Your complete guide to the 2019 Royal Show

MEDIA KIT A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q 1

2 O’CONNELL TERRACE 5 4

B R O O K E S T R E E T 3 D A O R E G D I R B N E W O B STUD SALES STOCK PAVILION RING

4 BOWEN PARK NORCO SHED

ARRIVALS STOCKMAN’S REST 5 ARROW ENERGY PAVILION HORSE PAVILION XXXX MACHINERY HILL STOCKMEN’S 6 BAR & GRILL

SIDESHOW ALLEY HORSE 7 STALLS

STAND GREGORY TERRACE TRIPLE M JOHN MACDONALD 8 PAVILION E X H B I TO I N S T R E E T

CREW MAIN ARENA ONLY MEMBER’S 3 9 6 STAND

SIDESHOW ALLEY ERNEST EXPO PLACE 10 BAYNES STAND

BLACKHAWK CANINE PAVILION 11 DEPARTURES A L E X A N D R I A L A N E IRON JACK WOODCHOP JOHN REID RACQ ANIMAL LF PAVILION ARENA & BAR GOURMET NURSERY 12 PLAZA

CHANNEL SEVEN PAVILION (L1) K I N G S T R E E T 13 KING STREET FEAST RYDGES HOTEL EMPORIUM AGRICULTURAL HALL KIDS 14 PRESENTED BY SEQWATER (GND) CARNIVAL KIDS B O W E N B R DI G ER O A D 1 WOOLWORTHS CARNIVAL FRESH FOOD 2 15 PAVILION

C O S T I N S T R E E T K I N G S T R E E T THE OLD 16 MUSEUM A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q CARRIAGE STREET 17 GREGORY TERRACE

ST PAULS TERRACE 1A

MACHINERY STREET

information booths atm TRAIN STATION Beef Cattle horse flower & garden

toilets lockers charter BUS DROP OFF/PICK UP Dairy Cattle lambs quilts

female toilet first aid TAXI/ride share fleece breeds cats fine arts

male toilet mobile phone charging Gates poultry, pigeon, birds & eggs dogs

disabled toilet LF lost & Found Bike racks goats fish

parents room KEEP KIDS SAFE PROGRAM water stations pigs WOODCHOP

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O’CONNELL TERRACE 2 5 4

B R O O K E S T R E E T D A O R E G D I R B N E W O B STUD SALES 3 STOCK PAVILION RING

BOWEN PARK NORCO SHED 4

ARRIVALS STOCKMAN’S REST ARROW ENERGY PAVILION 5 m p 1 HORSE PAVILION a 20 9 XXXX MACHINERY HILL STOCKMEN’S BAR & GRILL 6 Animals Entertainment SIDESHOW ALLEY HORSE STALLS 7 Beef Cattle GND G-5 7 LIVE Studios L1 H-14 Triple M Showbag Pavilion D-8 Canine presented by Cooking School presented STAND GREGORY TERRACE Black Hawk N-11 by Spotlight K-15 Food & bars TRIPLE M JOHN MACDONALD SHOWBAG PAVILION E X H B I TO I N S T R E E T 8 Cats presented by Airport Atelier Brasserie M-14 Black Hawk Q-11 CREW Community Stage L-14 Beerhaus L-13 MAIN ARENA ONLY Cradle-a-Chick Corporate Suite N-8 MEMBER’S 3 EkkaNITES supported by presented by Australian Eggs GND G-6 El Camino Cantina N-15 6 STAND 9 RACQ LifeFlight Rescue L-8 Dairy Cattle L1 G-5 Heritage Bank Racing Pigs 0-5 Gourmet Plaza I-12 Dairy Goats L1 G-5 Multicultural Music Stage I-13 Iron Jack Cattleman’s Bar L-5 SIDESHOW ALLEY ERNEST EXPO PLACE BAYNES 10 Fish G-14 Furphy Plaza Bar H-11 STAND Natural Fibres Fashion Parade Horses L-8 presented by Channel Seven L1 G-14 Kuhl-Cher Coffee M-14 BLACKHAWK Poultry, Pigeons, Birds & Eggs G-5 Pinball Arcade P-7 Paddock Bar K-13 CANINE PAVILION DEPARTURES A L E X A N D R I A L A N E 11 RACQ Animal Nursery Q-12 RACQ Clubhouse K-12 Public Dining Room J-8 IRON JACK WOODCHOP JOHN REID RACQ ANIMAL Sheep, Angoras & Alpacas L2 H-6 Venomous Snake Show N-15 Queensland Country LF PAVILION ARENA & BAR GOURMET NURSERY XP eSports Showcase L1 E-13 Women's Association I-8 PLAZA 12 Exhibits/Displays XXXX Country Music Stage O-6 Royal Queensland Steakhouse Cookery GND G-13 & Bar presented by CHANNEL SEVEN PAVILION (L1) K I N G S T R E E T Creative Art and Craft GND F-14 Education AussieBeef.com.au L1 H-13 KING STREET FEAST 13 EKKA District & School Produce Education on Show D-16 Royal Queensland Tastes K-15 RYDGES HOTEL EMPORIUM AGRICULTURAL HALL KIDS Exhibits GND H-14 Experience: Beef GND H-6 Six Acres Restaurant K-14 PRESENTED BY SEQWATER (GND) CARNIVAL 14 Farriers & Blacksmiths* P-10 Grain Chain GND F-14 Welcome to Bowen Hills M-13 Fine Arts GND G-13 Woolworths Fresh KIDS Growing & Planting GND F-14 B O W E N B R DI G ER O A D 1 WOOLWORTHS CARNIVAL Fleece Display L1 H-12 Horse Breeds Expo L-4 Food Market I-15 FRESH FOOD 2 PAVILION 15 Floristry D-16 Innovation Hub GND F-14 Iron Jack Woodchop Bar C-11 Flower & Garden D-15 The Journey of an Egg GND F-6 XXXX Stockmen’s Bar & Grill O-6 C O S T I N S T R E E T K I N G S T R E E T Green the Street E-17 Kids Get Cracking, Get Cooking THE OLD Heritage Bank Flower Crowns D-15 Retail MUSEUM 16 with Australian Eggs GND G-14 Q R S T Heritage Exhibition L1 F-13 Little Backyard Farmers D-15 Ekka Emporium N-13 CARRIAGE STREET Painting & Drawing GND F-14 Norco Milking Barn M-4 John Reid Pavilion M-12 GREGORY TERRACE 17 Photography GND G-13 RSPCA E-15 MG Meeting Tree C-15 ST PAULS TERRACE Queensland Sheep Shearing M-4 1A Government Precinct L1 H-12 GND = Ground Floor MACHINERY STREET Seqwater Water Zone GND G-14 Quilts Across Queensland D-16 L1= Level One School Garden & Scarecrow D-15 rides L2 = Level 2 Sculpture GND F-14, E-16 Kids Carnival Q-15, R-14 Sheep Shearing Competition * P-10 Sideshow Alley E-10, G-7 Woodchop & Sawing C-11

