8 ways to enjoy the Royal Show on a budget

Posted 29 August, 2018 Jeremy Rochow

From pig racing to watching the RAA Fireworks at night, there are plenty of free – and fun – activities to keep the whole family entertained at the Royal Adelaide Show.

 

1. #Agsplorer Track

When: Every day Where: #Agsplorers HQ, Farmyard Nursery The #Agsplorers Track will keep your children entertained for hours as they see the sights at the Royal Adelaide Show, completing ag-tivities and earning rewards along the way. Collect your free #Agsplorers Track guides and bags from BankSA #Agsplorers HQ, just outside the Farmyard Nursery. Once the booklet is stamped at each location, it can be returned to #Agsplorers HQ for a chance to win a family pass to the 2019 Royal Adelaide Show.

 

2. Pig racing and diving

When: Daily at 10.30am, noon, 1pm, 2pm, 4pm and 5pm Where: Western Entertainment Arena Arrive early to the Western Entertainment Arena, because crowds flock to see the pig racing and diving. Six times a day, the piglets line up in their barriers and race around the course to the delight and squeals of the crowd. The main event features one little piggy climbing to the top of a diving platform and leaping into the pool below.

 

3. Ice cream eating competition

When: Daily at 1.30pm Where: Golden North Stage Can you eat a delicious tub of ice cream in less than two minutes? If you can, the Golden North Ice Cream eating competition might be for you. Each day, 5 lucky people, selected from the crowd, will battle it out to see who can finish a 1L tub of vanilla ice cream the quickest, with the winner receiving a $50 Golden North voucher. The fastest eater over the 10-day Royal Adelaide Show will win a year’s supply of Golden North Ice Cream valued at $500.

 

4. Lights – camera – action!

When: Daily at 11am, 1pm, 3pm and 6pm Where: Goyder Stage Slapstick antics, a bubbly director and acrobatic crew will wow the crowds at this year’s 2018 Royal Adelaide Show as part of Lights – Camera – Action! A cast of more than 20 dancers and acrobats will take the audience on a whimsical journey, bringing to life 10 well-loved movie genres during the 30-minute free show.  

5. RAA Fireworks

Where: Main Arena When: 8pm every night except Fridays and Saturdays at 9pm End your day at the Royal Adelaide Show with a bang. The pyromusical RAA Firework display will feature 45 firing positions to create a spectacular view from any angle. New fireworks include white glitter strobing dahlias with twilight glitter tails and white strobing mines.

 

6. Cuddle the cute animals

When: Daily, from 9am to 8pm Where: BankSA Farmyard Nursery You haven’t properly experienced the show until you’ve cuddled a cute baby chick or stood near a sheep or goat. The main aviary will have plenty of our feathered friends – including ducks, chicks, swans, geese and pigeons.

 

7. Milk a cow

Where: Dairy Cattle Pavilion When: Daily at 10am, 11.30am, 1pm, 3pm, and 4.30pm At the Legendairy Milking Barn (pun intended), you can see how cows are milked and give it a try yourself. Once the cow is milked, you can learn how butter and soft-curd cheese is prepared.