Chalkfarm

Hi all,I have seen some adverts on the tv(well caught the end) about the easter show,has anyone ever been or knows much about it.Thanks Claire

Chalkfarm

Sorry forgot to mention its in Sydney,doh !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

soapy©

i just caught the end too. u beat me to it with your thread

NickyC

It's basically a cross between a huge agricultural show and a circus. The country comes to town and shows off all their prize bulls, dogs, sheep, pigs etc. As well as that, there are cooking competitions (old ladies competing to make the best jam, scones, cakes etc.), fairgrounds, showbags, woodchopping. Plus demonstrations, exhibits and stalls selling all sorts of stuff. You get driving, riding, sheepdog displays, clowns, parachutes - all sorts of events happening in the larger arenas, You name it, it's there.

I always love the food displays from the different NSW regions. They have to be seen to be believed. Imagine a 50-foot square picture of a country scene - totally made from fruit (!).

It's a great day for kids.

MrsDagboy

And for big kids too!

Koza

The Sydney one is great! Better visit during week-day and as early as possible. At the end of every day there are lots of samples and packs for sale, much cheaper than retail. Don't miss the performance in the evening!

Chalkfarm

Sounds great,I think the kids will love it.Thanks for the info,Claire

RichS

The kids do love it, but your wallet might not. Every time we go we spend an absolute bucket of cash on what is essentially bits and pieces. The kids have all the showbags, and we come away with loads of odd food which inevitably we don't eat.

Love the pig racing

RichS

go along on Easter Sunday, and take in the Tigers-Bulldogs game at the same time. They're playing in the Olympic stadium (same place)

RichS

and her's a map of whats where ...

http://www.eastershow.com.au/Dynamic...Show%20Map.pdf