101 FREE THINGS to see and do at the show - Perth Royal Show

Page created by Allan Robinson
 
CONTINUE READING
101 FREE THINGS to see and do at the show - Perth Royal Show
25 SEPTEMBER – 2 OCTOBER 2021

101 FREE
THINGS
to see and do at the show

                                   1
101 FREE THINGS to see and do at the show - Perth Royal Show
101 FREE THINGS TO SEE
    AND DO AT THE SHOW

    1.   See dogs jumping, running and          8.    Unearth the lost creatures
         dancing at the Dogs Performance              of Jurassic! Take a snap with
         Lawn area.                                   a dinosaur at the Dinosaur Adventure
         Map: J3                                      Park located at Carter Precinct.
                                                      Map: I2
    2.   Don’t miss the iconic Flight Centre
         Fireworks Spectacular on the Main      9.    WA Police Force Canine Squad
         Arena each night.                            demonstrate their exceptional
         Map: G4                                      detection skills. Meet and greet
                                                      session after the show.
    3.   Let your kids take over the kitchen          Map: J3
         on the Kids Kitchen stage at                   
         Farm 2 Food.                           10.   The Minions Salute To Essential
         Map: F1                                      Workers Parade. It’s a way to express
                                                      our collective gratitude for the
    4.   See Bluey & her sister Bingo during          relentless efforts of our frontline
         their Live Interactive Experience at         workers. Two parades daily.
         the Community Stage. 4 sessions              Map: G4
         daily, every hour from 11am - 2pm.
         Map: H2                                11.   Develop your skills behind the lens
                                                      with photography demonstrations
    5.   Twitching noses and cuddles galore!          every day of the show.
         Pat-a-Bunny; Pat-a-Pig; Cuddle-a-            Map: I2
         Chick in the Animal Nursery.
         Map: E1                                12.   See sheep dog trials, a great
                                                      Australian sport, live on the
    6.   Are you sweet or savoury? Cupcakes,          Main Arena.
         savoury muffins and so much more             Map: G4
         at the cooking demonstrations in the
         Cookery Pavilion.                      13.   Step back in time with 100 year old
         Map: J2                                      vintage machinery and tools at the
                                                      Heritage Hall!
    7.   Watch cattle, horses, sheep dogs             Map: F5
         and everything in between in the
         Grand Parade on the Main Arena.
         Map: G4  

2
101 FREE THINGS to see and do at the show - Perth Royal Show
Please visit perthroyalshow.com.au
for more information on each event
or download the Perth Royal Show App.

14.   Visually stunning and always a treat,    21.   Check out what it’s like inside a
      the Photography Competition display.           Royal Flying Doctors Service plane
      Map: I2                                        and medical simulator. Farm 2
                                                     Food Pavillion.
15.   Be inspired by award-winning                   Map: F1
      masterpieces on display at the
      Creative Crafts Pavilion.                22.   Discover the secrets to making
      Map: J2                                        delicious focaccia with cooking
                                                     demonstrations at the
16.   A showcase of local talents will be            Cookery Pavilion.
      on the Community Stage; including              Map: J2
      local bands, various dance groups,
      musicians and vocalists, just to         23.   Get your hands dirty and explore soil
      name a few.                                    types and how they affect crops.
      Map: H2                                        Map: F1

17.   Shearing demonstrations on the           24.   Try your hand at rolling oats or wheat
      Shearing Stage are always a highlight.         milling in the CBH Grain Shed at
      Map: A5                                        Farm 2 Food.
                                                     Map: F1
18.   WA Animals and Perth Rescue Angels
      are here to adopt our rescued cats       25.   Demonstrations galore at the
      who need a new home.                           Creative Crafts & Cookery Pavilion
      Map: K3                                        including beading and china painting,
                                                     spinning and weaving, lacemaking,
19.   Try your hand at bottle feeding our            bookbinding, felting, woodcarving,
      kid goat at the Animal Nursery.                knitting, embroidery and
      Map: E1                                        patchwork quilting.
                                                     Map: J2
20.   Watch the axemen ‘swing to win’ at
      more than two metres off the ground      26.   Catch the artistic mermaid swims
      in the Tree Pegging Championship on            and be awed by their underwater
      the Main Arena.                                ballet skills in a massive 12m tank.
      Map: G4                                        Four performances daily.
                                                     Map: F6

