Members’ Guide2018 Royal Melbourne Show 22 September - 2 October

RASV welcomes you to this year’s Show, and invites you to enjoy great value from your membership.

Access and Guest Cards All members are required to produce their membership card to be scanned upon entry to the Royal Melbourne Show. Whenever exiting Melbourne Showgrounds your membership card must be scanned if you wish to re-enter on the same day.

Members will need to show their membership card in order to access members’ areas. Members will also need to accompany guests (without a guest card) if they wish to bring them into members’ areas.

Full members are reminded that they have the option to purchase two additional guest cards. Guest cards are $88 each and allow entrance to every day of the Royal Melbourne Show. If you would like to purchase a guest card please visit the RASV website at www.rasv.com.au or phone 03 9281 7444.

Please ensure your RASV membership card is signed prior to arrival at the 2018 Royal Melbourne Show.

RASV members and their guests can enjoy an à la carte lunch and dinner in the Members’ Restaurant & Bar during the 2018 Royal Melbourne Show.

The RASV Members’ Bar provides an area for members and their guests to relax and enjoy with bar facilities, tea/coffee and light snacks available at great member rates.

With catering by the RACV City Club, the menu for RASV members and guests has been designed by Club Executive Sous Chef, Grant Flack.

The Members’ Restaurant & Bar will be open for brunch from 10am - 12pm daily, à la carte lunch and dinner from 12pm - 9pm daily. The Members’ Restaurant & Bar is located in the Royal Block. Bookings for lunch and dinner are recommended, please e-mail reservations@rasv.com.au or call 03 9258 4130.

Members’ Hospitality

RASV Members’ Restaurant & Bar

Main Course

King salmon, roasted cauliflower puree, risoni, tomato salsa, coriander oil $39

Beef tenderloin, gruyere and potato pave, roasted king browns, truss tomato, jus (lg) $44

Pan fried gnocchi, kale pesto, asparagus tips, buffalo mozzarella, dried cherry tomatoes, parmesan crisp (lg, v) $18/31

Braised lamb neck, sauteed kale, baby carrots, mint and pomegranate jus (lg) $34

Herb crumbed chicken breast, sweet potato wedges, lemon, aioli $34

High country pork cutlet, pea mash, du puy lentils, cavolo nero, seeded mustard sauce (lg) $34

Sides

Beer battered fries, aioli, sea salt (v) $9.5

Garden salad, shallot vinaigrette (lg, v) $9.5

Desserts

Showcase cakes with Chantilly, meringue $13

Trio of Australian cheeses, crisp bread & fruit paste $14

Menu subject to change, prices include GST (lg) low gluten, (v) vegetarian,

Specials will be available daily throughout the Show

The Stockman’s LoungeExclusively for members and their guests, The Stockman’s Lounge is where you can enjoy the atmosphere and judging in a ringside location in the Livestock Pavilion.

Offering snacks, beer and wine from 10:00am-9:00pm* daily.

*Closing time subject to change depending on attendance.

Members’ Bar Refreshments MenuFree range egg & crispy bacon on Turkish bread toastie, tomato relish $14

Toasted Shaved Leg Ham, Tasty Cheese sandwich $9.8

Mezze – warm assorted breads, dips, marinated olives, fetta $9.5

Black Angus beef burger, brioche bun, BBQ sauce, aged cheddar, caramelised onion, fries $22

Pulled pork slider, barbecue sauce, candied walnuts, chilli mayonnaise, fries $22

Crispy battered flathead, fries, lemon, tartare $19

Slow cooked beef and Shiraz pie, fries $18

Fries with aioli & truffle salt $9

RASV Members’ Restaurant & BarEntrée

Mezze, warm assorted breads, dips, marinated olives, fetta $9.5

Salt n Pepper calamari, sweet chilli jam, fresh lime (lg) $19/25

Nori wrapped cured Atlantic salmon, carrot, daikon strips, pickled ginger, soy sauce (lg) $19.5

Pork belly bites, chunky apple sauce, red cabbage relish, shaved carrot salad (lg) $18/26

Butternut pumpkin risotto, baby spinach, goat cheese crumble, chestnuts, tempura broccolini tips (lg, v) $17/29

Turmeric roasted cauliflower salad puffed wild rice, cress mix, cranberries, feta crumble, mustard dressing (lg, v) $17

Classic Caesar, cos lettuce, smoked chicken, bacon, poached egg, anchovy & parmesan, croutons $19

Country minestrone vegetable soup, herbed crouton (v) $15

Parking for Members Parking is available for full and restricted RASV members at Flemington Racecourse at the special member rate of $10, saving $15 on the regular rate for parking.

