Royal Adelaide Show

Very disappointed in the rural aspects of the show. Used to be great to see all the livestock. I went on Tuesday and most livestock was not there. I thought that the show was a good medium for city folk to learn about country living and vice versa. Certainly, some years ago, the show fulfilled that requirement. The rest of the show was good, but it’s more like a city fair and the country influence has diminished. I doubt I will attend next year because of this.

The start of spring brings something every child (& many adults) in Adelaide looks forward to: "The Show". Rides (& there's new ones every year), Sideshow Alley with multi discounts, stacks of animals - this year there were heaps of dogs on show - the 'must have' Dagwood dog (I had a foot-long one this year, great for $6) along with every other type of fast food, tastings, and of course show bags.
The con in all this? If you don't have $$$$ - esp for your family, don't bother going. Entrance fees are too high, rides expensive, and cheap show bags aren't worth getting.
It's an experience, but be pre-warned that it comes at a cost.