                                                                                              3
101 FREE THINGS to see and do at the show - Perth Royal Show
101 FREE THINGS TO SEE
    AND DO AT THE SHOW

    27.   Don’t miss the daily fishing              33.   Come down to Broadcast Hill and
          demonstrations; watch barramundi                meet the stars of 9 News Perth!
          and learn to use lures in the 12m tank.         Sit in the hotseat at the Channel 9
          Three demonstrations daily.                     News Desk and try your hand at
          Map: F6                                         reading the news!
                                                          Map: F2
    28.   Write a special note on the ‘Thank
          a Farmer’ wall at the Farm 2 Food         34.   Who knew digging for potatoes at
          Pavilion. Your support makes their              Farm 2 Food could be so much fun?
          day, month and year!                            Come join in!
          Map: F1                                         Map: F1

    29.   Be ready for the hilarious Mascot         35.   Get a moo-ve along at the Cattle
          Race on the Main Arena after the                Lane Walk for an up-close and
          Grand Parade every evening! The                 personal tour.
          louder you cheer,  the faster they will         Map: D3
          run, and possibly the quicker they
          will fall.                                36.   Listen to the enchanting sounds by
          Map: G4                                         the Joondalup Symphony Orchestra.
                                                          Every evening at the Main Arena.
    30.   Explosive Pro Wrestling returns to              Map: G4
          Perth Royal Show. Watch outrageous
          characters and unbelievable               37.   Enjoy the humour and fun of
          athleticism up close at the                     zesty cooking demonstrations on
          Entertainment Theatre.                          the Taste WA stage. See Masterchefs
          Map: J2                                         Jenny Lam and Pete Morgan cook up
                                                          a storm.
    31.   Heritage sheep breeds are on                    Map: I3
          display in the Sheep & Shearing
          Pavilion to educate about their role      38.   Be a CBH grain train controller at
          in the industry.                                Farm 2 Food.
          Map: A5                                         Map: F1

    32.   Watch gorgeous fluffy tiny chicks         39.   Become a ‘DPIRD Discoverer’ with
          hatching at the Pigeons and Poultry             the Department of Primary Industries
          Pavilion.                                       and Regional Development activation
          Map: I1                                         in Farm 2 Food.
                                                          Map: F1
4
101 FREE THINGS to see and do at the show - Perth Royal Show
Please visit perthroyalshow.com.au
for more information on each event
or download the Perth Royal Show App.

40.   Watch the spectacular display of          47.   Watch the professionals on the
      strength, endurance and skill at the            Main Arena for the Woodchopping
      Woodchopping Arena.                             Underhand Championship.
      Map: B4                                         Map: G4

41.   Equestrian Awards and challenges          48.   Get up close to a variety of farm
      are on the Main Arena each day                  animals up at Amherst Farm.
      of show.                                        Map: F5
      Map: G4
                                                49.   Don’t forget to stop at the Milking
42.   Sink the winning putt at the putting            Station, an interactive showcase
      green at the Sideshow Bar.                      for kids!
      Map: C4                                         Map: E5

43.   Witness the buzz surrounding the          50.   Great photo op! Locate the parking
      Sheep Judging event at the Sheep                zone for the Sprint Cars and get that
      & Shearing Pavilion where Merino,               sprint car racer vibe as you sit behind
      Dorper, Suffolk and Corriedale                  the steering wheel.
      Breeds are showcased.                           Map: F4
      Map: A5
                                                51.   Wonder at the skill of the blacksmiths
44.   Judge and vote for your favourite               creating masterpieces in the smithy.
      display at the ‘People’s Choice Awards’         Map: F5  
      for the Scarecrow Competition.
      Map: E1                                   52.   Snap a photo with the show’s heaviest
                                                      bull in the Cattle Lane Walk!
45.   See machinery in the field up at                Map: D2
      Amherst Farm.
      Map: F5                                   53.   Make sure you come and say g’day at
                                                      the Channel 7 Live Experience, have
46.   Get up close and personal with                  a go reading 7 News and try your luck
      reptiles and birds of prey. Capture             in spinning the Home and Away wheel
      an insta-worthy photo of you holding            to win!
      a snake, eagle, owl or falcon! Silver           Map: I3  
      Jubilee Pavilion.
      Map: E1

