Royal Canberra Show

[1] The show has agriculture at its core, but it has expanded with the addition of rides, competitions and educational facilities.

[2] The Royal Canberra Show can trace its origins back to the first events organised by the Ginninderra Farmers' Union, which was formed in 1905.

At first, it ran sporting events at Ginninderra, including ploughing matches, but in 1909 it held its first annual agricultural show.

After a hiatus in the Second World War, the show resumed with the support of leading sheep breeder Sir Walter Merriman.

The number of people who enter their livestock and other agricultural goods into the various competitions has increased,[2] reflecting the significant role the Show plays in the development of the skills and excellence of those who live in the surrounding region, according to the Royal Canberra Show website.