For sheer fun, discovery and wonder, there's nothing like the Royal Melbourne Show - held annually during the September school holidays. Conducted by the Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria (RASV) to promote and celebrate agriculture, the Royal Melbourne Show is Victoria's largest annual community event. See thousands of animals up close, taste award winning food and wine, trial new products, have fun learning, enjoy live entertainment and amazing new attractions, experience all the fun of carnival rides and showbags, spectacular fireworks and much more with family and friends. Experience the prestige of agricultural benchmarking across Dairy, Beef, Sheep, Goats, Alpaca, Poultry and Fleece. Join in the thrills and excitement when the best of the best compete in their fields including Horses, Woodchop, Art, Craft & Cookery, Dogs and Companion Animals to celebrate rural character.