Auckland Easter Show

The Auckland Easter Show (sometimes referred to as the Royal Easter Show or Cola-Cola Easter Show) is a heritage event held annually during Easter in Auckland, New Zealand. It originated in the 19th century and has included agricultural events, art exhibitions, live entertainment, sporting events, carnival rides, sideshows, a marketplace and circuses.[1] The Easter Show was held at the Epsom Showgrounds in Epsom.

Auckland Easter Show
DateEaster
VenueEpsom
LocationAuckland, New Zealand
Also known asRoyal Easter Show
Footagewww.eastershow.co.nz

History

In 2013, tickets were offered to the Easter show that was to feature the largest ferris wheel in Auckland's history.[2] In 2014, the free-to-enter Auckland Easter Show attracted more than 130,000 people.[3] In 2016, hundreds of people claimed that they would boycott Auckland's Royal Easter Show after pictures of injured animals were shared.[4] The free event in 2019 offered farm animals, FMX shows, a Looney Tunes Live Show, carnival rides and Tiki Taane.[5]

There was no show in 2020 as officials blamed the COVID-19 pandemic caused its cancellation & deferral to 2021.

Competitions and awards

The Auckland Easter Show is host to the Wine Awards, New Zealand's longest-running wine competition, and therefore also one of the most competitive.[6] Also hosted are the Art Awards, New Zealand's largest open art competition.[7]

References
  1. The circus is coming to town
  2. Win tickets to the Easter Show
  3. Auckland Easter show saved by record crowd
  4. Royal Easter Show faces boycott after photos of injured animals emerge Royal Easter Show faces boycott after photos of injured animals emerge
  5. Auckland's Royal Easter Show 2019 in photos
  6. Easter Show yields medal haul for Yealands Wine Group
  7. Entries requested for Royal Easter Show Art Awards


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