Enter via the VRC Members’ Drive gate from Epsom Road. Please note that members’ rates for parking are only available to members, not guest card holders. The Epsom Road car park is open from 8.00am - 8.00pm and the Smithfield Road car park entrance is open from 9.30am - 1.00pm.

To receive the member car park rate your member car park pass must be fixed on the inside of the front car window, in the bottom right hand corner and your membership card must be presented to the gate attendant at the time of entry into the car park.

Reserved seating at the Herald Sun Arena There will be seating available exclusively to RASV members and their guests at the Herald Sun Arena for the evening entertainment. The allocated seating is located adjacent to the Arena Bar. Evening entertainment begins at 7.15pm each night during the Royal Melbourne Show. For entry to this area your membership card must be shown. Seating is subject to availability.

Priority access to the Showbag Pavilion Members and their guests enjoy priority access to the Showbag Pavilion on each day of the Royal Melbourne Show from 11:00am. During these specified times there will be a signed entry point for RASV members at the main entrance of the pavilion. Your membership card will need to be presented in order to gain priority access.

Priority access to the Animal Nursery Members enjoy priority access to the Animal Nursery from 11:00am on each day of the Show. Members and their guests can enter at the signed entry point at the main entrance. Your membership card will need to be presented in order to gain priority access.

Complimentary Locker HireAccess to complimentary locker hire is available to RASV members, subject to availability. Members must present their membership card at the lockers located in the underpass next to the Livestock Pavilion. Charges apply to lockers in other locations.

Member Benefits

Enjoy exclusive RASV Benefits & Services

Members’ Parking V10 Flemington Racecourse carpark via Members’ Drive from Epsom Rd

Dining R6 RASV Members’ Restaurant & Bar

Lounge  U5 RASV Members’ Stockmans Lounge

Services L2 RASV Member Services/Help Desk Level 1

Reserved Seating  R5 Herald Sun Arena

Priority Access R8/I6 Showbag Pavilion / Animal Nursery

Lockers T5 Complimentary Locker Hire

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Cosentino the Grand IllusionistRegarded as Australia’s most successful magician, illusionist and escapologist, Cosentino has single-handedly revolutionised the art of magic in our country.

Continuing to push the boundaries of what’s possible here and overseas, he is quickly becoming an international phenomenon and is not to be missed at this year’s Royal Melbourne Show!

Set to bring some of his larger illusions to the Main Stage, you will be stunned, mesmerised and left with a “how did he do that!” expression on your face.

Victorian. And proud of it. Main Stage Daily, 2.30pm & 4.30pm*

Circus OzJoin Australia’s iconic Circus Oz for a gloriously gaudy and glammed up 1980s flashback for audiences of all ages!

NEON features stunning acrobatic skills, breathtaking feats of circus and a smattering of Flashdance choreography in a celebration of everything glitzy and fabulous about the ‘80s.

Circus Oz, the iconic Melbourne-born arts company, is celebrating 40 amazing years of ground-breaking Australian contemporary circus in 2018 — having played to more than 4 million people worldwide since 1978, but this is their first ever appearance at Royal Melbourne Show.

Victorian. And proud of it. Main Stage Daily, 11.30am, 3.30pm & 5.30pm*

* Times will vary on opening day — Saturday, September 22. Visit royalshow.com.au for full schedule

2018 Royal Melbourne Show

Attractions and Entertainment

PJ MasksPJ Masks Meet the Heroes is a new live show experience featuring Catboy, Owlette and Gekko. In this live interactive training session, everyone will have fun as they sing, dance, uncover the secrets of thwarting night-time villains and learn special superpower moves to discover the real meaning of being a hero.

