Showbags are such a fun and often highly anticipated purchase for families and kids attending The Royal Adelaide Show. Given dollars are tight for most Adelaide families we love the idea of buying a showbag or (showbag alternative) that offers something practical, oozes bang for buck is still fun and has something for every one in the family to enjoy. Enter our list of fantastic South Australian Show Bags.
We found it really hard to pick a selection of mainstream bags to review this year (there must be over 400 on offer), so following the recent Buy SA for SA week we have decided to ditch the plastic rubbish and crap food and just narrow it down to some South Australian bags, that are not only loaded with treats and practical quality contents, the value for what you are actually getting is exceptional.
Here is some value bags we are giving a big tick, that will keep every one happy (our school lunch boxes have never looked better!)
By supporting South Australian, we are doing our bit and teaching our kids the value of local. So here are our top picks for a family showbag (or showbag alternative) that will have you feeling good about your more mindful purchase.
Bazinga Cards & Collectibles
From $24.99
Isn’t this just the hottest little SA business of the moment? (We certainly think so!) Our friends from Bazinga will be at the Royal Adelaide Show with a fantastic range of exciting (and limited) showbags again this year. Find them in the Market Bazaar Pavillion right next to Gotham Collectables. There are several Pokemon bags and even a backpack, an AFL bag an NBA bag, One Piece, Marvel, Dragon Ball, something for the chocoholics and sweet tooths and more! They all represent excellent value.
Charlesworth Insatiable Showbag
$30
Close to $40 value and something for every one, including sweet and savory. You cant go wrong!
Find Charlesworth Nuts at Stand 10 in the Showbag Hall
Melba’s Kids Bag
$18
Melba’s are back with a fabultous value packed range of specialty bags for The Show. This is a great option if you want to avoid the Showbag Hall alltogether, as youll find them in The Old Ram Shed. Packed with choccies and fun lollies for your favourite little people and also plenty of options for Mum, Dad and all budgets.
Yellow Brick Road
$13
A Royal Adelaide Show must do and cherished family tradition. The Yellow Brick Road is presented by Brand SA for 2024. This show bags is packed with local fruit and produce, snacks and treats and it’s only $13 or $22 for two. Daily from 9am and last sales at 6pm, bags can be purchased from SHow Kiosks near each of the main entrances. Allow time for this collect your self trail as you explore the entire precinct.
Ugly Swan
Substitute plastic toys and sugar for practical and quality! Not officially a showbag, but these magical brushes are presented in the sweetest silk carry pack and there is options for the whole family. We picked up a couple every year, they always have a great ‘Show Deal’. LOVE the Scream Free hair brushing experience. Pop past the Jubilee Pavilion for a demo or use show10 for online discount
Menz FruChocs Showbag
$20
So much FruChoc goodness + a $15 voucher for online and a 2 for 1 movie ticket with Wallis Cinemas – this is insanely over $60 of value.
Find them at Stand 2 in the Showbag Hall
Mikes Beef Jerky
Locally produced in Robe, South Australia, Mike’s Beef Jerky is full flavoured, moist, tender and made from 100% premium Australian beef. This delicious beef jerky is naturally wood smoked and retains much of its natural moisture. Mike’s Beef Jerky is a fantastic snack alternative. Offer: Mix’n’Match 6 x 90g Packs for $55 Find them in Taste SA
Kytons
Also not officially a showbag, but an excellent alternative – pop by the Kytons stand in the Taste SA Pavilion and grab some lamingtons in a cooler bag for the school lunches. Iconic SA food at its best and will cost you less than $10 for a pack of lammos. You can also score 10% off online until September 30th, 2024 with code SHOWTIME
Browse the Kytons range here and don’t forget they make a wonderful fundraiser too!
Menz Pollywaffle Bag
$16
The legendary Polly Waffle flavour combo is back! Because there’s nothing quite like the deliciously unique, smooth milk chocolate, crunchy wafer and soft marshmallow that’s made the Polly Waffle an Aussie favourite since 1947.
Gourmet Goodie Bag Cancelled for 2024
Sam Tucker states that he hopes this may return in 2025. Fingers crossed.
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