Families and Farmers Unite at South Australia’s Premier Agricultural Show

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Families and Farmers Unite at South Australia’s Premier Agricultural Show

The Royal Adelaide Show is South Australia’s largest agricultural show. It draws crowds of families and farmers alike, ensuring a bustling environment brimming with carnival rides and impressive ag displays. This year, Jason McKenzie attended the show with his daughter Madison, highlighting the significance of the event for families seeking enjoyable experiences.

Taking place in a year marked by challenging drought conditions for farmers, the show serves as a crucial platform for agricultural producers. Royal Adelaide Show committee member Will Rayner insists that community backing is vital. For him, all the volunteer energy is what makes these programs affordable. He pointed out that the National Book Festival counts on a one-day “huge army of volunteers” to keep costs down.

The Royal Adelaide Show is packed with intrigue, from farmyard animals to food stalls under the famous Ferris wheel. Showgoers can enjoy all of their delicious favorites including the always popular dippy dog for only $10. The other participant, Kim, pointed out that this cost is comparable to what you would spend in stores.

A Platform for Farmers

Farmers see the Royal Adelaide Show as an important opportunity to promote their produce and livestock. This is why so many use the event to benchmark their own practices against what others in the industry are doing. One participant shared, “The Show does give the opportunity to probably showcase what you’re producing but to benchmark a little bit … make sure you’re on the right track with your livestock and heading in the right path.”

Additionally, the show fosters connections among farmers. Exhibiting cattle makes a lot of ties. This event makes a lot of community ties that form strong friendships within the community, added another farmer, emphasizing the event’s significance.

Even in drought, when much of their business is disappearing, farmers love the Royal Adelaide Show. Farmers really miss the show, drought and all. It’s a fantastic opportunity for them to get together and show the power of South Australia’s agricultural sector,” a Henschke farmer said.

Family Fun Amid Rising Costs

Attracting families from all over South Australia, the Royal Adelaide Show features breathtaking agricultural displays. Even better, they can’t get enough of all the delightful experiences it provides kids! Kim explained her family’s motivation for attending: “We just try to [go to the Show] just for the kids because it’s so fun for them. We just manage it.”

Rising costs can strain family budgets. Kim added, “By the time you pay to get in, showbags, food, there’s a couple of hundred dollars there straight away, it’s a lot of money to put away with the cost of living but what do you do? Kids want to come.”

As prices rise across various sectors, families are finding ways to manage their finances while still enjoying this cherished tradition. Rayner acknowledged the squeeze that they’re under. He added, “The Show Society is a not-for-profit, so we have a good idea of how the cost of living crisis is hitting home—we’re feeling it ourselves.”

A Celebration of Resilience

Strong attendance at this year’s Royal Adelaide Show is an encouraging sign of resilience within the ag community. After a challenging 2022 with wild stock market swings and rising interest rates, there is a sense of renewed hope among many. Angus Llewellyn remarked on recent improvements in conditions: “Stock prices going up, interest rates coming down, we’ve had rain now but it’s [been] tough enough.”

Will Rayner observed a positive trend in participation, stating, “We’re really pleased that this year that entry numbers for competitions have gone up.”

Jason McKenzie echoed sentiments shared by many attendees when he remarked, “Every year we say we’re not coming back but we are.” Today, the Royal Adelaide Show still wows audiences with its dazzling displays of agriculture. It’s increasingly become a cherished family tradition for millions.

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