Please note: The information contained in the Ekka Media Kit is current at the time of printing and subject to change. information booths atm TRAIN STATION Beef Cattle horse flower & garden An online version of the kit is available at www.ekka.com.au and will be updated with any late changes. toilets lockers charter BUS DROP OFF/PICK UP Dairy Cattle lambs quilts *Sheep Shearing Competition only available Friday 16 and Saturday 17 August. Farriers & Blacksmiths only available Friday 16 – Sunday 18 August. female toilet first aid TAXI/ride share fleece breeds cats fine arts male toilet mobile phone charging Gates poultry, pigeon, birds & eggs dogs disabled toilet LF lost & Found Bike racks goats fish parents room KEEP KIDS SAFE PROGRAM water stations pigs WOODCHOP

3 contents Welcome Message 5 ekka Media 6 Essentials 7 Community spirit 9 ekka history 10 Tickets 12 What’s New 14 alexandria park 18 Animals 20 Our Competitions 27 Daytime Entertainment 34 Night time entertainment 42 Music 52 Education 56 The Old Museum 60 Rides & showbags 64 Food & beverages 66 Cooking School 72 COVER IMAGE: From left BACK PAGE IMAGE: Fiona Fashion 74 - Raffaelle, Addison and and Andrew Bassingthwaighte Fun Facts 76 Jack Bassingthwaighte. The - parents of Raffaelle, Addison Bassingthwaighte family are fourth and Jack. The Bassingthwaighte 100 Free Things To Do & See 78 generation beef cattle exhibitors, family run Santa Gertrudis studs at having shown at the Royal their Yarrawonga and Wallumbilla Daily Program 84 Queensland Show (Ekka) for more properties. They started the studs Sponsorship Partners 128 than 60 years. in 1954.

4 welcome The Royal Queensland Show (Ekka) presented competition facilities, ensuring the next year is ‘A Celebration of the Human Spirit,’ by RACQ is all about celebrating and generation of exhibitors and visitors can enjoy a recognising the remarkable resilience and championing agriculture and the critical role it better experience. determination of our primary producers. plays in our everyday lives. The new Alexandria Park, which is part A 70m high and 40m wide pyro love heart will Last year, more than 415,000 people attended of the $2.9 billion erupt from the centre of the Main Arena, in a the Ekka, with many showing their support Regeneration Project, will be home to Ekka’s display of gratitude for our farmers who are the for our farmers who continue to battle the Championship Canine Competition presented heartbeat of our nation. devastating drought. by Black Hawk. Everything starts with agriculture from the food The RNA is committed to helping our farming The park features two acres of additional green we eat to the clothes we wear and the RNA is families, many of whom have exhibited at the and event space, allowing entrants to exhibit proud to run Queensland's largest event and Ekka for countless generations, since the first their dogs on real turf. on behalf of the community show in 1876. It’s also the very first time all four storeys of the each year. To ensure Queenslanders can again show their Arrow Energy Pavilion will be used to house The Ekka Media Kit provides a snapshot of the support and appreciation for the people that animals at the Ekka. show including the highlights, new additions feed and clothe us each day, we have frozen Two floors were used last year housing beef and a full daily program. the price of every ticket for the first time in 11 and dairy cattle, dairy goats and poultry, but The RNA sincerely appreciates the tremendous years (the Little Ekka Pass for children four with all four now ready, sheep, angoras and coverage provided by the media and we hope years of age and under is free). alpacas will also use our world-class facility. you enjoy Ekka 2019. Our competitions are the heart and soul of For visitors, it means another two football fields the Ekka and with more than 21,000 entries of space where they can see animals at the received this year, we encourage visitors to show and meet our farmers. look at what our exhibitors are contributing to Our visitors will also see a tribute to our farmers Queensland - whether it’s beef or dairy cattle, during the world-class night show EkkaNITES David Thomas Brendan Christou fleece or even giant vegetables. supported by RACQ LifeFlight Rescue. The RNA is also continuing to invest in The theme of the Fireworks Spectacular this RNA President RNA Chief Executive

