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elcome to the Royal It's a testament to our dedicated Melbourne Show, farmers and producers. Wone of Victoria's most I invite Victorians from every iconic events. corner of our state to come and 'OW $4111114:Z Each year, the Show proudly support these hard-working men boasts the very best in Victorian and women, while enjoying a day • food, wine and crafts — not to out at the Show. mention the showbags and rides. And don't forget to pick up In addition to these attractions, a showbag! the Royal Melbourne Show does a great job of showcasing our agriculture industry. In 2016/17, Victoria exported The Hon Daniel Andrews MP a quarter of Australia's total food Premier of Victoria and fibre — despite our state ORIA 44. accounting for just three per cent of 17_ Australia's agricultural land.
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elcome to the 2018 Royal Melbourne Show, WVictoria's largest and most iconic community event. This year's Show promises to be one of our best and I invite you, your family and friends to come and join us. Celebrating the very best in food and agriculture, the Royal Melbourne Show has a long history of educating and entertaining visitors while providing an important opportunity to connect rural and urban communities. This year, there are more opportunities to interact with animals up close, new and enhanced food and drink precincts and world-class entertainment and attractions to enjoy. The Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria is committed to providing visitors with even greater family value, and for this year's Show we have reduced the price of family tickets by 10 per cent from 2017. The celebrations kick off on Saturday, September 22 with an opening day special event featuring a 90-minute Jimmy Barnes concert included in the price of admission. talented participants the very best of and up to 30 per cent if you are Each day our entertainment line-up luck with their competitions. an RACV member. is full of world-class must-see acts, The Royal Melbourne Show We look forward to welcoming and of course our nightly fireworks would not be possible without the you to the 2018 Royal Melbourne spectacular (weather permitting) is important contribution of all our Show at Melbourne Showgrounds •always a family favourite. partners and sponsors along with from Saturday, September 22 to Claiming a coveted Royal exhibitors, officials, members, staff Tuesday, October 2 and trust that Melbourne Show blue ribbon and volunteers. We thank these you will enjoy a great value fun is a significant highlight for the valued stakeholders and wish them day out, packed full of unique and thousands of exhibitors at the all a rewarding and successful Show. memorable experiences. Show, from livestock and their With so much on offer, it truly is I hope to see you all at the 2018 handlers, to show horses and their a great day out, and with significant Royal Melbourne Show! champion riders. savings available by purchasing From the most intricate creations tickets online, it is also great Matt Coleman of the art, craft and cookery value. We encourage you to visit President entrants, to the strength and skill of royalshow.com.au before opening the woodchoppers, we wish all our day to save up to 20 per cent, RASV
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ANIMALS, ANIMALS EVERYWHERE 4 ANIMAL NURSERY A quintessential Show experience — pat, feed and cuddle more than 500 adorable baby animals, including lambs and ducklings. Daily, 10am-7pm
THE FARMHOUSE Life on the farm can be fun — milk a cow, shear a sheep, pat a pig or a chook! Daily, 10am-6pm
THE ANIMAL FARMYARD See all the favourites from the farm as they live in paddocks in the heart of Melbourne Showg rounds. Daily, 9.30am-7pm
HERALD SUN ARENA The majestic beauties of the equine world compete in the Horses in Action program. Daily *UNFORGERAE* ANIMALS LIVESTOCK PAVILION See the stars of the Show compete for blue ribbon glory. UP CLOSE Daily RE-LIVEYOUR CHILDHOOD OR MAKE NEW MEMORIES WITH THE IFAH DOGS PAVILION REAL STARS OF THE SHOW — THE CUTE AND CUDDLY ANIMALS. AND DOGS PRECINCT Everyone's favourite, the All ou never forget the first as they trotted their way across the With larger animal precincts, Breeds Championship Dog time you cuddled a baby Herald Sun Arena. the Show is the only place you can Show will see more than 200 lamb, or tried milking The animals are the real stars get up close to your favourites. y different canine breeds on show. of the Royal Melbourne Show, Whether you want to pat a pig, a cow. When you saw the biggest September 22-September 30, with 10,000 of them spread feed a goat or lead an alpaca, the bulls as they paraded around the 10am-5pm ring on their way to a blue ribbon, across Melbourne Showgrounds animal experiences at the Show or cheered on the majestic horses over 11 days. are truly unforgettable.
