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6 May, 2020
Further to the difficult decision that was made by the Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria (RASV) Board to cancel the 2020 Royal Melbourne Show, RASV President Matt Coleman had the privilege of speaking with the Governor of Victoria, Honourable Linda Dessau AC to inform her of the decision.
As the Head of State and also as the Patron of the Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria, Her Excellency expressed her disappointment yet understanding and support of the decision made.
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29 April, 2020Due to the continuing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, in particular the social distancing measures and mass gathering restrictions in place, The Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria (RASV) has made the decision to cancel the 2020 Royal Melbourne Show in the best interests of public health.
The RASV has proudly presented the Royal Melbourne Show since 1855. The Royal Melbourne Show has only been called off on two occasions in its 165-year history. First, when Melbourne Showgrounds was requisitioned for the war effort in 1915 and again in WWII between 1940-1945.
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10 October, 2019
The Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria has conducted Victoria’s largest and most iconic community event, the Royal Melbourne Show for more than 160 years. This year we're so excited to learn we're a finalist for our city’s highest accolade, the Melbourne Awards.
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The Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria (RASV), has today announced that this year’s Royal Melbourne Show was one of the biggest yet. When the gates close at 9pm tonight, it is expected that around 450,000 visitors will have attended Victoria’s largest and most iconic annual community event.
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1 October, 2019
KO Angus Stud from Kangaloon, New South Wales has taken out the top prize in the 2019 Royal Melbourne Show Beef Cattle Competition, with two-and-a-half-year-old cow, KO Dream N43.
Operated by Tim Lord, KO Angus is one of New South Wales’ most successful Showing studs in the industry. -
29 September, 2019It’s our first year bringing my 7 year old twins Jack and Harry to the Royal Melbourne Show, and I’ve lost track of how many times I’ve been since I was a kid. This year I wanted to share how I plan to spend our day at the Show.
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Border Collie Supreme Champion Pukawidgee Name Of The Wind owned by Kezziah Kennels & Mrs C Richards & Mr J Tyler & Ms P Tyler & Mr D Tyler, has been awarded Best in Show at the prestigious Royal Melbourne Show All Breeds Championship Show today.
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27 September, 2019
Victorians have taken advantage of this year’s public holiday by flocking to the all new Royal Melbourne Show, resulting in the highest Friday attendance in over 10 years.
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26 September, 2019
Jessica Stones won the prestigious 85th Garryowen Equestrienne Turnout riding Mikimoto, at the 2019 Royal Melbourne Show.
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13 September, 2019The most infamous prehistoric animals including everyone’s favourite carnivore, the Tyrannosaurus Rex, have arrived in time for the 2019 Royal Melbourne Show! The Jurassic Creatures interactive dinosaur walk-through exhibition is just one of the many fun, free activities included in your 2019 Show ticket.
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30 August, 2019There are so many free, fun activities included in your Show ticket for the best day ever.
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Shane Crawford has today been announced as the Ambassador of the 2019 Royal Melbourne Show. This year’s Show will be like no other, with an all new program of activities and pavilions on offer.
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23 August, 2019It's official! You can browse over 300 showbags online after they were officially revealed today for the all new 2019 Royal Melbourne Show. Children from Oakleigh South Primary School were the first to put the showbags to the test!
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20 August, 2019From pampered pooches and fluffy alpacas to the biggest bulls and majestic horses, more than ten thousand animals will grace the Melbourne Showgrounds over 11 days of Show – add these 15 experiences to your list of things to do on your Show visit.
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One lucky Victorian primary school class will have their dreams come true as they're the first to get their hands on this year's showbags before the Royal Melbourne Show opens.
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16 July, 2019This year the Royal Melbourne Show will be unlike any Show you’ve ever seen before with the introduction of an all new program of activities and pavilions to explore. Held from Saturday 21 September to Tuesday 1 October at Melbourne Showgrounds, these are the new experiences and attractions you will want to include in your show schedule.
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16 July, 2019The 2019 Royal Melbourne Show, held from Saturday 21 September to Tuesday 1 October at Melbourne Showgrounds, will be like no other, with an all new program of activities and pavilions on offer.
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9 October, 2018The 2018 Royal Melbourne Show has officially ended after what was an unforgettable 11-days of food, fun and entertainment.
Conducted annually by The Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria (RASV), the Royal Melbourne Show is the largest and most iconic annual community event that celebrates Victoria and excellence in agriculture.
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2 October, 2018Tasmania’s Kody Steers has been crowned best axeman after winning the coveted Golden Axe trophy at the 2018 Royal Melbourne Show.
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1 October, 2018Rebecca Farrow won the prestigious 84th Garryowen Equestrienne Turnout riding former galloper Stage Presence (raced as Persistency), at the 2018 Royal Melbourne Show.
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1 October, 2018Sup. Ch. Alaqadar Rigoletto (Ai) (Riggs) the Afghan Hound has been awarded Best in Show at the prestigious Royal Melbourne Show All Breeds Championship Show. Co-owners Wayne Douglas and Arnold Tan couldn’t be more proud.
