National Poultry Show

The National Poultry Show (previously the Royal Canberra National Poultry Show[1]) is the largest poultry Show in the Southern Hemisphere, held every four years[2] on the year of the Olympics and attracting exhibitors from across Australia.

It was hosted in Canberra, by the Royal National Capital Agricultural Society[3] up until 2016, when it transferred to Sydney and the Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales (RAS NSW).[4]

The show has in the past hosted 5000 birds and 1500 exhibitors,[5][6] requiring up to 58 judges, some of whom have been international.[7]

With officials citing the COVID-19 pandemic as cause of 2020's cancellation,[8] the next show will be held in 2024.

References
  1. Royal Canberra National Poultry Show
  2. "Royal Canberra National Poultry Show & Olympiad a Winner". cmd.act.gov.au. Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development Directorate. Retrieved 22 September 2014.
  3. "Chooks and champions strut stuff". Canberra Times. 10 June 2013. Retrieved 22 September 2014.
  4. "RAS set to host National Poultry Show at Sydney Showground - Royal Agricultural Society of NSW". www.rasnsw.com.au. Retrieved 4 January 2021.
  5. "Pullet surprise as goose gets top price". Canberra Times. 11 June 2012. Retrieved 22 September 2014.
  6. "Preened, pampered poultry on show". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 12 June 2011. Retrieved 22 September 2014.
  7. "Doris set to have a quack at national poultry glory". The Canberra Times. Fairfax Media. 8 June 2012. Retrieved 22 September 2014.
  8. "RAS Statement - 2020 National Poultry Show - Royal Agricultural Society of NSW". www.rasnsw.com.au. Retrieved 4 January 2021.


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