Win 1 of 5 Family Passes to the Royal Adelaide Show 2025

When spring hits Adelaide, you know it’s time for one thing, The Royal Adelaide Show! From 30 August to 7 September 2025, the Adelaide Showground will once again burst into colour, lights, and excitement as the 248th Show rolls into town.

This iconic event has been entertaining South Aussies since 1839, making this year the 186th year of the Royal Agricultural & Horticultural Society (RAHS). It’s not just an event—it’s a legacy, woven into the story of South Australia.

Quick Facts

📅 When: 30 August – 7 September 2025
📍 Where: Adelaide Showground, Wayville
🎡 What: 248th Show, celebrating 186 years of the RAHS
🎢 40+ rides, 500,000 visitors, 700+ animals in the Grand Parade

Big Numbers, Big Fun

Every year, the Show is a massive operation with jaw-dropping stats. Here are just some of the highlights from last year that show the scale (and deliciousness!) of what goes on:

🎟 7,000 tickets given away to charities and community groups
🛍 19,500 Yellow Brick Road showbags sold
🐑 700+ animals paraded in the iconic Grand Parade
🥚 3,000+ eggs laid and donated to the Salvation Army
🥪 31,000 cheese toasties devoured
🥔 12,000kg of potatoes sliced into chips-on-a-stick
🍰 14,967 scones baked to perfection
🥤 9,581 milkshakes made

Add in almost half a million visitors each year, and it’s no wonder the Show is South Australia’s most loved annual event.

What’s New at the Royal Show in 2025

The 2025 Show is jam-packed with new attractions and experiences for all ages.

Main Arena

• Farmyard Dash – A hilarious, high-energy spectacle featuring animals racing in the main arena.
• Southern Lights Spectacular, sponsored by Drakes – A breathtaking evening show combining fireworks, music, and dazzling light displays.

Goyder Stage

• Bluey: New LIVE Interactive Experience – The world’s favourite Blue Heeler pup is back with a brand-new show that gets kids up and moving.
• George the Farmer – Teaching kids about agriculture through music, story and fun.
• Peppa Pig Mini Show – Perfect for little ones, this brand-new stage show is set to be a crowd favourite.

Rides, Food & Showbags

For thrill-seekers, the carnival offers 40+ rides, from heart-stopping screamers to family-friendly classics. If food is your love language, you’re in luck: over 12,000kg of potatoes will be fried into the legendary chips-on-a-stick, and don’t even try leaving without sampling a toffee apple, hot cinnamon doughnut, or fairy floss on a stick.

And of course, there’s theshowbag pavilion, which is a rite of passage for every South Aussie kid. With hundreds of options (and 19,500 Yellow Brick Road bags sold last year alone!), it’s the ultimate nostalgia hit for parents and the best treasure hunt for kids.

Free Fun for Families

Once you’re inside the gates, there are heaps of free entertainment:

• The nightly fireworks – lighting up the sky every evening.
• Animal shows and parades – sheep shearing, cattle judging, horses, pigs and more.
• Bluey, George the Farmer & Peppa Pig shows – all included in your ticket price.
• 100 free activities – cabaret, comedy, physical theatre, live music and interactive displays.

You could easily spend a full day at the Show without spending much more than the ticket price.

Why We Love The Show

The Royal Adelaide Show is more than just rides and food—it’s about community. It’s where farmers showcase their best, charities get support, kids learn about animals, and families make lifelong memories. It’s the sound of fireworks crackling, the smell of hot chips, the sight of a prize-winning cow, and the feel of holding your child’s hand on their very first rollercoaster ride.

Win 1 of 5 Family Passes to the Royal Adelaide Show!

To celebrate this year’s Show, we’re giving away 5 × Family Passes to our readers! Each pass admits 2 adults + 2 children (or 1 adult + 3 children). That’s five lucky families who’ll get to join the action at Adelaide’s biggest and most loved event.

To enter, simply complete the entry form below, and we could be calling your name!

GOOD LUCK!