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SHOWBIZ WINTER2019
Special
Ekka
edition
Find out what’s new at Ekka 2019
Presented by
The official magazine of the RNA
Welcome
Welcome
T
he Royal Queensland Show (Ekka) presented by RACQ is The park features two acres of additional green and event space,
all about celebrating and championing agriculture and the allowing entrants to exhibit their dogs on grass.
critical role it plays in our everyday lives. It’s also the very first time all four storeys of the Arrow Energy Pavilion
Last year, more than 415,000 people attended the Ekka, will be used to house animals at the Ekka.
with many showing their support for our farmers who continue to
Two floors were used last year housing beef and dairy cattle, dairy
battle the devastating drought.
goats and poultry, but with all four now ready, sheep, angoras and
The RNA is committed to helping our farming families, many of alpacas will also use our world-class facility.
whom have exhibited at the Ekka for countless generations, since
For visitors, it means another two football fields of space where they
the first show in 1876.
can see animals at the show and meet our farmers.
To ensure Queenslanders can again show their support and
Our visitors will also see a tribute to our farmers during the world-
appreciation for the people that feed and clothe us each day, we
class night show EkkaNITES supported by RACQ LifeFlight Rescue.
have frozen the price of every ticket for the first time in 11 years (the
Little Ekka Pass for children four years of age and under is free). The theme of the Fireworks Spectacular this year is ‘A Celebration
of the Human Spirit,’ recognising the remarkable resilience and
Our competitions are the heart and soul of the Ekka and with more
determination of our primary producers.
than 21,000 entries received this year, we encourage visitors to look
at what our exhibitors are contributing to Queensland - whether it’s Everything starts with agriculture from the food we eat to the clothes
beef or dairy cattle, fleece or even giant vegetables. we wear and the RNA is proud to run Queensland’s largest event
and agricultural show on behalf of the community each year.
The RNA is also continuing to invest in competition facilities, ensuring
the next generation of exhibitors and visitors can enjoy a better We hope you enjoy the 2019 Royal Queensland Show.
experience.
The new Alexandria Park, which is part of the $2.9 billion Brisbane
Showgrounds Regeneration Project, will be home to Ekka’s
David Thomas
Championship Canine Competition presented by Black Hawk.
RNA President
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Canine presented by Farriers & Blacksmiths* P-10 Experience: Beef GND H-6 Welcome to Bowen Hills M-13
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Cats presented by Fleece Display L1 H-12 Growing & Planting GND F-14 Food Market I-15
Brisbane Airport Atelier Brasserie M-14
Black Hawk Q-11 Floristry D-16 Horse Breeds Expo L-4 Iron Jack Woodchop Bar C-11
Community Stage L-14 Beerhaus L-13
Cradle-a-Chick Flower & Garden D-15 Innovation Hub GND F-14 XXXX Stockmen’s Bar & Grill O-6
EkkaNITES supported by Corporate Suite N-8
presented by Australian Eggs GND G-6 Green the Street E-17 The Journey of an Egg GND F-6
RACQ LifeFlight Rescue L-8 El Camino Cantina N-15 Retail
Dairy Cattle L1 G-5 Heritage Bank Flower Crowns D-15 Kids Get Cracking, Get Cooking
Heritage Bank Racing Pigs 0-5 Gourmet Plaza I-12
Dairy Goats L1 G-5 Heritage Exhibition L1 F-13 with Australian Eggs GND G-14 Ekka Emporium N-13
Multicultural Music Stage I-13 Iron Jack Cattleman’s Bar L-5
Fish G-14 Painting & Drawing GND F-14 Little Backyard Farmers D-15 John Reid Pavilion M-12
Natural Fibres Fashion Parade Furphy Plaza Bar H-11
Horses L-8 Photography GND G-13 Norco Milking Barn M-4 MG Meeting Tree C-15
presented by Channel Seven L1 G-14 Kuhl-Cher Coffee M-14
Poultry, Pigeons, Birds & Eggs G-5 Queensland RSPCA E-15
Pinball Arcade P-7 Paddock Bar K-13 GND = Ground Floor
RACQ Animal Nursery Q-12 Government Precinct L1 H-12 Sheep Shearing M-4 L1= Level One
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Special Ekka Edition
What’s New at the Ekka
Our guide to what’s new this year at Queensland’s largest and most loved annual
event, the Royal Queensland Show (Ekka).
Queenslanders are being urged to show out, produce the best of the best despite per cent online ticket discount.
their support for farming families battling the crippling impacts of drought and flood.” Families can purchase 2 for 1 rides on
drought and the devastation of the More than 400,000 people are expected Tuesday 13 August and 2 for 1 food items
February floods, by attending the Royal to flock to this year’s Ekka which will on Sunday 18 August.
