The 2025 Sydney Royal Easter Show celebrates our agriculture, farmers and regional communities
*Original post on 09 april,2025
-Sydney Royal Easter Show celebrates 125 years of produce exhibits
-Sydney’s Royal Easter Show, Australia’s biggest annual ticketed event, starts tomorrow (Friday 11 april) at Sydney’s Olympic Park highlighting the best of our state’s regional communities, produce and livestock.
Over 12 days, more than 800,000 visitors will pass through the gates to participate in this celebration of the very best of NSW agriculture and primary industries, which last year achieved a gross value of production of over $20 billion.
The Show offers a unique opportunity for communities, farmers, and aquaculturalists to submit their produce for judging to find the best in show, with 15,000 trophies, certificates and medals awarded.
School students, exhibitors, and regular attendees travel from all over NSW to Homebush so they can participate in events or just enjoy strolling through the pavilions and sideshow alley. This great event provides professional acknowledgment that helps define our state.
The NSW Department of Primary Industries sponsors the iconic produce displays, designed to highlight the unique produce from four districts. Along with the best fruit and vegetables, visitors can see impressive displays of oysters, cattle, sheep, horses, pigs, goats, working dogs, honey, alpacas and the widely Instagrammed award-winning poultry.
The SYDNEY ROYAL EASTER SHOW is all about showcasing the best produce by setting benchmarks of excellence, and to create new agricultural markets which sustain industries and drive innovation. These efforts strengthen rural communities, increase employment opportunities and expand exports, helping
the whole nation thrive.Bringing country and city together to celebrate excellence in Australian agriculture, the RAS continues to fulfill its mission to promote a prosperous future for all!
Sydney Royal Woodchop Competition
Crowds enjoying carnival rides at the 2019 Sydney Royal Easter Show, Sydney Showground at Sydney Olympic Park.
REGIONAL AGRICULTURAL SHOWS play an important role. Participation in some Sydney Royal competitions requires the accumulation of
performance points earned at these events. There is state-wide pride on the line when the best-of-the-best compete at the Sydney Royal Easter Show!
These agricultural shows and competitions, culminating at the Sydney Royal Easter Show, have historically proven to drive the ever-improving quality of our food
SHOW DATES 11 APRIL – 22 APRIL 2025
OPENING TIMES Gates Open 8.30am
ADVANCE™ Dog Pavilion Daily: 9.00am—5.00pm
Ag Discovery Pavilion Daily: 9.00am—7.00pm
Farmyard Nursery Daily: 9.30am—6.30pm
Gong cha Carnival Daily: 9.00am—9.30pm
Heritage Pavilion Daily: 9.30am—6.00pm
Livestock Pavilions Daily: 9.00am—7.00pm
Showbag Pavilion Daily: 9.30am—9.30pm
Woolworths Fresh Food Dome Daily: 9.00am—7.30pm (8.30pm Easter Long Weekend)
All other Pavilions Daily: 9.00am—7.30pm (8.30pm Easter Long Weekend
This year the woodchop competition reaches an impressive milestone of 125 years with a first time women’s world championships in both the underhand and single handed sawing events.
Other highlights of this year’s Show include the family favourite Farmyard Nursery, the Grand Parade, alpaca sheering, the livestock judging, Country Women’s Association tea and scones, dagwood dogs, scary rides, show bags and fireworks.
The iconic Easter Show, and associated activities of the Royal Agriculture Society, generate more than $617 million towards the NSW economy each year.
“The Sydney Royal Easter Show puts our world class NSW agriculture and primary industries front and centre in a showcase for visitors from all over.
“NSW farmers work hard to create the finest food and fibre of which our reputation is second to none, and this is a chance to recognise and highlight the ways they strive for excellence.
“This year’s Show offers city lovers and bush lovers a chance to come together and experience great food and sights – it’s not to be missed, and dont forget to wear a hat.”
PUBLIC TRANSPORT
The best way to get to and from the Sydney Royal Easter Show in Sydney Olympic Park is by public transport. With plenty of extra trains and Sydney Olympic
Park Major Event Buses running regularly throughout the Show, it’s easy to get there and back by public transport.
For all the details on the extra services and transport options available, visit transportnsw.info.
PARKING
Parking at Sydney Olympic Park will be in high demand during the Sydney Royal Easter Show and car parks are likely to reach capacity. You can guarantee a
space and save on the daily rate by pre- booking your parking ticket.
Pre-booked parking through Sydney Olympic Park is $35 for the whole day via https://www. sydneyolympicpark.nsw.gov.au
SHUTTLE BUS
Shuttle buses will run between the northern bus terminal (plaza Show entry) and the P5 car park, and between Dawn Fraser Avenue (near the rail station) and
the P3 and P4 car parks. Travel on shuttle buses is included with Show tickets for all Showgoers. Service operates daily from 9am – 11pm.
