Ballarat Showgrounds

The Ballarat Showgrounds is a multi-purpose venue in Wendouree, a suburb of Ballarat, Victoria, Australia owned by the City of Ballarat and since 1934, the home of the Ballarat Show and agricultural show .The focus of the Ballarat Show is the display of rural industry, including livestock and produce, with associated competitions and awards. The show also features amusement rides, a sideshow alley and showbags, which are carry-bags full of novelties and sweet-treats produced by various commercial enterprises.The facilities are used all year round for Trash and Treasure market as well as occasional collectors markets, show and shine displays and other events.In 2013-2014, the City of Ballarat initially proposed to redevelop the showgrounds and in 2015, the Council and agricultural society further proposed relocation of the showgrounds to Victoria Park in Newington. During the State Election of 2014, the Andrews Government committed $5.5 million toward the development of the Showgrounds, however to date this money has not been accessed pending a final decision as to the future of the venue.