Queensland Show (Ekka) in August. showcase about 21,000 competition For the first time on Super Ride Tuesday,
The Ekka runs from the 9th to 18th, with entries and 10,000 animals. families can also enjoy increased children’s
the RNA freezing ticket prices for the first entertainment including a Dora the Explorer
time in 11 years to encourage people to SUPER SAVINGS!
live stage show.
attend and show their support for farmers. The RNA has this year frozen the price of
RNA Chief Executive Brendan Christou said all seven paid passes (the Little Ekka Pass EKKA APP
the Ekka had been bringing the country for children four years and under is free). Visitors can download the Ekka app to plan
to the city since 1876 to celebrate and This means the popular Family Pass for their perfect day at show and pick their
showcase agriculture and its importance to two adults and two children, which last favourite showbags. Once at the show,
the community. year was the cheapest Family Pass in 15 the app can be used to easily navigate
“Queensland is now in its seventh year years, remains at just $80. around the grounds, activate augmented
of drought with 65.2 per cent of the Tickets are even cheaper if families sign up reality content and receive special offers.
state drought declared in May, while the to the Ekka newsletter online, with more New additions to the app this year are
February floods in North Queensland discounts on offer through promotional itineraries including from local celebrities
resulted in catastrophic losses for many codes. and improved wayfinding including inside
primary producers,” he said. buildings.
Adding to the great value on offer in 2019
“Our farmers are the backbone of our are the three super saver passes, including Download the Ekka app
nation and the RNA wants to draw the new Super Seniors Day on Thursday
attention to the many challenges they are 15 August.
facing, as well as provide opportunities for Seniors will get a 10 per cent discount
them to engage with others in the broader on their $25 pass online, plus there is EKKA MEDIA LAUNCH
Queensland community and enjoy some increased seniors entertainment including More than 320 people attended the Ekka
much needed respite. performances by famous singers Normie Media Launch on Thursday 4 July, enjoying
“The Ekka showcases the extraordinary Rowe and Jackie Love. an exclusive sneak peek of this year’s
resilience of our farmers and rural Meanwhile the Super Ride Tuesday and show. To see all the action for yourself,
communities, and also recognises and Super Food Sunday 2 for 1 days are back check out our episode of Ekka TV by
rewards our exhibitors, who year in year for the fourth year, which also include a 10 clicking here.
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What’s new Special Ekka Edition
Mooving into
pawsome new homes
ALEXANDRIA PARK lighting, power, ambience and better adventure through the nursery, as they pat
facilities and access for public viewing. and feed pigs, lambs, goats, chickens,
The Ekka’s Championship Canine
Alexandria Park was completed in late ducklings and more.
Competition presented by Black Hawk has
April and is part of the $2.9 billion Brisbane
a brand new home this year. ARROW ENERGY PAVILION
Showgrounds Regeneration Project,
The competition will be held in the new For the very first time, all four storeys of the
providing exhibitors and patrons with world-
Alexandria Park on the corner of Gregory Arrow Energy Pavilion will be used to house
class facilities to use.
Terrace and Alexandria Street. animals at the Ekka.
Outside of Ekka, Alexandria Park will be
The park features two acres of additional The pavilion, which debuted at last year’s
used as an event space and can also be
green and event space, including an existing show, will feature animals on all four levels
enjoyed by the public.
undercover events pavilion known as including beef and dairy cattle, poultry, dairy
Building 8. RACQ ANIMAL NURSERY goats, sheep, angoras and alpacas.
The building has undergone extensive The Ekka’s most popular daytime attraction, With only two floors complete last year,
refurbishment works to enhance its heritage the RACQ Animal Nursery, will be bigger that’s another two football fields of space
elements and will be used for competition and better than ever with a brand new where visitors can see animals at the show.
benching, providing exhibitors with one home. The Arrow Energy Pavilion is the only
central benching area.
The nursery will have a bigger location building of its kind in the world and has
Meanwhile the canine judging ring will be in Expo Place this year, next door to the been specially designed to house animals
located in a custom marquee on the grass, popular Kids Carnival area and adjacent to during Ekka.
allowing entrants to exhibit their dogs on Alexandria Park. Outside of show, it’s used as an events
real turf with improved direct access to the
The kids will love getting up close to space and car park facility - with all revenue
judging rings.
hundreds of farmyard animals on their invested back into the Ekka.
The park will also offer greatly improved
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Ekka The RACQ Animal Nursery is a must-see destination at this year’s Ekka. This year we are proud to announce that proceeds from feed at the RACQ Animal Nursery will be donated directly to the RACQ Foundation to help Queenslanders get back on their feet during tough times. Visit racq.com/ekka to find out more.
What’s new Special Ekka Edition
Competitions
Our competitions are the heart and soul of n Fine Arts: Cookery - new classes, n Paddock to Palate: Competition - new
the Ekka, with more than 21,000 entries including for live judging HGP (Hormone Growth Promotant) free
received this year. n Fine Arts: Creative Art & Craft - new export class
There has been a 40 per cent increase Millinery classes n Paddock to Palate: Awards - revamped
in entries in our Farriers and Blacksmiths n Fine Arts: Photography - new drone Awards Presentation Dinner in the
Competition, while entries in the popular and commercial photography classes upper Royal International Convention
Canine Competition presented by Black Centre
n Fleece Breeds: Wool, Alpaca and
Hawk have risen by more than 20 per cent. n Pisciculture: new flowerhorn fish class
Mohair Fleece - new display location in
Other competitions that have enjoyed an the Channel Seven Pavilion n Poultry, Pigeons, Birds and Eggs:
increase in entries include Fine Arts, Horses Pigeons - returning for the first time in
n Fleece Breeds: Alpaca, Angora and
and Poultry, Pigeons, Birds and Eggs two years
Sheep - new location on the second
presented by Australian Eggs.