5 ekka media Welcome to the 2019 Royal Queensland EKKA WEBSITE EKKA MEDIA CONTACTS Show, we appreciate your coverage and are Ekka media releases and daily alerts will be happy to assist you in any way possible. placed on the official show website and can n Veronica Carew Our dedicated Ekka Media team is on hand to be accessed at www.ekka.com.au/media. General Manager Communications provide the following for journalists and social Daily alerts will be posted on the website at T +61 7 3253 3930 M +61 408 323 631 media influencers and bloggers: the end of each day, providing entertainment, competition and judging highlights and E [email protected] n Story ideas information on the following day. Competition n Nicole Clifton results will be uploaded daily and can be n High quality vision shot daily Media and Communications Officer viewed at www.ekka.com.au/competitions/ T +61 7 3253 3931 M +61 417 451 775 n High quality photography shot daily results/ E [email protected] n Ekka news Ekka related websites include: n Georgia Finlay n Daily alerts n Ekka (www.ekka.com.au) – relates to Digital Content Coordinator all the entertainment, competitions, n Competition results T +61 7 3253 3924 M +61 436 675 697 showbags, rides and fun of the show E [email protected] n Interview requests for Ekka executives; n RNA (www.rna.org.au) – the corporate competitors, exhibitors, celebrities, website for information about the Royal n Natalie McKeering judges and stewards National Agricultural and Industrial Consulting Advisor T +61 7 3253 5162 M +61 418 986 084 AUTHORISED EKKA SPOKESPEOPLE Association of Queensland E [email protected] e k s en i l n Royal Queensland Food and Wine Show k a e s t a s Comment from any of the following should be (www.rqfws.com.au) – covers the retail organised through Ekka Media: n Ann Rainbow food competitions including: cheese and Consulting Advisor n David Thomas – RNA President dairy produce; ice cream, gelato and T +61 7 3253 5162 M +61 411 482 792 sorbet; beef and lamb; sausage king, n Brendan Christou – RNA Chief Executive E [email protected] ham and smallgoods; wine and beer n Veronica Carew – General Manager n Brisbane Showgrounds and Royal Communications International Convention Centre (www. MEDIA ACCREDITATION AND ACCESS brisbaneshowgrounds.com.au) – what’s on year round at the Brisbane EKKA MEDIA CENTRE All media representatives reporting on the Showgrounds show must be accredited by the Ekka Media The RNA operates a dedicated media centre for all accredited media reporting at show. Unit prior to the event. All accredited media PHOTOGRAPHS AND VISION must display their allocated tags at all times Location – Woolworths Fresh Food Pavilion while on site at the Brisbane Showgrounds. A selection of high resolution photographs and (upper level) Map ref J 15 raw vision can be requested through the Ekka Opening Hours: 8am-8pm daily ACCESS FOR BROADCAST MEDIA Media team to support show related stories. Television news crews requiring on site vehicle Visit the Ekka media centre for: access for filming must contact the Ekka n Ekka news and competition results Media Unit. Limited passes available. n Daily alerts n Interview requests with authorised Ekka spokespeople Don't forget to follow us on social media: n Assistance finding newsworthy stories and interview contacts The Ekka media centre provides accredited media with access to: @theekka EkkaRQS @TheEkka theekka n Telephone n Wi-Fi internet access (a computer password will be provided) n Lockers @TheEkka theekka n Light refreshments

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ekka essentials AT A GLANCE PARKING ¢ Drinking tap water is located at several Secure Parking has once again teamed up sites around the Showgrounds n Royal Queensland Show with the Ekka as the preferred parking partner. RECYCLING n August 9-18, 2019 Exclusive rates will be offered to Ekka visitors at the following Fortitude Valley locations: For the first time, the Ekka will provide purple n Gates open – 9am-8pm daily bins for recycling through the Containers n Chinatown - enter via Gipps or Duncan for Change Program, raising funds for the n Sideshow Alley / bars till late Streets RNA Foundation (RNAF). There will be 50 DOWNLOAD EKKA APP n McWhirters - enter via Warner or Ballow easily accessible purple bins around the Streets Ekka for visitors to recycle plastic bottles and aluminium cans. For every bottle and can n Valley Metro - enter via Alfred or Alden recycled, money will be donated to the RNAF. Streets The RNAF raises funds to aid agricultural PUBLIC TRANSPORT CYCLING heritage preservation, agricultural education and agricultural awareness and development. Public transport is the easiest and most efficient Although cycling inside the grounds is off way to get to the Ekka. Trains arrive and depart limits, there are secure bike racks located in GUEST WI-FI from Exhibition Station right in the middle of the Carriage Street (L-16). Brisbane Showgrounds and dedicated Ekka The RNA will provide Wi-Fi to keep Ekka buses stop close to entry gates. Timetables FACILITIES guests connected during their visit to the are available on the TransLink website www. show. Guests can access the Wi-Fi at five ¢ ATM facilities are located around the translink.com.au and by calling 13 12 30. key locations around grounds - in the Royal Showgrounds Ekka ticket holders can get discounted International Convention Centre, on the TransLink travel tickets of $6 for adults and $3 ¢ EFTPOS facilities are available at all ticket Plaza, in Alexandria Park (Blackhawk Canine for children, for return travel to the Ekka from entry gates Pavilion), at XXXX Stockmen’s Bar and Grill anywhere on the TransLink SEQ network. ¢ Toilets are located in most buildings and in the Triple M Showbag Pavilion. around the Showgrounds TAXIS & RIDESHARE MOBILE PHONE CHARGING ¢ Locker facilities are primarily located It’s only a short taxi or rideshare to the Ekka under the John MacDonald Stand, A secure mobile phone charging station can from the city. Leave your car in the city and but can also be found at several other be found near the locker facilities under the catch a taxi or rideshare service directly to the locations around the Showgrounds John MacDonald Stand (I-8). Brisbane Showgrounds.

