After 12 unforgettable days of agricultural excellence, adorable animals, show-stopping food and thrilling entertainment, the 2026 Sydney Royal Easter Show has officially wrapped.

More than 800,000 Showgoers came through the gates at Sydney Showground, supporting over 7,000 exhibitors from across the country — backing regional producers, small businesses and community initiatives in a way that extends far beyond the Show.

Royal Agricultural Society of NSW General Manager Murray Wilton summed it up:

“Our visitors helped deliver meaningful outcomes for regional communities and the future of Australian agriculture, and we couldn’t be more grateful. It was a clear show of support for the people and industries that keep Australia moving.”

2026 in Numbers

2026 in Numbers

$160,000 raised for rural communities across NSW by the RAS Foundation

Over $50,000 raised for the Dolly Parton Imagination Library

More than 3,000 volunteers supported the event

45 regional schools participated in competitions

And yes — even a marriage proposal

Where the Competition Lives

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The heart of the Show remained its competitions, celebrating the very best of Australian agriculture and craftsmanship.

  • Over 9,000 competition animals judged
  • More than 400 breeds on-site
  • 80+ competitions held
  • Over 27,000 entries judged
  • 2,000 trophies, medallions and prizes awarded
  • More than 13,000 Show ribbons handed out

 

And beyond the judging arena:

  • A record-breaking $7,100 paid for a pair of African Geese
    350 chicks hatched
  • Around 1,302 litres of milk hand-milked at the Riverina Fresh Milking Barn
  • Approximately 1,200 exhibitors stayed onsite with their animals
  • Around 3,000 logs chopped in the Woodchopping competitions

The Farmyard Nursery remained a crowd favourite, with over 700 baby animals delighting visitors, while new attractions like the Human Cannonball showed that Show traditions continue to evolve.

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Beyond the Paddocks

With up to 12 hours of entertainment included in a single ticket, the Show once again proved itself one of Sydney’s best-value days out.

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The heart of the Show remained its competitions, celebrating the very best of Australian agriculture and craftsmanship.

  • Show After Dark, transforming the Showgrounds into a glowing nighttime spectacle
  • The Ignite The Magic parade, featuring 50 illuminated animal lanterns
  • A one-night-only drone show
  • Expanded evening entertainment and new food offering

 

Food remained a major highlight:

  • Nearly 17,000 sausage sizzles at the Big Bush BBQ
  • Over 38,000 scones served at the CWA Tea Room

Plus plenty of headline-worthy moments:

  • 1,664 metres flown by the Human Cannonball
  • Over 700,000 steps taken by parade performers
  • 36 pallets of lemons used for fresh lemonade
  • 1,500 kg of cheese for Cheese on a Stick
  • 400,000 balloons inflated for the Balloon Story
  • 1,200 high dives by the Milord Flying Fools

That’s a Wrap (For Now)

The lights are down, the animals are heading home, and packdown is underway — but planning for 2027 is already well in motion.

“The Show is where families come to connect, switch off, and make memories that last well outside the school holidays,” said Murray Wilton.

“We’re forever grateful that people choose to spend their time with us, and we can’t wait to welcome them back.”

Save the Date

Sydney Royal Easter Show returns:

đź“… Friday 19 March – Tuesday 30 March 2027

đź“Ť Sydney Olympic Park

 

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