Show Guide 2011 * There's Nothing Like the Show * WEEKLY /TIMES
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ROYAL MELBO om.au www.royalshow.c Discollovr ve aIr TRAIL, knteraMi Educsoliou -.01113111 8 M43.11, A w Cot Sat, September 24 - TueS, October 4 'WEEKLY TIMES Freshness and Value? There's only one Market. Looking for fresh food, variety and a vibrant shopping experience? n Victoria You simply can't go past ( Que \ h market ife Queen Victoria Market. Corner Elizabeth and Victoria Streets, Melbourne. ww,c.civin.com.au Herald Sun Show Guide 2011 * www.royalshow.com.au There's nothing like the Show * www.royalshow.com.au WEEKLY /TIMES PREMIER'S WELCOME There is nothing quite like the fun and family-friendly *excitement of the Royal Melbourne community event Last Show, and it is a pleasure to welcome you to year's Show attracted this year's event around 500,000 The Show is a unique and iconic people - an increase celebration that has been embraced by of over 10 per cent on like no other Victorians and visitors alike for more than the previous year. 155 years. With a wide range of exhibitions Being held from late September until ROLL UP, ROLL UP, chefs, the program will ensure the include characters from the smash and activities on offer, there is something for early October, the Show complements the lainactiazioilsrIganedw Grand Pavilion lives up to its name movie hit RIO and the children's TO THE GREATEST ientertainment, as the Epicurean centre of the Show. television show Fifi and the Flowertots. everyone to enjoy. Victorian school holiday period, making it .5 For animal lovers, there are the animal easy for families to attend Whether you thousands of You can take the gourmet Show favourite, the Animal nursery and equestrian displays. For thrill are a kid or simply a kid at heart, there is a FAMILY EVENT animals and even experience home with you this year, Nursery will allow children to get up seekers, the rides and attractions, including range of ticketing options available to help wymore free activities and displays, with the new Royal Melbourne Fine close and personal with baby animals, escape artist Dean Gunnarson and the you enjoy this year's event IN THE STATE the 2011 Royal Melbourne Show is a Food Deli offering showbags full of enjoy the new educational hub, a Showrime Freestyle Moto X Team, are sure I congratulate the Royal Agricultural great value day of fun, discovery and award-winning produce from around colourful aviary display. a sheep. to excite. Society of Victoria on bringing this spectacular excitement the state. goat and alpaca birthing centre and Food and wine connoisseurs can enjoy event together. For those visiting from The Royal Melbourne Show, For the first time in Australia, the experience feeding baby animals at the Taste of Victoria Stage with celebrity interstate and overseas, I encourage you to conducted by the Royal Agricultural world's greatest escape artist, Dean scheduled tines. chefs, the Royal Melbourne Fine Food Deli take part in what Victoria has to offer, and Society of Victoria, is Victoria's Gunnarson, will perform his mastery In the exciting Horses in Action and gourmet Victorian Cheese and Dairy look forward to welcoming you back again largest and most iconic family each day, while the Lumberjack program, showgoers will be treated showbags - and not to mention scones in the future. event. It brings the very best of the Show will enthrall crowds with feats to a Victorian first with Australia's with jam and cream from the Country I wish everyone a successful and enjoyable country to the city for 11 days of of skill and daring. best equine eventing riders competing Women's Association. 2011 Royal Melbourne Show. unforgettable experiences. The Coca-Cola Arena will come in the final qualifying stage for the The Show brings the best of the country This year's Show is packed with alive this year with the new Toyota prestigious EQUITANA competition. to the city and offers visitors a chance to great entertainment, educational V6 HiLux Heroes precision driving Patrons can also witness the thrills discover and enjoy new things. It is no TED BAILLIEU MLA activities, animals galore, agricultural team, Extreme Monster Truck and a and spills of world-classshowjumping. wonder the Show is Victoria's most popular Premier and horticultural displays, art and great line-up of live music jiMing old with riders competing to qualify for craft, food and wine, carnival rides, favourites, the Showtime Freestyle the World Cup and 2012 London showbags, spectacular fireworks and Moto X Team and spectacular Olympics. much more. nightly fireworks. For those who enjoy exhilarating For a flavour-filled journey, head The kids will be kept entertained carnival rides. there are more than to the Grand Pavilion. From food, with the chance to meet Mack from 50 to choose from in three precincts beer, wine and coffee tasting to the Disney/Pixar movie CARS while designed to suit thrill seekers and (4;1 On behalf of the Royal Agricultural pavilions. Experience cooking demonstra 'ons