7 EKKA APP LOST AND FOUND the grounds for those with babies and young Visitors can download the Ekka app to plan Lost and found is located at Customer children. The larger parents room under the their perfect day at show and pick their Relations on the lower level of the Royal Ernest Baynes Stand features a microwave favourite showbags. Once at the show, the International Convention Centre (H-12). to heat up milk, a sink, breastfeeding facilities app can be used to easily navigate around the and nappy change facilities. grounds, activate augmented reality content FIRST AID THE EKKA IS SMOKE FREE and receive special offers. New additions to There are three first aid locations which the app this year are itineraries including from operate between 8am and 11pm daily: Designated smoking areas will not be available local celebrities and improved wayfinding within the Showgrounds precinct, but there ¢ Under the John MacDonald stand (J-7) including inside buildings. will be five designated smoking areas located ¢ Near the Black Hawk Canine Pavilion on outside the Showgrounds. INFORMATION BOOTHS Gregory Terrace (C-9) ROAD CLOSURES Three information booths will be conveniently ¢ Near the Arrow Energy Pavilion (E-5) located: With all the excitement plus parades, livestock, ACCESSIBILITY entertainment and crowd movements, there ¢ Outside the Woolworths Fresh Food will be some delays and road closures in the Pavilion on Gregory Terrace (I-14) The Ekka is committed to providing ease of access for all visitors. A range of services and lead-up to and during Ekka. Gregory Terrace, ¢ Near the Norco Shed (M-5) amenities will be offered for the convenience of King and Costin Streets will be partially or fully ¢ Near the Iron Jack Woodchop Arena in access around the grounds: closed from Monday 30 July. Sideshow Alley (D-10) ¢ Scooter, stroller and wheelchair hire OH&S LOST CHILDREN which is located under the John MacDonald Stand. Hire times are 9am to Media personnel on site are required to follow Lost Children is located at the Gregory Terrace 5pm all applicable OH&S rules and regulations Police Station, which is open from 9am to set in place by the RNA, to ensure their own ¢ Restrooms with disabled access, 8.30pm (J-12). health and safety and the health and safety of including additional disabled porta-loos As part of the Keep Kids Safe program, others in the workplace. ¢ Ramps providing easy access between parents are encouraged to collect a free wrist roads and footpaths, plus paved band from the police marquee in Gregory MEMBERSHIP footpaths at The Old Museum Terrace as soon as they arrive at Ekka. They Those who become RNA members for an can write their mobile number on their child’s ¢ Dedicated drop off / pick up zones with annual fee of $145 (city member) or $130 wrist band, so if they become separated they disability access for cars and taxis on (country member) receive a range of benefits can be reunited ASAP. Costin Street at the Ekka. These include unlimited entry to ¢ Two dedicated Main Arena viewing areas the show; VIP seating passes for the fashion OPERATIONS CENTRE for wheelchair patrons parade and cooking stage; access to the Members’ Grandstand and Bar; free use of The RNA Operations Centre is located at the ¢ Parking with disability access in King the locker facilities; and discounts at RNA Gatehouse on Gregory Terrace and houses Street the Emergency Services, RNA Operations operated outlets. For more information go to Team, OH&S and Security. PARENTS ROOMS www.rna.org.au/about-us/membership.aspx There are six parents rooms located around

8 Community spirit PRINCE CHARLES HOSPITAL entry tickets to the Ekka, for recognised ¢ Queensland Country Life Miss FOUNDATION charity organisations and Queensland Showgirl Awards schools for fundraising purposes. Ekka is For the past 31 years, the iconic Ekka Eleven state finalists will take to the Fashion Queensland's largest community event and Strawberry Sundaes have been funding Stage in the Channel Seven Pavilion at 3pm the RNA is proud to support our Friends of much needed medical research for the on Friday 9 August for the presentation of Ekka, so all Queenslanders have a chance Prince Charles Hospital Foundation. With the Miss Showgirl. to experience the magic of the show. All helping hands of 2,400 volunteers, enough applications are assessed by the RNA Friends Contact: Ellie O’Hara - 0447 009 449 or sundaes are sold to power almost 4,000 hours of Ekka Charity Committee. [email protected] of research into some of ’s most debilitating chronic illnesses. In 2018, more Natural Fibres Creations and COMMUNITY SHOWCASE ¢ than 180,000 Ekka Strawberry Sundaes were Wearable Art Make Model devoured. With an average 400,000 people attending Competition the show, the Ekka is proud to provide a stage To create the popular sundaes, the volunteers Amateur dress makers and aspiring designers to hundreds of talented individuals. The show use approximately: will display their talents on the Fashion Stage provides a platform for artists, industry groups, in the Channel Seven Pavilion at 3.30pm on n 6.2 tonnes of fresh Queensland school groups, musicians, entertainers and Saturday 10 August. strawberries competitors, to demonstrate their abilities n 720 litres of fresh cream to a large audience. Ekka guests will marvel Contact: Pamela Ferguson - 0410 319 450 or [email protected] n 21,135 litres of LICK ice cream at the showcase of community talent, whether they’re visiting the Brisbane Airport ¢ Ute Muster Parade QUEENSLAND CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL Community Stage, the two music stages or the many competitions around grounds. Engines will be revving when ute enthusiasts The RNA is once again delighted to take a drive into the Main Arena for judging at 9am little slice of Ekka action to the children at the QUEENSLAND AG SHOWS (QCAS) on Saturday 17 August. The famous ute Queensland Children’s Hospital. For more than parade will then take place at 1.10pm. a decade, the RNA and Children’s Hospital Foundation have joined forces to run a pre- Contact: Peter Curtis - 0427 722 529 or peter. Ekka party featuring entertainers, showbags [email protected] and a mini Sideshow Alley. The annual event Queensland Ag Shows is the peak body for ¢ Marsh Rural Ambassador Awards puts some Ekka smiles on the faces of kids the Agricultural Show Societies in Queensland. who can’t attend Queensland’s most loved They aim to promote and protect the general Those who are actively involved in their local event due to injury or illness. This year’s visit will interests of Show Societies so they can show and have a sound knowledge of current be held on Wednesday 7 August. continue to put on safe events and increase rural issues will be awarded on the Fashion community wellbeing. Stage in the Channel Seven Pavilion at 10am FRIENDS OF EKKA The State Finals for the majority of their on Friday 9 August. Each year the RNA provides a quota of free competitions are held at the Ekka each year, Contact: Jessamine Crawford - 0427 521 202 including: or [email protected]

