A MESSAGE FROM PETER KING

2008 has been one of the busiest years on record for the Sydney Showground hosting over 600 events and meetings.

Highlights for the year include Gladiators, World Youth Day, the Dalai Lama visit and The Sydney Motor Cycle Show which have demonstrated the diversity and flexibility of the venues and expertise of the Showground staff.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your support in 2008. We look forward to working with you in 2009 and wish you a happy festive season.

Peter King

Chief Executive, Royal Agricultural Society NSW

ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE AT THE SYDNEY SHOWGROUND

Scouts Australia NSW Centenary Celebrations

We go out of our way to make unforgettable events and our unique venues make just about anything possible. Sydney Showground recently hosted the Scouts Australia NSW Centenary Celebrations.

The Playfair function room was set up for a celebratory dinner for approximately 200 members of the scouting community and they were able to overlook the almost 500 Scouts and Leaders camping in the open air Main Arena at the Centenary Camp on the same night - a fitting backdrop and a truly memorable celebration.

Contact the Business Development Team on 02 9704 1003 to discuss your next idea being transformed into a reality.

EXCLUSIVE PREVIEW - BEST WINES OF 2009!

SYDNEY ROYAL WINE SHOW CELLAR TASTING

11am to 4pm on Saturday 14 February 2009

The Macquarie Group Sydney Royal Wine Show cellar doors will open to the public for one day only for an exclusive preview and tasting of the best Australian wines of 2009 including the recently awarded trophy and medal winners.

All inclusive tickets are only $50 (or $55 if purchased on the door) and include unlimited tastings of over 2300 Australian wines, free Judges' Tutorial where you will learn about the judging system, new varietals and trends plus how to taste wine like a wine judge. Tastings of Sydney Royal medal winning food products and a copy of the Results Catalogue are also included.

To take your tastebuds on a great Australian wine tour click here to book tickets or for more information:email wine@rasnsw.com.au or call Ann Kidd on (02) 9704 1203

MORE EVENTS EXPERTISE AT THE SYDNEY SHOWGROUND
Welcome Leigh Metham - Business Development Coordinator

We are pleased to introduce Leigh Metham to our Sydney Showground team. Leigh's background as an Events Coordinator in the corporate sector gives her insight and an understanding of your event needs.

Leigh has extensive experience in Event Management across a range of educational events, seminars, conferences and workshops.

Contact Leigh at 02 9704 1157 to discuss a venue and catering package to suit your needs to ensure your event will be a success.

CATERING FOR THE FINE FOOD AFICIONADOS

AT SYDNEY SHOWGROUND

The champion products of the Spring 2008 Sydney Royal Fine Show have just been judged and Sydney Showground is delighted to announce that they will include some of the Medal winning products in the 2009 Menu compendium for you fine food aficionados. Contact the Business Development team on   02 9704 1003 to discuss our tailor made food and wine experiences.

SYDNEY ROYAL EASTER SHOW TICKETS!

The Sydney Royal Easter Show is from April 9 to April 22, 2009 so don’t miss out on great savings. Tickets on sale 2nd February with great discounts for group bookings such as:

Tickets include transport to and from the Show on CityRail, Sydney Olympic Park major event buses, Blue and White buses and Sydney Ferries within the Sydney Metro area.

For more information please click here

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

The Sydney Royal Easter Show is just around the corner!  The RAS has many contract roles in various departments ranging from marketing, PR, sponsorship and volunteering opportunities.

Click here to view our current opportunities

WHAT'S NEW IN SYDNEY OLYMPIC PARK?

Sydney Olympic Park now boasts 5 star accommodation for your delegates - The Pullman Hotel opened in September and offers business travellers 212 rooms, three exclusive floors with access to an Executive Lounge, three meeting rooms for up to 220 people, an executive boardroom and wireless internet in all areas.

Stay over Summer and receive a delicious free breakfast every morning. For more information please click here

WINNER OF SYDNEY SHOWGROUND'S

HARVEY WORLD TRAVEL PROMOTION

Congratulations to Mr Brian Pretorius from United Franchise Group in Gladesville. Mr Pretorius is the lucky final winner of Sydney Showground’s Harvey World Travel promotion, receiving a $1500 Harvey World Travel Voucher to be spent on travel anywhere in the world!

Thank you to everyone who entered the competition.