Royal Show 07

It’s that time again! The smell of manure is in the air, the balls are in the clown’s mouth, and the vomit is flying round the Graviton! Yes, it’s the annual Perth Royal Show!

There are, as always, a million things on at the show. It’s a great day out, but can get expensive – especially with kids, rides and showbags. A good idea might be to take along lunch and give the kids a limit on how much they can spend?

Wed Oct 3 sees free entry for under-12s who bring a 1 or 2L carton of Brownes white milk!

Here’s a brief rundown on some of the attractions – you can see the daily highlights here.

Animal Judging

The traditional events. Chickens, dogs, horses, cats, even pigeons. It’s all happening.

Demonstrations

Plenty of exhibitions on cooking, wood chopping, 2007 Guest Nation Indonesia, crafts, etc etc etc.

Entertainment

Apart from the Indonesian events, there’s also circus, martial arts, jazz, fireworks, and snails, apparently.

Rides

We love the old favourites like the Fun House and Ghost Train, but there are all sorts of roller-coasters and other rides too.

Sideshows

Test your luck and dexterity and win the teddy-bear for your partner!

Showbags

You could spend $5 or $500 here. Our tips are: (as always) Bertie Beetle for $2, Freddo, Chupa Chups etc – get in early because the good ones sell out!

There’s also plenty of free tastings and other exhibitions for those watching their pockets!

Perth Royal Show 2007

Where: Claremont Showgrounds – here’s a map of the Showgrounds
Map: View Location
Date: Saturday 29 September – Saturday 6 October, 9am-9pm entry every day, with Sideshow Alley open until 11pm
Cost: Adults (16+) $22 – Seniors $16 – Kids (5-15) $10 – Kids (<5) free – Students (<18) $10 – Pensioners $10 – Family $54 (2 adults 2 kids or 1 adult 4 kids)
Remember Wed Oct 3 is free entry for under-12s with a Brownes 1/2L white milk carton!
Also, you can get pre-sale tickets from HBF, Woolworths, Video Ezy and RAC to skip the queues!
Transport information: You can park nearby for ridiculous amounts (about $10) or take the Fremantle train and get off at the Showgrounds stop. Further information from Transperth
Enquiries: raswa@raswa.org.au or (08) 6263 3100