floor of the Arrow Energy Pavilion for n Poultry, Pigeons, Birds and Eggs: Birds
New competition classes and locations this judging - new canary classes for new mutations
year include: and new Muscovy duck Waterfowl
n Flower and Garden: School Garden -
n Beef cattle - the feature breed is new seasonal veggie garden theme Feature class
Brahman n RQFWS: Sausage King and Ham,
n Flower and Garden: School Scarecrow
n Canine - new location at Alexandria - new seasonal scarecrow theme Bacon and Smallgoods - new location
Park at Royal Queensland Tastes in the
n Flower and Garden: Little Sprouts -
n Cats - new location at Expo Place Woolworths Fresh Food Pavilion
growing radishes for the first time
n Dairy Cattle - new Dairy Youth n Woodchop and Sawing - new
n Horses: Horse Competition - new
Achievement Award Australian titles
classes for riders with disability
n Education on Show - new ‘Nature in n Young Farmers Challenge – hosting
n Horses: Farriers and Blacksmiths - new
Bloom’ theme National Australian Young Farmers
location at Expo Place
Challenge
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What’s new Special Ekka Edition
Daytime Entertainment
SUPER SENIORS DAY
Super Seniors Day is an Ekka first, SUPER RIDE TUESDAY
offering extra entertainment for For the first time on Super Ride
seniors, plus a 10 per cent discount on Tuesday (13 August), families
tickets on Thursday 15 August. can enjoy increased children’s
entertainment, as well as the usual 2
for 1 carnival rides.
NORMIE ROWE
Where & When: Fashion Stage at 12pm
Famous Australian pop singer Normie
Rowe is sure to wow the crowds on Super
Seniors Day. © 2016 Viacom International Inc.
In the 1960s, Normie’s extraordinary string
of Top 10 singles led to the most frenzied DORA THE EXPLORER -
concerts and media coverage the country LIVE STAGE SHOW
had seen for an Australian artist.
Where & When: Brisbane Airport
Years later, he’s an accomplished actor, Community Stage at 10am, 11am & 12pm
JACKIE LOVE singer, musician and media communicator.
Children will be taken on a journey as they
Where & When: Fashion Stage at 1pm help Dora and Boots follow a map to get to
International singing star Jackie Love is OPERA QUEENSLAND Big Red Chicken’s Fiesta.
coming to the Ekka for the very first time. During the adventure, Dora will teach the
Where & When: Fashion Stage at 2pm
Jackie has travelled the world with her kids basic Spanish catch phrases and
Four of Opera Queensland’s finest artists encourage them to sing and dance along.
unique blend of ‘sharing the love’ through
will take to the stage in a performance
her music and inimitable style. Dora the Explorer is a play-along animated
created exclusively for the Ekka.
The much loved Australian artist has also television series starring a seven year old
Opera fans will enjoy well-known arias and Latina heroine, widely praised as a positive
starred in many musicals including Singing
duets in a fascinating feast of songs from role model for both boys and girls.
in the Rain and Hot Shoe Shuffle.
swoon all the way to sultry.
Beautiful melodies contrast with charming JIMMY GIGGLE - LIVE
wit, as the talented stars of Opera STAGE SHOW
Queensland present the most beloved and
Where & When: Brisbane Airport
recognisable hits of the opera world.
Community Stage at 1pm & 2pm
Jimmy Giggle is Australia’s best loved
children’s entertainer and he’s bringing his
Other new children’s entertainment acts brand new live show to the Ekka for the
on the Brisbane Airport Community very first time.
Stage this year include: Jimmy Giggle along with his pals
n PJ Masks Live Stage Show - Giggleosaurous and Mini-Hoot, will
11.30am, 12.30pm & 1.30pm daily take kids on a fun-filled adventure in the
n Angry Birds presented by The Gigglemobile and then all the way through
Angry Birds Movie 2, in cinemas the Giggle Galaxy.
September 12 - 2.30pm, 3.30pm There will be some roar-tastic magical
& 4.30pm daily tricks and Jimmy Giggle will ask the kids to
stomp, bounce and boogie along with him.
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Special Ekka Edition What’s new
NATURE IN BLOOM and ‘Beauty and the Beast’ fame. well as compete in the highly anticipated
This year marks the 28th year of Ekka Australian Kong Off 3.
NATURAL FIBRES FASHION
presenting its fashion parades, which is the The Ekka Pinball Arcade is open to all
PARADES PRESENTED BY show’s most glamorous event. guests and aspiring pinball wizards from
CHANNEL SEVEN To continue the Ekka tradition of 9am to 10.30pm each day of show.