9 ekka history WHO IS BEHIND THE SHOW? and is full of traditions, a unique atmosphere exhibits and charged an entry fee of a half- Founded in 1875, the Royal National and childhood memories which have been crown, or one shilling if they waited until after Agricultural and Industrial Association of passed down through generations of families. the official opening. Queensland (RNA) is an independent, The first show depended heavily on the HOW IT STARTED not-for-profit member based organisation voluntary efforts of RNA Council members, that has freehold title to the iconic Brisbane The RNA has a rich history stemming back judges and stewards as the RNA did not Showgrounds. to 1875 when a group of colonists joined yet have its own staff, apart from employing together to encourage the development of The organisation’s guiding mission is to nightwatchmen. Queensland’s primary industries. celebrate and champion the essential role Celebrating the colony’s achievements, the agriculture plays in the everyday lives of Leading members of the colonial society Intercolonial Exhibition of 1876 was praised as Queenslanders. formed the first RNA Council, under the the most significant event in Queensland since presidency of Governor Sir William Cairns, Governed by 21 elected Councillors, the its separation from New South Wales. with most of the 35 members pastoralists and RNA showcases and rewards the very Since 1876 the Ekka has continued to grow in merchants. best of the best in agriculture through the popularity and size, remaining one of the most Royal Queensland Show (Ekka) and Royal The RNA Council immediately committed anticipated yearly events. Queensland Food and Wine Show (RQFWS) themselves to organising the very first It has been held annually at the Brisbane competitions. exhibition for Brisbane - from calling for Showgrounds since its inception except for tenders for the initial building to meeting with Outside of Ekka, the Brisbane Showgrounds two instances - in 1919 at the height of the the Premier of Queensland to establish a is a venue business which hosts more than Spanish influenza epidemic and in 1942 during public holiday on opening day. 250 events each year including exhibitions, World War II when the grounds were used as conferences, banquets and music festivals. The result was the Intercolonial Exhibition of a staging depot for troops. 1876 - the largest event to be held in the state The RNA’s education programs and up to that point. STRANGE BUT TRUE promotions are also designed to advocate for agriculture and reflect the association’s core The RNA, along with the exhibition, continued n A key event at the first show in 1876 charter. to expand and grow in popularity and in 1921, was a competition for the best sample the association was granted the prefix ‘Royal’ of 5 tonne of manure, deodorised and ABOUT THE EKKA under warrant from His Majesty King George prepared in the most economical form of The Ekka is Queensland's largest and most V. Since then, the shortened name ‘Ekka’ use* loved annual event, attracting on average has replaced ‘Exhibition’ in the Queensland n The first ever showbag was a bag of 400,000 people. vernacular. coal* Run by the RNA for 10 days in August and THE EARLY SHOWS n In the 1920s a flock of 90 sheep were staged at its original birthplace, the Brisbane used to maintain the lawns at the On August 22, 1876, a crowd of more than Showgrounds, the Ekka brings the country Brisbane Showgrounds 15,000 people made their way by horse, and city together for a true celebration of foot or carriage to experience the very first n At the first show there was a competition agriculture. Ekka, at what is now known as the Brisbane for the fastest walking farm horse* The Ekka showcases the best of Queensland, Showgrounds. n During the Great Depression new attracting more than 21,000 competition Some of today’s traditions stem back to entertainment was introduced including entries from woodchop to giant vegetables, this first exhibition. Competitions were a goat races that attracted some 100 10,000 animals from beef cattle to cats cornerstone of the Ekka right from the competitors in a single show* and dogs, world-class live entertainment, beginning with 1,700 entries across 650 n There was no Sideshow Alley in 1876, award-winning food and wine, carnival rides classes with people competing for trophies, just a lone individual known as the and showbags, family shopping, educational cash prizes and medals. ‘lightning calculator,’ whose facility with activities and much more. Visitors were treated to more than 1,000 numbers amazed the crowds* The iconic show has been running since 1876

10 1876 THE FIRST EXHIBITION sundaes and dagwood dogs were n Over 400,000 guests through the Ekka n The Inter-colonial Exhibition of 1876 introduced* gates was held at Bowen Park with an estimated 15,000-17,000 people 1954 QUEEN ELIZABETH II 2014 MILLION DOLLAR NIGHT attending out of Brisbane’s population AND PRINCE PHILLIP VISIT SHOW at the time of just 20,600 THE EKKA n Australian-first million dollar night show EkkaNITES wows the crowd each night 1877 FIRST EKKA RIDE 1959 HRH PRINCESS of show n Introduction of the first ride in Sideshow n The Ekka runs over two full weekends Alley – a merry-go-round* ALEXANDRIA OF KENT VISITS for the first time in the show’s history

