, Cleanevent, Whiskas, City of Melbourne, Channel Nine, Highpoint, Peters and ITC. Royal Melbourne Show is a media partner of ABC & Channel 31 Melbourne.

See also

Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Royal Melbourne Show

Showgrounds Railway Station

Sydney Royal Easter Show

External links

Royal Melbourne Show website

Live at Night at the Royal Melbourne Show

http://www.royalshow.com.au/information-2006.asp

http://www.royalshow.com.au/competitions-2006.asp

http://www.royalshow.com.au/showbags-2006.asp

Photos from the 2006 Royal Melbourne Show (post renovations.)

References

^ Royal Melbourne Show 2008

^ Garryowen back in family Retrieved on 15 October 2008

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Events in the Melbourne City Centre

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All: Summer Fun in the City of Melbourne

December: Australian Dancesport Championships   Australian Film Institute Awards   Boxing Day Test   Carols by Candlelight   Myer Christmas Parade

January: Australian Open   Midsumma Festival   Melbourne International Boat Show   One Day International Cricket

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March: Australian Grand Prix   Melbourne Fashion Festival   Melbourne Food and Wine Festival   Moomba Waterfest   Melbourne Queer Film Festival

April: ANZAC Day Parade   AFL ANZAC Day clash   Logie Awards   Melbourne International Comedy Festival   Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show   Melbourne Jazz Festival

May: Human Rights Arts and Film Festival   Melbourne Jazz Fringe Festival

Winter

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July: Melbourne International Design Festival   Melbourne International Film Festival   Melbourne Open House

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Spring

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October: Around the Bay in a Day   Melbourne International Arts Festival   Melbourne Marathon   Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival

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See also: Landmarks in the Melbourne City Centre  Museums in the Melbourne City Centre  Theatres in the Melbourne City Centre

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