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urround yourself with chooks, goats and more, and fluffy, cuddly, adorable make sure you grab a cup of food Sbaby animals in the for $2 to hand-feed the animals. Animal Nursery! You can also learn about your Make magical memories to last favourite animals in the Education a lifetime as you pat and feed Hub, where you can chat to your farmyard favourites — a truly a farmer and find out more about unforgettable experience. how to care for baby animals. Get up close to lambs, ducklings, Daily, 1 Oam-7pm
MELBOURNE. SHOW JOIN US ON 0 f Vir RMYARD THINGS TO . .1 SEE AND DO top by The Animal Farmyard MILK A COW for the ultimate experience Head to the Legendairy Sof living off the land. See Milking Barn to learn about a huge range of animals living in dairy cows, and try milking paddocks in the middle of Melbourne a cow the traditional way! Showgrounds as they would at home 1 1.1 2pm, 4.3upm on the farm. — The Farmhouse Friendly Farmer Darryl will answer questions about life on a farm and share his tips to care for pigs, chooks, cows and sheep. •
THE FARMHOUSE featuring the Department of Education and Training SHEAR A SHEEP If you have ever wanted to pat a ave fun creating new Learn about sheep shearing pig, dig for vegies or pot a seedling memories, or re-living and watch a demonstration to take home, be ready to have a go Hchildhood ones, in before having a go! — this is your opportunity to have an The Farmhouse. 1 0.30c.im, 1pm 3.45pm unforgettable hands-on experience. Featuring the Department — The Farmhouse of Education and Training, For an interactive opportunity to ...... The Farmhouse is packed with experience real farming practices in PAT-A-PIG, exciting, educational shows and action, you'll love The Farmhouse. PAT-A-CHOOK interactive activities. Cuddle, pat and get close to a pig or chicken for • a memorable experience with CLASSROOM OF EXCELLENCE these two farm favourites. I Oormopm schools have to offer in exciting The Department of Education — The Farmhouse and Training's Classroom of classes over the 11 days of . „ . . Excellence is an opportunity the Show. WORKING DOGS to experience the world-class Watch the natural skills and The Classroom of Excellence educational programs being instincts of working dogs exhibit includes: delivered in Victoria from come into play as they • Live performances kindergarten to Year 12 herd sheep. and beyond. celebrating the diversity of !lam, 1pm. 3pm, 5pm It allows Show visitors and Victorian schools — Entertainment Precinct families with children of all ages • Activities for the whole family to experience modern education • Free healthy "recess" snacks MOVIE HORSES • Information about world-class approaches and activities in an Watch horses trained for TV, education and innovation interactive space. film and live shows, and see in schools From science and virtual the bond between animal and • Photo booth — tell us what you reality, to literacy and numeracy, human as they work together. want to be when you grow up visual communication design and 1 2.15pm, 3pm, 5.30pm everything in between, discover • Plenty of prizes and giveaways! — The Farmhouse the excellence and innovation our
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In a paddock in the heart of Melbourne Showgrounds, see cows live as you would on the farm. Daily, The Animal Farmyard
Have a go at milking a cow by hand at the Legendairy Milking Barn. Daily, The Farmhouse
Watch as the dairy cows are paraded by their young handlers. September 27 — Livestock Pavilion
See Red Poll feature breed cattle vie for blue ribbon glory. llam, September 29 — Livestock Pavilion
Watch cattle take part in the Grand Parade. Evening, September 29 — Herald Sun Arena
See the best of the best compete for the Supreme Champion Beef Exhibit title Evemny, October 1 — Livestock Pavilion ' • " ' * • ' " ******** See the biggest prize- winning cows and bulls on show! September- 29-October 2 -- Livestock Pavilion
oping to get close to DAIRY CATTLE LIMITED some prize-winning bulls Did you know dairy cows can eat FAMILY FARM EDITION Hor cows? The Livestock around 40kg of food a day! SHOWBAG & Pavilion will be packed with the See the country's finest dairy TEA TOWEL biggest blue ribbon competitors from cows and watch as heifers aged Get your hands on a limited Saturday, September 29 to Tuesday, 36 months and under Compete for edition showbag packed with October 2. blue ribbon glory on Thursday, goodies for $20, or a tea towel These gentle giants will compete September 27 at the Show! for $15. Both are available in a range of premium beef cattle You can also witness the from Information Booths and events, including the Red Poll Feature future of farming, as young the Livestock Pavilion. With Show, the prestigious Interbreed dairy farmers aged 21 and limited stock available, you'll Championship, the Calf Classic (too under compete in the Dairy have to get in quick! cutel) and more. Youth Handlers Classic.