You can also meet the heroes in person for photos after the first and last show!

Victorian. And proud of it. Main Stage Daily, 10.30am, 12.30pm & 1.30pm*

BMX & Motorbike Stunt ShowThe BMX and Motorbike Stunt Show crosses the boundaries between Trials, BMX and Freestyle Moto-X.

As the pioneers of Freestyle Trials in Australia, the FLAIR Freestyle Trials Team will pull off some of the biggest tricks ever attempted on trials motorcycles. Stunts such as 180s, 360s, transfers, stalls and even backflips are performed just metres from the crowd and centimetres from the ground.

Entertainment Precinct, Daily, noon, 2pm, 4pm & 6pm*

*Times will vary on opening day — Saturday, September 22. Visit royalshow.com.au for full schedule

Live on StageExclusive special appearances for limited days only on the Victorian. And proud of it. Main Stage.

Jimmy Barnes, September 22, 4.45pm Home and Away stars, September 23, 1pm The Voice stars, September 29, 3pm Damien Leith, September 30, 3pm

See the full line up at royalshow.com.au

Animal EntertainmentBe amazed by the intelligence and skill of the talented animals at the Show, with a packed schedule of exciting and educational animal entertainment.

Watch farmers shear sheep and milk cows, before giving it a go yourself. Witness clever and agile canines complete obstacle courses in record time, and see how horses are trained for movie magic!

Monster Trucks and FMX Stunt ShowWitness the thrills and exhilaration of the Monster Trucks and Freestyle Motorcross Stunt team, featuring a Monster Ball and three FMX riders competing in an epic freestyle stunt show.

Herald Sun Arena, Daily, from 7.15pm

Fireworks SpectacularWhat better way to complete your ultimate day at the Show than with the mesmerising Royal Melbourne Show fireworks display. Watch as the multi-coloured fireworks light up the evening sky choreographed by international gold-medal-winning fireworks producers, to some of your favourite top 40 hits. Weather permitting.

Herald Sun Arena, Daily, 7.45pm

The Grand Cattle ParadeA traditional favourite, The Grand Cattle Parade returns to the Royal Melbourne Show. Watch this amazing spectacular as the arena is filled with up to 150 cattle of different breeds and sizes at night under lights. A Show tradition not to be missed, the parade is visually spectacular, as the animals march around Herald Sun Arena!

Herald Sun Arena, September 29, 6.45pm

*Timings subject to change without notification ^All Herald Sun Arena entertainment is subject to weather conditions

2018 Royal Melbourne Show

Blue Ribbon Events

Art, Craft & Cookery (E) Spotlight Makers Pavilion

22 September – 2 October

Beef Cattle (C) Livestock Pavilion

29 September – 2 October 1 October – Interbreed

Beef Carcase (C) Livestock Pavilion

24 – 25 September

Royal Melbourne Show Cat Championship (C) IFAH Dog Pavilion

1 – 2 October

Championship All Breeds Dog Show (C) IFAH Dogs Pavilion

22 – 29 September – Championship Dog Show - Conformation 29 September – Best in Show

Horses in Action (C) Herald Sun Arena

25 September – World Cup Jumping 30 September – Garryowen Equestrienne Turnout 2 October – Sport Horse Racing Australian Championships

Sheep (C) Livestock Pavilion

22 – 24 September 23 September – Interbreed

Woodchop Championships (C) Woodchop Pavilion

22 – 30 September

(E) denotes exhibition (C) denotes competition For more information, visit royalshow.com.au

Opening hoursGates open: 9.30am daily Gates close: 9.00pm daily

Contact usRASV Reception: 03 9281 7444

Royal Melbourne Show Hotline: 1300 65 65 47 In operation between Monday and Friday 9.00am – 5.00pm with extended hours, including weekends during Royal Melbourne Show.

RASV Members’ Restaurant Bookings: 03 9258 4130

Membership: membership@rasv.com.au 03 9281 7444

For more information: www.royalshow.com.au www.rasv.com.au