Applications open for 2027
RAS Foundation Rural Scholarship

This prestigious national award is an outstanding opportunity for young students with a passion for rural and regional journalism. The most successful recipient with receive a $12,500 scholarship and a suite of internships across Australia's most reputable media platforms. Entries close 16 August 2026.

Get the royal treatment at Grape, Grain & Graze 2026 as you sip, savour and celebrate the very best of Australian food and drink. This one-day-only festival brings together Sydney Royal medal-winning wines, beers, ciders, spirits and fine food, creating the ultimate tasting experience where you can discover hundreds of award-winning products, meet the makers behind the medals, and purchase your favourites directly from the producers.

The RAS Foundation Rural Scholarship program goes a small way to ensure students from across rural and regional areas can chase the same education dreams as those from the metropolitan. The Scholarships are available to support individuals who demonstrate a passion for rural communities and commitment for any career that will ensure the future success of their rural and regional communities.

Submit your application now for 2027 Scholarship. Applications close Monday, 5 October 2026.

One of Australia’s most respected wine labels has proven its quality beyond the bottle, winning one of Australia’s most prestigious food and beverage business awards at the Royal Agricultural Society of NSW’s (RAS) 19^th Annual President’s Medal Award Dinner.

Learn more    President's Medal

As Australia's oldest wine show, we have never rested on our laurels. For two centuries, we have helped raise the quality of Australian wine as styles and tastes have evolved. With some of Australia's leading wine professionals evaluating every entry, a Sydney Royal medal is a genuine mark of quality.

Last year, almost 2000 wines from 250+ exhibitors were assessed - over 15,000 glasses poured to judges and panels. Entries open 22 April and close 20 May 2026.  

200 Years of Wine

The Royal Agricultural Society of NSW is proud to announce that Sydney has been selected to host the 2028 Commonwealth Agricultural Conference, following a successful bid to the Royal Agricultural Society of the Commonwealth (RASC). Scheduled for April 2028, the conference will run alongside the Sydney Royal Easter Show, creating a powerful platform to showcase the strength, diversity and innovation of New South Wales agriculture.