Ronald McDonald House sick children get special preview of show bags on offer at Perth Royal Show

Dozens of lucky children from Ronald McDonald House had the chance to enjoy a sneak peek of this year’s Perth Royal Show at a special show bag launch. More than 20 children with serious illness and their families were invited to view the show bags — and choose two to keep — from a selection of about 300 that will be available at the Show when it opens on September 24. The exciting preview also included a roving musician, magician and Shetland pony rides around Ronald McDonald House in Nedlands. New show bags include Minecraft, My Little Pony, Stella Athletic and one celebrating Cadbury’s 100-year anniversary. The most expensive show bag, the Lindt Box of Blocks, will set you back $125 and is just one of the 147 confectionary bags on offer. There will also be 50 general, 18 hobby and 83 toy show bags. Royal Agricultural Society of WA president David Thomas said the Show would bring happiness to many. “But we know some people are unable to come along and that’s why we have brought a little taste of the Show to you today,” he said on Tuesday. “While the Show is characterised as offering so much for families and friends such as fun and fireworks, we also want to ensure show-goers are safe. “For that reason, each year RASWA engages Consumer Protection inspectors to review show bags and ensure toys and novelty items get a tick of approval to keep kids safe. “As always, RASWA urges parents and carers of children to supervise them using any battery-operated items.” Ronald McDonald House charities development and brand engagement executive manager Danielle Norrish said the event had been a huge success. “To see the smiles on the kids’ faces really warmed our hearts,” she said. Mr Thomas also announced several new attractions for show-goers to check out. They include an interactive and educational agricultural precinct called AgVenture Hill, the largest animal nursery the Show has had, a nightly drone display and the ride Globe of Death. Another first will include an Aboriginal shearing team exhibition, with shearers ranging in age from 17 to 25-years-old flying in from across WA to compete. The Show will take place at Claremont Showground until October 1. To view the full list of show bags available at the show, click here.