Best Sydney Royal Easter Show Showbags ($10 or under)

Looking for the best Easter showbags? Well, they’re an expensive bunch and often add up to more than the actual cost of entry. Given we’re in the midst of a cost of living crisis, you may want to know where the affordable Easter showbags are so you can steer your kids in that direction.

The Sydney Royal Easter Show is always an essential day out for the entire family, and with the April school holidays coming up (Saturday, April 12 to Sunday, April 27), you can guarantee that Sydney Showgrounds will be absolutely teeming with energetic kids pulling themselves in all different directions.

One of the major staples of the Sydney Easter Show has always been the Showbag Pavilion. It’s a field of nightmares for parents, but for kids, this dedicated zone is like entering a candy-coloured multiverse, where the best chocolates, TV programs, movies and brands come to life through specialised Easter showbags.

The Sydney Easter Show is expensive

That also means parents will be busting their wallets wide open for the day. The Showbag Pavilion is why a day out at the Easter Show is so expensive for families.

Say you’ve got a family of four (2 adults, 2 kids) heading along. That’s $178 for a General Admission family ticket. You can’t play favourites, so if both kids want 2-3 showbags each, with an average of $20 per showbag, you’re going to be forking out an extra $120. On top of that: carnival rides, costly food and drink and other activities that may be served at an additional cost the price of entry. The Easter Show ain’t cheap, especially in a glaring cost of living crisis.

To help you with a bit of Easter Show pre-planning, Sydney Travel Guide has put together a round-up of the best showbags that rest at $10 or less. Considering there are some showbags that blow out to around $40, you’re going to have to focus in on the less expensive ones and, hopefully, convince the kids to narrow in on those ones as well. Good luck!

Note that all Easter Showbags are available from the dedicated Showbag Pavilion at the Sydney Royal Easter Show. The full map can be found over at the Easter Show website and you can also check out the full list of Easter showbags.

10 Awesome and Affordable Easter Showbags

1. Cadbury Dairy Milk Showbag

Price: $6
Value: $8.70
Stand Numbers: 003, 004, 010, 012, 013, 016, 017, 018, 020

Cadbury has multiple showbags at the Easter show each year because the variety always works so well for the brand. These are generally the best selling showbags each year so you might want to get into the Showbag Pavilion quickly before those pesky “other kids” grab them all.

Keep in mind that you can purchase four of Cabury’s special showbags for $20 as long as they are from the $6 Cadbury range.

What’s included?

• 12 x 12g bite size dairy milk
• 1 x 15g bite size crunchie
• 1 x 15g bite size cherry ripe
• 1 x 15g bite size twirl

2. Full o Fizz

Price: $10
Value: $16.95
Stand Numbers: 11

You’ll only find one Full o Fizz stall in the entire Showbag Pavilion, but it’s guaranteed to be one of the most popular with value this good. You’re getting a whole $6.95 extra of retail value here, and the variety is generally much better than most confectionary-based showbags.

What’s included?

• 8 x Whizz Fizz original flavour
• 1 x Dino pop
• 1 x Super Sour Powder and Stick
• 1 x Sour Skill Squeezie
• 1 x Dip N Roll
• 1 x Sticky Hand
• 1 x Madness Sour Popping Candy
• 1 x Rainbow Karate Roller

3. Snack Lovers Showbag

Price: $10
Value: $18
Stand Numbers: TBA

If you can find the Snack Lovers Showbag then you’re right on the money here. Instead of chocolates and lollies, you’ve got carbs upon carbs as the Snack Lovers brand showcases all different kinds of flavours from nacho cheese to zaatar. This is generally the best showbag at the Easter show if you want to give your hungry kids some variety. Just try to resist the temptation yourself!

What’s included?

• 1 x 90g Snack Lovers hot & spicy
• 1 x 90g Snack Lovers BBQ
• 1 x 90g Snack Lovers nacho cheese
• 1 x 90g Snack Lovers tangy tomato
• 1 x 90g Snack Lovers sweet chilli & sour cream
• 1 x 90g Snack Lovers zaatar

4. Rude Dudes

Price: $10
Value: $16.85
Stand Numbers: 11

Raising some rude dudes? We all know the little ones love their childish humour, and the Rude Dudes showbags is a guaranteed way to give them a giggle. With names like “Bull’s Balls” and “Bum Blaster”, you might want to steer clear if you’re trying to scrub that kind of language. But for anyone with a sense of humour, this one of the best showbags at the Easter show.

What’s included?

• 1 x Bull’s Balls Rude Dudes
• 8 x Possum Poop Rude Dudes
• 8 x Pig Farts Rude Dudes
• 8 x Bum Blaster Rude Dudes
• 1 x Mega Sour Popping Dip
• 1 x Crazy Crackle
• 1 x TNT Mega Sour Slurp
• 1 x Sticky Hand
• 1 x Mega Sour Slime

5. Jumbo Warheads Showbag

Price: $10
Value: $14.56
Stand Numbers: 003, 004, 010, 012, 013, 016, 017, 018, 020

Don’t lie, you used to love those sour suckers back in high school, and it’s a great source of pride to see your kid take after the same taste. Warheads are always a divisive brand, with the confectionary usually defined by strong flavours and an exceptionally sour flavour profile. It’s a niche that isn’t to be ignored so make sure you’re looking out for those Warheads stall, if only so you can enjoy the nostalgia as well.

What’s included?

