The Showground is very different to other venues with a diversity of exhibitors and promoters show-casing a wide range of products and services. The Showground also hosts a wide range of functions and entertainment including a caravan park, exhibitions, sporting, animal, social, theatrical and musical events.
Persons enter the Adelaide Showground at their own risk.
The RA&HS (Royal Agricultural & Horticultural Society of SA Inc) has Work, Health and Safety Policies in place and takes great effort and care to ensure that all guests to the Showground have a safe and enjoyable time. There can be large animals, vehicles, crowds, temporary structures and from time to time, building activity, in all kinds of environment and weather conditions. You may participate in events and experience exciting rides which may have some element of risk.
As you proceed around the Showground, take care to observe and follow all signage and any instructions that you may be given. Take special care at all times to protect yourself and others against any loss or injury.
Conditions of Entry to the Adelaide Showground are available online and are displayed at information points around the Showground.
Persons seeking entry to the Showground are advised that:
They are entering a licensed area;
Intoxicated persons will not be permitted to enter;
Intoxicated persons will be removed from the Showground;
Alcoholic beverages must not be taken into or from the Showground and are subject to immediate confiscation;
Checking procedures may apply to prevent persons possessing liquor from entering;
It is an offence for minors to purchase or consume alcohol;
It is an offence to sell to or supply minors with alcohol;
Persons supplying alcohol to minors will be reported to police;
A known member, associate or person displaying clothing, jewellery, accessories or tattoos associated to outlaw motorcycle gangs will not be permitted to enter;
The RA&HS promotes the responsible provision and consumption of alcohol: and
Penalties apply under the Liquor Licensing Act 1997.
The following restricted or prohibited items are not permitted into the Showground and are subject to immediate confiscation and includes items listed by the South Australia Police – https://www.police.sa.gov.au/services-and-events/firearms-and-weapons/weapons
Alcoholic beverages;
Illicit drugs or drug paraphernalia;
Flares or Fireworks;
Laser Pointers;
Knives or other dangerous weapons including potential missiles;
Skateboards, scooters, roller blades or bicycles (unless authorised by the RA&HS);
Large items including eskies, bags that cannot fit under seats;
Animals unless approved by the RA&HS;
Other items as determined by the RA&HS management that may cause injury or public nuisance.
For the comfort, safety and enjoyment of all persons, the RA&HS advises that:
Person gaining unauthorised access to the Showground and/or any of the Showground’s specific areas may be liable for prosecution;
RA&HS is not liable nor does it accept any responsibility for any loss or damage whatsoever to any person or property or the death of or injury suffered to any person or animal whilst at the Showground;
Persons entering the Showground agree to indemnify the RA&HS against any loss or liability, cost, expense or damages arising from or in relation to the entry either by person, vehicle or otherwise;
The RA&HS reserves the right to inspect and/or search bags brought into or out of the Showground and search all persons, their clothing and other items of such persons;
Persons causing a disturbance or refusing to comply with requests from the RA&HS, including displaying racial, religious or politically discriminatory material, language or gestures deemed indecent or offensive, will be removed from the Showground;
The RA&HS may refuse admission to or remove persons from the Showground at its sole discretion;
Persons entering the Showground must adhere to the WH&S legislation and in particular the RA&HS WH&S Policy;
The Adelaide Showground accepts patrons accompanied by accredited Assistance Animals;
Smoking is not permitted in all enclosed spaces of the Showground;
Smoking is allowed in designated signed smoking zones;
Additional entry conditions and requirements may apply to ticketed events and various areas of the Showground;
The RA&HS and South Australia Police conduct surveillance on the Showground and have access to security footage. A person entering the Showground may be photographed, filmed, taped and/or subjected to monitoring by closed circuit television (CCTV) and it is deemed that a person by entering the Showground consents to the RA&HS or third parties appointed by the RA&HS photographing, filming or taping them. The RA&HS or third parties appointed by the RA&HS can broadcast, publish, license and use any photographs, film, recordings or images without compensation. The RA&HS, third parties and anyone acquiring from them a right to use the material are not liable to the subject for its use in any way;
Entry to the Showground does not guarantee automatic entry to all events and activities on the Showground during the period of entry;
Parking is restricted to areas as designated by the RA&HS from time to time and vehicles must not block emergency egress doors or emergency vehicle access roads and are to give way to emergency vehicles;
All hazards, incidents or emergencies are to be immediately reported to security (24hr) on 0419 185 312; and
Persons must obey all signs, notices and directions given by the RA&HS whilst at the Showground.
Photography, Filming or Recording:
It is not our intention for amateur photographers to be restricted from taking photos/recording around the Showground, providing that:
Cameras, including mobile phones with recording capabilities, must not be used in areas such as toilets, parenting/shower and change rooms
The photographer is not causing annoyance or inconvenience to other Show patrons
The subject of the photo/recording is not one detailed in the Summary Offences Act 1953
The subjects have given their consent (if under 18 then their parent’s/guardian’s consent
The photos/recordings are not to be sold for commercial gain
Professional Photographers must seek prior approval from the RA&HS or Event Organiser.
NOTE: Any variation to the policy will be at the sole discretion of the RA&HS.