First held in 1823, the Sydney Royal Easter Show is Australia’s largest annual ticketed event, attracting over 828,000 attendees on average. The Show is a celebration of Australian culture, from our rural traditions to our modern day lifestyles, providing unique experiences for everyone. The annual event is run by the Royal Agricultural Society of NSW (RAS), a not-for-profit organisation that promotes and rewards agricultural excellence.
Show traditions and entertainment can be found throughout the grounds this year, commemorating the rich history of the RAS and celebrating the very best of the Show over the years. It began in 1822, in the early days of European settlement. The emphasis at that time was on agriculture and food provision for the new colony. The European settlers were struggling to adapt to the new environment and the problems they were facing with crops and farming. And so a group of interested agriculturalists met on 5 July 1822 and formed the Agricultural Society of NSW.
The following year the Society held a Show, with livestock and produce categories. It was an opportunity to educate and inform the people of the colony, and to come together to transact business and exchange ideas. Competitions were held, prizes were offered, and judging took place in front of the public.
This year, British Queen Elizabeth’s only daughter Princess Anne visited Australia with her husband Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence where she opened the royal Sydney Easter Show. They were welcomed by the Governor of New South Wales Margaret Beazley and husband Dennis Wilson. Princess Anne opened the royal Sydney Easter Show on day one of her visit.
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