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Tasmanian Fine Food Awards attracts a 15 year old beekeeping enthusiast as a judge

In Tasmania a 15 year old recently helped to judge the annual Royal Tasmanian Fine Food Awards, which are conducted by the Royal Agricultural Society of Tasmania. Young Tasmanian beekeeping enthusiast Patrick Napper, from Sandford, near Hobart, is a member of...

Celebrating 150 Years of the Ekka: A Milestone for Australian Agricultural Shows

Queensland's iconic Royal Queensland Show (Ekka) presented by Bank of Queensland (BOQ) returns from Saturday 8 to Sunday 16 August 2026 and will celebrate an extraordinary milestone: 150 years of bringing the country and city together through agriculture, community,...

Entertainment on a Budget webinar delivers practical value for Show Societies

Thank you to everyone who expressed interest in and attended ASA’s recent free webinar, Entertainment on a Budget, presented by Tony Laffan, Head of Entertainment at the RNA (Ekka). The session was a strong success, attracting 57 participants who joined for the full...

New Eventfolk Member Benefit for Agricultural Shows

ASA is pleased to share a new member benefit made possible through an MOU with the Australian Centre for Regional Events, giving show societies and state bodies more practical support, connection and confidence in delivering their events. Through this partnership,...