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The weirdest and wackiest things to see and do at the Royal Canberra Show
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Poodle ladies, guinea pig competitions and competitive chain-sawing are on the agenda for the 2026 Royal Canberra Show.
The 99th Royal Canberra Show is returning to the capital this weekend with a truckload of events, sights and rides.
More than 150 attractions, 5000 animals and 450 trade displays will be set up at the show from 8.30am Friday.
Woodchopping is back, baby. After a brief hiatus, the popular event returns to the show in all its sawing glory. Catch men and women taking to wood with axes and saws from 3.30pm on Friday.
Royal Canberra Show 2026: Free Rides, Animals and Trade Displays
The Royal Canberra Show returns to Exhibition Park (EPIC) from 20–22 February, bringing three huge days of agriculture, entertainment and fun. With 150+ attractions, 5,000 animals and 450 trade displays, it is set to add to Canberra’s ever-growing list of big community events, mixing tradition with handsonon experiences and plenty of thrills for all ages.
This year’s program blends agriculture, education and entertainment across the entire EPIC precinct. Look out for:
And of course, Sideshow Alley is ready and packed with rides, games and the classic carnival atmosphere locals love.
Foodies can dig into everything from loaded kebab dogs and truffle fries to colourful fairy floss sundaes and build-your-own fruit candy sticks.
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Dancing lions and K-Pop: Dickson's massive 12-hour street party
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Canberra Lunar New Year celebrations will be held from 10am to 10pm on Saturday, February 12 in Woolley Street, Dickson, welcoming in the Year of the Horse.
There will be 12 hours of entertainment across two stages, ranging from dancing lions to K-Pop.
More than 20 local food and drink vendors will be on hand.
BentSpoke Brewing will also launch a limited-edition Lunar Lager created especially for the celebration. The rice lager has been brewed using rice collected from Woolley Street hospitality businesses and will be available at a BentSpoke pop-up bar and at the Dickson Taphouse during the day.
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