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About the Perth Royal Show

 

The Perth Royal Show is Western Australia’s most iconic annual event. A vibrant celebration of agriculture, food, community, and entertainment that brings together people of all ages from across the state.

Held each year at the Claremont Showground, the Show runs for eight days and attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors eager to experience everything from livestock competitions and woodchopping to fireworks, rides, showbags, as well as trying award-winning WA produce. 

It’s where the country meets the city, and everyone is invited!

A PROUD TRADITION SINCE 1834

The Show’s history dates back nearly 200 years, when the first agricultural fairs were held to showcase the best of WA’s livestock and farming practices. What began as a gathering of early settlers and graziers has grown into a major cultural and community event that continues to honour its agricultural roots while embracing new traditions.

1834

Starting life as the Annual Fair and Cattle Show in Guildford in 1834, the Perth Royal Show is WA’s most important and long-standing community event.

1905

In 1902 in return for the land in Guildford, the State Government granted RASWA a site of 34 acres in Claremont. After some groundworks and levelling at the site, the first show was held at Claremont in 1905, utilising buildings transported from the old Guildford grounds along with a newly constructed Exhibition Hall and bar.

1929

The Great Depression brought about difficult times for WA agriculture as prices fell and export markets contracted. The Centenary Pavilion was erected. It was one of the largest undercover facilities in Perth.

1945

The RAS coordinated a Victory Show. Post-war agricultural development was assisted by advances in technology and new areas of WA were established for farming including the Central Midlands, the south coast east of Albany to Esperance Downs, the Lakes Districts in the Wheatbelt and the Ord and Gascoyne Rivers.

1967

The District Display competition was reinstated after an absence of 30 years.

1974

The Perth Royal Show ran for the first time on a Sunday and for 10 days straight. The new Wool Pavilion was opened for the Show featuring a 300 seat theatre. A Miss Showgirl competition was introduced.

1981

To celebrate the 150th Anniversary of The RAS, Her Majesty the Queen and His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh visited the Perth Royal Show which was held at Claremont Showgrounds in the first week of October for the first time. The Agricultural Art competition commenced.

1995

The new Showground Railway Station was constructed allowing commuters direct access to the Showground. The old Pig Pavillion and the Trade Cattle pens were demolished and redeveloped. A new horse complex and Ringmaster’s office was built.

2018

Almost 2,000 people left messages on the ‘Thank a Farmer Wall’ at the 2018 IGA Perth Royal Show. The revised Management Plan for the Redevelopment of the Claremont Showground was submitted to the WA Planning Commission for community comment.

2024

More than 400,000 people attended the 2024 Perth Royal Show, celebrating tradition, community, and everything that makes it WA’s most beloved event. Thanks to WA State Government support, offering free entry for children under 16 and half-price adult tickets.

1834

Starting life as the Annual Fair and Cattle Show in Guildford in 1834, the Perth Royal Show is WA’s most important and long-standing community event.

1905

In 1902 in return for the land in Guildford, the State Government granted RASWA a site of 34 acres in Claremont. After some groundworks and levelling at the site, the first show was held at Claremont in 1905, utilising buildings transported from the old Guildford grounds along with a newly constructed Exhibition Hall and bar.

1929

The Great Depression brought about difficult times for WA agriculture as prices fell and export markets contracted. The Centenary Pavilion was erected. It was one of the largest undercover facilities in Perth.

1945

The RAS coordinated a Victory Show. Post-war agricultural development was assisted by advances in technology and new areas of WA were established for farming including the Central Midlands, the south coast east of Albany to Esperance Downs, the Lakes Districts in the Wheatbelt and the Ord and Gascoyne Rivers.

1967

The District Display competition was reinstated after an absence of 30 years.

1974

The Perth Royal Show ran for the first time on a Sunday and for 10 days straight. The new Wool Pavilion was opened for the Show featuring a 300 seat theatre. A Miss Showgirl competition was introduced.

1981

To celebrate the 150th Anniversary of The RAS, Her Majesty the Queen and His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh visited the Perth Royal Show which was held at Claremont Showgrounds in the first week of October for the first time. The Agricultural Art competition commenced.

1995

The new Showground Railway Station was constructed allowing commuters direct access to the Showground. The old Pig Pavillion and the Trade Cattle pens were demolished and redeveloped. A new horse complex and Ringmaster’s office was built.

2018

Almost 2,000 people left messages on the ‘Thank a Farmer Wall’ at the 2018 IGA Perth Royal Show. The revised Management Plan for the Redevelopment of the Claremont Showground was submitted to the WA Planning Commission for community comment.

2024

More than 400,000 people attended the 2024 Perth Royal Show, celebrating tradition, community, and everything that makes it WA’s most beloved event. Thanks to WA State Government support, offering free entry for children under 16 and half-price adult tickets.

The Perth Royal Show is proudly supported by:

The Perth Royal Show is brought to you by the Royal Agricultural Society of WA (RASWA), a not-for-profit organisation celebrating the best of Western Australia. Through education, competition, and community connection, RASWA supports the growth of our agricultural industries and brings city and country together each year at the Show.

We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands throughout Australia, from whom we learn, as we cultivate a greater connection of place and each other. We pay respect to Elders past and present.

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