The District Exhibits are an iconic feature of Show – today taking the form of enormous pictorial displays made of fresh produce that highlight a message or theme. The tradition dates to 1900 when the competition formally began, but the idea originated much earlier....

  125 Y ears of District Exhibit s   ‘ It ’ s an icon of the Show…. it’s quite remarkable, it’s the only thing that is done in the world of such a nature’ [Michael Arnott 2013 ]   In 2025 , the RAS celebrates 125 years...

Dog competitions featured early in the history of the Show, the first recorded occurring in 1869.  In newspaper reports the ‘splendid collection of dogs’ was praised, and a tan terrier, weighing on three pounds, apparently attracted much attention. ...

Don Eyb was 2005 Show Legend and also a former NSW Mounted Police Commander. Don commenced duties with the NSW Mounties in 1961 and during 44 years of diligent service he performed in over 300 musical ride performances at the Sydney Royal. He recalled how it took about three...

As the world remembered the hundredth anniversary of the First World War, it was timely to consider its impact on the Royal Agricultural Society of NSW (RAS) and the Society’s contribution to the national effort.

In 2001 the RAS introduced the Show Legend award to recognise outstanding commitment to Easter Show compe titions and events , demonstrated by individuals . From exhibitors to competitor s , from carnival operat ors to green coats – anyone with the passion and dedication...

In 2001 the RAS introduced the Show Legend award to recognise outstanding commitment to Easter Show compe titions and events , demonstrated by individuals . From exhibitors to competitor s , from carnival operat ors to green coats – anyone with the passion and dedication...

In 2001 the RAS introduced the Show Legend award to recognise outstanding commitment to Easter Show compe titions and events , demonstrated by individuals . From exhibitors to competitor s , from carnival operat ors to green coats – anyone with the passion and dedication...

Five generations of the Downes and Badgery families have served on the Royal Agricultural Society of NSW Council. With the election of James Angus, the Angus family share that distinction.

The Farmer’s Kalendar is the oldest record held in the RAS Heritage Collection. This bound volume contains a monthly directory of country business including plain instructions for performing work on various kinds of farms. It was published in England in 1778.