48. See which scarecrows were outstanding in their field in the School Scarecrow Competition presented by Brunnings. Where: Flower and Garden Precinct 49. Watch as 20 large bison, usually only seen on TV screens, make a spectacular entrance to the night show. Where: Main Arena 50 . See competitors hungry for a win, face off in the Ekka’s Keppel Dagwood Dog Eating Competition. Where: XXXX Stockmen’s Bar and Grill 51. Meet Spuddy and Scoot in a musical early-learning show encouraging healthy eating and mindful habits. Where: Ekka Education Stage presented by Podsquad 52. Watch the ultimate search for Queensland’s next country music star at the Country Music Showdown presented by Ariat Australia. Where: XXXX Stockmen’s Bar and Grill 53. Get your green thumb on and check out the entries in the School Garden Competition presented by Brunnings. Where: Flower and Garden Precinct 54. Watch the Opening Ceremony to be part of an Ekka tradition. Where: Main Arena 55. Learn how to eat well, waste less and save more at the Woolworths Kitchen. Main Arena: Woolworths Fresh Food Pavilion 56. Join the Podsquad mascots to learn about nutrition, how to become more physically active, and improve sleep habits. Where: Ekka Education Stage presented by Podsquad 57. Gasp as circus performers balance atop rotating steel pendulums standing three storeys tall. Where: Main Arena 58. Experience the excitement of the Led Steer Auction. Where: Main Arena 59. See some cracking routines at the 2023 AWPA Australian Whipcracking Championships presented by R.M. Williams & Packer Leather. Where: Woodchop Arena presented by AAM 60. Watch as Super MotoX riders launch motorcycles an incredible 15 metres into the air. Where: Main Arena 61. Hoof it to the Main Arena to see the Horse Competition judging. 62. Meet your favourite 7NEWS presenters in person at the 7 LIVE STUDIOS and have a go behind the news desk. Where: Channel 7 Pavilion 63. Listen to the many musical styles of the Band of Blue (Queensland
Police Service) including rock, jazz and blues. Where: Multicultural Plaza Music Stage 64. Snap a selfie with Ekka’s very own Farmyard Friends. Where: Gregory Terrace
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