P Paddock to Palate Competition presented by JBS WHERE: Off-site and Channel 7 Pavilion Offering almost $55,000 in prize money, this year’s Paddock to Palate Competition presented by JBS has attracted 1,085 head of cattle - a remarkable 35 per cent increase on 2024. Now in its 28th year, the competition is one of the most commercially relevant of its kind in the world, with cutting edge data collection technology giving producers the chance to benchmark their cattle. Classes 37, 38 and 40 follow a three-phase format, assessing aggregate weight gain, carcass quality and MSA eating quality. The Wagyu Challenge (Class 39) adds a fourth phase — a beef taste-off judged by some of Queensland’s top chefs. Exhibitors with the highest combined scores across all phases will be awarded overall honours at the Paddock to Palate and Beef Industry Dinner presented by JBS Australia, held at the Brisbane Showgrounds on Thursday 7 August at 6pm. Gary Noller (RNA Councillor in Charge) T 0408 700 949 Poultry, Pigeons, Birds and Eggs WHERE: Large Animal Pavilion (ground floor) A vibrant variety of birds from colourful parrots and racing pigeons to turkeys and geese, will take centre stage in this year’s Poultry, Pigeons, Birds and Eggs Competition with 1,930+ entries received. Egg entries alone are up an incredible 50 per cent on last year, with over 110 received, highlighting the growing interest in this competition. The 2025 feature breed is the striking Modern Game - a tall, upright bird known for its elegant appearance, fine bone structure and alert personality. There are also new Champion trophies memorialising poultry legends. In the egg section, classes range from backyard and school entries to junior/youth and the new commercial class, offering a fun and educational experience for all ages. Judging for Poultry, Pigeons, Birds and Eggs will take place on Friday 8 August at 8.30am, with the awards presentation to follow on Saturday 9 August at 10am in the Large Animal Pavilion . Don Chandler (RNA Councillor in Charge) T 0407 110 320
Q Queensland Country Life Showgirl Awards WHERE: Multicultural Plaza Music Stage Eleven inspiring young women from across Queensland - each with a passion for community and agriculture - will take to the stage to compete in the Queensland Country Life Showgirl Awards State Finals. Cheer on these outstanding regional representatives as they showcase their leadership on Saturday 9 August at 2.30pm on the Multicultural Plaza Music Stage. Paige Caldwell T 0487 598 644 Queensland Rural Ambassador Awards Where: Multicultural Plaza Music Stage Eleven accomplished Rural Ambassadors - each a winner at their local agricultural show and passionate about Queensland’s rural industries - will vie for the title of Queensland Rural Ambassador State Winner. Celebrate the future of our rural leadership at the State Finals presentation on Sunday 10 August at 11.15am . Carol Cahill - Queensland Ag Shows T 07 3277 7747 Quilts Across Queensland presented by Pillow Talk WHERE: Channel 7 Pavilion The Quilts Across Queensland Competition has been a beloved Ekka tradition for more than two decades, showcasing stunning craftsmanship in the Channel 7 Pavilion across all nine days of Show. Judging of the 130+ entries will take place on Sunday 27 July from 9am. Must-see entries include the intricate Pictorial Art Quilt category which depicts a person, place or object, and the Junior Section for talented quilters under 18. Awards include Best of Show, Best Use of Colour, Hangers’ Choice, and the always popular Viewer’s Choice. Anna Marsden (RNA Councillor in Charge) T 0414 407 162
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