Where passion meets opportunity
The Sydney Royal Easter Show competitions honour the finest in Australian agriculture, horticulture, animal breeding, creativity and community spirit. Every ribbon, medal and trophy stands for more than success – it’s a testament to dedication, skill, and the enduring bond between rural and urban Australia.

Victory at the Sydney Royal Easter Show is more than just claiming a prize – it’s pride, discovery and joining a legacy that celebrates excellence across many fields.

Benchmark against the best
Test your livestock, produce, flowers or creative work against industry standards and the nation’s most accomplished competitors – whether in animal breeding, horticulture, woodchopping or dog sports.


Gain expert recognition
Receive constructive feedback from highly respected national and international judges – leaders across agriculture, horticulture, livestock, and pet industries – with opportunities for award-winning medal artwork to promote your stock or products.


Achieve prestige
Winning a Sydney Royal Award is widely regarded as one of Australia’s highest achievements, reflecting the highest standards of excellence, commercial quality and positive industry recognition in each field.


Grow your network
Meet and connect with fellow breeders, producers, horticulturalists, woodchoppers and enthusiasts from across Australia and abroad – sharing insights, fostering innovation and building professional friendships.


Inspire and educate
Showcase your breed, plantings, artistic talents or sporting skills to hundreds of thousands of visitors each year, engaging city audiences and helping bridge the gap between communities and the industries that shape Australia.


Support the next generation
Encourage and inspire young exhibitors to learn, grow and continue Australia’s proud agricultural, horticultural and sporting traditions, while providing work experience and skill development for students.


Showcase your story
Every entry spotlights a story – of hard work, heritage, family legacy, and innovation – with opportunities for commercial success by promoting and selling livestock, plants and products, and gaining recognition throughout your industry.

 

A win at the Sydney Royal Easter Show is more than an award – it’s validation of your passion, your skill and your contribution to Australia’s continuing story and its vibrant rural and urban communities.

A wine judge in a white coat examines a glass of wine during a tasting session at a Sydney Royal Wine Competition.

Our Commitment

Our commitment to learning and development in the Australian Food Industry The Sydney Royal Fine Food show is passionate about supporting the Australian Food Industry through learning and development. The Royal Agricultural Society of NSW is a not-for-profit organisation that has been an influential force in the direction and development of Australian agriculture through competitions, education and events since its foundation in 1822. Today, through the Sydney Royal Fine Food Show, we are promoting and rewarding excellence in the Australian food industry.

Networks

The Sydney Royal Fine Food Show is committed to attracting the very best professionals as Judges and Stewards, providing an excellent environment for networking and professional development to all participants, resulting in benefits for the industry at large.

 

Development of Judges

The Judging panel for the Sydney Royal Fine Food Show is selected by our Chair of Judges for each Competition and the RAS of NSW Fine Food Committee and aims to include a combination of food industry educators, product retailers, product users, chefs, manufacturers, technologists from Industry, and other specialists and Industry groups.