Grand Parade 1940s

Grand Parade 1953

Grand Parade 1967

Grand Parade 1998

History of the Grand Parade One of the most venerable traditions of the Royal Easter Show is the Grand Parade. First held on 27th March 1907, it is the most colourful livestock spectacle in the world and a masterpiece of organisation. Only prize-winners take part and some...

The new Heritage Pavilion showcasing the history of the Royal Agricultural Society of NSW (RAS) was the surprise hit of the 2017 Show. As crowds surged in and out, conversations burbled. This was the happy sound of families exchanging memories.

The practice of keeping bees and the production of honey and beeswax is known as apiculture. The long tradition of apiculture judging at the Show began in 1870 when honey was first exhibited. There were two entries that year in a Honey class that appeared in a section called...

Final of a horse jumping event at the RES. The catalogue entry for this photo has no date.  Do you know more information?  Get in touch here .

Miss P. Bolton on Lexie, first place, being congratulated by judge in class 94 "pony in saddle, over 13 hands and not exceeding 13.2 hands".

Pony club event. Four girl riders