The opening of sideshow alley might still be weeks away, but the countdown is officially on — there are just 44 days until the Perth Royal Show returns to Claremont Showground.

Excitement is building for the highly anticipated annual event, with a taste of what to expect on display inside Centenary Pavilion on Wednesday.

Camboon Primary School students got to get among the action.

Ten-year-old Astrid Snook said she cannot wait to come back to the showground with her mum when it officially opens to eat sweet food and pat the farm animals.

“I’m definitely excited for more bananas dipped in chocolate and the animals,” she said.

Astrid told The West she has gone to the Royal Show almost every year and won’t be stopping anytime soon.

Astrid from Camboon Primary School at the Perth Royal S

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