Free entry for children under 15 at Perth Royal Show

Wednesday, 31 July 2024 12:27

By Monique Welhan

Kids will be able to enter the Perth Royal Show for free this year. PIC: Perth Royal Show/Facebook

Children under 15 will get free admission into the Perth Royal Show this year.

The State Government is providing $5.2 million to help subsidise ticket costs, including halving the price of adult and concession tickets.

Up to four children will be able to enter the show for free with each paid adult ticket.

The funds will also support the nightly fireworks show, set to be the biggest in the show's history along with an agriculture-themed drone show.

New additions to this year's show include the ‘Long Paddock’ precinct featuring premium WA food and wine, the ‘Indoor Feasting Barn’ and ‘PAWvilion’.

Favourites including the agricultural competitions, animal nursery, Sideshow Alley and more than 300 showbags will be back and the popular Yellow Brick Road agriculture trail will also make a return for the first since 2017.

Premier Roger Cook said the discounted tickets mean more WA families will be able to afford to go to the iconic event.

“The Perth Royal Show is a great day out, where visitors young and old can learn more about the agricultural industries which put food on our plates and clothes on our backs," he said.

“We know many families are feeling the pressure of the rising cost of living, so this year, tickets for the kids are on us."

More than 300,000 people are expected to attend this year's Perth Royal Show held from September 21-28.

For ticketing details and more information visit www.perthroyalshow.com.au.