Kids (and big kids) LOVE SHOWBAGS! And let’s be honest, choosing your showbag was basically a very serious childhood budgeting exercise. Who else remembers studying the showbag guide, circling the must-haves, highlighting the absolute essentials and then doing the maths to see how many you could squeeze into your pocket money budget?
Well, the tradition continues! This year, some of the Kids in Adelaide crew have had a sneak peek at the showbags heading to the 2026 Royal Adelaide Show, and we’ve picked 10 that we reckon deserve a spot on your must-have list.
From squishies and cute collectables to lollies, toys and plenty of nostalgic favourites, there’s something for every kind of showbag shopper. And if you can’t make it to the Show this year, don’t worry… you can shop many of them online at showbags.com.au. They’re also pretty handy for stashing away for Christmas, birthdays or even Father’s Day!
Squishy Things
$40
Get ready to squish, collect and squeeze! The Squishy Things Showbag is packed with colourful sensory toys, including cute food-inspired designs, mystery dumplings, Mochi Paw, Splat, Ice Cream, Pizza and more, plus a reusable tote bag.
Perfect for fidget fans and sensory toy lovers, this showbag is full of cute collectables, satisfying squishies and plenty of surprises to discover!
Highland Cow
$36
Calling all Highland Cow fans! This adorable showbag is packed with cute and practical goodies, including a Highland Cow Backpack, Bag Clip, Keychain, Notebook, Pen Set, Shoe Charms, Squishy, Stickers and a Reusable Tote Bag.
Perfect for school, accessorising or adding to your collection, it’s a cute mix of everyday essentials and Highland Cow goodies!
Capybara Showbag
$36
Get ready for the cutest showbag around!
The Capybara Showbag is packed with adorable goodies, including a capybara backpack, squishy toy, fluffy badge, bag clip, notebook, pen set, ruler, eraser, pencil case, stickers and a handy non-woven bag.
Perfect for school, adventures or adding to your kawaii collection, this showbag is full of cute, practical goodies for capybara fans!
Hot Wheels Showbag
$36
Ready to race? The Hot Wheels Showbag is packed with goodies for little speedsters, including a Hot Wheels Backpack, Cap, Shoe Charms, Sticker Puzzle, Skateboard, Socks, Straws, two Hot Wheels Vehicles and a Reusable Tote Bag.
Perfect for racing fans and Hot Wheels collectors, it’s a winning mix of toys, accessories and everyday essentials!
Barbie Ballet Showbag
$36
Step into a world of ballet magic with the Barbie Ballet Showbag! This beautiful collection includes a Barbie Ballet Backpack, Hairbrush, Hair Extension, Jewellery Set, Jewellery Box, Scrunchie, Ballet Skirt and Reusable Tote Bag.
Perfect for Barbie fans who love dance, dress-up and creative play, it’s packed with gorgeous accessories for styling, playing and showing off your ballet-inspired look!
Hello Kitty Red Showbag
$36
Say hello to Hello Kitty! This adorable showbag is packed with everyday goodies, including a Hello Kitty Red Backpack, Bag Clip, Coin Purse, Cup, Hairbrush, Hair Ties, Notebook and Reusable Tote Bag.
Perfect for school, everyday adventures or adding to your Sanrio collection, it’s a cute mix of practical accessories and classic Hello Kitty style!
Paw Patrol Showbag
$36
Get ready for rescue missions with the PAW Patrol Showbag! Packed with goodies for little heroes, it includes a PAW Patrol Backpack, Reusable Bag, Vest, Bucket Hat, Bento Box, Activity Set, Memory Cards, Mask Set and Face Washer.
Perfect for school, dress-up and imaginative play, it’s a must-have for little PAW Patrol fans!
Zappomungus Showbag
$12
Calling all lolly lovers! The Zappo Superbag is packed with a huge mix of sour, chewy and fruity treats, including Zappo Chews, Sour Power Bars, Zappo Millions, Grumpy Dips, Fizz, Zappo Drops and more.
Plus, there’s Trolli Pizza, Trolli Gecko, Triple Dipper, Monster Dip, Lotsa Pops and plenty of fruity favourites. It’s the ultimate showbag for anyone who loves a big lolly haul!
Trolli Jumbo Showbag
$12
Get ready for a gummy overload with the Trolli Jumbo Showbag! Packed with fruity, chewy and sour favourites, including a 150g bag of Trolli Brite Crawlers, Sour Geckos and Gummi Bears, plus Trolli Pizzas, Burgers, Hot Dogs and Sea Critters.
With colourful shapes and a mix of sweet and sour flavours, it’s the ultimate showbag for Trolli fans and gummy lovers!
Viral Trends Showbag
$15
Ready to try the latest candy trends? The Viral Trendz Showbag is packed with sweet, sour, spicy and chewy treats, including Foam Gummy Worms, Marshmallows, Chilli Strawberry Gummy Bears, Sour Tutti Frutti, Gummy Noodle Cup and Peelable Strawberry and Mango Gummies.
With loads of flavours and textures to discover, it’s the perfect pick for candy lovers who love trying something new!
We LOVE that the majority of these come in reusable tote bags or cute backpacks (meaning less plastic). And what’s even better is if you can’t make it to the Royal Adelaide Show this year, all of these showbags are available to purchase online at www.showbags.com.au
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