The Royal Adelaide Show opens its gates again to Adelaide from 30 August – 7 September 2025. 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 show… now replaced by the stunning Southern Lights Spectacular – a dazzling new light, drone, and pyrotechnics show that lights up the night! we can’t wait!
  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 2025 showbag guide here > https://www.theshow.com.au/showbags/
  5. And of course including Bertie Beetle in that list!
  6. Learning all about agriculture through fun, hands-on activities at Aggie’s Farm!
  7. Bluey live on the Goyder Stage
  8. Following the Yellow Brick Road – a tasty tour of South Aussie goodies
  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. Give us *all* the doggies.
  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. Grab free samples from all corners of the Show!
  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. Relive the glory days with Chloe Castledine and the ultimate 2000s hits
  22. Winning a giant stuffed toy (and spending at least $50 to win it, unless your name is Roxy)
  23. Holding a baby chick
  24. Hunting down a free massage (wait, what?)
  25. Visiting Melbas in the Old Ram Shed for a Choc Dipper Cup
  26. Free cooking demos
  27. Singing, dancing, and giggling at the 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. Watching the world go by from an old-fashioned milk bar
  31. Cheering on your favourite celebs in the Cake Decoration Competition
  32. Milk a cow
  33. Let the kids jump on 50cc bikes, get pro coaching, and meet Aussie champs!
  34. Playing the clowns
  35. Get wowed by the next-gen geniuses showing off robotics, CO2 dragsters, and STEM-inspired creations at the Pet & Tech Centre!
  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. Make your own pasta necklace at Golden Grains
  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 chaos as silly farm animals race for glory
  62. Being amazed by the talent on display in the Junior Art and Craft displays
  63. Hair braiding
  64. Watch the Grand Parade – get up as high as you can for the full effect
  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. Watch the Airtime FMX crew soar and spin, then contemplate becoming a daredevil yourself!
  78. Check out the alpaca judging
  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. Observe a fully enclosed live beehive in action
  88. Pony rides
  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. Cheer on your favourite team in the Holden vs Ford V8 Utes Challenge
  96. Shopping at Market Bazaar for things you really don’t need
  97. Sing, dance, and road trip South Aussie style at the Goyder Stage
  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!

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