100 FREE THINGS TO DO AT THE EKKA
1. See themed scarecrows inspired by mischievous outlaws or noble guardians of the garden realm, at the School Scarecrow Competition presented by Brunnings. Where: Flower and Garden Precinct 2. Feel the beat and enjoy some toe-tapping fun with the Brisbane Cloggers. Where: XXXX Stockmen’s Bar and Grill 3. Enjoy unbridled talent and equestrian excellence during Horse Competition judging. Where: Main Arena 4. Delight in a night of glitz, glamour and giddy fun at Drag Queen Bingo. Where: XXXX Stockmen’s Bar and Grill 5. Celebrate form, creativity and craftsmanship at the Sculpture Competition. Where: 7NEWS Community Pavilion 6. Discover the next generation of green thumbs at the School Garden Competition presented by Brunnings, showcasing student-grown displays and budding horticultural talent. Where: Flower and Garden Precinct 7. Fast, focused and farm-ready…watch the next generation of agricultural talent take centre stage in the Australian Young Farmer Challenge presented by Dairy Farmers. Where: Main Arena 8. Share the love and capture a heartwarming happy snap under the neon Ekka Love sign. Where: Gourmet Plaza 9. Jump into action and witness the ultimate bond between horse and rider at Ekka’s high-stakes Showjumping Competition. Where: Main Arena 10. Kick up your heels and scoot along to Ekka’s Line Dancing Hoedown presented by Ariat Australia. Where: XXXX Stockmen’s Bar and Grill 11. Discover a colourful underwater showcase at the Fish Competition, featuring vibrant fish and aquatic plant displays. Where: Agricultural Education Hall
12. Kids will enjoy sorting imitation eggs for delivery to the market, supermarket or home at Cluck and Collect. Where: Agricultural Education Hall 13. Get up close to one of the Ekka’s cutest and tiniest stars at Cradle-a-Chick presented by Carnival Cruise Line. Where: Large Animal Pavilion (ground floor) 14. Enjoy laughter, lyrics and legendary yarns at the Bush Poetry Competition. Where: Stockman’s Rest 15. Feel the beat with community dance groups performing styles from Bollywood to ballet. Where: Main Stage 16. From pasture to podium, see the best of Australia’s beef cattle on show across the Stud Beef and Led Steer Competitions. WHERE: Main Arena and Large Animal Pavilion 17. Meet the stars of the reptile world at the Venomous Snake and Reptile Show with Wildlife Instinct. WHERE: King Street 18. Witness the sweet heights of cake artistry in the Cake Decorating Competition. Where: 7NEWS Community Pavilion 19. See the finest working dogs in action at the Sheep Dog Trials. Where: Main Arena 20. Strike a pose and capture your perfect Ekka memory with a photo by the huge two-metre high Ekka letters. Where: Located between Exhibition Station and Gourmet Plaza 21. Enjoy heart, soul and a little bit of twang as we search for Queensland’s next country music star at Ekka’s ultimate Country Music Showdown. Where: XXXX Stockmen’s Bar and Grill 22. Witness the ultimate battle of the bite at Keppel Dagwood Dog Eating Competition. Where: XXXX Stockmen’s Bar and Grill 23. From fuzzy ears to tiny hooves, come and enjoy the cutest corner of the Ekka at the Animal Nursery. Where: Expo Place
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