The Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria (RASV) is a member-based, not-for-profit organization that is dedicated to supporting excellence in Victorian agriculture. Encouraging industry development and benchmarking standards, the RASV rewards and recognises excellence by showcasing the best Victorian produce through its prestigious events, competitions and associations in agricultural and rural communities.

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Join the RASV today and enjoy access to a unique range of member benefits and privileges. For information regarding the great value of RASV membership, click here

Animals & livestock. Award-winning food & wine. Arts & crafts. Carnival rides, showbags, free live entertainment, spectacular fireworks and much more. Bringing the best of the country to the city, for sheer fun, discovery and wonder, there's nothing like the Royal Melbourne Show.

The 2012 Royal Melbourne Show will be held at the Melbourne Showgrounds from Saturday 22 September – Tuesday 2 October. For more information click here

Conducted by the RASV in conjunction with the University of Ballarat the Australian International Beer Awards (AIBA) is the pre-eminent showcase for premium beer and brewing excellence in the Asia Pacific Region. For more information, click here

The Royal Melbourne Dairy Show will be held from September 17 – 18 2012 at the Melbourne Showgrounds. The Royal Melbourne Dairy Show provides exhibitors and industry with the most prestigious opportunity in Victoria to celebrate the dairy industry and showcase the finest genetics in the country.

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Conducted annually by the Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria, the Royal Melbourne Fine Food Awards presents the unique opportunity for all manufacturers - from the commercial giants to the small boutiques - to benchmark their products, use winning medals on packaging and promotional material and meet with like-minded exhibitors at the Presentation of Awards function. For more information click here.

The Royal Melbourne Wine Show was established in 1884 by The Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria to celebrate excellence in Australian winemaking, and is recognised today as Australia’s most prestigious and progressive wine awards. Attracting over 3290 entries from over 530 exhibitors from around the country in 2011, the Royal Melbourne Wine Show continues to provide wine makers with an opportunity to benchmark their products amongst the best of the best.

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Held at Werribee Park Equestrian Centre from 26 - 29 January 2012 the prestigious Royal Melbourne Horse Show is Australia's biggest Horse Breed Show.

The 2012 Royal Melbourne Horse Show will include 37 breed sections, Saddle Horse Championships, Pony Club, HRCAV and RDA Competitions. For more information click here

New classes in 2012 include Fell Pony Classes and Classes for over height RPSBS Show Hacks and Show Hunters. For more information click here

Conveniently located in close proximity to the CBD, Melbourne Showgrounds is Melbourne’s largest and most versatile indoor/outdoor venue. Only 7kms from Melbourne CBD, and 15 minutes from Melbourne Airport, Melbourne Showgrounds is conveniently located and easily accessible for exhibitors, staff and attendees.

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