100 FREE things you can do at the 2023 Royal Adelaide Show

Keep your money in your pocket. You won’t need to spend a dollar on these fun, free activities at this year’s Royal Adelaide Show. See the full list.

Alfie, 4, and Jacob, 2, get into showbags at the Royal Adelaide Show. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Kelly Barnes

Yes, a trip to the Show can cost you a pretty penny if you’re not careful.

But there are lots of ways to save money if you plan ahead.

For a start, you can save $10 on the gate price by pre-purchasing your tickets on the Royal Adelaide Show website.

You can also keep your hard-earned dollars safely tucked away in your purse or wallet by taking advantage of a long list of free activities you can see and take part in at the Show.

There are no fewer than 100 things on the list this year.

You can read all about them here.

1. Wackadoo! Everyone’s favourite Bluey and her little sister Bingo are heading to the Royal Adelaide Show! Find them on the Goyder Stage Monday to Thursdayat 12pm. Goyder Pavilion – Map O6

2. Have you ever milked a cow? Give it a try in the Milking Barn!
Milking Barn – Map J17

3. Follow your tastebuds and try all of the delicious local produce on offer in the Taste SA Pavilion. Taste SA Pavilion – Map D9

4. Cheer on the Airtime FMX team as they jump and flip their motorbikes across the Main Arena, then get a selfie and autograph from the team after their show!
Main Arena – Map J12

5. Get up close to the adorable baby animals in the Farmyard Nursery.
Farmyard Nursery – Map F15

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6. Budding florist? Learn all you need to know from the professionals at TAFE SA on Monday, September 5 and Thursday, September 7 at 2:30pm.
Goyder Pavilion – Map O6

7. Take in the biggest hits of the ‘60s with The 60 Four, one of SA’s premiere acts, set to dazzle with their hit songs, world-class harmonies, smart suits and slick choreography. Performing daily. Boulevard Stage – Map H7

8. Meet everyone’s favourite bearded gardener – Gardening Australia’s Costa Georgiadis – as he entertains the crowds on the Horticulture Stage.
Goyder Pavilion – Map O6

9. Learn about the characteristics, styles and varieties of different wines and beers and with the Cellar Door Experience. Taste SA Pavilion – Map D9

10. Take a photo on the 9 News set in the Jubilee Pavilion and watch the bulletin be presented live at 6pm. Jubilee Pavilion – Map K6

11. Enjoy the action, slapstick comedy and precision stunts of Chicken Run 2.0, the hilarious show that celebrates our rich farming history in Australia.
Main Arena – Map J12

12. Feeling clucky? Hold a baby chicken in the Poultry, Pigeon, and Egg Pavilion.
Upper Level, Stirling Angas Hall– Map F7

13. Learn what it takes to have superpowers with The PJ Masks on the Goyder Stage Monday – Thursday at 2pm. Goyder Pavilion – Map O6

14. Join in on the fanfare and clap, shout and cheer for the axemen and women. Woodchopping Arena – Map D12

15. Learn about farm life with sheep shearing, cow milking and baby animal feeding demonstrations. Learning Centre – Map D11

16. Be inspired and learn how to make your outdoor space more liveable with Sophie Thomson’s 2023 Feature Garden called ‘COOL’. Goyder Pavilion – Map O6

17. Become a farmer for the day at Aggie’s Farm! Pick fruits, harvest veggies and collect eggs to take to the Farmers Market. Exchange your produce and receive a cute barnyard themed surprise! Stirling Angas Hall – Map G7

Kids eat their way along Aggie’s Farm free walk-through activity. Picture: John Kruger

18. Are you ready to go on a PAW Patrol mission? Join Ryder, Chase, Skye, Marshall and Rubble from Monday to Thursday on the Goyder Stage at 4pm.
Goyder Pavilion – Map O6

19. See what the buzz is about with the live, working beehive in the Learning Centre. A beekeeper will go live from inside the hive to teach you all about bees. Learning Centre – Map D11

20. Finish your day of family fun with the RAA Fireworks, lighting up the sky every night. Main Arena – Map J12

22. Experience life through the eyes of a pilot with a spin in a flight simulator at the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) stand in the Jubilee Pavilion at stand E40.
Jubilee Pavilion – Map L6

23. Check out the athletic ability and riding skills of the Mounted Games participants on Saturday, September 9. Main Arena – Map J12