Where & When: Fashion Stage at championing local talent, there is a fresh Pinball and arcade events:
11.30am, 12.30pm, 1.30pm & 2.30pm line-up of 16 Queensland designers - seven n Australian Kong Off 3 presented by
daily. Also at 3.30pm on August 14 of which are new to the Ekka runway. Richie Knucklez and Netherworld -
The Nature in Bloom Natural Fibres Fashion The designers are Pure Dreamwear (new); 10am-10pm Saturday 10 August and
Parades presented by Channel Seven Kirsten Fletcher (new); Ringers Western 10am-6pm Sunday 11 August
will celebrate Queensland agriculture and (new); Mojalivin (new); Isabella Longginou n The QUEENS-Land Women’s Pinball
community, with a new line-up of women’s (new); Ileana the Label (new); Rudi Miro Championship - 1pm-6pm Friday 16
and menswear designers in 41 shows over (new); White Label Noba; Maiocchi; Sacha August
the 10 days of Ekka. Drake; Jericho Road; Wendy Makin; Wil
n The Brisbane Pinball Masters
The parades, directed by Laura Churchill Valor; Living Silk; Annalisse Designs; and
presented by Hutchinson Builders
for the third year, will celebrate the colours WS Workshop.
and Amusement Machine Distributors
and climate of spring in Queensland in a EKKA PINBALL ARCADE (AMD) - 10am Saturday 17 and
new Nature in Bloom show. Sunday 18 August
Where: XXXX Stockmen’s Bar and Grill
Inspired by the iconic Queensland scene
of jacarandas in flower, Nature in Bloom For the first time in its 142 year history, the
will provide a romantic, floral backdrop to Ekka will host two of the largest pinball LUKE’S REPTILE KINGDOM
showcase Queensland’s best natural fibre and arcade competitions in the southern
hemisphere - the Brisbane Pinball Masters VENOMOUS SNAKE SHOW
fashion.
and the Australian Kong Off 3. Where & When: King Street from
In a new dimension to the show, award- 9.30am-6pm daily
winning violinist Emma Beau will open In a joint venture with Brisbane’s blossoming
micro cosmos of arcade bars and pinball Get wrapped up with friendly pythons and
and close each parade with a live violin
halls, the Ekka will be home to a pinball and admire the incredible Australian wildlife at
performance, setting the romantic theme.
games arcade featuring 50 pinball machines Luke’s Reptile Kingdom - Venomous Snake
Returning this year will be the daily Meet and 20 original arcade games for the 10 Show.
the Models sessions, plus the student days of show, culminating with the Brisbane The audience will watch a breathtaking
design segment and Fibre to Fashion Pinball Masters on Saturday 17 and Sunday venomous snake demonstration teaching
Conversation Series. 18 August. vital snake safety tips.
Closing the parade will be a couture gown Players will also have the opportunity to Animal lovers can also get a photo holding
designed by international costume designer set world record arcade attempts, attend a crocodile or having a cuddle with
Kirsten Fletcher of ‘Alice in Wonderland’ arcade and pinball masterclasses, as Cuddles - a three metre long python!
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Ekka
5.30pm MCs welcome guests - Farmer Dave and Lyndsey Douglas
5.40pm Queensland Harness Racing presented by Racing Queensland
6pm Australian National Anthem and Trick Riders
6.05pm Children’s Fireworks presented by MG Motor - Fairy Tales & Fantasy and
trampolinists
6.15pm Little Pony Roller Race
6.25pm Extreme Free Speed Climb with the Laughing Loggers
6.35pm Mechanical Madness with roll over vehicles
6.40pm A Drovers Tale
6.55pm Coca-Cola Dance Off with Chook Farmer Goldie the Clown
7.05pm Movie Stunt Drivers Show
7.15pm Monster Trucks Tom Cat & Missy the Dog
7.25pm Aussie FMX
7.40pm Fireworks Spectacular - A Celebration of the Human Spirit
8pm Meet the Stars - Under the Stars
EkkaNITES
Supported by RACQ LifeFlight
The Main Arena comes alive each night of program including: custom built to look like a cat and dog
show with the spectacular never before n two breathtaking fireworks displays n the Laughing Loggers who will delight
seen night show EkkaNITES supported by - the Children’s Fireworks presented the young and young-at-heart by
RACQ LifeFlight Rescue. by MG Motor ‘Fairy Tales & Fantasy’ speed climbing a 50 foot pole and
In recent years, the night show has been and the Fireworks Spectacular ‘A performing Australian first aerial stunts
transformed into one of the most critically Celebration of the Human Spirit’ n everyone’s favourite horseman Dave
acclaimed shows both nationally and n the new and thrilling Aussie FMX bikes Manchon performing his new show ‘A
internationally. performing an Ekka first front flip and Drovers Tale’ featuring 58 horses
The world-class show is watched by more their mascot Aussie The Kangaroo For more information on each of the
than 20,000 people each night of Ekka and backflipping on a mini bike EkkaNITES supported by RACQ LifeFlight
this year it will feature an action-packed n new high-octane monster trucks, Rescue acts, please click here.
