100 Free Things to Do at The Royal Adelaide Show

Everyone loves the show but without a watchful eye on your purse, it can be a very pricey day.

That’s why we’ve done the research to find you our list of 100 Free things you can do at the 2017 Royal Adelaide Show!

Be sure to share with your friends and family and make your dollars stretch a whole lot further this year!

Enjoy the Permaculture display in Farm Expo
Meet the Adelaide Football Club Women’s Team 3
Test your general knowledge on Cats with cat-ology on the Pet Centre Stage
Admire the strength of South Australia’s strongmen as they pull heavy machinery down the Kingsway!
Learn about the role of the Vietnamese communities in South Australia’s horticulture industry with the Vietnamese Garden display
Discover a taste of China with the Shandong Display in Jubilee Pavilion
See five-time world record holder, Ian Jamieson attempt the ‘motorcycle tunnel of fire’ on the Main Arena!
Visit the MAC Box in Jubilee Pavilion, for an interactive road safety experience like never before!
Take time to wonder at the incredible Photography exhibits
Sing and dance along with Emma and Lachy from the Wiggles on the Goyder Stage Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday ONLY!
See the Emirates Melbourne Cup on Tour on Friday 8 September!
See your favourite Home and Away stars on the Golden North Stage at 12.30pm, Saturday 2 September!
Stare at the Scarecrows on display in the Horticulture area
Get a free spine check and posture screening from Spinecare Chiropractic
Try your hand at reading the news or meet your favourite celebrities at the Channel 7 Experience
See retired racehorses and their owners glammed up for the ‘Fashions Off the Track’ competition!
Join Peppa Pig and her whole family as they play games, dress up and enjoy a day out on the Goyder Stage Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday ONLY!
Learn more about the dairy industry and cheers on the competitors of the Cows Create Careers Challenge!
Sit on a police motorcycle and have your photo taken at the South Australian Police stand
See the skills of South Australian shearers in the State Sheep Shearing Championships
Take your loved one to the ‘Love Seat’ in the orchid display at the #AdelShow!
Join The Funny Farmers as they try to get their farm in order with the help of their lovable friend Jolly Joy – the big dancing cow!
Visit the Pet Centre Stage and enjoy the daily entertainment program
Holden or Ford? Cheer on your favourite during the V8 Ute Challenge with female drivers Kelly Wong & Lisa Walker!
Enjoy the sheep shearing demonstrations in the Old Ram Shed & Learning Centre
Sauna anyone? Visit iHealth Saunas for a free minute sauna!
Visit the Golden North Stage at 1.30pm daily to get involved with the Golden North ice-cream eating competition!
Marvel at the the synchronism of the Section 4s on the Main Arena
Visit Santa’s Wonderland free sleigh selfie
Get Ready for Action with Ryder, Chase and Marshall from PAW Patrol on the Goyder Stage Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday ONLY!
See the only licenced dairy in metropolitan Adelaide in action at the Exhibition Milking Dairy
Have a go on the Australian Air Force Cadets flight simulator
Snap a selfie with a baby croc at the Walk With The Wild exhibit
Watch Show icon, Oz Rocketman perform his gravity-defying feat in the Main Arena
Enjoy the alpacas shearing displays in the Alpaca Judging ring
Meet the Bananas in Pyjamas to celebrate their 25th Anniversary on Saturday 9 September from 10am on the ABC stage.
Enjoy the musical performance of the Royal Australian Navy Band South Australia
Check out the beef cattle interbreed judging
Meet ‘Bronte’ at the DonateLife SA stand to learn about organs and tissue that can be donated for transplantation
Enjoy the slick moves and tight four-part harmonies, of four-piece male vocal group, The 60 Four
Meet a breeder to find your next pet with the different breeds of dogs on show
Celebrate the contribution of Holden to South Australia, with a display of vehicles from eras
Sample food and beverages from Kangaroo Island, Cocolat, Ned Kelly Wines, Coal River and more in the Goyder Food & Wine precinct
Hear the thunder of hoofs as Harness Racing makes it return to the Main Arena!
