The FireworX team is bringing great new firework effects to the show this year on Friday and Saturday night after the crowd pleasing Toyota V6 HiLux Heroes and freestyle motorcross.

Former Australian cricketer, philanthropist, farmer and Australian Year of the Farmer ambassador Glenn McGrath is visiting the ActewAGL Royal Canberra Show on Friday morning.

Come say hi and get his autograph at the Australian Year of the Farmer stall right outside Harvest Hall.

Another newcomer to the main arena program on Saturday and Sunday is the John Deere Gator Challenge.

City girls and farmer boys go head-to-head with some work and play in high performance John Deere Gator XUV's. Pick your team.

Weighing 1355 kilograms and more than 1.8m tall Fonzy the Giant Friesian makes his first appearance at the show this year.

Visit the friendly bullock in the Canberra Milk Milking Barn.

The cattle section is running a Scottish feature breed show this year showcasing Angus, Belted Galloway, Galloway, Highland, Miniature Galloway and Miniature Belted Galloway.

Ben James is bringing a spectacular show direct from Canada to Canberra via Bega. The centre piece is two poles soaring 15m into the air. The lumberjacks will go up and down the poles at break-neck speed.

For all this and more pre-purchase your discounted family entry pass and sideshow alley bonus dollar coupons on sale now until February 23 from ActewAGL stores.

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