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What’s new Special Ekka Edition
Education
AGRICULTURAL HALL activity. Here kids will learn how to
PRESENTED BY SEQWATER
identify different types of fruit and
vegetables and have the opportunity
Lockyer Valley farming
The Ekka is Queensland’s largest
classroom, with more than 30,000 children
to guess the plant. group benefits from
Harvesting - when a crop has grown
inspired, educated and entertained each
n
and is ready to eat, the farmer must Woolworths Organic
year over the 10 days of show.
The Agricultural Hall presented by
collect or harvest it from the fields.
Kids will enjoy learning about the many
Growth Fund
Seqwater features an amazing array of different harvesting processes, such
educational activities, delightful experiences as picking fruits by hand or collecting
Founder of
and hands-on learning for children, wheat with combine harvesters. Australian Organic
with a special focus on innovation and Farmers Anthony
n Processing - how does wheat become
sustainability in 2019. Bauer - a fifth
a loaf of bread? Kids will enjoy learning
Children will enjoy learning how agriculture
generation farmer
about the grain to flour process
impacts every area of our lives, with the based in the Lockyer
through the Grain Chain. This display
Agricultural Hall presented by Seqwater Valley.
will teach the kids what’s involved
showcasing rural life and agricultural in processing and milling grains into
innovations, explaining where healthy and consumable products which they can
nutritious food comes from and providing find on supermarket shelves.
opportunities to meet farmers and primary
n Cooking - kids LOVE cooking… it’s
producers.
fun, messy and a powerful learning
FIELD TO FORK experience for children. Kids will be
inspired as they learn to make a healthy
The best place to start in food education
and yummy corn and vegetable fritter
is to take kids to the very beginning and
at the Kids get cracking, get cooking
teach them about agriculture and how their
with Australian Eggs.
food travels from the field to their fork.
All stages of the agricultural cycle are SEQWATER
covered, from composting, growing and When: 9am to 6pm
planting, to harvesting and processing.
Seqwater will create an exciting and
Kids will have a chance to roll up their inspiring space for kids to understand,
sleeves and enjoy the following activities, appreciate and connect with water.
which will run from 9am to 6pm: Australian Organic Farmers in the Lockyer
Their stand will feature the new ‘Sippidy Valley are the first Queensland beneficiaries
n Composting - composting is nature’s doo Bar’ where Ekka goers will be able to of the Woolworths Organic Growth Fund.
way of recycling! This activity highlights quench their thirst with drinks made from
the difference between biodegradable Woolworths, in partnership with Heritage
desalinated water such as ‘Iced Teasal’
and non-biodegradable, the Bank, has granted a $220,500 interest
and ‘Saltless Sparking Seawater.’
importance of decomposition and free loan to Australian Organic Farmers
Their popular giant augmented reality to support the installation of a state of
how compost is made and why it’s
sandpit will return this year, educating kids the art humidity-controlled storage facility
important for soil health. Kids will learn
with a simulation of what a drought would to improve the shelf life of organic sweet
methods for at-home composting.
look like across south east Queensland. potatoes and onions grown in the region.
n Growing and Planting - identifying
The Seqwater stand would also not be Find out more through the link on the next
and planting seeds and seed pods
complete without its water refill station for page.
is always a favourite kids gardening
people to fill up their water bottles.
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Growing a greener future
As part of our commitment to a greener future, we’re working with conventional and
organic fruit and vegetable growers to help them start or increase organic production.
Through the Woolworths Organic Growth fund, and in partnership with Heritage Bank,
we’re offering up to $30 million over the next 5 years in interest free loans and grants.
Find out more at woolworths.com.au/organicgrowthfund
In partnership with
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The Old Museum
LITTLE BACKYARD to the next station. BROOKFIELD GARDENS
FARMERS 3. VEGGIE PATCH: PLANTING - ‘THE JUNGLE ROOM’ BY
children will dig in a garden bed, planting
Little Backyard Farmers is a brand new and
vegetable seeds. They’ll also learn about CLAIRE BICKLE
interactive educational activity, teaching
the importance of worm activity in the For the first time at Ekka, Brookfield
kids about urban farming.
garden. Gardens by Claire Bickle will showcase
There are six hands-on stations where ‘The Jungle Room,’ an interactive plant
4. VEGGIE PATCH: HARVESTING
children are taught the importance of display inspiring the immersion of nature
- children will harvest vegetables to learn
future sustainability practices through and indoors.
about garden care and growth. They’ll find
composting, planting seeds, growing
out how long different fruits and vegetables This green spectacle will be made of
vegetables and nurturing plants.
take to grow and will add some lettuce, seasonal produce, and hanging and
With a basket in hand, children will collect potatoes and carrots to their basket. indoor plants intertwined across everyday
produce at the stations, before sorting the household furniture, teaching people about
5. FRUIT ORCHARD - children will
items into compost, recycle or waste tubs. the remedial effects of plants in everyday life.
water apple and orange trees (props) and
1. CHICKEN COOP - kids will enter a pick a fruit for their basket. They’ll also The designer, Claire Bickle, has been a
large coop, searching for an egg to add to have to identify whether certain fruits and qualified horticulturist for more than two
their basket among the chickens (props) vegetables are in fact a fruit or a vegetable. decades, raising awareness of both the
and hay. They’ll learn about life cycles and physical and mental benefits of bringing the
6. COMPOST AND RECYCLE - using
raising hens. outdoors indoors.
their basket of produce and other items,
2. FLOWERS AND BEES - in this colour children will learn what to compost and Those wanting to try out their green
matching activity, children will wear a pair what to recycle. They’ll sort the items into thumbs and bring nature into their homes
of coloured cellophane sunglasses and compost, recycle or waste tubs. can visit the Brookfield Gardens pop-up
weave their way through a giant flower shop at the end of the exhibit.
