Community support is evidenced by the many stallholders, clubs, associations and businesses which participate.

The Royal Darwin Show is a unique blend of elements with four main focuses. These are showcase, competition, education and entertainment. It is family oriented and strongly focused on providing a ‘value for money’ event which caters for all sections of the community.

It provides an important showcase for the many businesses, government departments and individuals in the Northern Territory and wider community.

The Show provides competition at a high level. A blue ribbon from the show is an acknowledgement that the recipient’s art, craft, stud bull, produce, poultry or horse is the best in the NT. Where relevant this may be translated to dollars in the market place – the ribbon or trophy highlights the quality of the exhibit.

While the show gives exhibitors an opportunity to compete with the best on offer, just as importantly it gives them the opportunity to interact with other exhibitors and judges, exchanging information and knowledge. This education experience extends to many areas of the show from primary industry to latest technology.

The Animal Nursery for example, allows adults and children to have the opportunity of a safe ‘up close and personal’ experience with many different animals. They are able to handle, pet and observe the exhibits while gaining information about the habits, requirements and safe handling of the animals. For many patrons this may be the only opportunity they have to enjoy such an experience.

In addition the show provides great entertainment for the whole family. The Society aims to provide a mix of entertainment for all age groups. This variety includes main arena acts, live music and dance – much of it from different cultures, street style such as jugglers and magicians, rodeo and rural skills and of course sideshow rides for the adventurous.

Last but not least the Darwin show provides unlimited opportunity for participants, sponsors and exhibitors to reach a very large cross section of the community with comparative ease over a three day period. The opportunities for networking are vast.