Nothing screams MELBOURNE like the Royal Melbourne Show! Each September, my siblings and I used to wait until we could see the Ferris Wheel being erected at the Show Grounds, and with that sight brought excitement and anticipation to the Sherlock family. Living in Essendon, we were quite close to the action, and always made a trip to the show each year. Given that I was one of four children, the ‘budget’ was tight. We were allowed one lolly bag, one toy bag and one ride. Pretty generous considering the prices of show bags and rides these days! One of my favourite show memories was getting the ‘showbag’ guide out of the paper and going through each showbag contents with a fine tooth comb. We had each of our purchases circled and planned before we went, with only a hope and prayer that our choice would not get sold out before we went. I can only imagine the stress my Mum and Dad endured as they shuffled us through that huge show bag hall….praying that they wouldn’t lose any of us!
Needless to say, one year my Dad took things into his own hands and had identification badges made by my brother, sister and myself. My Mum had just given birth to my youngest sister Jane, so Dad decided to help Mum by taking the other three of us to the show one day. Armed with identification tags, he did pretty well by not losing us. One year he even got pooed on by a seagull whilst waiting in line with us for a ride. Good luck they say….
I have so many wonderful memories of the Royal Melbourne Show, and this year, I cannot wait to take Ella along for her first experience. I can’t wait to see her face as she pats the lambs in the nursery, and goes on the toddler rides. It’s going to be so much fun!
I’m lucky enough to be able to offer Happy Ella After readers the chance to take your family to this years Royal Melbourne Show and make some of your own wonderful memories. Valued at $78, one lucky reader will win a family pass for two adults and two children. This is open to Australian Residents only, and entrants need to enter by clicking on the following link that will take you to the competition app on Facebook. Regular readers will understand the process….entry is by following the link and ‘liking’ the Happy Ella After Facebook page. You also have the chance to win bonus entry points by liking the Royal Melbourne Show Facebook page, or posting a comment after this blog with your favourite Show memory.
The competition will be run for one week from Monday 2nd September @ 8am AEST, and will close at 10pm on Monday 9th September. What a fantastic competition, I’m so thrilled to be able to offer this prize to Melbourne families!
To enter, please click on the following link. Terms and Conditions are detailed on the entry page.
CLICK HERE TO ENTER THE ROYAL MELBOURNE SHOW FAMILY PASS GIVEAWAY.
GOOD LUCK!
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Favourite memory would have to be the dog shows
I would love the opportunity to take my daughters to the show, thank you for the chance! My favourite memory as a child was getting to buy the Bertie Beetle showbag! It was (and still is) one of my favourite chocolates so I really used to look forward to it. I haven’t been to the show in ages so would really love to go.
I have fond memories of bringing my showbags home and commencing the big lolly trades with my siblings…the whole procedure was very serious and precise, you would get 3 for 1 if the lolly was highly desired!
OMG!!!! So excited about this giveaway! The annual Royal Melbourne Show is such a great family tradition!
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What a awesome giveaway. My boys would love the chance to go. My favourite memory as a child was buying as many number tickets as i could, the one where you open up the flap on the cardboard and checking to see if the numbers i had were on the board to win the white Monkey with boxing gloves. i was envious of anyone with one and the time i won was the best show year ever!!! i was the happiest girl EVER!!!!
I loved going to the show with my cousins. I remember getting the newspaper & checking out all the show bags & having to make the hard choice of only picking 2!! It was definitely a fun day!! I miss being a kid 🙁
What a wonderful giveaway! My favourite memory of the royal Melbourne show was watching the fireworks display… Loved it! Would love to take my boys to see fireworks for the the very first time 🙂