Easter show

Friday woke up 7.30 and just pottered for abit whilst waiting for Debbie to get up so wrote a letter back to Nanna. Once Debbie up and sorted decided that we would go to the Easter show but should we go to the one at Olympic park or the hoopla festival at darling harbour. Decided to go to the one at Olympic park as probably more there as the Hoopla festival is Australia's annual circus show. Whilst the Sydney Royal Easter Show is an iconic showcase of Australian culture, heritage and excellence. The Sydney Royal Easter Show is Australia’s largest annual event, attracting close to 900,000 people each year. It is a celebration of Australian culture, from our rural traditions to our modern day lifestyles, providing unique experiences for everyone. Each year the country and city join together to enjoy agricultural competitions, animal experiences, entertainment, carnival fun, shopping and much more. The Show was first held in 1823 and is run by the Royal Agricultural Society of NSW, a not-for-profit organisation that promotes and rewards agricultural excellence. When we got there couldn't believe the length of the queue and that was just for the ATM first, as thought best get some cash. Then to go queue again to get our tickets which luckily seemed to move quite fast which was good. When got through time to look at the show bags stalls as no day at the Sydney Royal Easter Show is complete without a show bag. Is lots to choose from we both got a Cadburys one which had lots of Cadburys miniatures in and a glass. Debbie then bought a Scooby teddy with a chef hat for her dad as her dad makes a Scooby burger so quite appropriate. We then had a look at the coca cola carnival which has over 100 rides and games on offer is Australia's largest carnival but decided against. Instead we headed to the Woolworth's Fresh Food Dome which is favourite and not to be missed destination for amazing products, cooking demonstrations and celebrity chef events. I had my taste buds for an adventure with a stroll along the Food Lovers Walk, which is a must do for foodies each year. From gourmet food and wine experiences though to country style morning tea there is something for every taste. I was quite happy as got to taste a few wines and we even found one which Debbie liked but bought some sparkling wine for when we move. After looking round all the food was quite hungry as had only had little nibbles so had my first corn dog which was good. Then was a trip to the Showbag Pavilion which had to queue to get into it had over 300 showbags on offer bursting with treats and fun, there’s always a showbag to suit any age, taste and budget. We ended up buying the Tim Tam one and Debbie got the women's fitness one which was a good offer. After that was to have a little wander round the rest of the stalls and back to the food done for some honey puffs which was too much cinnamon on. Then it was off to sit in the main arena to watch my first polo and rodeo which was good the rodeo was very entertaining with wild bucks and bucking broncs. It was then to go look in the fashion stall and it had the lil designs which I liked at Manly market so got to buy my kaftan. Couldn't decide between green and blue ended up with green as told looked better on me than me and I do have a lot of blue. After that we decided to leave and went to McDonalds on way hone had a fish burger since it was Good Friday. Enjoyed the Easter show and would definitely go again as lots of fun but get expensive if went on lots of rides.