Making ends meet in a no Show year

Adelaide Showground general manager Michelle Hocking would normally spend this week madly putting the finishing touches on the state’s biggest 10-day event, which was due to begin Friday. But with this year’s Royal Adelaide Show just the fifth in its 181-year history to be cancelled, Hocking is instead left to ponder how she will fill the $10 million hole the coronavirus pandemic has left in the organisation’s budget.

How to do the Royal Adelaide Show this year

Spring is just around the corner, and that usually means it’s time for the Royal Adelaide Show. You won’t be lining up at the Showgrounds this year, but that doesn’t mean you have to miss out altogether.

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Coronavirus claims Royal Show

The coronavirus pandemic has forced the cancellation of the Royal Adelaide Show for only the fifth time since it began in 1840.

What’s On: The Royal Adelaide Show

The Royal Adelaide Show is back, bigger and better than ever. With so much to see and do, plan your visit before you go to make the most of your day.

Fundamental design flaw in lethal show ride

UPDATED: A serious design fault and day-to-day failings with the operation of a ride at the Royal Adelaide Show contributed to the death of an eight-year-old girl who was flung more than 10 metres, a court has found.

Eating and drinking at The Show

The Royal Adelaide Show offers enticing food and drink options for visitors this year, including opportunities to try a wide range of South Australian produce, cellar-door experiences, beer tasting and new pop-up food options.

Show ride death charges to be contested

Charges over the death of an eight-year-old girl, thrown from a ride at the Royal Adelaide Show in 2014, will be contested, lawyers say.