What is the Perth Royal Show?
The Perth Royal Show is Western Australia's largest annual community event, held in late September or early October at the Claremont Showground. It features livestock judging, rides, entertainment and showbags.
The show is run by the Royal Agricultural Society of Western Australia, whose history dates back to the 1830s. The event has been held at Claremont Showground since 1905.
Farmers from across the state bring cattle, sheep, horses and poultry to compete. There are also competitions for wine, olive oil, cheese and crafts.
Family fun
Carnival rides, sideshow alley, animal nurseries and fireworks make the show popular with families. Showbags and treats such as dagwood dogs and fairy floss are part of the tradition.
The show takes place during the Western Australian school holidays and attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors each year.
The Perth Royal Show provides an important link between rural and urban Western Australians. It celebrates the state's agricultural industries, including wheat, wool, beef and horticulture. For many families, a day at the show is a spring tradition passed down through generations.
Did You Know?
Claremont Showground is located near the Swan River in Perth's western suburbs.