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Shopping & Exhibits
Grand Pavilion - Open 9.30am – 8.30pm
There’s nothing like the Grand Pavilion for tasty food and beverage experiences! Prominently located in the heart of the Melbourne Showground’s, this magnificent pavilion showcases the best produce including dairy, beer, wine, confectionery, meat, fresh fruit and vegetables, grains, fine foods, honey and preserves, cakes and sweets, general food industries and much more. The Grand Pavilion features the Woolworths Fresh Food Showcase, Yarra Valley Regional Display and major food industry group displays.
The Grand Pavilion also features the Great Tasting Experience Stage with daily cooking demonstrations starring celebrity chefs and wine, beer and coffee master classes.
The Great Tasting Experience Timetable will be available in September.
Sample, taste and try products from the exhibitors listed below.
Living and Lifestyle Pavilion - Open 9.30am – 8.30pm
The Living & Lifestyle Pavilion showcases a myriad of exceptional products and services for in the home, health, beauty and wellbeing, home wares and gifts, fashion and accessories, home entertainment ideas and much more; it’s the perfect place to visit to see what’s new in living and lifestyle products.
See, try and buy products from the following exhibitors.
Flowers, Gardening and Pets Pavilion - Open 9.30am – 7pm
Prominently located on the main Boulevard, this brand new pavilion featuring a beautiful flower display – The Growers Avenue and Fresh Flower Market features a diverse range of flowers on display with growers on hand to provide expert advice on all aspects of the care, use and production of cut flowers.
You will take a journey through designated zones showcasing products for gardening, landscaping, DIY, pets and more. Plus, this new pavilion will feature a highly entertaining and informative stage program with practical and interactive education sessions about caring for pets and gardening ideas.
See, try and buy products from the following exhibitors.
dirtgirlworld
This year dirtgirlworld, Australia’s highest rating TV show for kids, will come to life for the very first time at the Show in the Flowers, Gardening and Pets Pavilion. dirtgirl will sing and dance her way through 30 minutes of high energy eco-entertainment for all the family, in a brand new 30-minute show featuring songs from her album Get Grubby, an exuberant collection of contemporary songs celebrating life in the big world outside. The message in the music is loud and clear: “Dirt rocks!”
Kids Zone - Open 9.30am – 8pm
The Kids Zone is a fantastic, vibrant and interactive pavilion catering specifically for families with young children. Located between the Herald Sun Town Square and Family Carnival, this fabulous pavilion showcases children’s toys and novelties, clothing, crafts, sporting products and much more.
An exciting stage program featuring the Thomas and Friends live show 4 times a day is sure to be a real crowd pleaser!
See, try and buy products from the following exhibitors.
Art, Craft & Cookery Pavilion - Open 9.30am – 8pm
The Art, Craft and Cookery Pavilion is one of the key attractions at the Show! See an array of competitions and exhibits from Crochet, Knitting, Glass Arts and Ceramics to the more traditional contemporary Beads and Bangles! Plus pick up some craft supplies and do it all yourself at home!
For those who like something a little more quirky there is the Decorated Shoe, Boot Art and “Get the Look” Fashion & Design Theatrical costuming or for the seriously creative come and enjoy the popular Re-cycled Fashion where you can make something new, something vintage or simply invent a new look!
Join in at the Craft Hub with Make and Take plus Look and Learn Workshops.
Make and Take – Craft kits to buy, to make and to take home with you or simply buy and try them at home. Qualified instruction will guide you every step of the way. A great variety of kits will be available including a special gift card, a book mark, a tote bag, Cloth doll and many others.
Look & Learn – Demonstrations on a variety of crafts. Learn the Art of Woodcarving, Cake Decorating, Patchwork, Bark Art, China Painting and many more. A chance to ask the experts and see how it is done or perhaps join a club or association.
See, try and buy products from the following exhibitors.
Create Great Cakes Workshops
Create gorgeous cupcakes or master the art of making a large cake by joining a Create Great Cakes workshops. Click here for more information.
Leni’s Kids Parties
Join Leni & her friends at the Royal Melbourne Show and decorate delicious cupcakes with your favorite frostings and sprinkles. For session times and costs click here.
A list of exhibitors in the Art, Craft and Cookery Pavilion will be available shortly.
Dog Pavilion - Open 9.30am – 5pm
The Dog Pavilion plays host to the biggest and most prestigious dog show in the southern hemisphere. Featuring more than 190 breeds of dogs competing in esteemed blue ribbon events and with judges from all corners of the globe this truly is a pavilion of international appeal.
Visit the dog pavilion to view different breeds of dog, watch the competitions or pick up some products for your most loved pooch from one of the many exhibitors showcasing all the latest in dog accessories!
See, try and buy products from the following exhibitors.
Outdoor Exhibitors
Exhibitors are located around the grounds from the main entrance to the lively Herald Sun Town Square, along the bustling Grand Boulevard and outside popular pavilions. Outdoor exhibitors offer a variety of products such as outdoor furniture, novelties and toys, recreational and leisure, fashion and accessories, sporting goods and much more.
Outdoor Exhibitors
Fast Forward Victorian Government Expo - Open 10am – 6pm
Take a fascinating Trip into Victoria’s Future and visit the ‘Fast Forward’ Victorian Government Expo for a free fun, interactive and educational experience at this year’s Show which will feature four key areas to inform and educate including: health and safety, environment, learning and jobs, and community. All are designed to give you an insight into state government initiatives.
Press Rewind to celebrate our history, Play to learn about Victoria's many invaluable services, Pause to enjoy live entertainment and Fast Forward to see and hear about Victoria's future initiatives.
Daily performances include live presentations, performances and music throughout the Show as well as physical activities at the go-for your life stand; get up close and personal to a real MFB fire-fighters as well as learning about a day on the beat with the police where kids can sit in a mini car or chopper! Get involved in the Premiers Active Family Challenge to win some fantastic prizes, discover Victoria’s exciting arts and cultural scene as well as testing out some of the latest technology used in our primary schools with games, software and interactive games plus much, much more!
