Two jars of honey with award ribbons and a gold medal of excellence displayed at the Sydney Royal National Honey Show.

National Honey

The Sydney Royal National Honey Show at the Sydney Royal Easter Show is Australia’s premier apiculture competition, recognising excellence in honey, beeswax, pollen, candles, chunk and comb honey, creamed and granulated honey, and mead. First judged in 1888, it has helped set benchmark standards in Australian beekeeping for more than a century. Open to all entrants and awarding gold, silver and bronze medals, the competition is evaluated by independent panels on flavour, aroma, clarity, density and presentation. Exhibitors receive detailed feedback, making a Sydney Royal win a significant achievement with substantial promotional benefits. The National Honey Show celebrates skill, dedication and the vital role of apiculture in Australian agriculture.

Results Schedule
  • Late November

    Entries Open

    Competition Schedule
  • 28 January 2026

    Entries Close

  • 16 - 19 March 2026

    Postal or Courier Delivery

    Between 9am - 5pm

  • 20 - 21 March 2026

    Personal Delivery

     Between 9am - 3pm

  • 2 - 13 April 2026

    Sydney Royal Easter Show

To assist Exhibitors with their Class selection, below is a Colour Guide (Pfund Reading).

Please note, Stewards will not move Exhibits that are entered into incorrect Classes.

Download 2026 Schedule

The Schedule is the rule book that governs each Competition. The Sydney Royal National Honey Schedule tells you everything you need to know about the Competition. Available online as a PDF document, the Schedule lists entry fees, closing dates, conditions of entry, prizes and much more. It is important that you read the Schedule carefully before entering the Sydney Royal National Honey Show Competition. Exhibitors are bound by the terms and conditions set out in the RAS General Regulations, the Honey Schedule and the conditions detailed in each Application for Entry. Please ensure that you have read these documents.

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Contact Us

National Honey Event Manager
1 Showground Rd, Sydney Olympic Park, NSW 2127

Phone: 02 9704 1154
Email: honey@rasnsw.com.au

Benefits of a win

Benefits of a win

Sydney Royal Competitions are synonymous with agricultural excellence and underpin Australia’s growing agricultural performance and innovation. Competitions showcase producers from regional and rural communities, they create new markets, and establish industry benchmarks of excellence.

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