At the end of the activity, the kids will
garden to collect pollen. They’ll put their
receive a seedling to take home and plant,
pollen disc into the beehive, before moving
to start their backyard farming journey.
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What’s new Special Ekka Edition
Rides and Showbags
Experience the thrills and excitement of the fun, this new ride is sure to be popular.
Ekka with two adrenaline-charged carnival ENCHANTED CIRCUS - Family
precincts. Friendly
You’ll find the serious adrenaline junkies
Roll up to an interactive funhouse featuring
and showbag fans in Sideshow Alley, while
three levels of thrills.
the little daredevils will be having fun in Kids
Carnival. Kids will perform a balancing act as they
cross the vibrating floor and hang on
Families will enjoy a bigger and better Kids
tighter than a trapeze artist as they attempt
Carnival this year, with the area increasing
the rope bridges.
by more than 15 per cent. That’s an extra
750 square metres of rides and games to Like any circus, the Enchanted Circus in
enjoy. Kids Carnival is a world full of colourful SELECTION OF NEW
lights and sounds children will love. SHOWBAGS
There are also more showbags in the Triple
M Showbag Pavilion this year. From the HAPPY KANGAROO - Family n Wonder Woman - $25
classic Bertie Beetle to bags filled with Friendly n Toy Story 4 - $28
lollies and toys, there are 400 types of The Happy Kangaroo is sure to excite n How to Train Your Dragon - $28
showbags to choose from - that’s 40 more children as it jumps up and down, drawing n Avengers - $25
than last year. giggles and squeals from them. n Riverdale - $28
SELECTION OF NEW RIDES The ride in Kids Carnival is a drop tower n Stranger Things - $28
with a difference - it lifts up and then
PIRATES NEST - Family Friendly n Friends - $28
performs a series of bounces as it lowers
n The Pooch (a showbag for your dog) - $22
Ahoy there matey! Step aboard the Pirates to the ground.
Nest in Sideshow Alley and follow the path n The Kitty (a showbag for your cat) - $20
Each jump provides just enough free-fall
to find the treasure. motion to make the kids laugh. n RiRi by Rihanna - $28
The four level pirate themed funhouse n Indie Showbag - $30
features 35 interactive obstacles, including
STAR FLYER - Family Friendly n Hamptons Style Showbag - $35
an Australian first interactive water play The Star Flyer in Kids Carnival will take n Yo! Fish Showbag - $35
zone. children 30 metres into the air. n Little Rock Star - $20
Kids will walk across a bridge made from The kids will sit in a chair as the ride swings n Emergency Rescue - $20
wooden planks and barrels right above the around - they’re in for one exhilarating ride
n Gag Big Bag - $15
water, keeping an eye out for the shark. in the sky!
n Squishy Squashy 2 - $15
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The new Royal Queensland Tastes will
serve award-winning food and beverages GOURMET PLAZA lamb, wines and cheeses all at the one
from the prestigious Royal Queensland location.
Discover a foodie paradise in Gourmet
Food and Wine Show (RQFWS). Plaza, with more than 10 stalls offering epic Its unique menu is sourced directly from
With some of Australia’s best beef, lamb, eats from around the globe. the prestigious Royal Queensland Food
wine, cheese, beer, ice cream and coffee and Wine show (RQFWS) and Ekka
New stalls this year include:
on offer, it will be worth the visit. competition winners.
n Calabang - serving the world’s longest
Enjoy a tasting platter of medal-winning For the very first time, the steakhouse will
fries (12 inches) and calamari on a
beef and lamb for just $5 or quench your feature a bar. The bar will serve a variety
stick
thirst with a $10 beer tasting paddle (three of tasting plates, and glasses of Moët
n Flying Noodles - noodles suspended Chandon champagne that you can take
beers).
from ‘floating’ chopsticks, with flavours with you while you watch the Nature in
You can also dig into your favourite cheese including Mee Goreng and Garlic Bloom Natural Fibres Fashion Parades
with a hand-selected wine, creating the Prawn Noodles presented by Channel Seven.
perfect flavour match.
n Okonomi House - Japanese savoury
More RQFWS award-winning products pancake with toppings
KING STREET FEAST
will be featured in a display cabinet, with King Street is one of Brisbane’s most
n Bao Brothers – serving a variety of
information on how to get your hands on popular food precincts, so visitors are sure
baos, Asian loaded fries and spring
them outside of show. to find plenty to feast on.
rolls
The RQFWS is dedicated to recognising The bars and restaurants inside the Ekka
and rewarding Australia’s outstanding ROYAL QUEENSLAND grounds are:
producers and their produce through a STEAKHOUSE AND n Welcome to Bowen Hills
series of eight annual competitions.
