The Royal Geelong Show is an annual event held at the Geelong Showgrounds. Established in 1855, it is principally an agricultural event which focuses on the primary industries of Victoria, and rural lifestyle of many Victorians with events such as livestock judging, equestrian events, animal breeders competitions, produce competitions and wood chopping, although it also incorporates live entertainment, sporting events, food tasting, and fashion shows. A popular feature of the show is the sideshows which feature showrides, foodstalls, games of skill, and showbag stalls.

Royal Geelong Show
Also called'The Show'
Observed byGeelong
Typenorthern public holiday
SignificanceRoyal Geelong Agricultural & Pastoral Society Incorporated
CelebrationsAgricultural displays, sideshows, fashion parades
DateThursday through to Sunday, ending on the third Sunday in October
2023 date19-22 October
Frequencyannual

Unlike its capital-city counterpart, the Royal Melbourne Show, over recent years the Royal Geelong Show has maintained its agricultural focus, with displays of many classes of animals, and has a carnival atmosphere.

The show runs for four days, from Thursday through to Sunday, ending on the third Sunday in October. The Saturday is known as family day and usually involves many discounts and savings on showbags and rides.

The show was cancelled in 2020 and 2021 because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[1]

References

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  1. ^ McDonald, Rebecca (15 September 2022). "Countdown to Royal Geelong Show". K rock 95.5. Geelong Broadcasters Pty Ltd. Retrieved 30 October 2022.
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