100 things we LOVE about the Royal Adelaide Show

The Royal Adelaide Show opens its gates again to Adelaide from 31 August – 8 September 2024. To celebrate we’ve done a quick whip around the KiA team and tried to put together a list of 100 things we love the most about The Show!

Are there any hidden secrets you love at The Royal Adelaide Show?
Where is your favourite exhibit?
What is your favourite ride?

Word is they’re bringing back all of our favourites this year, as well as a few exciting surprises. Tickets are on sale now – kidsinadelaide.com.au/event/royal-adelaide-show

1. The EPIC Fireworks Display
2. Dagwood dogs
3. Getting a bag of 6 hot cinnamon donuts to “share”
4. Circling all the showbags you want to buy from the showbag guide and then finding them all in the Showbag Pavilion- you can find the 2024 showbag guide here > https://www.theshow.com.au/showbags/
5. And of course including Bertie Beetle in that list!
6. Learning all about agriculture at the Aggie’s Farm Interactive activities in Stirling Angas Hall.
7. The weekday BLUEY Show on the Goyder Stage
8. Follow the Yellow Brick Road
9. Stopping for lunch at the Main Arena to enjoy the Horses In Action
10. Sideshow alley – can you win a prize?
11. Going on a scary ride with your kids in the Carnival and instantly regretting it
12. Dog shows. Every breed. All of the doggos.
13. OK and the cats too…..and the birds……..and the fish…….
14. Still being terrified of the Ghost Train all these years later
15. Cheering on the woodchoppers!
16. Free food tastings EVERYWHERE! YUM!
17. Stocking up on all our favourite SA products
18. Checking out the Rooftop Solar and Beehive Tour
19. Sitting on a police bike!
20. Seeing reptiles in the Pet Centre
21. Being amazed as cars *kick* goals using a GIANT soccer ball
22. Winning a giant stuffed toy (and spending at least $50 to win it)
23. Holding a baby chick
24. Hunting down a free massage
25. Visiting Melbas in the Old Ram Shed for a Choc Dipper Cup
26. Free cooking demos
27. Free Kids shows in the Goyder Pavilion and on the Boulevard Stage
28. Selfies with your favourite mascots like Wheaty McWheatface, Larry The Lamington & Mr Fruchoc
29. Sheep shearing
30. Singing along with the 80’s ladies on the Boulevard stage
31. Cheering on your favourite celebs in the Cake Decoration Competition
32. Milk a cow
33. Dance to the Funny Farmers
34. Watching the Kangaroo Beach live show during the week
35. Playing the clowns
36. CWA scones
37. $3.50 toasties
38. Trying ALL the ice cream in the Dairy Hall
39. Especially the Golden North Honey ice cream
40. Learning about farming in the Golden Grains Pavilion
41. Eating a BIG pork knuckle or giant turkey drumstick – Dad’s fave
42. View from the top of the Ferris Wheel
43. Trying to get your head on the Channel 9 news
44. Chilling out for a while on the lawn of the Boulevard stage while you watch a show
45. Sheep Dog Trials – hilarious!
46. Oooohing and ahhhing at all the cute baby animals at the Farmyard Nursery.
47. Taking the kids to the Show Museum to show them how brave you were to ride the Mad Mouse back in the day
48. Sheaf Tossing
49. The aroma of the Atrium Food Court
50. Pony Rides
51. Getting a kids license and riding the Pedal Tractors in the Agriculture pavilion
52. Watching the SA Police Band
53. Finding which cake took out first prize
54. Fairy Floss as big as your head
55. Listening to ABC Adelaide broadcast programming live
56. Watching the horse jumping
57. Trying out one of the virtual reality experiences
58. Chips On A Stick
59. Watching friends and family as they make the pledge to become Australian citizens
60. Wandering through the Taste SA exhibition. YUM!
61. Cheering on the Airtime FMX team
62. Being amazed by the talent on display in the Junior Art and Craft displays
63. Make your own dough in the Golden Grains Pavilion
64. Hair braiding
65. Getting hands henna painted or an air tattoo
66. Nabbing that secret street park that you always try first (if anyone would like to share with us where that is please feel free)
67. Spending $60 on a fake soccer kit
68. Strawberries and melted chocolate. OMG!
69. Checking out Sophie Thompson’s Garden Display
70. Taking home a bendy balloon animal
71. Strolling through the garden exhibits
72. Dodgem cars
73. Getting a family caricature drawn
74. Entering ALL the competitions and getting ALL the follow-up emails and phone calls months later
75. Getting your face painted
76. Lawn Mower Racing – yep it’s a thing!
77. Holden vs Ford Ute Challenge
78. Watch the Grand Parade – get up as high as you can for the full effect
79. Rabbit Show Jumping – the CUTEST!
80. Check out the Vintage Machinery Display
81. Take a spin in the RFDS Flight Simulator
82. Discovering all the free stuff in Jubliee Pavilion
83. Checking out the funny looking scarecrows on display
84. Watch your favourite mascots compete for the title of ‘Champion Mascot’ in the Main Arena
85. Waving at the kids as they disappear in the Wacky Shack Fun Factory
86. Sit down for a wine tasting session in Taste SA
87. Head to Golden Grains to learn about the role of bees
88. Bop away to the awesome music extravaganza ICONS of Music on the Goyder Stage
89. Check out the winners of the 3D printing competition in the Technology area
90. Head to the Dairy Cattle Lawn for the Flyball Competition
91. Watch ‘Chicken Run 2.0’ – it’s hilarious
92. Stopping at Climbing Tree’s Nature Playground
93. Check out live cookery judging on Tuesday
94. Meet a Superhero at the Gotham Collectables Stand
95. Look out for the Show mascot, Wheaty McWheatface and grab a photo!
96. High-fiving Dirt Girl and Scrap boy
97. If you get overloaded with showbags and produce, head to the Girl Guides for their parcel minding service
98. Go to the Learning Centre for an Aquaculture demo
99. Have an olive oil tasting in Taste SA
100. Enjoy the quiet on the drive home when the kids fall asleep!