1879 INTRODUCTION OF 1964 ANIMAL NURSERY 2015 THE YEAR OF THE QUEENSLAND’S NEWEST AT THE EKKA FIRST FLYING PIGS TECHNOLOGIES INTRODUCED n The Racing and Diving Pigs wow the n Ekka patrons were amazed by crowds at Ekka for the very first time, telephones, microphones, electric lights 1969 FIRST SKYMASTER flying through the sky and diving into a and even an electric thief detector 1 FERRIS WHEEL AT EKKA pool of water n Country music legend James Blundell 1889 SHEEPDOG TRIALS 1988 EXPO 88 performs during EkkaNITES HELD FOR THE FIRST TIME n Ekka achieved its highest attendance with an estimated 800,000 people 2016 THE RETURN OF THE 1891 DISTRICT EXHIBITS flooding through the gates* OLD MUSEUM n The first district exhibits contest was n After 119 years, The Old Museum came held – nine regions competed for a 2000 SIDESHOW ALLEY AND back home to Ekka, housing the Flower prize pool of £175* and Garden Exhibition and Quilts WOODCHOP Across Queensland n Inner city bypass constructed, n A new two day pass and dedicated 2 Sideshow Alley and the Woodchop 1894 FIRST FIREWORKS for 1 ride and food days introduced, Arena redeveloped DISPLAY IN THE MAIN ARENA signalling major historic hip pocket 1909 JUBILEE SHOW savings n The 12 day show was the largest 2010 ONE OF THE MOST agricultural show in Australia that year SUCCESSFUL EKKA’S IN 2017 EKKA’S 140TH with more than 7,000 competition HISTORY HELD ANNIVERSARY entries* n The Ekka celebrates a remarkable 2011 GRAMMY AWARD milestone - its 140th anniversary 1919 FIRST EKKA CANCELLED WINNERS WOLFMOTHER n A new Twilight ticket is introduced to mark the special occasion, allowing DUE TO INFLUENZA CLOSE EKKA’S CONCERT EPIDEMIC people to enter the show from 6pm for SERIES half the price of an adult ticket n An early children’s fireworks display 1920 EDWARD, PRINCE OF 2012 AUSTRALIAN FIRST features in EkkaNITES for the first time WALES VISITS THE EKKA n In an Australian first, Ekka fans were in recent history able to customise their own fireworks 1926 QUEENSLAND COUNTRY on the show’s free interactive fireworks 2018 INVESTING IN WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION iPhone app AGRICULTURE n 2012 Australian of the Year and MAKES ITS FIRST n The RNA invests in its charter Academy Award-winning actor and of championing and celebrating APPEARANCE producer Geoffrey Rush attended the agriculture, building two new event opening day of the Ekka facilities - The Pavilion and Marquee 2 - 1942 SECOND EKKA both used at Ekka for the very first time. CANCELLED DUE TO WORLD 2013 EKKA WINS The Pavilion is partially used at the WAR II INTERNATIONAL AWARDS show to house beef and dairy cattle, n The Royal Queensland Show took dairy goats and poultry. Marquee 2 is the new Woodchop Arena, expanding 1950’s EKKA FOOD home the prestigious Best in Show title, along with 13 other awards, at the 2013 the competition area by 50 per cent TRADITIONS International Association of Fairs & n The now symbolic Ekka fairy floss, Expositions (IAFE) Awards butter board sandwiches, strawberry

*Historical information and statistics sourced from ‘Showtime – A History of the Brisbane Exhibition’ by Joanne Scott and Ross Laurie, 2008; and RNA Archives. 11 tickets

For the first time in 11 years, the RNA has frozen the price of every ticket.

This year the RNA has frozen the price of all Adding to the great value on offer in 2019 Food Sunday 2 for 1 days are back for the seven paid passes (the Little Ekka Pass is are the three super saver passes, including fourth year, which also include a ten per cent free). the new Super Seniors Day on Thursday 15 online ticket discount. This means the popular Family Pass for two August. Families can purchase 2 for 1 rides on adults and two children, which last year was Seniors will get a ten per cent discount on Tuesday 13 August and 2 for 1 food items on the cheapest Family Pass in 15 years, remains their $25 pass online, plus there is increased Sunday 18 August. at just $80. seniors entertainment including performances For the first time on Super Ride Tuesday, Tickets are even cheaper if families sign up by famous singers Normie Rowe and Jackie families can also enjoy increased children’s to the Ekka newsletter online, with more Love. entertainment including a Dora the Explorer discounts on offer through promotional codes. Meanwhile the Super Ride Tuesday and Super live stage show.

12 Royal Queensland Show Royal Queensland Show Royal Queensland Show Royal Queensland Show Royal Queensland Show August 9 – 18, 2019 August 9 – 18, 2019 Royal Queensland Show August 9 – 18, 2019 August 9 – 18, 2019 August 9 – 18, 2019 Royal Queensland Show August 9 – 18, 2019 August 9 – 18, 2019 child CONCESSION FAMILY ADULT & TWILIGHT 10 DAY adult CHILD PASS

TIcket prices frozen!

