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The Melbourne Royal Board, management and staff, we were saddened to learn of the passing of Marion McKinnon on 7 January 2026.

Entries are now officially open for the Melbourne Royal Australian International Beer Awards (AIBA), the world’s largest annual beer competition evaluating both draught and packaged beer, along with cider and perry. Breweries and cideries worldwide are invited to showcase their craft, compete on an international stage, and receive feedback from an esteemed panel of Australian and international judges.

Melbourne Royal is pleased to announce the appointment of Gema Group as the new catering partner for Melbourne Showgrounds and the Melbourne Royal Show, following a comprehensive and competitive tender process.

2025 has been another stellar year for our Melbourne Royal Food and Beverage Awards and the festive season is a great time of the year to celebrate with Melbourne Royal medal-winning products and produce.

‘Tis the season to eat, drink and be merry — and what better way to do it than with Melbourne Royal’s award-winning flavours? We’ve curated our favourite 2025 Food & Beverage Award winners to help you craft a Christmas feast worth celebrating.