and celebrity other new and exciting stage shows families with kids of all ages - even Society of Victoria (RASV), I would the excitement of a live toddlers. like to welcome you to the 156th Royal cattle auction in the A day at the Show is not complete Melbourne Show, Victoria's largest annual Australian Livestock without taking home a community entertainment event and Property Agents showbag or two and this Young Auctioneers Held at Melbourne Showgrounds year there will be hundreds from Saturday. September 24 to Tuesday, competition - a must-see at this of value-packed showbags October 4, the Show brings the very best year's Show. to suit all tastes. A new of the country to the city for 11 days of fun, Keep the family entertained with a new 4. showbag precinct in the wonder and discovery. and improved entertainment program including the world's greatest escape )SmokeFree Family Carnival Attracting 500,000 people on average each year, the Show offers a wide variety artist, live music, kids' shows and will operate in addition to the of great entertainment, fun interactive spectacular nightly fireworks. Showbag Pavilion. and educational activities and prestigious Be amazed in the Art, Craft and From animals and livestock agricultural competitions. Cookery Pavilion with thousands of to award winning food and wine. Continuing to celebrate Victorian exhibits of award-winning art, design, art and crafts. carnival rides and produce, the Show's Epicurean centre, the fashion and cakes or get up dose showbags. live stage shows and music. Grand Pavilion, will have a dedicated Tastes and personal with baby animals in spectacular entertainment and of Victoria precinct taking patrons on a the Animal Nursery, which this year fireworks, don't miss the 2011 Royal gastronomic journey around Victoria includes a new educational hub. N!elbourne Show. Equine enthusiasts will have plenty to With amazing new attractions and enjoy with world-class show jumping and entertainment, thousands of animals eventing on offer The exciting Horses and even more free interactive in Action program will this year include activities and displays on offer, World Cup and Olympic qualifying there's nothing like the 2011 Royal showjumping and a new exhibition eventing Melbourne Show for a great-value competition, showcasing some of Australia's day out with friends and family. best eventers. From Angus to Jersey, Dorper to Tall Game, there's nothing like watching STEPHEN SPARGO exhibitors compete for blue-ribbon glory President, Royal Agricultural Society in one of the Show's many agricultural of Victoria The Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria would like to thank & acknowledge the following sponsors: 6 5EPT LT_ 6HOC Principal Partners ConmonwealthBank woolworths Major Sponsors Herald Sun RACV WEEKLYPIIMES Sponsors DOUBLE THE PENGUINS PCNBLE THE tveawayc * Exciting games and activities Siiii(A-7' &LAND * Illustrator .' '“k.,hop, ,'Aelbourne Aquarium's very own King and Gentoo penguins+ Spirit of Truck Pa grinders' The Kncet School www. melbournenquanum.com.au 4 Show Guide 2011 * www.royalshow.com.au Just the ticke THERE ARE MORE GREAT VALUE TICKET OPTIONS THAN EVER BEFORE here's a great range of _.1.1 ticket packages that V offer amazing value for this year's Show, r particularly when you buy your tickets prior to arrival. By pre-purchasing your tickets EXCLUSIVE RACV you also enjoy the convenience of express entry into the Show. For more MEMBER OFFERS details regarding the great value ticket RACV members can save up to packages visit www.royalshow.com.au O\:71 30 per cent with this exclusive early bird offer. By pre-purchasing general GENERAL admission tickets for family and ADMISSION friends, RACV members can General Admission tickets are experience all the thrills of the available at entrance gates to Show - including heaps of free, fun, the Show or you can pre-purchase family activities and spectacular your tickets through Ticketek*, entertainment - and save up to selected Australia Post outlets, 30 per cent on the regular general Woolworths stores and Metro stations. admission price. For a full list of locations visit Offer ends 9pm, Tuesday, www.royalshow.com.au. September 20. Not available for You can save 10 per cent on General purchase at the gate. Admission Family tickets when you buy from selected Woolworths stores Adult $21 (save $9) or Australia Post outlets. Concession* $15 (save $5) Child (5-14 yrs) $11 (save $4) Adult $30 Family $55 (save $15) Concession* $20 (2 adults, 2 children) Child (5-14 yrs) $15 Family A (2 adults, 2 children) $70 ENTRY & TICKET TO RIDE AFTER 4 FUN PASS AFTER 2PM ENTRY TRAVEL SAVER Ticket to Ride is a great value The all new After 4 Fun Pass is Family B (1 adult, 3 children) $56 (SAVE UP TO 25 PER CENT) Opackage, guaranteeing Oa great value way to enjoy all Additional Child $10 Kg,'N RACV members can buy tickets The new Entry & Travel Saver maximum thrills and entry to the fun and excitement cifthe Show V.:1 for their family and friends at combines the convenience of the Show.