Ticket Type Price Prices frozen Adult Pass $35

Child Pass (5 to 14 years of age) $20

Little Ekka Pass (4 years of age and under) Free

Concession Pass $25

Adult & Child Pass $45

Family Pass (two adults & two children) $80

Ten Day Pass* $100

Twilight Pass (entry after 6pm) $20 NEW super saver pass Super Seniors Day (10% off entry for seniors on Thursday 15 August, plus increased seniors entertainment - more on page 36) Other super saver passes Super Ride Day (2 for 1 rides on Tuesday 13 August at participating rides from 9am-5pm. Claim at ride. Plus 10% off entry - available online only. There is also increased children’s entertainment - more on page 36) Super Food Sunday (2 for 1 food items on Sunday 18 August at participating outlets from 9am-5pm. Claim at outlet. Plus 10% off entry - available online only) Value Added Extras* $150 Discount Ride Card $120

$100 Discount Ride Card $85

$50 Discount Ride Card $45

$50 Gourmet Plaza Discount Food & Beverage Card $45

* Ekka ride and food card vouchers only available for purchase online until 11:59pm AEST Thursday 7 August 2019. 13 what's new its heritage elements. Building 8 previously building our Ekka exhibitors have been waiting TICKETS housed the animal nursery, canine competition for as it is the new home for large and small n For the first time in 11 years, the RNA and horse breeds expo. At this year’s Ekka, breeds during the show. The animals new to has frozen the price of all ticket passes Alexandria Park will be the new home of the the pavilion this year are sheep, angoras and - Family, Adult, Child, Concession, Adult canine competition. The judging rings will be alpacas. Beef and dairy cattle and poultry will & Child, Twilight, 10 Day Pass, with located in a custom marquee on the grass, return again. the Little Ekka Pass remaining free for allowing entrants to exhibit their dogs on real children 4 years and under. turf. Building 8 will be used for competition n There’s a new Super Seniors Day on benching, providing exhibitors with one central COMPETITIONS Thursday 15 August. Seniors will get a benching area. New competition classes and locations: ten per cent discount on their $25 pass n Beef cattle - the feature breed is online, plus there is increased seniors RACQ Animal Nursery Brahman entertainment including performances by Home to Ekka’s cutest and cuddliest animals, n Canine - new location at Alexandria Park famous singers Normie Rowe and Jackie the RACQ Animal Nursery is a family favourite n Cats - new location at Expo Place Love and this year it’ll be housed in a larger space. n Dairy Cattle - new Dairy Youth n For the first time on Super Ride Tuesday, As one of the show’s most popular drawcards, Achievement Award families will get extra bang for their buck the nursery has a brand new bigger location in with increased children’s entertainment Expo Place, just a short distance from where it n Education on Show - new ‘Nature in including a Dora the Explorer live stage was previously located. Bloom’ theme show n Fine Arts: Cookery - new classes, Arrow Energy Pavilion including for live judging NEW HOMES For the very first time, all four storeys of the n Fine Arts: Creative Art & Craft - new Arrow Energy Pavilion will be used to house Alexandria Park Millinery classes animals at the Ekka. Last year, the pavilion, n Fine Arts: Photography - new drone and Alexandria Park is part of the RNA’s $2.9 which is part of the redevelopment, opened commercial photography classes billion Brisbane Showgrounds redevelopment with the ground and first floors in use for the and features two additional acres of green and show. It is the only building of its kind in the n Fleece Breeds: Wool, Alpaca and Mohair event space for the public to enjoy. The park world, specially designed to house animals Fleece - new display location in the features an existing undercover events pavilion during Ekka and act as an events space Channel Seven Pavilion known as Building 8 which has undergone and car park facility outside of show – with n Fleece Breeds: Alpaca, Angora and extensive refurbishment works to enhance all revenue invested back into Ekka. It is the Sheep - new location on the second floor

14 what's new

of the Arrow Energy Pavilion for judging n RQFWS: Sausage King and Ham, Bacon EKKANITES n Flower and Garden - growing radishes and Smallgoods - new location at Royal for the first time Queensland Tastes in the Woolworths SUPPORTED BY RACQ Fresh Food Pavilion n Flower and Garden: School Garden - LIFEFLIGHT RESCUE new seasonal veggie garden theme n Woodchop and Sawing - new Australian titles Featuring world firsts and Ekka firsts, the n Flower and Garden: School Scarecrow - never before seen night show includes: new seasonal scarecrow theme n Young Farmers Challenge - hosting the National Australian Young Farmers n Equestrian riders wearing world-first n Flower and Garden: Little Sprouts - Challenge custom built backpacks shooting pyro growing as they gallop around the arena, in the n Horses: Horse Competition - new RIDES Fireworks Spectacular - A Celebration of classes for riders with disability the Human Spirit New rides at Ekka this year include: n Horses: Farriers and Blacksmiths - new n The new and thrilling Aussie FMX bikes location at Expo Place n Pirates Nest - the four level pirate performing an Ekka first front flip themed funhouse features 35 interactive n New high-octane monster trucks, n Paddock to Palate: Competition - new obstacles, including an Australian first custom built to look like a cat and dog HGP (Hormone Growth Promotant) free interactive water play zone export class n The Laughing Loggers who will speed n Paddock to Palate: Awards - revamped n Enchanted Circus - roll up to an interactive climb a 50 foot pole for the first time in Awards Presentation Dinner in the upper funhouse featuring three levels of thrills the night show Royal International Convention Centre from rope bridges to a vibrating floor n The brand new Movie Stunt Drivers n Pisciculture: new flowerhorn fish class Show featuring spectacular precision n Happy Kangaroo - this drop tower with driving by world-class stunt drivers n Poultry, Pigeons, Birds and Eggs: a difference will lift up and then perform Pigeons - returning for the first time in a series of bounces as it lowers to the n Everyone’s favourite horseman Dave two years ground Manchon performing his new show ‘A n Poultry, Pigeons, Birds and Eggs: Birds Drovers Tale’ featuring 58 horses - new canary classes for new mutations n Star Flyer - this exhilarating ride in the sky and new Muscovy duck Waterfowl will take children 30 metres into the air Feature class