• 10x 3.2g Warheads Hard Candy
• 1x 20ml Warheads Super Spray
• 1x 30ml Warheads Double Drops
• 1x 49g Warheads Juniors
• 1x 28g Warheads Candy
• 3x 9g Warheads Pucker Packs
• 4x 6g Warheads Colossal
• 4x 15g Warheads Sour Bombs

6. Big Boss Bag

Price: $6
Value: $10
Stand Numbers: 1, 14

Big Boss is the go-to for when those sugar cravings hit during the Easter show. You’re not getting too much with this showbag, but you’re only paying $6 as well. So if you’ve got a few kids to take care of, grabbing 2-3 of these shouldn’t make too much of a dent.

What’s included?

• 1 x 125g Big Boss Fruit Sticks
• 1 x 125g Big Boss Musk Sticks
• 1 x 125g Big Boss Banana Sticks
• 5 x Wizz Fizz Sherbets

7. Bertie Beetle Showbag

Price: $5
Value: $6.35
Stand Numbers: 9

There is only one crown at the Sydney Royal Easter Show, so there can only be one king. Bertie Beetle is, as they say, the G.O.A.T of Easter showbags and surprisingly the price is still the same as it was when you begging your parents to pick up that blue bag. Surprisingly, the Bertie Beetle showbag is only available at just one stand in the Showbag Pavilion this year so you’ll need to get in early.

Note that there’s also a Bertie Gold Showbag for $8 (value: $10.45) from the same stand, which includes 11 x Bertie Beetle chocolates.

What’s included:

• 5 x Bertie Beetle
• 2 x Kit Kat

8. Super Kawaii Showbag

Price: $10
Value: $14.30
Stand Numbers: 003, 004, 010, 012, 013, 016, 017, 018, 020

They may not be old enough to travel yet, but that shouldn’t stop you exposing your kids to snacks from all over the world. Hop on over to Japan with this one, the Super Kawaii showbag which leans heavily on iconic Asian snacks from brands like Pocky and Hello Panda.

What’s included?

• 1 x 47g Pocky Chocolate Sticks
• 1 x 40g Pocky Cookies & Cream Sticks
• 1 x 45g Pocky Double Chocolate Sticks
• 1 x 50g Hello Panda Chocolate
• 1 x 50g Hello Panda Strawberry
• 1 x 50g Yan Yan Strawberry
• 1 x 15g Fairy Floss

9. Ladybug

Price: $10
Value: $34.65
Stand Numbers: 11

If you’re lucky, most showbags at the Sydney Royal Easter Show might give you 25% more retail value then what you end up paying. The Ladybug showbag offers more than 300% bang-for-buck with a generous amount of Lady Bug merch so you’re kids learn that not everyone in this world is trying to rip you off.

What’s included?

• 1 x Ladybug Wings
• 1 x Ladybug Skirts
• 1 x Ladybug Wand
• 1 x Necklace & Bracelet
• 1 x Bug Sticks
• 1 x Ladybug Umbrella
• 1 x Face Jewels

10. Maltesers Regular

Price: $6
Value: $7
Stand Numbers: 1, 14

You’re bang-for-buck is only jumping by a dollar here, but there isn’t a kid (or adult) in this world that doesn’t crave those malty chocolate icons known as Maltesers. The perfect Easter Show snack can be found at two different stalls at the Showbag Pavilion.

What’s included?

• 7 x 12g Maltesers Funsize
• 1 x 13.5g M&Ms Funsize
• 1 x 16g Mars Funsize
• 1 x 14.5g Twix Funsize

Frequently Asked Questions

What are showbags at the Sydney Royal Easter Show?

Believe it or not, showbags are an Australian invention that have taken off around the world. It started because brands would give away some of their products in colourful, branded bags to help promote themselves. That has evolved into an iconic Australian product, with everyone from Cadbury to Hello Kitty have their own showbags. It’s a great way for a kid to zone in on their interests, which is why Easter showbags are always front-and-centre whenever the big show hops around.

How much do showbags typically cost?

In general, a showbag should average around $15-$20. There are a great deal of Easter showbags that are $10 or under while some top out at around $30-$40.

Where can I find affordable showbags at the Easter Show?

Although showbag prices can add up, you’ve still got plenty of inexpensive ones that you’ll hope your kid pays as much attention to as you. You’ll even find some showbags in the Showbag Pavilion that rest around the $5 mark.

Are there any deals of specials on showbags?

There aren’t many deals on showbags but you might find a few brand-specific promotions on the day. Cadbury, for example, are offering a deal where you can get four showbags for $20 as long as they are from the Cadbury $6 range.

Can I preview showbag content before purchasing?

Yes. In general each stall at the Showbag Pavilion will have each item that’s included in the relative showbag displayed to tempt a purchase. You can also find all the contents for each showbag online.

Are showbags suitable for all age groups?

Yes. Showbags are suitable for all ages, although some may have a 3+ sticker on them to indicate smaller plastic parts that could be dangerous for toddlers. If you’re an adult and you don’t walk away with a Beertie Beetle showbag for yourself, then you’re just not doing life correctly.

How can I avoid carrying multiple showbags around the show?

Here’s the kicker. Showbags mean extra things to carry, which can be annoying for parents if you’re first stop is the Showbag Pavilion. Luckily you can pre-book lockers at the Sydney Royal Easter Show so you can just offload your showbags into your own personal storage space before enjoying the rest of the show with both your hands free.

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