101 FREE THINGS. to see and do at the Show

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1 101 FREE THINGS to see and do at the Show

2 101 FREE THINGS TO SEE AND DO AT THE SHOW 1. Check out award winning masterpieces on display at the Creative Crafts Pavilion 9am-8pm Map: J2 2. Don t miss our Fireworks Spectacular on the Main Arena each night 8pm Map: G4 3. Let your kids take over the kitchen on the IGA Cooking With Kids stage at Farm 2 Food 10am, 11.30am, 1pm, 2.30pm & 4pm Map: E1 4. Join our Perth Royal Food Awards winners and sample some tasty morsels at the Taste WA Marketplace 10am-late (Café open from 7am) Map: E2 5. Former farm boy Shannon Noll and his band is performing live on the Main Arena! Sun pm Map: G4 6. Twitching noses and cuddles galore at the Pat-a-Bunny, Cuddle-a-Cavy, Pat-a-Pig, Cuddle-a-Chick in the Creatures Great & Small Pavilion 9am-6pm Map: C6 7. Take a trip around our AgVenture Trail, with lots to learn, see and do on this FREE educational guided tour Follow the GREEN TRAIL on the map throughout the Showground 8. Experience the feeling of being underground when you crawl through the Soil Tunnel at Discover Dirt 9. Cupcakes, muffins, scones, zucchini fritters and so much more at the cooking demonstrations in the Cookery Pavilion 9.30am & 1.30pm Map: J2 10. Watch Cattle, Horses and everything in between in the Grand Parade on the Main Arena 1pm Map: G4 11. Enter a Science Wonderland with Scitech, a unique collection of exhibits where you can explore, experiment and discover. Ignite curiosity in kids and adults alike with exciting puzzles, amazing challenges and awesome tech 9am-6pm Map: B6 2

3 Please visit for more information on each event 12. Visit the Alpaca fashion parade in the Creatures Great & Small Pavilion 9am-6pm Map: C6 13. Marquisa D Or - The Gold Lady mime artist will have you question her moving eyes! 2pm, 3pm & 4pm Map: J3 (Gate 1) 14. Cuteness overload... Luv-a-Lamb is back at the Sheep, Shearing & Wool Pavilion 9am-6pm Map: A5 15. Visit the Taste WA Marquee and let the kids play in the Channel 9 Children s Activation Zone 9am-9pm Map: E2 16. What s inside the WA Museum container at Discover Dirt? Take the time to investigate des Refusés exhibition at the Ellie Eaton Pavilion 9am-8pm Map: J year old vintage machinery and tools at the Heritage Hall will leave you amazed! 9am-7pm Map: F5 21. Visually stunning and always a treat, the Photography Competition display is located in the Photography building 9am-8pm Map: I2 22. Who let the animals out? Walk amongst our friendly farm animal folk at the PETstock Animal Nursery. A firm family favourite 9am-8pm Map: I2 17. Delicious cake decorating demonstrations come with a taste test! 9.30am-11.30am Map: J2 18. See sheep dog trials, a great Australian sport, live on the Main Arena 6.45pm Map: G4 19. Art lovers rejoice at the Salon 3

4 101 FREE THINGS TO SEE AND DO AT THE SHOW 23. An absolute favourite with the kids; virtual shopping in the Buy West Eat Best Supermarket at Farm 2 Food 24. A showcase of local talents will be on at the Community Stage; including local bands, individual talented musicians and vocalists 9am-6pm Map: H2 25. Shearing demonstrations on the Shearing Stage are always high on the agenda. Keep an eye out for Best Fleece in WA 10am, 11am, 2pm & 4pm Map: A5 26. Cat Haven and Safe Cat Charities are here to adopt out rescued cats who need a new home Wed 26, Thurs 27 & Fri 28 9am-5pm Map: B5 27. Watch the strong axemen climb great heights in the Tree Pegging Championship on the Main Arena Thurs 27 & Fri 28-4pm Map: G4 28. Stroll to the Art Gallery to see over 51 finalists art, and even purchase your own! 9am-8pm Map: I2 29. Chefs on Stilts! Let them amuse you at Plaza Entertainment area From 11.30am Map: F2 30. Be dazzled by WA s own Matthew Landers floral demonstration at the Flower Show 1pm Map: F1 31. Get up-close and personal with plants and all living things in soil using an iscope at Discover Dirt 32. Can you find the Queen Bee in the honey display at Farm 2 Food? 33. See dogs jumping, running, dancing and prancing on the Dogs Performance Lawn area 9am-5pm Map: J3 34. Come and see beautiful, rare and endangered WA native plant species at the WA Urban Wildflower Corridor 35. Try your hand at flaking or wheat milling in the CBH grain shed at Farm 2 Food 36. Talented children from 5 to 15 yrs have put their all into their cat artwork... Come and see the winning pieces in the Cat Pavilion 9am-5pm Map: B5 4