See daily demonstrations of various specialist arts and crafts in the Duncan Gallery
Try your hand at milking a cow in the Legendairy Milking Barn
Chill out to the tunes of Adelaide’s local up-and-coming talent in the Kingsway
Let your imagination grow wild in Sophie’s Garden display
Experience the excitement of sheep auctions as some of Australia’s best sheep go under the hammer! 18WHAT’S HOT
See the Parade of Utes on the Main Arena as part of the Royal Show Ute Muster
Snap a selfie with #AdelShow mascot, Wheaty McWheatface!
Relax and enjoy the cool grooves and sweet swinging sounds of the South Australian Police Band
Make some feline friends during the cat judging in the Pet Centre
Learn what makes a great pastry when 2014 MKR Winner Bree May judges the Professional Baking competition!
Snap a selfie with the robot from outer-space at Alien Abduction!
Be part of the monkey business with family favourites, the Amazing Drumming Monkeys!
Follow the BankSA #AGSPLORERS Track and complete the ag-tivities to receive your reward!
Take advantage of the free Wi-Fi in the Advanced Technology Pavilion
Be amazed by the circus skills of over 60 mice at Saul’s Mouse Mania in the Pet Centre
See the Ride Against Suicide Parade in the Main Arena to show your support for positive mental health
Meet the real people and the cows behind the milk, cheese and yoghurt in your fridge on a Legendairy Farmer Tour!
Embrace the energy of The Zimbabwe Brothers as they perform their awesome acrobatic feats!
View the craftsmanship of the farriers and blacksmiths on the Beef Cattle Judging Lawn
Visit the flower adorned mermaid and her flying friends in Goyder Pavilion
Get up close with the farm animals in the BankSA Farmyard Nursery
Cheer on your favourite pilot in the Australian Drone Racing Championships
The whips will be cracking hard and fast at the State Whip Cracking Championship
See who will take the title of Milking Champions in the Celebrity Milk-Off
Marvel at some of Australia’s finest Horses-In-Action
Take a step back in time with the Vintage Machinery display
Cheer on the regional teams as they compete in the State Final for the Young Farmers Challenge
Fly over to see the feathered champions in the Poultry Pavilion
Be amazed by the precision driving of Team D-Max on the Main Arena
Test your grain knowledge in the Golden Grains Pavilion
Visit Specsavers in Jubilee for free eye health checks and kids vision tests
Welcome new Australians at our Citizenship Ceremony on the Goyder Stage
Join in on the excitement of the Flyball competition on the Dairy Cattle Judging Lawn
See the Showtime FMX riders perform amazing stunts on the Main Arena
Admire the mouth-watering cookery displays in the Duncan Gallery
Visit the Old Ram Shed to see wool spinning and weaving demonstrations
See the champion livestock on show in the Grand Parade
Beat the crowds to score your seat to see the Pig Racing and Diving
Watch the traditional agricultural sport of Sheaf Tossing
Learn about the history of the Show in the Archives Museum
Get your groove on with the Dances with Dogs competition presented by Bucket O’ Beef!
See toys come to life in the musical extravaganza ‘Tinker Tailor’s Magical Toy Shop’
Visit Moonglow in Market Bazaar to discover your aweinspiring personal moon!
See some of South Australia’s best fruit on display in the Horticulture area
Pay a visit to the goats and alpacas
Meet the mascots of the Show in the Street Parade at 12.30pm daily!
Sample some delicious tea varieties at the Tea Tonic stand in Goyder Pavilion
Discover everything you ever wanted to know about pigs and more at the Pigs & People display
Participate in an olive oil, wine or beer & cider tasting at the Cellar Door Experience
Head to the Kids’ Corner to play giant games and activities
Watch axemen and women from across Australia and New Zealand in the woodcutting competition
Hold baby animals and learn more about agriculture in the Learning Centre.
Wonder at the RAA fireworks every night on the Main Arena!
Sample South Australia’s finest delicacies in the Taste SA Pavilion.
Vote for your favourite artwork in the Royal Adelaide Art Prize and be in the running to win a Wallis Cinemas Double Gold Pass!
Hop along to see the Rabbit Show Jumping competition in the Pet Centre on Wednesday 6 September!