Dairy Goats Large Animal Pavilion (Level 1)
F Farriers and Blacksmiths Stockman’s Rest The largest farriers and blacksmiths competition in the southern hemisphere is held at the Ekka. More than 380 entries have been received this year with numbers boosted by the inclusion of a new speed forging class. The competition, which is held at Stockman's Rest from Thursday 15 to Sunday 18 August, will see professionals go head-to-head – designing and shaping metal into shoes over hot flames. The competition features everything from novice and open blacksmithing to forging and shoeing for horses. Fish Ag Education Hall The Fish Competition (formerly known as Pisciculture) features a diverse variety of breeds including common goldfish, cichlids, exotic tropical and freshwater fish, as well as crustaceans, amphibians and even aquatic plants. Judging will take place on Thursday 8 August from 2pm, with the entries then displayed in the Ag Education Hall over the nine days of Show. There is also a Nano Tank competition class, where exhibitors design and construct their entry live at the Show. Judging takes place on Saturday 10 August at 3pm. Don Chandler (RNA Councillor in Charge) T 0407 110 320 Fleece Breeds Channel 7 Pavilion, Large Animal Pavilion (second floor) and Woolworths Fresh Food Pavilion n Prime Lambs supported by Carey Bros. Abattoir n Sheep n Wool The weight, fineness, consistency of length and colour, lustre and feel of fleece will be under heavy scrutiny when judges assess Wool at this year’s show. Both animals and/or their fleece are judged in the fleece breeds competitions. Wool will be judged in the Ag Education Hall on Thursday 8 August at 1pm, with Ekka guests able to view the prize-winning natural fibres on display over the nine days of Show. Meanwhile the Sheep Competition will see the animals judged and paraded in the Large Animal Pavilion from Wednesday 14 to Saturday 17 August. Highlights include the school competition classes on Friday 16 August at 8am and Champion of Champions judging on Saturday 17 August at 11.30am. In the Prime Lambs Competition, judging will take place on Thursday 8 August at Carey Bros Abattoir, with the awards presentation and carcass auction to be held on Saturday 10 August in the Woolworths Fresh Food Pavilion from 11am. The award-winning carcasses will be on display in the pavilion on Saturday 10 August. William Roberts (RNA Councillor in Charge) T 0428 722 535
One of the largest annual gatherings of dairy goats in Queensland occurs at the Ekka. Eight breeds are displayed – Anglo-Nubian, Australian Melaan/Australian Brown, British Alpine, Lamancha, Nigerian Dwarf, Saanen and Toggenburg. Each breed has its own special characteristics and personality traits. Judging takes place across two days on Friday 16 and Saturday 17 August. All goats are judged on their physical attributes and their ability to produce top quality dairy products. Highlights include the crowning of the Supreme Champion Dairy Doe of Show (Saturday 17 August), and the cute Junior Handlers Competition (Friday 16 August at 11am) which educates and encourages young goat breeders, attendants and assistants. John Cotter (RNA Councillor in Charge) T 0418 466 891 Kerri Robertson (RNA Councillor in Charge) T 0407 651 022 E Education on Show Channel 7 Pavilion The theme for this year’s Education on Show competition is ‘Our Farmers – Our Future’, taking students on a journey through the heart of our food systems to highlight and celebrate the vital role farmers play in shaping our future. Through this competition, Queensland students from Prep to Grade 6 will explore the intricate balance between traditional farming practices and cutting-edge innovations that sustainably drive our agricultural landscape forward. The competition classes cover a wide range of curriculum related skills and activities including poetry, brochures, recipes, comics/cartoons, murals and more – all aimed at fostering a deep appreciation for the dedicated individuals who toil the land to feed communities around the globe. Judging takes place in the lead-up to Ekka on Wednesday 31 July, with Champion School of Show will be awarded to the primary school that gains the highest aggregate points across 15 classes of competition. The entries are displayed in the Channel 7 Pavilion for the nine days of show. David Fagan (RNA Councillor in Charge) T 0413 080 931
Ekka Creative Clips Throughout the grounds
Aspiring film students from Grades 5-12 have the chance to enhance and refine their production and editing skills in the Ekka Creative Clips Competition. During their Ekka school excursion, students will create, produce and edit an advertisement-style short film about the Show. Judging will take place after the Ekka, with the winners announced on Monday 9 September. Students will have the opportunity for their creation to be showcased to some 200,000 followers on Ekka’s social media platforms.
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