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!
Thanks to our friends at the Royal Adelaide Show, we’ve got 5 Family Passes up for grabs!
Simply tell us in the comments below what you love about the show and make sure you’ve completed our entry form to win!
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GOOD LUCK!