By Dyan Rezette Suaco
Families itching to take their kids to the Royal Easter Show will find an earlier showcase of concerts, carnival rides, and fireworks in this year’s Blacktown City Show. Celebrating the event’s 98th Anniversary, this two-day event will take place at the Blacktown Showground on 12 and 13 March 2022.
| Saturday, 12 March 2022 |
| 9 am to 8 pm |
| Sunday, 13 March 2022 |
| 9 am to 4 pm |
| Entry |
| Adults >> $10 Children under 12 yrs old >> $5 All pension cardholders >> $5 Family (2 adults, 2 children) >> $25 |
| Car Park |
| Gold coin donation |
Amongst their notable line-up of talents, including Elvis impersonator David Cazalet and singer/songwriter Shara Rose, is The Blacktown City community Band which features many young Filipinos. Performing since 2004, the ensemble was formed by Maestro Pablo “Jun” Javier of the Jun Javier Music School.
Featured attractions perfect for families include Live Reptile Display, Animal Farm Nursery, and Joey Presto Magic Show. Children and parents alike will also enjoy a multicultural display of talent with The Bolivian Dance Group, The Maori Cultural Dance Group, Taiko Romiko, African Drumming Group, Natasha’s Art Theatre, and Blacktown City Judo Club on stage again after the two-year hiatus.
The highlight of the weekend festivities is the death-defying stunt show by FMX KAOS International Freestyle Team, which culminates with a Fireworks Spectacular. Car aficionados meanwhile will enjoy Sunday’s Car Show and Ute Muster. For budding entertainers, the Blacktown City Show has always welcomed the Filipino Community in its Show Girl Quest and Search for a Star Talent Quest for singers, bands, dancers, magicians, musicians, and comedy. Winners will receive up to $1,500 cash prizes.
Gates open at 9:00 AM with Adult tickets priced at $10, and Children under 12 years and Pension Card Holders at $5. Families with 2 Adults and 2 Children can enjoy a special rate of $25. An auction is set to raise funds for the Search Dogs Sydney Group, which aids Police and Emergency Agencies in search of missing people in the bush, Alzheimer/dementia patients who have wandered away, missing children, and people trapped following natural or manmade disasters.
The Blacktown City Show invites you to a weekend celebration of the longest-running event in Blacktown history.
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