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September 221 Sing and dance to annual community event, celebrating With some of the state's best greatest some of the music icon's excellence in food and farming. producers, chefs and eateries hits, and let your hair down With an abundance of animals, on-hand, the event is a foodie's after an unforgettable day some of Melbourne's best food, dream and offers the latest in popular at the Show. thrilling family entertainment and the food trends, Show favourites and • newest and most exciting rides and fresh, healthy options. • showbags, the 2018 Show is sure to The Winning Tastes Pavilion be truly unforgettable! showcases the incredible local food • scene, with cheese and charcuterie, • From prestigious blue ribbon • • competitions, to award-winning award-winning food and drink, food and drink, hands-on interactive decadent desserts and coffees, it is experiences and spectacular a must-visit for any food lover. or head for the food trucks, which And prepare to be amazed entertainment, the Show offers You can also treat yourself to will be offering up their very best by one of the largest displays of creativity in Victoria, with more a huge variety of unique and a cocktail at the High Spirits Bar across Melbourne Showgrounds. memorable experiences. or enjoy a craft brew at the Brew Bar Wind down with games, than 4000 exhibits in the Spotlight You can get close to thousands of in the Winning Tastes Courtyard. entertainment, wine, beer, cocktails Makers Pavilion, home of the Art, your favourite farmyard animals — Continue with international tastes, and pop-up restaurants from some Craft & Cookery Competition. including cows, goats, sheep, pigs, sweet treats and healthy options at of Melbourne's best eateries at the Don't miss the incredible talent on show — from the ever-popular horses and dogs — at the Show. the Woolworths Fresh Food Pavilion, newly-created precinct, The Meadow. 11(JYA MELBOURNE JOIN US ON f Vir 4 SHOW *****************1 *********** I decorated cakes to the most delicate Three big carnivals offer plenty crochet, or traditional handicrafts of excitement: try out the Coca-Cola to technology-based art. 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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.