A New Home in Sydney for foodpro 2021

Running from 25th - 28th July 2021, foodpro is calling Sydney Showground home for the first time in next year, a "Covid Safe" venue approved by the NSW Government.

The world-class and award-winning Sydney Showground was established in 1998 as a purpose-built home for major events as part of the NSW Government’s multi-million dollar development for the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games., It has since transformed and grown into a hub with a wide variety of accommodation, dining and entertaining options for visitors.

Sydney Showground is also the venue and event management business of the Royal Agricultural Society of NSW (RAS), a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to promoting excellence in agriculture. All profits from events held on the site are invested back into supporting Australian agriculture and rural communities.

We give a run down on the establishment so you can get familiar with the venue as you start planning for foodpro 2021.

Where to Stay

The Sydney Showground is placed in the geographic heart of Sydney, surrounded by a number of great accommodation options.

Whether you are looking for budget or upscale, hotels around the venue are affordable, and all located within a 10 minute walk from the Sydney Showground, giving you more time to enjoy foodpro.

With an extensive range of accommodation options available around and near the Sydney Showground, we’ve secured some great discounts and deals with partnering hotels close to the venue, to make it easier for you as you start planning your time with us at foodpro 2021. Find out more here.

Parking Made Easy

Sydney Showground is easily accessible with a number of parking options.

For those visiting foodpro for a short amount of time, there are 2-hour free-parking spaces located on Grand Parade, Olympic Boulevard and Dawn Fraser Avenue.

For those staying with us longer, the venue has over 10,000 casual parking spaces site-wide. Carparks P1, P5 and P6 are in close proximity to Sydney Showground, costing $6 per hour, up to a maximum fee of $30 per day.

Pre-booking is available and recommended for longer stays, with a $30 booking fee inclusive of one entry and exit into your selected car park. Bookings can be made via Ticketek.

Head to www.sydneyolympicpark.com.au to find the latest information on parking at the venue.

Exploring Sydney

Located close to the showground, a variety of new dining options are available for entertaining. Enjoy tasty on-the-go meals and snacks from a range of cafe’s, or indulge in Vietnamese and Thai cuisine to end a busy day walking the foodpro show floor. Plus, enjoy a drink and continue networking with fellow show attendees and industry peers beyond show hours at one of the bars located near the venue.

Explore the dining options here.

Sydney Showground is also ideally located for you to take advantage of many attractions to complement your time at the show.

The city is a short train ride away, where you’ll be able to soak in the sights of the iconic Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge. You’ll also be able to enjoy the best of what the city’s suburbs have to offer, as you walk through streets filled with a wide range of art galleries, restaurants and parks.

Sydney Olympic Park has a lot too offer, with five parks and an excellent choice of walks and cycling trails, there is plenty to keep you active during your stay as well.

See what else Sydney has to offer here.

We’re excited to bring the food & drink manufacturing industry together after what has been a disruptive year, so make sure you put foodpro in your business calendar for next year and save the date, we’ll see you in 2021!

Image: Sydney Olympic Park