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Sydney Showground is an award-winning venue, supported by a team of dedicated professionals experienced in delivering a wide range of events to an exceptional standard. Our venue team works in partnership with our clients to deliver our ‘big experiences’ promise.
Sydney Showground offers a complete range of venue facilities, event planning, exhibitor services and catering to suit your event.
Sydney Showground offers a dedicated team for your event including, Account Manager, Event Planner and Floor Manager to navigate you from start to finish.
From day one Sydney Showground provides assistance in designing your event. These services include:
- Creating an event order for your event
- Reviewing and approving floor plans
- Engaging third party services including: plumbers, electricians etc
- Ensure risk assessments and WHS regulations are adhered to
- Create crowd entry/management plans
- Confirm catering and menus with clients
- Liaising with relevant government authorities
Floor Manager
The floor manager assigned to your event will oversee the smooth running of your event, coordinating security, ticketing, transport, and cleaning.
Catering
Sydney Showground, through its links with the Royal Agricultural Society of NSW, has unrivalled access to the best Australian produce available. A wide range of options, from simple tasty working lunches to restaurant quality menus, are made with the finest fresh produce from around the country. Make your selection from the Sydney Showground Menu Compendium.
Technical Services
Sydney Showground offers a range of specialist technical services with in-house electricians, plumbers, sign-makers, painters and maintenance crew at your disposal. Let your Event Manager know what you need and they'll take care of it. Audio-visual, staging and production can be provided through the venue's preferred partner, Encore Event Technologies, which your event manager can provide contact for.
Connectivity
The venue is equipped with full internet access, telephone, fax and EFTPOS lines for you to service your exhibitor and attendees. A number of options are available to suit a wide range of communication and IT requirements. Brief in your requirements and let our experienced team provide a range of options.
Security
The Sydney Showground security team are experts at managing the complex challenges of big events and have an excellent working relationship with NSW Police. A 24-hour security control room with access to feeds from over 120 CCTV cameras across the precinct ensures the safety and security of guests.
Utilities
Sydney Showground is experienced in hosting events with complex requirements. The venue is able to offer a number of specialist services, such as water, gas, compressed air supplies and waste removal.
Organisers Toolkit
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Sydney Showground is situated within Sydney Olympic Park (SOP) where access and inclusion played a major role in the planning, design and delivery of the 2000 Olympic and Paralympic Games . It was also home to Invictus Games Sydney 2018 when The Dome was transformed into ‘Invictus Games House,’ home to family and friends for the duration of the Games. This legacy has helped ensure our venues are accessible to all patrons.
Transport
- Over 10,000 parking spaces and 376 accessible and mobility car parking spaces.
- Plan an accessibile trip on public transport to Sydney Showground via the Trip Planner.
Amenities
- All venues located within Sydney Showground have been designed with accessbility in mind including easy pedestrian access with street access to all venues.
- Amenities and services at Sydney Showground include large clear signage, elevators, hearing loops, accessibile tickets, seating and toilets.
- Service/Guide Dogs are permitted within the venue.
Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility
The Royal Agricultural Society of NSW (RAS) operates Sydney Showground at Sydney Olympic Park.
Sydney Showground, together with Sydney Olympic Park Authority (SOPA) have set a goal to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2030 and actively work to minimise impact on the environment. This work includes:
- Environmentally sustainable practices
- Supporting regional and rural communities
- Location within Sydney Olympic Park, a 6 Star Green Star Communities rating precinct
Sydney Showground sustainability targets include:
- Reducing site wide reliance on the grid
- Maximising our investments in competitions and programs that support sustainable agricultural development and educate the community about food, fibre and farming
Climate Conscious Events - A Sydney Showground Initiative
Here at Sydney Showground, we are actively targeting event sustainability by partnering with climate solutions organisation Clima to help our clients understand the environmental impacts of their events and provide them with the tools to do something about it.
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At Sydney Showground we understand food. With over 25 years of experience running major events here (and many more in our heritage Moore Park location) we are proud to have won multiple catering awards and continue to deliver a world class modern food experience to our clients and their guests.
As home to the Sydney Royal Wine, Dairy and Fine Food Awards and with an iconic history spanning over 200 years of food judging, we also understand the value of celebrating the best products from our own backyard.
Using the finest ingredients, exquisite flavours, and an innovative new approach, Sydney Showground's Executive Chef, Cyril Miletto has created menus combining fresh, local produce with award-winning Sydney Royal medal winning products to deliver a culinary experience that will suit all occasions. From bespoke catering options for exhibitions and formal gala dinners, to accessing the venue’s network of concessionaires and food truck alternatives for a more relaxed affair, Sydney Showground has the unique expertise to curate the perfect menu for any event—whether you plan to welcome 150 or 50,000.
Climate Conscious Events
The events industry accounts for over 10% of global carbon emissions making it a significant contributor to global warming.
It's time to take action. Recognising the urgency of climate action, Sydney Showground has partnered with Clima to establish itself as the leading destination for climate-conscious events.
This initiative allows our clients to understand their event’s environmental impact and gives them the tools to make a change, contributing to global sustainability efforts for a better future.