24. Got fleece? See how the pros handle their sheep at the State Sheep Shearing Championships on Saturday, September 9. Sheep Pavilion – Map B14

25. This one is a slam dunk! Drop by the Adelaide 36ers stand in the Jubilee Pavilion and shoot some hoops at stand D09. Jubilee Pavilion – Map L6

26. Be blown away by the array of beautiful orchids competing for top honours in the Horticulture section. Goyder Pavilion – Map N4

27. Get your photo taken on a real police motorcycle at the South Australian Police stand in Jubilee Pavilion at stand F40. Jubilee Pavilion – Map L6

28. See, hear and feel the flames as the jet cars fire up each evening on the Main Arena in ‘Jet and Rollie Car Mayhem’. Main Arena – Map J12

29. Sugar, spice, and all things nice! Admire the mouth-watering cookery displays.
Duncan Gallery – Map M7

30. Learn the stories behind the dingle-dangle scarecrows on display in the Horticulture area. Goyder Pavilion – Map N4

31. Watch professional drifters put the pedal to the metal in the Holden vs. Ford V8 Ute Challenge every day and night. Main Arena – Map J12

32. Meet all the registered breeders in the Vili’s Dog Pavilion to help find your next four-legged best friend! Vili’s Dog Pavilion – Map A5

33. Watch the Ride Against Suicide motorcycles parade on Sunday, September 10 and show your support for mental health! Main Arena – Map J12

34. Get behind the Aussie’s in the ultimate clash! Australia will take on New Zealand in woodchopping on Thursday, September 7, Friday, September 8 and Sunday, September 10. Woodchopping Arena – Map D12

35. Get hands on in Golden Grains with the grains and fodder education display. Learn about the importance of farm safety, biosecurity and where your food and fibre comes from. Golden Grains Pavilion – Map E10

36. Always dreamt of having your own backyard chicken flock? Check out the Frizzles, Leghorns, Australorps and more. Upper Level, Stirling Angas Hall– Map F7

37. Step back in time with a visit to the RA&HS Show Museum. Explore the lives of our early farmers, gardeners, cooks, creators, and animal lovers.
Show Museum – Map G15

Evelyn Dyer and Heather Grabia from the CWA, which is celebrating its 75th anniversary of being at the Adelaide Royal Show. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Kelly Barnes

38. Catch all the fiery action of the National Farriers and Blacksmiths Championship. Dairy Cattle Lawn – Map J18

39. Meet the Royal Adelaide Show’s very own ‘Wheaty McWheatface’ mascot roving around the Showground daily.

40. Marvel at Eloise Green, ‘The Hula Queen’ as she brings hilarity, hula hooping and a whole lot of love, daily at 12.15pm. Boulevard Stage – Map H7

41. Got an eye for art? Pick your favourite piece in the Royal Adelaide Art Prize.

Goyder Pavilion – Map N4

42. Ever wondered how farms worked without today’s technology? See for yourself at the Vintage Machinery display. South Boulevard – Map G15

43. Get ready for a spectacular celebration of music, dance and unforgettable performances in a mesmerising music theatre revue, Showstoppers, daily at 1pm and 5pm. Boulevard Stage – Map H7

44. Visit the ABC’s Emergency Broadcast stand in the Jubilee Pavilion for free tips and resources on bushfire emergencies from CFS. Jubilee Pavilion – Map L6

45. A traditional Scottish sport, Sheaf Tossing has competitors toss a burlap bag over a high bar using a pitchfork. See how high they can go with demonstrations on Monday, September 4 and Tuesday, September 5.
Hamilton Boulevard Lawn – Map I5

46. The original horsepower! See the Tradesman, Delivery and Heavy Harness Horses in action. Main Arena – Map J12

47. A tradition of more than 100 years, the Grand Parade is a marvel with champion livestock and handlers coming together on the Main Arena. See for yourself on Saturday, September 2, Sunday September 3 and Wednesday September 6.
Main Arena – Map J12

48. Flyball is a spectator’s delight! Witness the skills of dogs from around the country as they catch, retrieve, jump and race. Competing on Saturday, 2 September.
Dairy Cattle Lawn – Map J18

49. Calling all F1 lovers! See an ex-Mclaren F1 car raced by none other than Fernando Alonso in the technology section inside Stirling Angas Hall.
Stirling Angas Hall– Map F7

Alfie, 4, and Jacob, 2, getting excited about the Show this year. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Kelly Barnes

