Arts & Crafts

Held during the Sydney Royal Easter Show, this is the biggest Arts & Crafts Competition in Australia, attracting over 4,900 entries in a total of almost 300 classes.

Aviary Bird

The first record of Caged Birds competitions at the show is in 1869. Prior to 1998, Aviary Birds were consistently shown in the Poultry and Pigeon Section. Now renamed the Aviary Bird Section, classes are offered for African Lovebirds, Parrots, Canaries, Finches and Budgerigars.

Cat

The Cat Show is part of the Domestic Animals Section, which aims to promote public understanding of the place of Domestic Animals within our community, by conducting the best competitions for cats, dogs and other Domestic Animals in Australia.

Cattle

The Sydney Royal Cattle Show is considered to be one of the most prominent and prestigious cattle shows in Australia.

District Exhibits

These spectacular constructions of vegetables, fruit and other produce are one of the highlights of The Sydney Royal Easter Show. These giant displays are a cooperative work by growers that reflect the diversity and excellence of their regional produce. Each consists of more than 10,000 pieces of fresh produce from five agricultural districts throughout NSW and South East Queensland.

Dog

The ADVANCE™ Sydney Royal Dog Show aims to find the champions of the canine world. During the 12 days of competition of the Easter Show, thousands of dogs will compete in Conformation, Obedience, Agility and Sweepstake Competitions.

Frogs & Reptile

The Sydney Royal Frog & Reptile Show is one of the favourite animal competitions at the Sydney Royal Easter Show after becoming an official Sydney Royal Competition in 2011. With 'Sydney Royal' attached to its name, the Competition is fast becoming the largest of its kind in the Country.

Goat

The Sydney Royal Goat Show is the largest and most prestigious Goat Show in Australia. The first Goat competition was held in 1869 and now we receive nearly 1000 entries annually.

Horse

Pig

The Sydney Royal is one of the largest and most prestigious Pig Shows in Australia. First Sydney Royal Easter Show in 1858, the pig competition has been held at nearly every show since.

Poultry & Pigeon

The Sydney Royal Poultry Show is known as one of the premier poultry shows in NSW and Australia. Poultry Competitions have been part of the Sydney Royal Easter Show since at least 1858. With over 2500 entries in 2019, it is still an integral Competition that is well worth a visit!

The Great Backyard Pumpkin Challenge

We encourage everyone to get involved in this fun competition from school kids to the young at heart.

Rabbit

Rabbit Competition is part of the Domestic Animals Section, which aims to promote public understanding of the place of Domestic Animals within our community, by conducting the best competitions for rabbits, cats, dogs and other Domestic Animals in Australia.

Rat & Mouse

The Rat & Mouse Competition is one of the newer Agricultural Competitions at the Show. Introduced as a non-competitive exhibit in 2003, the Rat & Mouse Show was officially included in the Sydney Royal competitions in 2004.

Rural Achiever Award

The RAS Rural Achiever Award is a state-wide leadership program run by the Royal Agricultural Society of NSW to recognise future young leaders (20-29 years of age) who are working hard to make a significant contribution to their community and to rural Australia.

The Scarecrow Competition

School Competitions

Competitions take place as trials at school and culminate in an excursion to the Sydney Royal Easter Show to compete against schools across NSW. They cater for all schools in metropolitan, regional or rural areas – regardless of school size and resources. All Competitions offer FREE entry for schools.

Sheep & Fleece

Find information on the Sydney Royal Sheep & Fleece competition online here including general information, schedules, competition dates, how to enter, rules and regulations & much more.

The Land Showgirl Competition

The Competition aims to find a young female Ambassador for rural NSW and the agricultural show movement. The winning Showgirl of each local Show Society is selected by a panel of three judges and remains Showgirl until the next year’s Show. Her role involves many official and informal duties locally, nationally and overseas, such as opening a Show, public speaking throughout the year and presenting prizes for winners in agricultural events.

Sydney Spring Garden Competition

The Royal Agricultural Society of NSW has a long and rich horticultural history. Since 1929, Flower and Garden competitions have featured at the Sydney Royal Easter Show. In 2020, The Sydney Spring Garden Competition will continue our tradition of fostering excellence in horticulture.

Woodchopping & Sawing Competition

The Woodchopping & Sawing Competition has been a feature of the Sydney Royal Easter Show for over a century.

Young Auctioneers

In 1989, the NSW Stock and Station Agents Association INC held its first Young Auctioneers Competition where the winner received the John Weekes Memorial trophy.

Young Farmer Challenge

The RAS Young Farmer Challenge is the ultimate test of skill and ability, with young farmers showcasing their expertise in a series of on-farm challenges.

Young Judges

The Sydney Royal Young Judges Competitions aim to educate and encourage future Judges in a wide field of industries. Competitors are judged on how well they judge the exhibits, whereas most other Competitions at the Show judge the actual exhibit.