24. Honouring our past and celebrating our future! Join the party and learn about the Ekka’s 150-year history at our interactive exhibit. Where: 7NEWS Community Pavilion 25. Feel the snap and experience the power at the Australian Whipcracking and World Bullwhip Championships supported by RM Williams & Packer Leather and hosted by the Australian Whipcrackers & Plaiters Association. Where: Woodchop Arena presented by AAM 26. Strike up the band and march to the beat as Music on the Move brings rhythm and energy to the Show. Where: Gregory Terrace 27. Catch the cream of the crop and see dairy excellence at its finest at the Dairy Cattle Competition presented by Aussie Helpers. Where: Main Arena and Large Animal Pavilion 28. Be amazed by eye-catching produce displays commemorating Ekka’s 150th anniversary at the Youth in Agriculture Competition supported by Marsh. Where: Agricultural Education Hall 29. Get ready for a high-octane spectacle where four- legged stars take centre stage. Heidi Mackay will introduce you to some of the most amazing canine stars in her Hollywood Hounds show. Where: Show Ring 30. Discover the timeless charm and artistry of quilts at Quilts Across Queensland showcase presented by Pillow Talk. While there, cast your vote for the Viewer’s Choice Award and help crown this year’s quilting favourite. Where: 7NEWS Community Pavilion
31. Step into a world where comedy meets Cupid at Singles Mingle Monday hosted by the Sit Down Comedy Club. Where: XXXX Stockmen’s Bar and Grill 32. Meet retired racing legends and watch them show off their new skills at Horsing Around presented by Queensland Off-the-Track, Presenting Partner of QOTT Showcase Showjump Events. Where: Show Ring 33. Every kilo will count as Australia’s strongest men and women go head-to-head in a gruelling test of physical and mental fortitude in the 2026 Australian Strongman Alliance Invitational. Where: XXXX Stockmen’s Bar and Gril l 34. Power meets precision in the thrilling Woodchop Competition. This isn’t just about muscle; it’s a masterclass in technique, timing and nerves of steel. Where: Woodchop Arena presented by AAM 35. Go on a deliciously fun adventure and scoop up sweet agricultural facts about Ekka’s iconic strawberry sundae at the expanded Strawberry Sundae Lane. Where: Agricultural Education Hall 36. Celebrate 150 years of the Show at the Ekka’s Opening Ceremony. Where: Main Arena 37. Experience Australian agriculture brought to life by expert sheep shearer Jonathan and skilled roustabout Mikayla at the daily Sheep Shearing Demonstrations. Where: Sushi Hub Cat Precinct 38. Celebrate feline elegance, form and character when 180 cats across 50 breeds take centre-stage at this year’s Cat Competition presented by Sushi Hub. Where: Sushi Hub Cat Precinct
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