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his is your chance to become a blue ribbon all-star and compete in a Royal Melbourne Show competition! You can Tget up close to these cuddly, long-necked animals in the Alpaca Youth Parader Competition, in which competitors lead an alpaca through a small obstacle course. You can also visit The Animal Farmyard, where these curious creatures will come running over to say hello and you can ask friendly farmers all of your alpaca questions.
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Pat an adorable baby lamb, id you know goats have or hand-feed sheep. incredible coordination and Daily, Animal Nursery Dbalance, and are able to survive in very steep areas, such as Have a go at shearing a sheep. cliffs and mountains? Daily, The Farmhouse You may even see some goats ustralia is the largest their paddocks as they would back using these skills to climb on barrels A producer of wool in the home on the farm. See sheep living in paddocks in and wheelbarrows at the Show. world, with millions of sheep the heart of the Show. If you are looking to get shorn across the country every year! HERITAGE SHEEP Daily, The Animal Farmyard a little The woolliest blue ribbon all-stars BREEDS DISPLAY closer will compete for glory in the Livestock Can you tell a Southdown from See the best woolly winners as and Pavilion from Saturday, September a Lincoln, or a Romney from they parade around the ring. learn 22 to Monday, September 24. a Hampshire Down? Stop by the September 22 24 more, the Look out for the Texel, this year's Heritage Sheep Breeds Display, — livestock Pavilion biggest bucks feature breed. This breed originated where you can get close to and learn and cutest kids on the Isle of Texel off the coast of more about the different breeds of Learn about different types at the will be on show in the Netherlands early in the 19th sheep you will find across Australia. Heritage Sheep Breeds Display. the Animal Nursery century. Texel sheep don't have any Daily, Livestock Pavilion and The Animal wool on their head or legs. Can you ROYAL MELBOURNE Farmyard. spot one? SHOW FLEECE To get even closer to sheep COMPETITION of all breeds and sizes, cuddle Some of the best fleeces from across THE WEEKLY TIMES a lamb in the Animal Nursery or try south-east Australia are on display Visit The Weekly Times among the animals and blue ribbon your hand at shearing a sheep in throughout the Show. They will be action in the Livestock Pavilion. Step on to the set of Australia's The Farmhouse. sold when the event finishes, with only agribusiness television program, The Ag Show, Or you can stop by The Animal funds raised going to the Lyme powered by The Weekly Times . Farmyard in the middle of the Disease Association of Australia Subscribe at the Show for an exclusive offer Showgrounds to see sheep living in and Legacy Victoria.
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HY-LINE BROW SCHOOLS POULTR COMPETITIO n school wins the blue ribbon for its prized chooks in the Schools Poultry Competition. The schools receive five pullets to raise and prepare for show. Three pullets are judged alongside a research project and a display of eggs the birds have produced during their stay at the Show.
* HORSES IN ACTION SIGH rom the athleticism and Competitions include the prestige of excitement of the Show the Garryowen Equestrienne Turnout FJumping, to the feathery and World Cup Show Jumping. feet of the lovable Clydesdales and Head to the Herald Sun Arena the discipline and majesty of the to see the agility, precision and Equestrienne Turnout, the Horses in poise of the horses and their riders. Action Program features the nation's With a variety of equestrian events best horses and riders as they strive across the 11 days of the Show, for blue ribbon glory. starting with the Show Jumping, the With more than 2500 entries and excitement will be unforgettable. a new timetable, the Horses in Action Doily, Herald Sun Arena ****** * * * * * * * * * * *
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hether you love pomeranians or poodles, greyhounds or great danes, everyone's favourite W pooches can be seen at the Royal Melbourne Show All Breeds Dog Championship Show, as more than 3000 dogs compete over nine days. The talented pups and dogs will be on show Saturday, September 22 to Sunday, September 30, with judges assessing them based on a number of attributes, including conformation, obedience and agility. Watch as they parade, jump, run, walk and tackle obstacles across the different classes, with more than 200 different breeds of perfectly groomed and well-trained dogs on display. September 22-30 — IFAH Dogs Pavilion
