THE 2026 EMERALD AGRICULTURAL SHOW - EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW!
- samanthaelsden
- May 24
- 2 min read
The countdown is on and we want everyone to have an amazing Show experience. Here are the most frequently asked questions all in one place.
📅 SHOW DATES
Tuesday 2nd June - 8:00am to Midnight - Free entry after the fireworks
Wednesday 3rd June - 8:00am to 4:00pm - Free entry from 1:30pm. Please note, from 1:30pm some food outlets may start running low on stock and some rides might start slowing down if there are not enough people. All pavilions and entertainment are still running until the grand parade and major prize draw (see below)
🎟️TICKET PURCHASE OPTIONS
🎟 Gate Passes
🎡 Ride Tickets
🛍 Discovery Showbags
1. PRE-PURCHASE ONLINE (our recommended option!)
Purchase your tickets online and have them sent straight to your email for quick and easy scanning at the gate https://www.emeraldshow.org.au/admission-fees
PLUS every online ticket purchase automatically goes into the draw to WIN one of TWO $250 CASH PRIZES 💰
- One winner drawn Tuesday
- One winner drawn Wednesday
2. PAY BY CARD OR CASH AT THE SHOW OFFICE THIS WEEK
If you’d prefer to pay with cash, now is the time to do it! Come into the Emerald Show Office by 1st of June.
You'll have everything ready to scan through the gate, making entry fast and easy 👌
⚠ PLEASE NOTE:
During the show, our entry gates will be CARD PAYMENTS ONLY or PRE-PURCHASED TICKETS. Cash is actually preferred by many of our trade sites, rides and food vendors inside the grounds so we encourage you to save your cash for inside the show!
To support the safety and security of our volunteers, NO CASH PAYMENTS will be accepted at the gate during the show 💚
🎫CONCESSION TICKETS
Concession pricing applies to:
• Pensioners
• Seniors
• Veterans
• Full-time students
(Valid concession card may be required on entry.)
❤️PROGRAM
Download the Eventium App and use code 'ES2026' to access all the information about what's at the show! Plan your day with what sites to visit, what food to eat, and what entertainment to be a part of.
🎡 RIDES
Rides are operated by our Show Guild providers and are not included in entry tickets.
Pre-purchased ride token deal - Buy a sheet of 30 tokens for $25. Tokens are worth $1 at each ride. You save $5 per sheet and it helps you keep to a budget. Limited sheets are available so we advise to get in quick. Sheets can be collected from the Show Office.
You can also purchase individual ride tickets at each ride.
Please note: There is no unlimited arm bands available.
🎆 NIGHT ENTERTAINMENT
Main Arena night entertainment and fireworks are Tuesday night only. Following the Fireworks, enjoy the show bar and live music until midnight!
🌟MAJOR GATE PRIZE
$3000 Travel Voucher - Drawn 3:30pm Wednesday 3rd June
MUST have a valid ticket number and enter through the QR Code on entry and be present to win!
Free entry from 1:30pm Wednesday for those that came on Tuesday but want to be there to win!!
🕘 EMERALD SHOW OFFICE OPEN TIMES - 25th-31st May:
Monday: Closed to the public
Tuesday–Friday: 9:00am–4:30pm
Saturday & Sunday: 8:00am–5:00pm
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