Saturday, 21
September to Wednesday, 2 October 2013
I have a real love hate relationship with one thing this time of year,
and that one thing is the Melbourne Show. The reason I love/hate the show is because
the amount of money I ALWAYS end up spending. But this year I have promised
myself that I will be taking X amount of money and leaving the cards at home so
I am not tempted to spend well and truly over my budget, after all were heading
to QLD in a couple of weeks and I need to save our cash for that.
For sheer fun, discovery and excitement there’s nothing like the worlds
of adventure at the 2013 Royal Melbourne Show to enjoy with family and friends
across 12 days at Melbourne Showgrounds from Saturday, 21 September to
Wednesday, 2 October 2013.
Presented by the Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria (RASV) to
promote and celebrate excellence in Victorian agriculture, the Royal Melbourne
Show is Victoria’s largest annual community event.
One of the kids favourite things at the show are the animals and being
able to get up and personal with them. Last year we were lucky enough to watch
a sheep give birth to a couple of lambs, it is an experience I will never
forget. The Royal Melbourne Show boasts
the largest exhibition of animals in Victoria with thousands of magnificent
cows, sheep, goats, dogs and horses competing to win a prestigious Royal
Melbourne blue ribbon. There will also be more than 450 animals of 18 varieties
to see, cuddle and feed, including lambs, kids, calves, piglets and chicks in
the popular Animal Nursery.
There’s a world of agricultural discovery to be experienced at the Show,
where children can milk a cow, see shearing demonstrations and learn about
where food comes from in the Paddock to Plate Pavilion. At the My
Backyard precinct families can learn about urban agriculture and
sustainability in a series of activities that are fun, educational and
interactive.
One of the other things I am really looking forward to this year is
doing a tour of the Masterchef kitchen, being on the set of a place where so
many amazing dishes were created and dreams were made and broken.
Ok now one of MY
favourite things is the agricultural and food side of things and being able to
try all the new products out. Being a blogger I am always open to trying new
things and seeing all the hottest things on the market. At the agricultural tent
they allow you to sample the finest local produce and join in cooking demonstrations with
some of Victoria’s top chefs in the Tastes
of Victoria Pavilion.
For the first time ever, popular Melbourne eateries will stage pop-up
restaurants in the Tastes of Victoria Pavilion to provide a unique
epicurean experience. There will also be daily Masterclasses where you can learn
about the finer points of wine, cider, beer, coffee, cheese or chocolate with
an industry expert.
The foodie experience at the Show isn’t complete without a visit to the Royal
Melbourne Fine Food Deli, which showcases award-winning food and beverages including
delectable cheeses, meats, relishes, pastries, coffee and wine from the
prestigious Royal Melbourne Fine Food Awards. Purchase delicious gourmet treats
to enjoy at home with the popular Royal Melbourne Fine Food Deli Bags,
available in two great value options.
Thrilling attractions
Go behind the scenes of one of Australia’s most popular cooking shows
when the MasterChef Kitchen opens its doors for the first time ever at
the Royal Melbourne Show.
Direct from the USA, world famous comic daredevil Bello Nock will
entertain and amaze you this year when in an Australian first, he performs a
skywalk 30 metres above the Coca Cola Arena. Bello will also perform his
world-class live show daily in the Commonwealth Bank Entertainment Dome.
The whole family will be entertained in the Commonwealth Bank
Entertainment Dome where it will feature free daily live performances from
Yo Gabba Gabba! and the Looney Tunes gang will perform its Classroom Capers
show with Bugs Bunny, Tweety Bird and Sylvester taking to the stage.
Don't miss the thrills of the Showtime Freestyle Moto X Team as they
perform gravity-defying stunts, tricks and backflips at heights of up to 25
metres, as well as spectacular nightly fireworks and a stellar line-up of live
music, including performances from Golden Guitar recipients Dianna Corcoran and
Jetty Road.
There’s also an amazing array of thrilling carnival rides, live
entertainment and special appearances, show bags and much more to experience
with family and friends.
Easily accessible by public transport and with great value admissions
packages available for your convenience, there’s nothing like the Royal
Melbourne Show. I would suggest catching public transport in as it can get quite expensive to park, but not only that you will fight for a parking spot.
Open daily from 9:30am to 9:30pm.
For more information visit http://www.royalshow.com.au,
like us at http://www.facebook.com/royalmelbourneshowand
follow us on Twitter at @RoyalMelbShow.
I wont give away too much as I want to make a great post once I have
been to the show this year. But my main focus will be trying to keep to a
budget and I will keep you posted on how much cash is spent on our big day and
also all the freebies and samples you can pick up!! Watch my blog for an update
J