eautifully pampered cats will be judged Bdown to the very last whisker in the Royal Melbourne Show Cat Competition. Prepare yourself to get lost in the stunning baby blues of Phantom the Ragdoll, the feature breed star, this year. Whether long or short haired, these feline beauties are preened to perfection, with many different breeds to see and cat owners will be aspiring to win the ultimate — Best in Show — blue ribbon. October 1 & October 2 — IFAH Dogs Pavilion
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orning, afternoon or cheese from the new Winning Tastes evening — it's always Delicatessen and take some home to Ma great time to celebrate share with friends and family. Australia's food and drink at the That's Amore Cheese will be Winning Tastes Pavilion, which is serving traditional Italian dishes located on the set of MasterChef. such as Spaghetti 4 Formaggi (pasta Let the culinary excellence of with four-cheese sauce tossed in a Australian Food Award winners 40kg Grana Padano cheese wheel), entice your palate, or raise a glass gnocchi sorentina and delicious to winners in the Australian gourmet cheese toasties. International Beer Awards, Australian Don't forget to leave room for International Coffee Awards, a delectable, delicious and decadent Australian Distilled Spirits Awards or treat from Glace — the artisanal Royal Melbourne Wine Awards. dessert store opened by Christy Visit the animals, jump on the Tania, who created the floating ice rides, then relax and refresh with cream pressure test for last year's a tempting cocktail or cleansing MasterChef contestants. ale, or recharge with a caffeine hit Open daily, 10am-7pm from the champion roaster Danes Speciality Coffee Bar. Feeling peckish? Whet your WINNING TASTES STAGE appetite with an impressive range A visit to the Winning Tastes Pavilion of award-winning charcuterie and also offers the perfect opportunity to pick up some expert food and beverage tricks and tips. The free chef and producer masterclasses will be held daily, and you may get the chance to sample some of the fare. Attendance is limited to 50 people. Don't miss out! This year the Show has partnered with Jamie Oliver's Ministry of Food, which will be holding children's and adult masterclasses as part of the Winning Tastes stage program. AWARD WINNING TASTES COURTYARD WINNERS ROYALE BROTHERS Grab a classic Royale with AUSTRALIAN cheese, Hippy Royale, Pony Boy INTERNATIONAL (for the kids) and you can't go BEER AWARDS past the special loaded fries. BREW BAR The Royale Brothers' premium For the perfect mid-afternoon menu is a festival favourite at thirst:quencher, head to the home and abroad. Winning Tastes Courtyard where celebrated local brewers BIG EARLE'S will be pouring their newest Indulge in Big Earle's delicious and best craft beers. The Brew brisket or pork barbecue, Bar will feature a rotating cooked low and slow in the line-up of Australian traditional American way. From started with a Classic Willy. International Beer mouth-watering aromas to tender It's definitely a winner! Award medal and meat that melts in your mouth, trophy winners it's a true food experience. HIRO SUSHI BAR including Bright Japanese food as it should be Brewery, Beerland WILLY'S — fresh ingredients, fantastic Brewing, Wolf of FRIED CHICKEN flavours and home-style cooking. the Willows, Kai(u! Let Willy's World Famous Enjoy nutritious poke rice bowls, Beer, Boatrocker, Fried Chicken take you on a steamed then lightly fried pork Fixation Brewing, Two a lip-smacking, taste-bud gyoza bowl and you can't go Birds, Southern Bay tantalising trip into fried chicken past those naughty but oh-so Brew Co and Bad territory. Why not get the party yummy Tokyo fries! Shepherd Brewing. Open daily, 10am-8pm ROYAL MELBOURNE WINE AWARDS BAR Pot _19.___Mia Australian wineries are some of the best in the world, so HIGH SPIRITS COCKTAIL BAR why not try a top drop at the Royal Melbourne Wine Awards Bar, which features medal-winning wines From the 2017 Royal Melbourne Wine E hour Awards including Journey at the, i; how os Wines and Whimwood Estate some of Australia's Wines. Sample award winners best award-winning locally or select from favourite reds mode spirits are mixed to and whites for a relaxed perfection. Try the very best afternoon of wine tasting in as distilleries including Old the Winning Tastes Courtyard. Young's, Anr Spirits, Beenleiah -n Distillery, Ar r Here's Lon- • •-.2 at Fossey's Ginporium, LaWr r:'' / Estc,e and Knocklo(-, _- the High Spire.• over the 11 day- hov
