The countdown is on to one of Australia’s beloved iconic events, the Sydney Royal Easter Show, and 2007 promises to be the best Show yet.

The gates will be open from Thursday 5 April to Wednesday 18 April 2007, beginning a week later this year to coincide with the NSW school holidays.

Showgoers will encounter the real Australia by experiencing the nation’s rich agricultural heritage with the country’s best entertainment, exhibitions and animal competitions.

This year’s show program is bursting at the seams with extreme action and live entertainment for every age and taste. A visit to the Show will include the following and much, much more:

• Extreme Aussie sport action between the US and Australian cowboys and gals in the Sydney Royal Rodeo

• Death-defying stunts with Xtreme Korruption – mistress of the extreme Lady Cannonball, breath-taking tricks in the freestyle motocross with the new Globe of Death and a car show like no other! • Australia’s hottest fashion designers showcasing their wares in The Shape Parades

• Hugfuls of animals and a real mini-farm experience at the new Dairy Farmers Farmyard & Animal Nursery now on Overflow Park • The Nestle Milkybar Milking Barn

• Hottest bands, and festival line-up with live music at The Shed • Food Lovers Walk in the Woolworths Fresh Food Dome

• Human oddities, contortionists and the bizarre in the Tiny Top Tent • Flames, chains and no room for error with spectacular high-dive show, AquaWorld

• The world’s largest transportable Ferris wheel • Interactive music and TV zone for teens – the Coca-Cola Zone

• A combination of wicked inline skating and cutting-edge next generation artists at the Telstra Next G Arena • Over 700 commercial stands and around 290 Showbags

• Experience the life of a real Aussie farmer – how your food gets from the farm to the table in a new interactive educational facility, the Telstra Next G Ag Centre

“The 2007 Sydney Royal Easter Show is shaping up to be our best ever. We have enhanced our show program with so many new attractions, as well as ramping up our much loved favourites,” said John Aitken, general manager, events & marketing.

“This year we will also celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Grand Parade and our 10th anniversary at Sydney Olympic Park. The show will have something for everyone and promises to be a truly memorable day.”

ShowLink tickets are now on sale at Australia Post Outlets and Ticketek. Prices include show entry and return public transport. Details: www.eastershow.com.au