Ballarat Showgrounds

The Ballarat Showgrounds (officially Ballarat Showgrounds and Recreation Reserve) is a multi-purpose venue in Wendouree, a suburb of Ballarat, Victoria, Australia owned by the City of Ballarat and since 1934, the home of the Ballarat Show an agricultural show which since 2010 has had its own public holiday in Ballarat.

The focus of the Ballarat Show is the display of rural industry, including and produce, with associated competitions and awards. The show also features amusement rides, a sideshow alley, and showbags, which are carry bags full of goodies produced by various commercial enterprises.

The showgrounds are used all year round, including a Trash and Treasure market since 1979 as well as occasional collectors markets and other events.

In 2013-2014, the City of Ballarat initially proposed to redevelop the showgrounds and in 2015, the Council and agricultural society further proposed relocation of the showgrounds to Victoria Park in Newington. During the State Election of 2014, the Andrews Government committed $5.5 million (AUD) toward the development of the Showgrounds, however to date this money has not been accessed pending a final decision as to the future of the venue.

The 10 hectare site includes Eureka Stadium which hosts Australian rules football and a number of other sports ovals which are used during the show.

There are a number of access roads servicing the site which are used as pedestrian thoroughfares during the show.

The main entrance is at the corner of Creswick and Howitt Streets and is a permanent covered structure with two turnstiles and booths for entry payment.

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