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NIGHT ENTERTAINMENT The Show doesn't end when the sun goes down, with exciting nightly entertainment that will have you on the edge of your seat! The Herald Sun Arena features a rotating program of high-action horse entertainment, the Great Aussie Tractor Pull — a nightly battle against the clock to pull a massive tractor for 20 metres — the thrills and exhilaration of the Monster Trucks and Freestyle Motorcross Stunt team, featuring a Monster Ball and three FMX riders competing in an epic freestyle stunt show. And the excitement doesn't end there, the colourful Royal Melbourne Show Fireworks Spectacular is on each night of the HANDY HINT Show (weather permitting) — it's One of the best places always a crowd favourite. to see the fireworks Great Aussie Tractor Pull is from high above — daily, 7pm the ground on the Sky Wheel! Monster Trucks and FMX Stunt Show — daily, 1.15pm & 7.15pm
Fireworks — nightly approx 7.45pm
ANIMAL LIVE ON ENTERTAINMENT STAGE Be amazed by the Exclusive special appearances for intelligence and skill of limited days only on the Victorian. the talented animals at And proud of it. Main Stage. the Show, with a packed schedule of exciting JIMMY BARNES and educational animal September 22, 4.45pm entertainment. Watch farmers shear HOME AND AWAY STARS sheep and milk cows, before September 23, 1pm giving it a go yourself. Witness clever and agile DAMIEN LEITH canines complete obstacle September 30, 3pm courses in record time, and See the full line up at see how horses are trained royalshow.com.au for movie magic! PJ MASKS PJ Masks Meet the Heroes is a new live show experience featuring Catboy, Owlette and Gekko. Learn what it takes to be a hero and a member of the PJ Masks team. In this live interactive training session, everyone will have fun as they uncover the secrets of thwarting night-time villains. Sing, dance and perform the PJ Masks special superpower moves to discover the real meaning of being a hero. You can also meet the heroes in person with photo meet and greets after the first and last show! Victorian. And proud of it Main Stage daily, 10.30am, 12.30pm & 1.30pm'
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CIRCUS OZ Join Australia's iconic Circus Oz for a gloriously gaudy and glammed up 1980s flashback he Land Rover Australia Experience team will launch for audiences of all ages! a Twin Terrapod display to highlight the amazing NEON features stunning Tcapabilities of the latest range of these world-famous acrobatic skills, breathtaking vehicles. This year the latest models will be displayed during feats of circus and a each day of the Show, including the Discovery Sport, the smattering of Flashdance new Discovery and the latest models of Range Rover Evoque. choreography in a celebration • Range Rover Sport and Range Rover Velar. of everything glitzy and The team instructors will take vehicles up a rise to a height fabulous about the '80s. of 6.5m after traversing a 45-degree slope and you are Circus Oz, the iconic • encouraged to come along,for the ri • Melbourne-born arts company, is celebrating 40 amazing years of ground-breaking Australian contemporary circus in 2018 — having played to more than 4 million people worldwide since 1978, but this is their first ever appearance at the Royal Melbourne Show. Victorian. And proud of it. Main Stage — daily, 11.30am, 3.30pm & 5.30pm*
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• • HANDS-ON • ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS EAT, DRINK & PLAY • THE FARMHOUSE • WINNING TASTES PAVILION MAP H3 featuring Department of Education & Training MAP .13 • Dessert and Coffee Bar Doily 1 Oarn-7pm • Pat a Pig Doily 10am-6pm Delicatessen Doily 1 Oain-7pm • Pat a Chook Daily 10am-6pm • High Spirits Cocktail Bar Daily noon-7pm Dig for Vegies Daily 10am-6pm • • Little Green Thumbs — Pot a Seedling Daily 10am-6-pm WINNING TASTES COURTYARD MAP J3 • Brew and Wine Bars 10am-8pm ANIMAL NURSERY • MAP 15 Outdoor Eateries 10am-8pm • Feed the animals in the Daily 10am-7pm Animal Nursery • THE MEADOW MAP K3 • THE ANIMAL FARMYARD Wine, Beer and Cocktails 1 1 am-9pm • MAP K2 • Feeding time with Far ily 10am & 5.30pm Pop-Up Restaurants 1 1 am 9pm • Live Music 4.30pm-8.30pm • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
SPOTLIGHT MAKERS PAVILION 89.9 LIGHTFM'S UNFORGETTABLE TREASURE TRAIL 10am-7pm Win prizes as you walk around the Get hands-on with a range of free art Show! Find the banners, follow the and craft activities for all ages. instructions and you're in to win!