5 Please visit for more information on each event 37. Demonstrations galore at the Creative Crafts Pavilion including Beading and China printing, spinning and weaving, lacemaking, bookbinding, felting, woodcarving, knitting, embroidery and patchwork quilting 9.30am & 1pm Map: J2 38. Cool 4 Kids - Come and watch balloons twisted and pulled into your favourite shapes, with Pirate Pal, The Wizard and Percy Parrot characters ready to sing a song and play some games 9.30am-1.30pm Map: D6 (Gate 10) p 39. The WA Native Garden team will demonstrate how to bring colour into your garden to get the birds singing and the insect life buzzing 10am Map: E1 40. Write a special note on the Thank a Farmer Wall at Walk Through WA. Your support makes their day, month and year! 9am-8pm Map: E6 41. Be ready for the hilarious Mascot Race on the Main Arena prior to nightly fireworks. The louder you cheer, the faster they will run, and possibly the quicker they will fall 7.45pm Map: G4 42. WA Antz will show you the fascinating world of ants and how they make their homes at Discover Dirt 43. Heritage Sheep Breeds are on display in the Sheep, Shearing & Wool Pavilion to educate about their role in the industry 9am-6pm Map: A5 44. Watch gorgeous fluffy tiny chicks hatching at the Pigeons and Poultry Pavilion 9am-6pm Map: J4 45. Explore soil types with UWA Soil Science at Discover Dirt 46. The Gentleman - Rather odd, sometimes scary, but always a true Gentleman! Street theatre at its best 11am & 1pm Map: I4 (Train Station) to Viveash Avenue 47. Find out all about Dung Beetles and the role they play in agriculture at Discover Dirt m 5

6 101 FREE THINGS TO SEE AND DO AT THE SHOW Who knew digging for potatoes at Farm 2 Food could be so much fun? Come join in! 49. Get a moo-ve along at the Cattle Lanes for an up-close and personal tour! 9am-6pm Map: D2 50. The interactive Milking Station needs all hands on deck at the Walk Through WA Pavilion 9am-8pm Map: E6 51. Enjoy the humour and fun of zesty cooking demonstrations on the Taste WA stage 9am-9pm Map: E2 52. Be a CBH grain train controller at Farm 2 Food 53. Chill out at The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development activation 54. Watch the spectacular display of strength, endurance and skill at the Woodchopping Arena 10am-4pm Map: B4 55. Equestrian Awards and challenges are on the Main Arena each day of the Show Map: G4 56. Eggcelent eggs at Farm 2 Food. Where do your eggs come from? 57. Sam Perry The Voice 2018 Winner is performing live on the Main Arena! Sat pm Map: G4 58. Pigeons are back baby! Welcome the pigeons back after a small hiatus in the Pigeons and Poultry Pavilion 9am-6pm Map: J4 59. You be the judge and vote for your favourite display and wait to hear who won the People s Choice Award at the Flower Show in the Silver Jubilee Pavilion 60. Marvel at the Agricultural Machinery at Walk Through WA... larger than life and bigger than Ben-Hur 9am-8pm Map: E6 61. Worms, worms and more worms... Want to know all? Look for the Worm Shed in Discover Dirt 62. Grab a friend and watch the farm animals play at the Ricky Possum show at Farm 2 Food 10.45am, 12.15pm, 1.45pm & 3.15pm Map: E1

7 Please visit for more information on each event 63. Their energy can t be mistaken for anything else, DockDogs are bigger and better than ever! 11.30am, 1pm, 2.30pm & 4pm Map: C4 64. Watch the professionals on the Main Arena for the Woodchopping Underhand Championship Sun 23 to Fri pm Map: G4 65. What happens when a fairy tale character finds out about selfies? Watch out for Gretel and her photo frame, as she grabs you for a selfie opportunity 10.30am & 12.30pm Map: J3 (Gate 1) 66. The WA Police Pipe Band are performing at the Plaza Entertainment... who doesn t love the bagpipes? 12.30pm-2.30pm Map: F2 67. Sheep judging at the Sheep, Shearing & Wool Pavilion showcases Merino, Dorper, Suffolk and Corriedale Breeds Sat 22, Sun 23, Wed 26 & Thurs am-4pm Map: A5 69. Watch the performing piggies dive into a tank full of water! Head to the Racing & Diving Pigs 11am, 12.30pm, 2pm, 3.30pm & 5pm Map: B6 70. Carriage Driving Class Concourse D Elegance is an equine beauty pageant... its all about who s Best Lookin! Fri pm Map: G4 71. The quick chop. Three skilled axe men; one West Aussie will verse another from the Eastern States and New Zealand! Be ready to cheer the home side on the Main Arena 7.20pm Map: G4 72. Don t forget to stop at the Legendairy Milking Station, an interactive showcase for kids! 9.30am, 11am, 12.30pm, 2pm, 3.30pm & 5pm Map: D5 73. Discover all WA has to offer at Walk Through WA with regional food and nature trails 9am-8pm Map: E6 68. Wild Flowers WA are showcasing their amazing display at Discover Dirt 7