50. Snap a selfie with your favourite Marvel Superheros, daily at 12pm.
Market Bazaar Wayville– Map O9

51. Fancy yourself as a champion board gamer? Check out Board Game Master at stand D60 for plenty of challenges and demonstrations.
Jubilee Pavilion – Map L6

52. Get behind Adelaide’s media personalities as they attempt to hand-milk a cow in the Celebrity Milk Off on Thursday, September 7.
Dairy Cattle Judging Lawn – Map J18

53. Cheer on your favourite mascots as they compete for bragging rights in the Australian Mascot Games on Sunday, August 10. Main Arena – Map J12

54. Chew your way through the free samples of 100% Australian made natural beef jerky at Heavenly Jerky in the Goyder Food and Wine pavilion, stand FW22.
Goyder Pavilion – Map N4

55. Choose your own champion at the beef cattle interbreed judging on Sunday, September 10. TFI Beef Cattle Lawn – D14

56. Discover everything you ever wanted to know about the life of a pig at the Pigs and People display and presentations. Pig Pavilion – Map G17

57. Watch on and feel your tummy rumble, as the professional baking is judged on the Horticulture Stage on Tuesday, September 5. Goyder Pavilion – Map O6

58. Groove along to the music played by the talented Band of SA Police.
Boulevard Stage – Map H7

59. Get in on the excitement of the merino ram sales on Friday, September 8.

Sheep Pavilion – Map B14

60. A next-level family bonding experience! Don’t miss the Father and Son Combination Relay in the Woodchopping competition on Sunday, 3 September.
Woodchopping Arena – Map D12

61. You’ll be blown away by the talent in the school-based technology competition featuring robots, F1 cars and submarines. Stirling Angas Hall – Map E7

62. Looking to grow your own indoor oasis? Find out all you need to know about indoor plants from Interior Designer Markus Hamence on Monday, September 4 at

1:35pm. Goyder Pavilion – Map N4

63. Applaud all the finalists as they announce the winner of the SA Police Officer of the Year Award on Friday, September 8. Boulevard Stage – Map H7

64. See the brand-new KIA EV9 powering up in the Jubilee Pavilion at stand A30.
Jubilee Pavilion – Map L6

65. Take a stroll through the Beef Cattle Pavilion and chat to the people behind the Charolais, Murray Greys, Shorthorns, and other fascinating bovine breeds.

TFI Beef Cattle Lawn – Map D14

66. Get a taste for the circus with aerial acrobats performing Monday 4 – Friday 8 September. Hamilton Boulevard Lawn – Map I5

67. Pick a special day in your past, then see exactly how the moon looked on that date at Moonglow. Jubilee and Goyder Pavilions – Map L6 and N4

68. Polo meets lacrosse in the fast-paced, high-charged polocrosse competition on the Main Arena, Wednesday, September 6 – Friday, September 8. Main Arena –

Map J12

69. Enjoy the explosive vocal symphony of Incognito, a dynamic group of ten leading South Australian vocalists performing daily. Boulevard

Stage – Map H7

70. Relax and unwind with a free massage at Casada Massager in the Jubilee Pavilion at stand D44. Jubilee Pavilion – Map L6

71. See South Australia’s first Lawn Mower Racing Club demonstrate just how fast a ride on mower can go … with a few adjustments. Saturday, September 2, Friday,

September 8 and Sunday, September 10. Main Arena – Map J12

72. See six of South Australia’s finest rock and pop singers in the new Energy Oz Supergroup, debuting their world premiere of their unplugged repertoire, daily on the Goyder Stage. Goyder Pavilion – Map N4

73. Wander through the Dairy Cattle Pavilion and meet the people and dairy cows behind your daily glass of milk! Dairy Cattle Pavilion – Map J17

74. Meet SA’s own MasterChef star Callum Hann, as he cooks onstage the Horticulture Stage, thanks to Pick a Local Pick SA on Friday, September 8 at

12.30pm. Goyder Pavilion – Map O6

75. See the regional teams from across South Australia compete in the State Young Farmer Challenge on Saturday, September 2. Main Arena – Map J12

76. Play the retro pinball machines at the Cue Power stand in the Jubilee Pavilion’s Home and Outdoor Living section, stand G15. Jubilee Pavilion – Map L6

77. Catch Ella and Sienna, and marvel at their soaring vocals. The singer songwriters from the Adelaide Hills are proving they’re among the most exciting emerging artists in South Australia. Friday, Saturday and Sundays after the RAA

Fireworks. Boulevard Stage – Map H7

Country music duo Ella & Sienna will perform at the Royal Show. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Kelly Barnes

78. See what all the flapping is about, and visit the Poultry, Pigeon and Egg Pavilion to view this year’s champion. Upper Level, Stirling Angas Hall– Map F7

79. Join leading professionals and learn about the big picture issues facing the agricultural industry with AgCHAT – an open forum where you can ask questions.