                                                                                                5
101 FREE THINGS to see and do at the show - Perth Royal Show
101 FREE THINGS TO SEE
    AND DO AT THE SHOW

    54.   Find out what being a police officer      61.   Cuteness overload...Luv-a-Lamb is
          is all about at the Police Pavilion.            back at the Sheep Pavilion.
          Map: H5                                         Map: A5

    55.   The Agricultural Hall of Fame is          62.   Polocrosse demonstrations are fast
          an impressive building, displaying              and furious. Come down to the Main
          portraits and stories of the pioneers           Arena and cheer on your chosen
          of agriculture in Western Australia.            team!
          Map: H5                                         Map: G4

    56.   Feast your eyes on an array of            63.   How talented are our school
          breathtaking acts performed by the              students? Check out their
          Ashton Circus crew. Every evening at            Scarecrows at the Animal Nursery.
          the Main Arena.                                 Map: E1
          Map: G4  
                                                    64.   Perth’s home of hits and old-school,
    57.   It’s a Monster Mayhem at the Main               Mix 94.5, will be broadcasting live
          Arena! Watch a Monster Truck                    from the Perth Royal Show every day
          perform gravity-defying stunts and              from 9am until 3pm! Be sure to say
          tricks. Win a ride on Australia’s first         hello for your chance to win prizes.
          purpose-built “Big Red” Monster Ride            Map: I3
          Truck.
           Map: G4                                  65.   Stroll through the Royal Collective
                                                          and support WA’s locally
    58.   Check out all the high-octane action            made products.
          as the Sprint Cars get fast & furious           Map: G1
          at the Main Arena!
          Map: G4                                   66.   Check out the purr-fect felines at the
                                                          Pedigree Cat Breed Display in the
    59.   Don’t miss the daredevil stunts of the          Silver Jubilee Pavilion.
          Freestyle Motocross team!                       Map: E1
          Map: G4
                                                    67.   Ignite your senses as you touch and
    60.   Carriage Driving is an equine beauty            see some of Australia’s finest fleece
          pageant...its all about who’s                   on display at the Sheep Pavilion.
          ‘Best Lookin’!                                  Map: A5
          Map: G4

6
101 FREE THINGS to see and do at the show - Perth Royal Show
Please visit perthroyalshow.com.au
for more information on each event
or download the Perth Royal Show App.

68.   Shake, waddle and splash about with    75.   Table Tennis, Giant Jenga, Bean
      the chickens and ducks on display at         Bag Toss and games galore at
      the Pigeons and Poultry Pavilion.            Taste of Asia Precinct and Carter
      Map: I1                                      Lawn, keeping kids and adults
                                                   entertained for hours.
69.   Enter our Competition to win tickets         Map: E2 & H2
      to the 2022 Perth Royal Show!
      Check our Social Media for             76.   Primped and proper dogs are on
      more info                                    show at the Dog Pavilion.
                                                   Map: K4
70.   Stayin’ alive! St John’s First Aid
      demonstrations are all about           77.   Catch the ‘Formidable Vegetable
      educating while having some fun.             Show’ every morning on the
      Map: G6                                      Community Stage. Kids learn about
                                                   the ethics & principles of perma-
71.   Become a drone pilot and learn               culture and sustainable living while
      how new technologies can improve             rocking out with the ‘Formidable
      farming for the future at the Farm 2         Vegetable’ band for 50 minutes.
      Food Pavillion.                              Map: H2
      Map: F1
                                             78.   Seek out roving performers
72.   Pop over to the Ag Hall of Fame and          entertaining the crowd as they
      explore the world of textiles with           wander around the showground.
      display demonstrations and talks.            Various locations
      Map: H5
                                             79.   Be dazzled by the picturesque Shop
73.   Come and witness live ABC                    Window Floral Design displays.
      Broadcasting from the Farm 2                 Map: J2
      Food Pavillion.
      Map: F1                                80.   Check out the Dried Wreath,
                                                   Table and Floral Arrangement
74.   The Invitational Pony Club Jumping           Demonstrations for some creative
      competitors are back ready to show           inspiration.
      their skills.                                Map: J2
      Map: G4

