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Melbourne Royal is thrilled to announce that entries for the 2024 Melbourne Royal Wine Awards are officially open and close Friday 30 August. Established in 1883, this prestigious event continues to be one of Australia’s most esteemed wine competitions, celebrating over 140 years of excellence in winemaking.

We recently had Australian distilling industry experts come together at Melbourne Showgrounds to judge more than 850 entries in the 2024 Melbourne Royal Australian Distilled Spirits Awards.

What lies ahead for agriculture is firmly in the hands of our youth – which is why Melbourne Royal is dedicated to celebrating and nurturing the sector's young talent through lucrative scholarship programs.

Plenty of character, fleece and good breeding will be on display as the best alpacas from around Australia are showcased in the Melbourne Royal Alpaca Competition at the Melbourne Royal Show in September.

The best of Australia’s beef cattle - from Shorthorns to Speckle Parks - will grace Melbourne Showgrounds from Thursday 3 October to Sunday 6 October in the 2024 Melbourne Royal Beef Cattle Competition.