Geelong Showgrounds

The focus of the Royal Geelong Show is the display of rural industry, including livestock and produce, with associated competitions and awards.

The show also features amusement rides, a sideshow alley, and showbags, carry bags full of goodies produced by various commercial enterprises.

The Geelong and Western District Agricultural and Horticultural Society was formed in February 1855.

Weighing 100 tonnes, it was moved across the Queenscliff railway line by a traction engine, after being placed on 52 large rollers.

The agricultural society shared the Geelong Racecourse until 1954, when it moved to the current site.