BAR PRESENTED BY n Beerhaus
There are more than 60 food and drink
stalls in the Woolworths Fresh Food AUSSIEBEEF.COM.AU n Kuhl-Cher Coffee
Pavilion. Other new stalls this year include: WHERE: Upper Royal International n Atelier Brasserie (new to Ekka)
n Piano Bar - bringing your favourite Convention Centre n El Camino Cantina (new to Ekka)
health drinks kombucha and kefir to The Royal Queensland Steakhouse and n Six Acres Restaurant – Rydges
the Ekka Bar presented by AussieBeef.com.au is the Fortitude Valley
n Aus Fresco - fruit juice served in a fruit only restaurant of its kind where foodies
n Paddock Bar - Rydges Fortitude Valley
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Chef Mel Alafaci
Ekka Cooking School
presented by Spotlight
Where: Woolworths Fresh Food Pavilion technique, dishes and culinary flare, while Rizzo and her amazing Italian inspiration,
For the first time in Ekka history, the Ekka also teaching valuable tips and tricks to Chef Taya (Taya Kitchen) with Thai, Asian
Cooking School presented by Spotlight make passionate foodies shine in their own cooking with Chef Kelly Lord (Spirit House
will combine a demonstration stage with kitchens. Cooking School), hand-made gyoza
exclusive cooking masterclasses taught by Ekka foodies and chefs alike will explore, with Chef Yoshi Takeyama and hard core
Brisbane’s leading chefs in the Woolworths experiment, upskill their talents and carnivore BBQ inspiration with Chef Adam
Fresh Food Pavilion. reinvent with fresh local produce alongside Herbert.
There will be 50 masterclasses across this year’s new cooking school host Chef With creating meals at home using fresh
the 10 days of show for those looking to Mel Alafaci. and local produce and the popularity
expand their cooking skills and knowledge Nicknamed the Happy Chef, bubbly of cooking television shows on the rise,
through hands-on learning. and vivacious Chef Mel is the creator of cooking school pupils will master the ‘tricks
Teneriffe’s celebrated Vanilla Zulu Culinary of the trade’ and make new foodie friends
The classes run for 45 minutes and there as they learn, taste and enjoy their own
will be a minimal cost of $10, with each Adventures and is a successful cook book
author. culinary creations.
participant receiving a free Spotlight
cooking apron. Chef Mel will be joined by leading local Those wanting to sign up for the
chefs specialising in a wide range of masterclasses can register on the day at
The cooking demonstrations will be 30 the cooking school.
minutes long, showcasing each chef’s cuisines. Guest chefs include Dominique
COOKING SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS
What When
Masterclass - Cooking with Beef (JBS) featuring Head Chefs from some of south-east Queensland’s most Every day 12.15pm - 1pm
awarded restaurants (Treasury Casino, Sunshine Coast Hotel and Plough Inn)
Masterclass - Lemon and Lavender Panna Cotta with edible flower gravel and a chocolate ‘soil’ with Friday 9 August 10.45am - 11.30am
Farmer Sarah from Basilea
Masterclass - Chef Mel teaches handmade ravioli with burnt sage butter and spinach and ricotta filling with Friday 9 August 1.45pm - 2pm
pancetta bark bling
Masterclass - Chef Dominque Rizzo Flavours from My Travels. Broad bean mozzarella and mint bruschetta, Saturday 10 August 3.15pm - 4pm
stuffed pork involtini with fennel and orange salad
Demonstration - Matt Kirkegaard and Chef Mel reinvent fish and chips. Beer and black pepper battered Tuesday 13 August 5.30pm - 6pm
barramundi on lemon pea puree with glamorous ‘fries’
Masterclass - Pepes Mexican Restaurant shows how to make their signature churros with delectable Wednesday 14 August 3.15pm - 4pm
dulche leche sauce
Demonstration - Chef Tong shows how to carve a very fancy fruit salad (edible art) Thursday 15 August 10am - 10.30am and 11.30am - 12pm
Masterclass - Chef Yoshi Takeyama hand-made gyoza with pork. Delectable Japanese Cuisine made fresh Friday 16 August 1.45pm - 2.30pm
and easy
Demonstration - Chef Mel Death by chocolate platter with spiced ras el hanout brownie, chocolate bark Saturday 17 August 1pm - 1.30pm
and signature chocolate soil
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22 SHOWBIZWINTERRQFWS
RQFWS Champions
Hat-trick of best steak titles for May. dominated by Chardonnay.
Darling Downs wagyu The Cioccolato Arancia (chocolate gelato The top drop also won the prestigious
with a hint of orange) produced by Gelato Stodart Trophy for the best red table wine
Stockyard’s Wagyu Kiwami has won the
& Co at Murwillumbah, beat 151 other of show.
battle of the beef for the third year in a
entrants to claim the King Street Grand Yarra Valley winemakers and red wine
row, taking out the title of Australia’s best
Champion Ice Cream, Gelato or Sorbet of varieties continued their success, with the
steak at the Royal Queensland Food and
Show trophy. new Chief Judge’s Award going to Yarra
Wine Show (RQFWS) Branded Beef and
Lamb Competition Awards at the Brisbane Queensland producers had won the title Yering’s Dry Red Wine No.3 2018.
