2027 Competition Dates

Key dates for the 2027 Sydney Royal Poultry & Pigeon Show, including entries, penning, judging, showmanship, auction and unpenning dates, are currently being finalised.

Sydney Royal Egg Show

The Sydney Royal Egg Show gives poultry breeders and backyard enthusiasts of all experience levels the opportunity to exhibit their flock’s eggs at the Sydney Royal Easter Show.

Classes are available for Standard Fowl, Bantam Fowl and Waterfowl eggs, together with a mixed plate class that may include eggs from ducks, fowl, geese, guinea fowl, pheasants, quail and turkeys.

Entries are judged in accordance with the Australian Poultry Standards. External qualities such as shape, size, shell texture, colour, appearance, freshness and uniformity are assessed alongside internal qualities including yolk colour, albumen, chalazae and air space.

Entries open: Early December 2026
Entries close: Wednesday 3 February 2027

2027 Feature Breed

The Feature Breed for Poultry is the Belgian Bantam.

Exhibitor Guide

All Exhibitors are provided with an Exhibitor Guide with information to assist them during the Show. The Guide contains information relevant to Exhibitor's time at the Show and their specific Competition. It covers topics such as entry passes, parking and passes, arrival (Penning) and departure (Unpenning) times, event details, Poultry Function and Awards night and Exhibitor amenities. This Guide will be emailed out with the Exhibitors Show Pack in Late February.

Competition Timetable

Key dates for the 2027 Poultry & Pigeon Show can be found on our Key Dates & Schedule page. Further information is outlined in the Competition Schedule.

Entries

Entries open in Early February and close on Wednesday 3 February 2027.
Enquiries relating to entries may be sent to poultry@rasnsw.com.au    

Withdrawals 

Withdrawals can be done via the MyRAS portal, in line with the dates listed in the Schedule, please click here to access. For further information regarding withdrawals, please see the Competition Schedule.

Parking

The RAS is pleased to offer limited parking to Exhibitors in our Poultry & Pigeon competitions, this is available for purchase at the time of entry. Parking for floats, vans, and trucks is available along with long-term parking for cars and other small vehicles.

There are also many parking stations located in Sydney Olympic Park. For more information call Sydney Olympic Park Parking on 02 9714 7077 or visit Parking | Sydney Olympic Park

Fodder and bedding during the Show

From the first day of the show, all poultry exhibits will be fed twice daily with a Laucke Mills ration appropriate to their type and size. Birds will be watered twice daily. Bedding will be provided in the form of shavings and Pavilion staff will clean the bird cages as required during the Show.

Accommodation Options Near Sydney Olympic Park

There are a number of accommodation options available if you'd like to stay near Sydney Showground. To view these options click here.

Youth Poultry Showmanship Competition

Showcase your poultry handling and exhibition skills in the Youth Poultry Showmanship Competition. Open to young people aged 12–18, the competition focuses on the preparation, handling and presentation of exhibition poultry.

Key details

• Class H001 – Open Section: Use your own exhibit or one approved by another exhibitor.
• Class H002 – School Section: Use an exhibit owned by your school.
• Entry fee: Free
• Entries close: Wednesday 3 February 2027
• Judging: Saturday 20 March 2027 at 9.00am
• Venue: Poultry & Pigeon Pavilion

Participants are assessed on their ability to capture, carry, pose and return their bird safely. Their knowledge of exhibition poultry is also evaluated through a public question-and-answer session.

School Poultry Classes

Open to primary and secondary schools

School Poultry Classes allow schools with purebred poultry breeding programs to exhibit their birds at the Sydney Royal Easter Show.

Classes are available for Standard Fowl, Bantam Fowl and Waterfowl. Entry requirements and the complete list of classes are available in the Sydney Royal Poultry & Pigeon Schedule.

The competition encourages students to develop practical knowledge of poultry breeding, husbandry and exhibition.

School Egg Classes

Open to primary and secondary schools

School Egg Classes allow schools to showcase their students’ work in poultry husbandry and egg production.

Classes are available for Standard Fowl, Bantam Fowl and Waterfowl eggs. Entries are assessed on qualities including size, shape, colour, shell texture, appearance and uniformity in accordance with the Australian Poultry Standards.

The complete list of classes and judging requirements is available in the Sydney Royal Poultry & Pigeon Schedule.

The Royal Agricultural Society of NSW gratefully acknowledges, donations, prizes, and trophies awarded throughout the Poultry & Pigeon Show at the 2026 Sydney Royal Easter Show from the following:

Sponsor

Australian Eggs

Poultry Supporters

Ancona Club of Australia Inc
Bantam Club of NSW
Exhibition Poultry Association of NSW Inc
Janet Doust
Leghorn Club of Australia Inc
Peel Ridge Stud
Silkie Club of Australia Inc
Sunshine Sebastopols
The Squishy Goose
Welsummer Club of Australia Inc

Pigeon Supporter

Exhibition Poultry Association of NSW Inc

Sponsor and Supporter Programs

If your Poultry Club, Association or Society is interested in becoming involved in the Sydney Royal Poultry Show, please contact poultry@rasnsw.com.au for more information.