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• FAMILY • FARM ANIMAL SHOWS • . ENTERTAINMENT • • ' THE FARMHOUSE HERALD SUN ARENA MAP R3 • featuring Department of Education & Training MAP J3 Monster Truck and Freestyle Daily 1.15pm & 7.15pm • Sheep Shearing Show Daily 10.30am, 1pm & 3.45pm Motocross Stunt Shows • Legendairy Milking Barn Daily 11.15am, 2pm & 4.30pm Great Aussie Tractor Pull Daily 7pm Training Horses for Movie Magic Daily 12.15pm, 3pm & 5.30pm Nightly Fireworks Spectacular Daily 7.45pm •
ENTERTAINMENT PRECINCT MAP M4 VICTORIAN. AND PROUD OF IT. • Working Dogs Show Daily 11 am, 1 pm, 3pm & 5pm MAIN STAGE MAP N4 • • 'Times will vary on opening day — Saturday, September 22. Cosentino The Grand Illusionist Daily 2.30pm & 4.30pm Visit royalshow.com.au • for full schedule. PJ Masks Daily 10.30om, 12.30pm & 1.30pm • Circus Oz NEON Daily 11.30am, 3.30pm & 5.30pm PJ Masks Meet and Greet • Daily 11 am & 2pm • CHANNEL 7 / ENTERTAINMENT PRECINCTS • BMX and Motorbike Daily noon, 2pm, 4pm & 6pm • Stunt Show (L4) • ' • 7 Studio Live Site (M4) Daily from 10am • *Times will vary on opening day — Saturday, September 22. • Visit royalshow.com.au for full schedule.
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IT'S YOUR TURN TO PRESENT THE NEWS You'll be able to experience your POSE. SNAP. dream job presenting the news SHARE. behind the 7 News desk and share your video on social media. You will be able to take FRATIEL? Peter Mitchell and Jane Bunn a selfie on a Home and from the 7 News team will also Away surfboard and PRECINCT be visiting the 7 LIVE Studios to test your batting skills in share some of their tips and tricks front of the new 7 Cricket CHANNEL 7 IS GIVING YOU THE CHANCE on presenting the news. Check the Stadium in the 7 LIVE TO MEET SOME OF YOUR FAVOURITES FROM 7 News Melbourne Facebook page Studios. You may also be HOME AND AWAY AND 7 NEWS MELBOURNE for dates and times. lucky enough to receive IN THE CHANNEL 7 ENTERTAINMENT PRECINCT. @7NewsMelbourne some FREE Channel 7 YOU CAN VISIT THE 7 LIVE STUDIOS EACH DAY OF merchandise during your THE ROYAL MELBOURNE SHOW FROM 10AM-6PM. visit. The 7 LIVE Studios within the Channel 7 10AM - 6PM DAILY Entertainment Precinct #7STUDIOS is on experience not to be missed at this year's Royal Melbourne Showl
MEET YOUR SUMMER BAY FAVOURITES You will have the chance to meet some of your Home and Away favourites as they leave Summer Bay to meet their fans in Melbourne. Sophie Dil!man, Samantha Frost, James Stewart, Orpheus Pledger and Sarah Roberts will be interviewed on the Channel 7 Entertainment Main Stage from 1pm-1.30pm before they meet their fans in the 7 LIVE Studios from 2pm-3pm on Sunday, September 23. The much-loved artists will be taking photos and signing fan cards during their appearance.
