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 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

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

Adelina La Vita
Chief Executive Officer
[email protected]

Charne Saunders
Senior Executive Officer
[email protected]

Derek Ironside-Hughes
Commercial Manager
[email protected]

Roz Evans
Horse Administrator
Horse@rncas.org.au

Competition Administrator
[email protected]

General Enquiries
[email protected]

Board of Directors

President
Mr Rick Jones

Vice President
Ms Toni Rolls

Board members
​Mr David Dawes
​Mr Michael Harriden 
Dr Kathleen Harvey
Mr Robert Hoyer
​Mr Ben Litchfield
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