Entry to the grounds is strictly from 6am
. All dogs must be benched by 8.45am. Dogs entered on their respective days must remain on exhibition in their allocated bench or area from 8.45am to 5pm. Any exhibitor who is unable to conform to these times and conditions should not submit an entry.
Can you buy ride tickets at the Ekka?
If you buy online during the Ekka show, you will be able to purchase you tickets at the same price as last year
. However if you buy at the gate on the day you will be paying more – around $1 to $2 more per person which may not seem like a lot but if you want to save some money, it’s wise to get your tickets in advance.
What happens at the Ekka?
The Ekka is Queensland’s largest annual event, which welcomes an average of 400,000 visitors each August.
The show welcomes 21,000 competition entries, 10,000 animals, and hours of free family entertainment, including a night program
. The Ekka features a sideshow alley, showbag pavilion, and nightly fireworks displays.
Do you have to pay for the rides at the Ekka?
We’ve listed the SINGLE PRICE cost of each ride, but
many offer bulk buys – eg $10 each but if you buy 4 tickets it is $35
. This will keep you Ekka cost down when you buy in bulk.
Will Ekka be Cancelled?
Aug 6 – Aug 14, 2022
What causes Ekka winds?
Brisbane is renowned for its westerly ‘Ekka’ winds during August, which usually result from
a belt of high pressure systems flowing into the region
. Strong winds can be detrimental to your trees, causing them to sway, pulling and stretching their roots, sometimes entirely uprooting them.
Who started the Ekka?
The first ‘Royal’ Show was held in 1921, when the Association was granted the prefix under warrant from
His Majesty King George V
. Since then, the shortened name ‘Ekka’ has replaced ‘Exhibition’ in the Queensland vernacular, indicating locals’ affection for the show.
How can I get free Ekka tickets?
- Pass Outs may be claimed free of charge by Ekka Ticket holders at the gates, customer relations or any information booth within the Brisbane Showgrounds between 9am – 8pm on any day the ticket-holder enters the Ekka with an Ekka Ticket.
- Each Ekka Ticket holder is permitted to claim one (1) Pass Out per day only.
Can I get a refund on my Ekka tickets?
If the Ekka is cancelled due to COVID-19,
a full refund policy will apply to all tickets purchased
.
Is Ekka 2021 still a public holiday?
Coronavirus Queensland update:
Postponed Ekka public holiday to be held Friday, October 29 2021
.
Will there be an Ekka in 2021?
Ekka 2021 cancelled
Unfortunately due to the extension of the South East Queensland lockdown until 4pm on Sunday 8 August 2021, the Royal Queensland Show (Ekka) 2021 has been cancelled. Find out more Coronavirus: Council updates and impacts.
Who gets Ekka public holiday?
The Ekka holiday is normally the 6th day of The Royal Queensland Show and is a public holiday for
people living and working within Brisbane city
. It is also known as Ekka People’s Day and Brisbane Show Day.
Who funds the Ekka?
The federal government
will give $6.5 million to the Royal Queensland Show to support the costs of last year’s cancelled event. The funds are part of the second round of the supporting agricultural shows and field days program.
How many people go to the Ekka each day?
The Royal Queensland Show (Ekka) is Queensland’s largest and most loved annual event, attracting
on average 400,000 people
. Run by the RNA and staged at its original birthplace, the Brisbane Showgrounds, the Ekka brings the country and city together for a true celebration of agriculture.
Are westerly winds cold in Australia?
To the south of the anticyclonic system, westerly winds and a procession of cold fronts associated with the “roaring forties” (windy zone between latitudes 40° and 50° S) bring
cool, cloudy weather and rain and westerly gales along the southern coast
.
How long has the Ekka been going for?
First held in 1876
it was inspired by other international showcases such as the Crystal Palace Exhibition of 1851 in Britain. Although short, this clip skilfully evokes memories of the Ekka by pairing silent archival footage of people enjoying rides with old-fashioned carousel music.
What is Ekka Wednesday?
Ekka People’s Day
is officially the Royal National Agricultural (RNA) Show Day and a public holiday in Brisbane only. Ekka People’s Day is held on the Wednesday during the RNA Show period.
What day is the Ekka public holiday?
The annual public holiday usually scheduled for People’s Day at the Ekka has been locked in for
Friday, October 29
.
