Question: Can I watch the Apiculture Judging?
Answer: Unfortunately the section is judged pre show and is closed to the public.
Question: If a make a mistake and enter in the wrong class will my exhibit be transferred during judging to the correct class?
Answer: No, please take care when entering your exhibits as you will be judged in the class that you enter.
Question: What will happen if I can’t collect my honey exhibits?
Answer: You have a few options, you can either donate it to the RAS, contact the Coordinator to arrange an alternative time or pay for the return postage of your exhibits.
Question: Will my honey be displayed over the Sydney Royal Easter Show?
Answer: Yes, all of the exhibits are displayed over the 14 days of the Show.
Question: Where will my exhibits be displayed?
Answer: Your exhibits will be displayed in the Woolworths Fresh Food Dome, and there are approximately 80,000 visitors to the Woolworths Fresh Food Dome over the Show.
Question: Will my exhibits be secure?
Answer: Every effort is made to ensure that your exhibits are safe and they will be displayed in lockable cabinets.
Question: Do I get my entry fees back if I am unable to deliver my exhibits?
Answer: Entry fees are non refundable after the closing day of entries.
Question: If I win a prize, how will I collect my prize money, ribbon and certificate?
Answer: All awards & ribbons can be collected when you pick up your exhibits. Prize money will be posted to you approximately 2 – 3 weeks after the Show.
Question: I can’t find a class for my exhibit?
Answer: Contact the Coordinator to check if there is a class that you could enter it into. If there is no class for that type of exhibit you can send a letter or email to the Coordinator requesting that the Committee consider including a class for the following year.
Question: Who do I tell if I have some suggestions for new classes?
Answer: Email the Coordinator who will take the request to the Agriculture Committee. The Committee review the classes each year and value your feedback.
Question: Do I need special passes to deliver & collect my exhibits?
Answer: Yes, A pass for your vehicle will be sent out to you before the Show.
Question: Are there special labels that I need to put on my exhibits?
Answer: Yes, we will send you out exhibit labels that will need to be attached to each exhibit.
Question: How do I know which label to put on each exhibit?
Answer: You will get a package sent out before the Show with a confirmation slip that will list the class number, catalogue number & class description.
Question: When the class description requires 3 jars (eg 3 jars of light honey), do they all need to be the same or can they be different varieties of light honey?
Answer: All 3 jars need to be exactly the same honey.
Question: What if I have more than 1 variety that I want to enter in a particular class?
Answer: You are welcome to enter as many varieties as you like but you will need to enter that class number multiple times on your application form. Eg – 4 entries in class 100 would be 4 separate entries on your application form.
Question: Can I enter online?
Answer: Currently you are not able to enter online but can fax or post your entry form to us. We are hoping to introduce online entries next year.
Question: Do I send my exhibits in with my application form?
Answer: No, we only initially need your application form. The delivery date is provided in your schedule.