Alpaca competitions have been a consistent part of the Show since 1992, however, alpacas were first exhibited in a non-competitive class in the Sheep section way back in 1869. While visitors to the 1869 Show found the animals interesting, judges weren’t sure it was...

Anthony Hordern & Sons The mind-boggling array of goods available for sale at the Anthony Hordern pavilion during the 1907 Easter Show – had to be seen to be believed. Prominently placed near the entrance gates to the Moore Park showground since its opening in...

Memories & Memorabilia Established in 1822, the Royal Agricultural Society of NSW is one of the longest running organisations in the country and has an impressive history to tell. For over a century it had retained records of its evolution as a guiding force in the development...

The Ringmaster oversights everything that goes on in the main show ring and has the invaluable greencoats and trophy presenter to help him make it all happen – safely and usually on time .   Arthur Bragg began stewarding for the RAS in 1956, was elected to Council...

A n iconic feature of the Show since 1900, today the District Exhibits t ake the form of enormous pictorial displays made of fresh produce that highlight a message or theme . Arthur Johns was a Show legend in 2011. He attended his first Sydney Easter Show as a competitor...

Today, the Arts & Crafts competition at Sydney Royal Easter Show is the biggest in Australia, attracting over 4,900 entries in a total of almost 300 classes. But its beginnings were humble – and jumbled – with different items exhibited in different sections...

The Aviary, or Cage Bird section, as it was known, has consistently been a stand-alone competition since 1998. Prior to this, aviary birds were usually shown with poultry and pigeons.   Evidence shows cage birds were exhibited as early as 1869. Two prizes were offered...

Badgery Pavilion In 1868 the first Badgery took up a position on the RAS Council – Henry was a stock and station agent, and the managing director of Pitt, Son, and Badgery.  He conducted the first sale of cattle at Homebush and was one of the greatest stock auctioneers...

In the 'Arts & Crafts - Cookery' section of the 1957 Show catalogue Banana Cake makes what we think is it's first appearance in Royal Easter Show competition. With some serious prize-money offered by the Banana Advertising Committee, there were plenty of eager entrants...

Three prestigious medals are awarded during the RES in the Flower & Garden section: • The Banksian Medal (since 1951) • Bronze Medal (since 1953) • The John Baptist Medal (since 1967) THE BANKSIAN MEDAL  Award presented by The Royal Horticultural...