Saturday, August 2. Goyder Stage – Map N7

80. Be swept away to the Scottish Highlands as Pipe Bands SA perform on the Main Arena on Sunday, September 10. Main Arena – Map J12

81. Keen gardeners can learn from experts on the Horticulture Stage about their favourite varieties including orchids, roses, indoor plants, and natives. Goyder

Pavilion – Map O6

82. See the judging of the ‘Fashions Off the Track’ class in the Racehorse to Show horse competition. Main Arena – Map J12

83. Visit the Channel 9 Hello SA activation in Jubilee pavilion to get up close and personal with your favourite stars! Jubilee Pavilion – Map K6

84. Cheer on as Adelaide’s own very own strong man Jordan ‘Biggie’ Steffens attempts to pull a 60-tonne crane as part of a Guinness World Record Attempt on

Thursday, September 7. Kingsway – Map D7

Adelaide strongman Jordan ‘Biggie’ Smalls with chihuahua Dolly and Flame. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Kelly Barnes

85. Watch the alpaca shearing display in the Alpaca judging ring. Alpaca and Goat

Pavilion – Map B11

86. Sit back and relax on a comfy couch in the Jubilee Pavilion HELLO SA lounge and enjoy an episode of HELLO SA. Take a selfie on the 360-degree selfie podium and you might even win a prize or two. stand H58. Jubilee Pavilion – Map K6

87. Experience engines roaring when David the Stadium Truck and Goliath the Trophy Kart battle it out to see who will emerge as the ultimate horsepower victor in the Trophy Truck Challenge. Main Arena – Map J12

88. Meet Spot the robot dog and get a photo at SA Power Networks in Jubilee Pavilion, stand G40. Jubilee Pavilion – Map K6

89. Take a step back in time to the days of the Scottish clans, and enjoy the Highland Games, playing out on the Main Arena on Sunday, September 10. Main

Arena – Map J12

90. LEGO lovers will be able to ‘Build the Show’ in LEGO, an interactive activity by The Brick Builder. Pet Centre – Map B7

91. Head over to the ABC Stage to see and hear live broadcasts from ABC Radio and The Country Hour. Each day in the Jubilee Pavilion. Jubilee Pavilion – Map K6

92. Experience the exciting sport of Barrel Racing, whereby a horse and rider complete a cloverleaf pattern around barrels at unbelievable speeds. Sunday, September 10. Main Arena – Map J12

93. Budding Marine Scientists and Ocean Warriors will love the hands-on Marine Habitat exhibits. Enjoy microscopes, handheld diving games and virtual reality headsets featuring South Australian marine life. Pet Centre – Map B7

94. Enjoy interactive fun with cute crawly critters, whilst developing a deeper understanding of the natural world at the Bugs’n’Slugs exhibit. Pet Centre – Map B7

95. Take a seat by the stage and enjoy Yellaka, a fusion of ancient traditional and contemporary Aboriginal dance, song, and storytelling. Performing daily. Boulevard

Stage – Map H7

96. Take in a birds-eye view of the Showgrounds on the daily Rooftop Solar and Beehive Tours. View 10,000 square metres of rooftop solar panels and our working beehives, positioned on the rooftop. Meet at Atrium Kiosk – Map K7

97. Little construction lovers should check out the Kubota machinery display, showing products for use in the construction, agricultural, power, gardening and lifestyle industries. Main Arena hill – Map G15

98. It’s the great Show Bake Off! Watch professional decorators pair up with local media personalities to compete for the best decorator on the Horticulture stage. They have one hour to wow the crowd with their skills. Goyder Pavilion – Map O6

99. Discover your next favourite producer at A New Taste of SA inside the Taste SA pavilion with free samples from small batch South Australian producers. There will be a new producer each day of the Show! Taste SA Pavilion – Map D9

100. Celebrate beards in a unique way and watch creatives battle it out to craft the most impressive ‘floral beard’ on models on the Horticulture Stage.
Goyder Pavilion – Map O6

Source: Royal Adelaide Show website.