.ROY A t. MELBOURNE ROYALSHOW.COM.AU ARNOLD SPORTS FESTIVAL AUSTRALIA'S STRONGEST Watch Australia's strongest athletes take on eight gruelling challenges in the Arnold Sports Festival: Australia's Strongest Man & Woman Competition. This invitational event sees competitors pull trucks, overhead press giant logs and lift heavy stones, as they push themselves to the limit to earn the title of Australia's Strongest Man & Woman and win a place in the coveted Arnold Pro Strongman World Series Championship in the US! October 1-October 2 — Woodchop Pavilion AND THE PASSION ee muscles bulge and chips fly — all have their origins in the timber as our toughest axemen and industry and attract some of the Swomen battle for top honours. world's best woodchop athletes. Woodchop is one of the traditional A test of brute strength, fitness and features of the Royal Melbourne fine skills, the woodchop events are Show, having been held for more fast, furious and over in the blink of — than 100 years. an eye. Get in early to make sure The unique woodchop events — you catch all the action! such as the exciting standing block, September 22-September 30 sawing, underhand and tree felling — Woodchop Pavilion * * * * * * * * * * * * * EDIBLE BUG SHOP TONEw THE # AGTECH Do you think you could snack on satay crickets, or munch on roasted mealworms? Scientists predict insects SmrVit are the future of food and ON SHOW Australia's largest edible insect he latest addition to the ROBOTIC PICKING ARM farm — the Edible Bug Shop extensive line-up at this year's Avocados are popular in everything — will have some delicious TRoyal Melbourne Show, from a sandwich to an avolatte treats available at the Show AgTech on Show promotes and (that's a latte served in an avocado this year. celebrates innovation within the half-shell), but who picks all that fruit? Learn why edible insects food and agricultural industry. Some farms will soon begin testing are an important part of our Presented by SproutX in robotic picking arms developed sustainable world and how conjunction with RASV, the program by Universal Field Robots. they can be part of includes emerging agricultural These arms operate our diet. products, technology, hardware at a similar speed to Visit Australia's and services. a human and can tell only edible AgTech on Show demonstrations if the fruit is ripe and insect vending and displays can been seen ready for picking. machine and and experienced in the Come and see the take some Livestock Pavilion robotic arm in action at unique products over the 11 days AgTech on Show. home to share of the Show. Daily, Livestock Pavilion with friends. # Ai4.4
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THE UNMISSABLE MAKERS SPOTLIGHT Explore more than 4000 creative exhibits entered into the Royal Melbourne Show MAKERS PAVILION Art, Craft & Cookery Competition by ART, talented artists, crafters and home cooks vying for a coveted blue ribbon in the Spotlight Makers Pavilion, one of the most popular sites at the Show. From the perennial favourites of the CRAFT & decorated cakes and intricate crochet to the updated classes of photography, tech-created art and new foods — you will be inspired at every step. Spotlight Makers Pavilion COOKERY — open daily, 10am-7pm
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SPOTLIGHT practice as' he creates new work in INSPIRATION SPACE the "studio". Ask Benjamin questions Rope baskets, collage, weaving, and observe his amazing painting papercraft, felt fun, bag making technique ip this unique living and much more, the Spotlight "display" in the heart of the Art, Inspiration Space will awaken your Craft and Cookery Exhibition. craftiness! With four free sessions each day, different makers will TEA COSY COLLECTIVE share inspirational tips, tricks, EXHIBITION tools and techniques. Our talented One of the most popular exhibitions makers include: Spencer Harrison at the Royal Melbourne Show, the (Spenceroni) Collage, Gemma Tea Cosy Collective sees detailed Patford Rope Vessels, Erin Lewis- and inventive creations on display Fitzgerald Visible Mending, Emma — with everything from traditional Greenwood Leatherwork, Jackie classics, to cartoon characters and Moskovitch Weaving and Anthea more abstract designs. Riskas (Full Tilt Nanna) Textiles. The tea cosies are auctioned off after the Show, and all funds go to OPEN BENCH supporting Dementia Australia in its Hear from the experts at Open Bench mission to provide advocacy, support — there are handy tips for everyone services, education and information from the beginner to the experienced, for all types of dementia. Be sure to with guild associations and individual vote for your favourite tea cosy in the artists invited to share their amazing Popular Choice Award. skills. Check out leatherwork, embroidery, mosaic, rug making, TIME TO CELEBRATE crochet and egg decorating for a fun Birthdays, anniversaries, weddings hands-on experience. and graduation's — makers mark You can even vote for your milestones with art, craft and culinary favourite exhibit in the Popular creations. This year, take a closer Choice Award and be in the running look at exhibits with a celebratory to win a prize! theme in the photography, crochet, knitting, embroidery, millinery and ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE decorated cupcakes sections. Contemporary artist Benjamin Guy of Funbeard Studios will set up his studio in the Spotlight Makers SPOTLIGHT Pavilion for the duration of the CREATE SPACE Show. This is a rare opportunity to see behind the scenes of an artist's Why not try out your creative talents with free activities at the Spotlight Create Space? Artists Kitiya Palaskas, Dawn Tan, Louise Seymour D EDITION SHOWBAG (Paperlab), Sayraphim Lothian, ONLY"' Katie Jacobs and Carly The Art, Craft &