The Royal Melbourne Show Has Announced Its Showbag Lineup for 2025 — with Stacks of Goodies Starting From $10 or Less
Blending nostalgia with novelty, this year's Showbag Pavilion is loaded with over 400 showbags, offering sweet treats and pop culture merch.
The Royal Melbourne Show might be over 175 years old, but there's still plenty of reason to discover the fun. Everyone has their go-to attraction — petting the farm animals, taking to the skies on carny rides or catching the high-flying stunt shows — but one experience we all love is delving into the sprawling Showbag Pavilion.
With that in mind, this massive event has just revealed its showbag lineup for 2025, with over 400 options ensuring there's something special for every age, interest and budget. As one of the Royal Melbourne Show's oldest traditions, dating back to the early 1900s, this beloved pastime combines nostalgia and novelty in equal measure.
At this year's event, 70 showbags are priced at $10 or less, with confectionery icons like Bertie Beetle and Wizz Fizz available at the most budget-friendly end of the spectrum at $5 each. Then you've got cherished Cadbury chocolate showbags, from Crunchie and Caramello Koala to Curly Wurly and Chupa Chupas for a dollar more.
Of course, shopping the showbags is about more than just a sweet bite. At higher price tiers, you'll find options jam-packed with merch for cherished TV characters, video games and sports teams. Think Spider-Man, The Simpsons, Minecraft, and the Los Angeles Lakers, meaning there's a stellar showbag for just about every child (or adult, for that matter).
"Wandering through the largest Showbag Pavilion in the southern hemisphere is great fun and brings much joy, whether you are very young or young at heart. There's showbags for all tastes, budgets and ages with more than 400 different varieties from traditional confectionery and snack food favourites to the newest and most sought-after novelty and lifestyle bags," says Melbourne Royal CEO Brad Jenkins.
Beyond stocking up on showbags, the Royal Melbourne Show is ready to debut several new attractions. The LEGO Playland Farm to City experience is the most attention-grabbing of all, with kids and grown-ups discovering four free encounters stacked with building block fun. Meanwhile, the Little Farmers Field invites little ones to get immersed in an agricultural activation, digging for veggies and riding ride-on mowers.
The Royal Melbourne Show is happening from Thursday, September 25–Sunday, October 5 at the Melbourne Showgrounds. Head to the website for more information.
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