The Sydney Royal Sheep & Fleece Show is one of the largest and most prestigious Sheep & Fleece Shows in Australia. Each year over 700 sheep and 100 fleeces are exhibited at the Sydney Royal Easter Show. There are three major categories in the RAS Sheep & Fleece Show: Merinos, Meat and Dual Purpose sheep and the Fleece Section. Merinos are bred for their fine quality wool while meat breed sheep are bred for their meat eating qualities; their wool is of less significance. Dual purpose sheep produce quality wool and meat.   Winning a Sydney Royal ribbon especially a Champion, is highly valued and keenly contested by Exhibitors who come from all over NSW, Queensland and South Australia.