
Melbourne Royal Art, Craft & Cookery Competition
The Melbourne Royal Art, Craft & Cookery Competition is a celebration of community, passion and expression and is a must-see every year!
From traditional handmade lace to contemporary photography, more than 1000 exhibitors are set to showcase their skills in the Spotlight Makers Pavilion at the 2024 Melbourne Royal Show.

One of the biggest exhibitions of Australia’s creativity
Don’t miss out on seeing one of the biggest exhibitions of Australia’s creativity, with incredible displays of cake decoration, leatherwork, photography, crochet, knitting, biscuits, and so much more in the Spotlight Makers Pavilion!
Decorated cakes are always a crowd-pleaser from Traditional Cakes to Innovation Cakes. Feast your eyes on the Too Cute! Cakes inspired by cartoons, comic books, and anime, or prepare for chills with our Creepy Cakes.
Purchase the exclusive 2024 Art, Craft & Cookery Competition showbag
The Spotlight Makers Pavilion, in the heart of the Melbourne Showgrounds, will be a hub for creation and innovation. Head to the Spotlight Makers Pavilion stand to purchase the 2024 limited edition Art, Craft & Cookery competition showbag!
More than 1000 exhibitors are set to showcase their skills in the Spotlight Makers Pavilion
The Spotlight Makers Pavilion is a hub for creation and innovation. It will brim with not only the Art, Craft and Cookery Competition exhibits but also local artists, live judging and kids’ activities!