Melbourne Country Show & Rodeo | FRIDAY 2 OCT

About Melbourne Country Show & Rodeo | FRIDAY 2 OCT

Melbourne’s Country Show – THE VALUE SHOW

Melbourne’s newest annual community event — bringing the country to the city with animals, live entertainment, rides, showbags and unbeatable value for Melbourne families.

With entry from just $10 and kids rides from only $2.50, Melbourne’s Country Show is built for BIG FUN at family-friendly prices — making it the ultimate School Holiday destination.

DATES
25 September – 4 October 2026
Open DAILY throughout the School Holidays

HOURS
Midday – 10:00PM daily

LOCATION
Caribbean Gardens

BRINGING REAL VALUE FOR MELBOURNE FAMILIES

Save with a dedicated Value Ride Zone with rides from $2.50–$5.

Melbourne’s Country Show is Melbourne’s BIGGEST VALUE family event, packed with entertainment and experiences for everyone.

EARLY BIRD BONUS

LIMITED Early Bird tickets available each day — once they’re gone, they’re gone!

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
- 2 MEGA Monster Truck Nights
- Two days of Australia’s best rodeo
- Australia’s best cowgirls and bull riders
- Dazzling fireworks nights
- Illuminations – Island of Lights (DAILY!)
- Light up the night with a vivid world of colour and unforgettable photo opportunities
- Melbourne Country Animal Nursery daily
- Pony rides daily
- Island of lights a vivid walk thru illuminating every night
- Camel rides every day
- Showbags – all your favourites
- Honky Tonk Community Stage daily
- Children’s Value Ride Zone ($2.50–$5 rides)
- TEEN ZONE – full carnival mega adventure thrills for thrill seekers daily
- Boutique Market + Homemade Stalls (Sundays & Wednesdays)
- Ride a monster truck daily

ENTRY VALUE PRICES
- Pensioners: $10
- Children: $10
- Adults: $10
- FAMILY PASS: $30 (up to 6 people)

Melbourne’s BIGGEST VALUE event

For families looking for an affordable day out packed with fun, entertainment and experiences — all in one place.

BIG FUN. GREAT VALUE.

The perfect school holiday adventure.