These will set you back $40.50 for an adult ticket and includes public transport. They're even cheaper if bought online at
http://www.eastershow.com.au/tickets-deals/ Family, child and concession tickets are also available at discounted rates. Unless, like me, you have a grandpa who has volunteered at the show for over fifty years, so he gives you a complimentary ticket.
There are three major money eater categories - food, rides and show bags.
Avoid spending money on food by bringing your own, but if you do want to taste the show's offerings you can expect an array of culinary creations served on sticks.
Sticked food leaves your other hand free to pat the animals. Just don't get your hands confused.
The show also has other non-sticked edible options, such as this in demand item.
I also highly recommend visiting the volunteers of the Country Women's Association (CWA).
For just $5.50 you can have the best scone of your life. The price includes 2 scones with strawberry jam and cream. For an extra $3 you can wash it all down with a tea or coffee.
Those buttery, light and fluffy scones were worth the money and calories. If you're a little concerned about those pesky calories you can work your butt off on one of these.
These are just some of the products available for purchase at the show... but testing them is completely free.
The rides, on the other hand, are not. How can you save money on the rides? The best way is actually off the rides. Consider exercising some restraint by selecting just one or two rides that capture your interest.
These little things will set you back approximately $1 each.
Multiple coupons are required for each ride. The Ferris Wheel stole 7 of them.
The rotating carriageway offered views of the other rides I wouldn't be going on.
As well as sky high jail like views of Sydney.
The showbag pavillion can really take show goers for a ride. After entering at the second entrance closer to the rides because there's no line there, attempt to resist temptation.
Many of the bags offer value for money, but it's probably a good idea to ask, "Do I need this?"
Do I really need 5 packets of Tim Tams and a pair of slippers for $16?
Yes.
Now onto the activities that don't require extra payment. The following is a snapshot of what's available.
Watch a little sheep shearing.
View a live animal auction, some show jumping or some BMX and scooter stunts.
Decide which district's display you like best in the Woolworths Dome.
Be amazed by the cakes.
Yes, they're all edible.
List overused puns at the wood chopping, like how chock a block the ampitheatre feels. I wood never be caught in such a pun.
At night it's customary to set yourself up in the stadium. The audience can experience a live action retelling of Australian Bush poetry by Banjo Patterson. It is particularly great for international visitors who are partial to the rugged Aussie accent.
After a bit of poetry you can watch a few stunts on the dirt bikes.
Audiences have the opportunity to meet the riders, including Robbie Marshall, just outside the arena. The main arena spectacular always concludes with a fireworks display. This year it's Colours of the Outback and is combined with the authentically Australian sounds of a live didgeridoo.
The Royal Easter Show runs for a couple of weeks around Easter each year at Sydney Olympic Park in Homebush. This year's show ends on March 30, so you still have a few days to get out there and show off your budgeting skills.
http://www.eastershow.com.au
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