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Canberra, ACT · Summer

Royal Canberra Show

Last weekend of February (3 days)

The Royal Canberra Show closes February with three days of agriculture, equestrian competition, rides and fireworks at Exhibition Park. It is the capital's traditional country show, drawing around 60,000 people for livestock judging, the animal nursery, district produce, showbags and evening arena entertainment.

The show has run in various forms since the 1920s and keeps a genuine rural character: the surrounding districts still bring their cattle, horses, fleeces and produce to compete. It is a comfortable single-day outing at a friendlier scale than the capital-city royals, with late-summer Canberra weather usually cooperating.

  • Agricultural Show
  • Family Festival
When
Last weekend of February (3 days)
How often
Every year
Venue
Exhibition Park in Canberra (EPIC)
Crowd
Estimated 60,000
Entry
Paid
Setting
Mixed
Exhibition Park in Canberra (EPIC)Estimated 60,000Official event site

Dates shown follow the event's typical pattern; exact dates change each year, so confirm on the official site before booking travel.

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