The Royal Show returns at the Melbourne Showgrounds for the first time since 2019 with a refreshed 11-day program that places more focus on food and entertainment. | sopphie
, changing from the Royal Melbourne Show to Melbourne Royal, part of the Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria’s wider rebrand. Jenkins joked the change had been “an adjustment”.
Jenkins said that despite the show’s changing face, its agricultural core remained, with about 10,000 animals arriving for livestock, equestrian and dog competitions – all following strict biosecurity protocols after this year’s foot and mouth disease scare.
Lyndsey Douglas, a show caller for the equestrian events, said the Melbourne Royal show continued to educate people on food production while becoming “more and more Melbourne in a great way”. This year’s event even features a faux laneway with street art and coffee. The Country Women’s Association members are delighted to be back at the showgrounds baking their famous scones, which they have done for about 80 years.“It’s our main fundraiser so it’s very, very important,” said Lyn Harris, a former state president of the organisation.
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