About the RNCAS

The Royal National Capital Agricultural Society is a private not-for-profit organisation located at Exhibition Park in Canberra in the Nation's Capital.

The Society hosts a number of annual events including:

• The Royal Canberra Show
• The Canberra and Region Wine Show
• National Wine Show of Australia
• The Royal Canberra Poultry Show​

​The RNCAS is made up of 5 Staff members, 7 Board members, 60 Councillors and over 300 volunteers.​
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There are many ways you can become involved with the Society and enquiries are always welcome. More information can be found on Society participation here.

The Society aims to support and promote Australian agricultural excellence and innovation through events, competition and education.

Society Staff

Board of Directors

The RNCAS Office is located at Exhibition Park in Canberra (EPIC) at Mitchell, ACT. It is staffed by 5 personnel who bring a wealth of administrative, agricultural and corporate experience to their roles.

Emma McDonald
Administration Manager
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Roz Evans
Competition Administrator
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Derek Ironside-Hughes
Commercial Sales
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Patrice Brandenburg-Wallace
Chief Operations Officer
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Michael Kennedy
General Manager
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Marketing
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President
Mr Rick Jones

Vice President
Ms Kathleen Harvey

Board members
Ms Toni Rolls
Mr Ben Litchfield
​Mr Michael Harriden 
Mr Brett Kenworthy