TAXIS
Taxis are available on Herb Elliot Ave (near Australia Ave) until 5pm, and then on Murray Rose Ave (near the Carnival gate) from 5pm – 11pm.
TICKETS
Showgoers can save up to 16% on family tickets when they purchase before 11:59pm on 10 April 2025. Early Bird tickets are only available via online purchase at Ticketmaster.
• Early Bird Show Ticket: Only available to purchase before 11:59pm, 10 April: Adult $45, Child $27, Concession $33.50, PWD $27, Family ticket (2
Adults & 2 Children) $118
• After 4pm Show Ticket – Strictly. Limited Availability, must be purchased before 11:59pm, 10 April: Adult $37, Child $17, Concession $27.50, PWD $17
• 2UE Senior’s Day – Monday, 14 April
2025:Seniors $25 includes a free cup of tea at the Senior’s Hub on the Heritage Pavilion Lawn, Grand Parade.
• Early Bird Kid’s Day – Tuesday, 22 April
2025: Kid’s tickets are just $17 on Kid’s Day!
PLUS double your fun with 2 for 1 Carnival rides!
• 2025 Sydney Royal Easter Show, 11 April – 22 April 2025
Purchase online Ticket Information
Adult $48, Child $29.50, Concession $36, PWD $29.50, Family ticket (2 Adults & 2 Children) $138
• At the Gate:
Adult $50, Child $32, Concession $40, PWD $27.
• A $5.50 (inc. GST) booking fee applies when purchasing online.
• A limited number of tickets may be available for purchase at the gate; however this is not guaranteed.
• Entry is free for children aged three years and under.
• View all ticketing information including
Premier Seating packages by visiting www.eastershow.com.au
12 SYDNEY ROYAL EASTER SHOW 2025 #EASTERSHOW
5.00pm. Just bring a friend, get on the ride together, and only one rider needs carnival credits! *Offer excludes Kyle & Jackie O’s Haunted House and Sling Shot.
GRAND PARADES
Location: ENGIE Stadium
Saturday, 12 April, 4.00pm – 4.35pm
Monday, 14 April, 4.40pm – 5.15pm
Saturday, 19 April, 4.10pm – 4.50pm
ELDERS SYDNEY ROYAL BEEFCATTLE SHOW
Championship judging including Urquhart Trophy & Hordern Trophy
When: From 12.30pm on Monday, 14 April
Where: Cattle Judging Lawn
ADVANCE™ SYDNEY ROYAL DOG SHOW
Major awards including Best in Show
When: Monday 21 April, from 2.30pm
Where: Dog Judging Lawn
SYDNEY ROYAL WOODCHOPPING AND SAWING COMPETITION
World Championship dates:
Saturday, 12 April: World Championship 375mm Sawing (Single Handed) Final
Sunday, 13 April: World Championship 375mm Sawing (Double Handed) Final
Monday, 14 April: Women’s World Championship Sawing (Single Handed)Final
Tuesday, 15 April: Women’s World Championship 275mm Underhand Final
Friday, 18 April: World Championship 325mm Tree Felling Final
Saturday, 19 April: The Manny McCarthy Memorial World Championship 375mm Underhand Final
Monday, 21 April: World Championship375mm Standing Block Final
Location: Ugly Fish Woodchop Stadium
2UE SENIORS DAY: MONDAY
14 APRIL 2025
Tickets for Seniors are just $25 on Seniors Day!Ticket price includes all public transport and a FREE cuppa at the Seniors’ Hub on the Heritage Pavilion Lawns, on Grand Parade. While there, take the opportunity to drop in for a chat with the friendly staff from the Energy & Water Ombudsman NSW, Seniors Rights Service, and Legal Aid Commission of NSW. If you’ve had an issue with a bank, financial institution, state government department, or service provider, there’s someone available who will listen.
THANK A FARMER DAY: MONDAY,14 APRIL 2025
It’s the perfect day to talk to the farmers in District Exhibits and the animal pavilions. Hear from them personally about how much they love the land and
what it takes to do what they do with such excellence and commitment.
AUSTRALIAN CITIZENSHIP CEREMONY: TUESDAY, 15 APRIL 2025
Two hundred conferees have been invited to take one of the biggest steps of their lives and receive Australian Citizenship, making a pledge and oath to officially call
Australia home. The ceremony, open to all Showgoers, is incredibly moving and serves as a reminder of how blessed we are to live in the land Down Under.
KIDS DAY – HALF PRICE: TUESDAY, 22 APRIL 2025
Kids’ tickets are half price
Plus: kids enjoy 2 for 1 carnival rides
Kids can enjoy 2 for 1 carnival rides across all major carnival precincts on Australia Avenue and Olympic Boulevard until