                                                                                          7
101 FREE THINGS to see and do at the show - Perth Royal Show
101 FREE THINGS TO SEE
      AND DO AT THE SHOW

81.   Check out the Cakes and Cookery              88.   Enjoy a 30-min story-time session with
      made by some very talented 8 - 14 year             St. John Book and Bear Reading.
      olds in the Ellie Eaton Pavillion.                 Map: G6
      Map: J2
                                                   89.   Kids Colouring Competition at St John’s
82.   Watch a group of talented musicians                Marquee. Submit your entry to win a
      and singers battle it out at the Battle of         chance to meet the Wiggles.
      the Bands. Hosted by School of Rock.               Map: G6
      Map: J2
                                                   90.   ‘Welcome to Country’ is an
83.   Be entertained by the magicians,                   acknowledgement of the country and a
      stilt-walkers, balloon artists and                 welcome to all participants on behalf of
      musicians who scattered around                     the traditional custodians. A must-see
      the showground.                                    show at the Main Arena.
      Various locations                                  Map: G4

84.   See some impressive cutting-edge             91.   Scitech ‘Burning, Melting, Saving’ Show
      Defence/RAAF equipment on display.                 - a 30-min interactive science show
      Map: H3                                            with spectacular experiments.
                                                         Map: H2
85.   Visit the Garden Guru’s for some great
      gardening tips                               92.   “I’ve got a problem” by Scitech. An
      MapJ2                                              interactive science show on how to
                                                         solve some of life’s everyday problems -
86.   Dancers from PADWA Talent perform                  from the quirky, to the interesting, to the
      a mesmerising dance routine to the                 downright stinky!
      beautiful harmonies of Joondalup                   Map: H2
      Symphony Orchestra.
      Map: G4                                      93.   Watch the sheepdog yard trials.
                                                         Map: G4
87.   Get your craft on! Learn to make a
      paper lotus flower at the Taste of Asia      94.   Spend time at Amherst Farm and get
      Precinct.                                          up close with Sheep, Cows and other
      Map: E2 &H2                                        farm animals.
                                                         Map:F5

8
101 FREE THINGS to see and do at the show - Perth Royal Show
Please visit perthroyalshow.com.au
for more information on each event
or download the Perth Royal Show App.

95.    For an amazing sensory experience,
       head to Optimus Gaming to immerse
       yourself in their computer simulated
       world of virtual reality.
       Map: E1

96.    Quench your thirst - top up your drink
       bottle with refreshing sparkling water,
       thanks to Soda Swap.
       Map: H5

97.    Participate in a few fun and interactive
       augmented reality challenges.
       Various locations

98.    Get your ideal photo op with our Minion
       Street Party floats before the parade
       starts.
       Map: C4

99.    Swing by Funky Monkey next to the
       Main Arena to try out their awesome
       monkey bars on display.
       Map: H4

100. Saddle up with Perth Racing to
       experience the thrill of being a jockey in
       a virtual reality horseracing event.
       Map: H5

101.   Help out a community group and learn
       all about ‘reuse recycle reduce’ with
       Containers For Change.
       Map: E4

                                                    9
101 FREE THINGS to see and do at the show - Perth Royal Show
R 2021
           R – 2 OCTOBE
25 SEPTEMBE

   Please visit perthroyalshow.com.au
 or download the Perth Royal Show App
    for daily times for listed activities.
You can also read