8 101 FREE THINGS TO SEE AND DO AT THE SHOW 74. Walk through time to discover the history of agricultural machinery and see it working today 9am-7pm Map: F5 75. Say G day to 7 Perth Live Studio, read the news, grab a selfie and win prizes 9am-7pm Map: G5 76. Have you tried Gold Panning at Walk Through WA? Grab a pan and learn how to get your own gold rush! 9am-8pm Map: E6 77. Find out what being a police person is all about at the Police Pavilion 9am-7pm Map: H5 78. The Agricultural Hall of Fame is an impressive building, displaying portraits and stories of the pioneers of agriculture in Western Australia. Answer the quiz to be in the draw to win tickets to the 2019 Perth Royal Show 10am-5pm Map: H5 79. Primped and Proper dogs are on show at the Dog Pavilion 9am-5pm Map: J3 80. Wonder at the skill of the blacksmiths creating masterpieces in the smithy 9am-7pm Map: F5 81. Hop on the kiddies train and be ferried around the Showground Around the Showground, see map for train stops 9am-5pm 82. An explosion of unbelievable skills and thrills every evening! Monster Truck, One10 Ministyle Demo Team and the ASP FMX team are performing extreme acts on the Main Arena 7.25pm Map: G4 83. A hands-on sandbox exhibit combined with 3D visualization - mold the sand by hand and the landscape comes to life! Sand is augmented in real-time with an elevation color map, topographic contour lines, and simulated water at Walk Through WA 9am-8pm Map: E6 84. Polocrosse games are fast and furious. Come down to the Main Arena to watch WA & NSW slog it out Thur 27-2pm, 5.30pm Map: G4 85. Camera, lights, action! Squint Photography are here to take your best shot at the Robinson Pavilion 9am-8pm Map: G1 8

9 Please visit for more information on each event 86. How talented are our school students? Check out their artwork at the Pigeons and Poultry Pavilion 9am-6pm Map: J4 87. Boom Radio, North Metro TAFE s radio superstars of the future are here all day every day with their outside broadcast and fun games with prizes to win! 9am-7pm Map: D4 88. Peruse the WA Small Business Markets, supporting WA s locally made products 9am-5pm Map: H2 89. The Invitational Pony Club Jumping Competitors arre back ready to show their skills Sat 29-8am-1pm Map: G4 90. Australian Wool Education Trust Scholarship winners from Curtin University are displaying their finest threads in the Sheep, Shearing & Wool Pavilion 9am-6pm Map: A5 91. Shake, wobble and splash about with the chickens and ducks on display at the Pigeons and Poultry Pavilion 9am-6pm Map: J4 92. Tractors galore at Walk Through WA, with kids activities and riding on the tractor simulator. Great fun! 9am-8pm Map: E6 93. Tap, tap, tap it in... Golf WA are here with a FREE Golf Putting Competition 9am-6pm Map: G5 94. Stayin alive! St John s First Aid demonstrations are all about educating while having some fun 9am-6pm Map: H4 95. Come enjoy DJ tunes after the nightly Fireworks at the WA Good Beer Bar From 8.30pm Map: E4 96. Live music is on the Carter Lawn every day of the Show Map: H2 97. Shane St James is a master of the power of suggestion. Be hypnotised at the daily show in the Entertainment Theatre 12pm, 2pm & 4pm Map: J2 9

10 101 FREE THINGS TO SEE AND DO AT THE SHOW 98. The RSL Poppy Knitting ladies are returning to the Agricultural Hall of Fame, busy knitting for the Centenary of Armistice Day on November 11 10am-5pm Map: H5 99. The AFL Grand Final will be shown live on the big screen in the Smokies BBQ Lawn Map: I Giant Jenga, Bean Bag Toss and games galore on the Food Van Zone grass, keeping kids and adults entertained for hours Map: H Redwave Media is broadcasting live from the Showground from 7am-11am. Come down to say hi! Mon 24 to Fri 28-7am-11am Map: H3 10

11 SAT 22 SEPTEMBER OPENING NIGHT SPECIAL GUEST PERFORMANCE SAM PERRY (2018 WINNER OF THE VOICE) WED 26 SEPTEMBER COMMUNITY DAY SUN 23 SEPTEMBER SHANNON NOLL & BAND THURS 27 SEPTEMBER 1 /2 PRICE KIDS ENTRY DAY TICKETS ONLY AVAILABLE AT THE GATE MON 24 SEPTEMBER FESTIVAL OF FOOD FRI 28 SEPTEMBER 1 /2 PRICE SENIORS ENTRY DAY TICKETS ONLY AVAILABLE AT THE GATE TUES 25 SEPTEMBER MULTICULTURAL DAY SAT 29 SEPTEMBER MAJOR PRIZE GIVEAWAY 11

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