Easter at the Show

Easter Long Weekend Itinerary

School’s out and the long weekend is nearly upon us. The Sydney Royal Easter Show is the place to be. Plan your trip to the Show as a part of your family tradition – if it isn’t already. There are hundreds of events and rides, thousands of animals and exhibitors, and endless ways to plan the show, your way.

Planning your long weekend at the Easter Show

The all-new Show Buddy is a go-to guide on event times, showbags, food vendors and more. Just ask it a question and Show Buddy will help you right away!

The Sydney Royal Easter Show is open from 8:30am to 9:00pm. Once you arrive at Sydney Olympic Park, enter via the Main Gate on Olympic Boulevard. You can collect a map and schedule at the MasterChef information booth. Information wristbands for the kids are also available.

Check out a detailed list of venue opening and closing times, as well as information about getting here. https://www.eastershow.com.au/visit-us/getting-here/

Easter Weekend

Rides, showbags, woodchopping championships and rodeo challenges – there’s something at the Show for the whole family.

Here’s the daily highlights to check out for Easter:

ANIMALS: Did you know there’ll be over 13,000 animals onsite during the Show? Pat a Chick, feed the playful goats, sheep and geese at the Farmyard Nursery, walk an Alpaca, or meet Sydney Royal celebrity, Brock the Boar.

SHOWBAGS: You’ll be spoilt for choice which some 400 types to choose from at this year’s Showbag pavilion.

RIDES: Experience epic heights and gravity-defying thrills on the classic and all-new rides at Sushi Hub Kids’ Carnival and Gong Cha Carnival.

ARENA ENTERTAINMENT: Grab a seat in ENGIE Stadium and prepare to be entertained by Olympic-level riders, heart-stopping motocross shows, rodeos, firework displays and more.

FOR THE FOODIES: Follow your nose and grab a classic Show feed from the stalls speckling the Showgrounds, or step into the Woolworths Fresh Food Dome for a selection of award-winning produce and gourmet tastings.

Exclusive Easter Weekend Events

Friday 18 April

11:35am to 12:00pm – Sydney Royal Horse Fancy Dress, Main Arena

2:30pm to 3:00pm – World Championship 325mm Tree Felling Final, Ugly Fish Woodchop Stadium

All day – ADVANCE™ Sydney Royal Cat Show - Cats NSW, Pet Pavillion

Saturday 19 April

2:30pm to 3:00pm – The Manny McCarthy Memorial World Championship 375mm Underhand Final, Ugly Fish Woodchop Stadium

4:10pm to 4:50pm – Grand Parade, Engie Stadium

6:00pm to 7:00pm – Wrangler Federation Rodeo Challenge Round 3, Main Arena

Sunday 20 April

4:40pm – 300mm Underhand Hard-Hitting Championship Final, Ugly Fish Woodchop Stadium

5:25pm 6:00pm – Sydney Royal Horse Show Tent Pegging Round 4 and Presentation, Main Arena

All day – Sydney Royal Rabbit Hopping Show, Pet Pavillion

Monday 21st

2:20pm – World Championship 375mm Standing Block, Ugly Fish Woodchop Stadium

3:30 – Grand Prix Showjumping and The Frank Thomas Memorial Perpetual Trophy presentation

5:20pm – NSW Mounted Police Musical Ride, Engie Stadium

Say “see you next year!” to the Show after an action-packed day.