Showgrounds in May. four years in a row. A total of 1,695 wines from 234 Australian
The premium wagyu brand, produced at Meanwhile Victoria’s Berrys Creek Gourmet wineries were entered in the competition
Jondaryan on the Darling Downs, steaked Cheese also saw their four year winning this year, with 4.6 per cent awarded gold
the coveted John Kilroy Cha Cha Char streak come to an end, with the title of medals, speaking highly of the wine being
Grand Champion Branded Beef of Show Australia’s best cheese in the Cheese and made across the country.
trophy over 49 other entrants. Dairy Produce Show presented by King To view the Ekka TV episode please
Street awarded to Tasmania’s Lion Dairy click here.
The Darling Downs also stood out in
and Drinks for their Heidi Farm Raclette.
the hunt for Australia’s best lamb, with
Queensland raised lamb winning a medal Berrys Creek had been taking out the title
for the first time in the competition’s 10 with their blue cheeses, but this year their RQFWS 2019 Winners
year history. Riverine Blue which won a gold medal, was GRAND CHAMPION BEER
just outshone by the raclette, known as a
Karbullah at Goondiwindi claimed a bronze Burleigh Bock (Draught), Burleigh Brewing
melting cheese.
medal in the Restaurant Trade Branded Company
Lamb class for their lamb entry fed on A total of 547 entries were received this
year - an increase of more than 20 per cent THE JOHN KILROY CHA CHA CHAR
saltbush. GRAND CHAMPION BRANDED
on last year and the highest they’ve been in
A record 73 entries were received in the BEEF OF SHOW Stockyard Pty Ltd,
three years.
Branded Beef and Lamb Competition this Wagyu Kiwami
year - an increase of more than 20 per cent To view the Ekka TV episode please
click here. CHAMPION BRANDED LAMB OF
on last year.
SHOW
To view the Ekka TV episode please
Woodward Foods Australia, HRW
click here. Pinot Noir crowned Australia’s Tasmanian Lamb
best KING STREET GRAND CHAMPION
NSW gelato pips Queensland to A Pinot Noir from Tasmania has broken ICE CREAM, GELATO OR SORBET
a six year winning streak by white wine OF SHOW
scoop title of Australia’s best ice
varieties, to be crowned Australia’s best at Gelato & Co - Cioccolato Arancia
cream the Royal Queensland Wine Show (RQWS) KING STREET GRAND CHAMPION
A chocolate gelato from New South Wales Awards at the Brisbane Showgrounds in DAIRY PRODUCT OF SHOW
has melted Queensland’s four year winning July.
streak to be named Australia’s best, at the Lion Dairy & Drinks - Heidi Farm Raclette
The Giant Steps Nocton Vineyard Pinot
Royal Queensland Food and Wine Show’s Noir 2018 is the first red wine to claim the THE ANGELO PUGLISI GRAND
(RQFWS) Ice Cream, Gelato and Sorbet Angelo Puglisi Grand Champion Wine of CHAMPION WINE OF SHOW
Competition Awards presented by King Show since 2013, with the award usually Giant Steps Wine - Giant Steps Nocton
Street at the Brisbane Showgrounds in Vineyard Pinot Noir 2018
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Tessa Morrison
enjoying fine wine
and company
John Farquar and
Peter Clooney
sampling some of the
1,695 wines on offer
Here’s cheers! Ben Smith, Jessica Murr, Hannah Warriner, Marissa Pittar,
Molly Suffren and Alice Finlay enjoying Grape Grazing.
Tasting the nation’s top
drops and produce
Around 900 people raised their glasses to Show (RQWS) Awards, the general public benchmark for the industry.
the country’s best red, white and sparkling, tasted their way through 1,695 wines, While browsing through the extensive wine
at the Royal Queensland Food and Wine including the medal winners and new libraries, guests were able to indulge in the
Show’s (RQFWS) Grape Grazing by Night vintage of season. nation’s finest cheese, lamb, beef and ice
in July. The RQWS is the first to critically review cream as awarded by the RQFWS.
Following the Royal Queensland Wine the 2019 vintage in Australia, setting the
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Ticket Prices ONLINE TICKETS GATE TICKETS
FRIDAYS
1 x Adult, including FREE rides all day! $26.00 $30
Group Ticket for 10+ (price per person shown) $23.40
SATURDAYS
1 x Adult $33.00 $37
Group Ticket for 10+ (price per person shown) $29.70
SUNDAYS
1 x Adult $23.00 $27
Group Ticket for 10+ (price per person shown) $20.70
Minors Free when accompanied and supervised by a responsible adult at all times.
*Pick up at the merchandise stall on the day. Steins are filled with sweet Brisbane air, if you want to add a beverage to your stein,
please see our friendly team at one of our bars. See the Oktoberfest Brisbane website for full terms & conditions.
** Child serves are 1 Weißwurst, 1 pretzel and a juice.
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