15 wrapped up with friendly pythons and DAYTIME admire the incredible Australian wildlife FASHION n The Nature in Bloom Natural Fibres ENTERTAINMENT n PJ Masks Live Stage Show, where Fashion Parades presented by Channel children will learn what it takes to be a Sure to wow the crowds, new day time Seven will celebrate the colours and superhero entertainment at the Ekka this year includes: climate of spring in Queensland in its n An Ekka Pinball Arcade where two of the n Butterfly stilt walkers fluttering through new Nature in Bloom show largest pinball and arcade competitions the crowds at The Old Museum - their in the southern hemisphere (the Brisbane gorgeous costumes were made in the Pinball Masters and the Australian Kong USA exclusively for the Ekka MUSIC Off 3) will be held n Citizenship ceremony, where 40 people New music performances at the Ekka include: n Increased entertainment on Thursday 15 will make their pledge to Australia n Brad Cox supported by Gympie Music August for the new Super Seniors Day, n New concept Tri-State Shearing and Muster - he’s a two-time 2019 Golden with famous singers Normie Rowe and Wool Handling Championships, which Guitar nominee Jackie Love taking to the stage for the will see Australia’s best sheep shearers n Casey Barnes presented by Hometown first time at Ekka and wool handlers from Queensland, Fest – this Golden Guitar Finalist is n Dora the Explorer and Jimmy Giggle live New South Wales and Tasmania go head making a monumental impression on the stage shows, as part of the increased to head Australian country music scene children’s entertainment on Super Ride n Jem Cassar-Daley - the daughter of Tuesday country music legend Troy Cassar-Daley n Luke’s Reptile Kingdom - Venomous is forging her own path in the country Snake Show, where Ekka goers can get music scene

16 n Band of Blue - Queensland Police n Watermelon slice from Watermelon Service - they’ve performed with great FOOD & BEVERAGE Fiesta on Gregory Terrace. It’s artists such as Angry Anderson and New food and beverage offerings at Ekka this homemade watermelon ice cream Beccy Cole year include: sandwiched between two large slices of n Royal Queensland Tastes in the fresh watermelon and topped with dark Woolworths Fresh Food Pavilion serving chocolate seeds THE OLD MUSEUM Royal Queensland Food and Wine Show n Churros with pink chocolate sauce from The Ekka’s flower and garden precinct will award-winning produce, including some Little Bit Cheeky Churros on Gregory feature the new: of Australia’s best beef, lamb, wine, Terrace cheese, beer and ice cream n Little Backyard Farmers, where children n King Street Feast – set sail for King take part in six hands-on stations to learn n World’s longest fries and calamari on a Street Feast which is part of the Taste the importance of future sustainability stick from Calabang on Gourmet Plaza - Triangle. King Street is one of Brisbane’s practices through composting, planting the fries are 12 inches long! most popular food precincts, so visitors seeds, growing vegetables and nurturing n Flying Noodles on Gourmet Plaza - are sure to find plenty to feast on. The plants bringing the airborne noodle craze to the bars and restaurants inside the Ekka n Brookfield Gardens by Claire Bickle, Ekka. The noodles are suspended from grounds are: Welcome to Bowen Hills; featuring seasonal produce and hanging ‘floating’ chopsticks Beerhaus; Kuhl-Cher Coffee; Atelier plants guaranteed to inspire home n Kombucha and Kefir from The Piano Bar Brasserie; El Camino Cantina; Six Acres gardeners in the Woolworths Fresh Food Pavilion - Restaurant; and Paddock Bar everyone’s favourite health drinks

17 Judging area for canine competition

Alexandria Park at a glance: n New home for canine n Two acres of green and event space n Refurbished undercover events pavilion (Building 8) n Dogs to be judged on real turf n Dogs to be benched in Building 8 n Better facilities and access for public viewing alexandria park The paw-some new home of Ekka’s canine competition The Ekka’s Championship Canine Competition refurbishment works to enhance its heritage and access for public viewing. presented by Black Hawk has a brand new elements and will be used for competition Alexandria Park was completed in late home this year. benching, providing exhibitors with one central April and is part of the $2.9 billion Brisbane The competition will be held in the new benching area. Showgrounds Regeneration Project, providing Alexandria Park on the corner of Gregory Meanwhile the canine judging ring will be exhibitors and patrons with world-class Terrace and Alexandria Street. located in a custom marquee on the grass, facilities to use. The park features two acres of additional allowing entrants to exhibit their dogs on real Outside of Ekka, Alexandria Park will be used green and event space, including an existing turf with improved direct access to the judging as an event space and can also be enjoyed by undercover events pavilion known as Building 8. rings. the public. The building has undergone extensive The park will also offer greatly improved lighting, power, ambience and better facilities

18 Visitors to this year’s show will have four football fields of space to see animals in the Arrow Energy Pavilion. now four floors of animals For the very first time, all four storeys of the n Stud beef cattle - ground, first, second n Dairy cattle - first floor from Sunday 11 Arrow Energy Pavilion will be used to house and third floors August animals at the Ekka. Ekka n Sheep and angoras - second floor from With only two floors complete last year and n Experience: Beef presented by MLA Tuesday 13 August housing beef and dairy cattle, dairy goats and (beef cattle) - ground floor n Alpacas - second floor from Friday 16 poultry, that’s another two football fields of n Poultry, pigeons, birds and eggs August space where visitors can see animals at the presented by Australian Eggs - ground The Arrow Energy Pavilion is the only building show. floor of its kind in the world and has been specially The animals calling the Arrow Energy Pavilion n Small breeds beef cattle - ground floor designed to house animals during Ekka. home this year are as follows: from Sunday 11 August Outside of show, it’s used as an events space Ekka Beef Week (Monday 5 to Sunday 11 n Dairy goats - first floor from Sunday 11 and car park facility - with all revenue invested August) August back into the Ekka.

19 beef cattle Australia’s largest annual cattle competition is a true display of bringing the country to the city. More than 1,700 head of beef cattle will be The stud beef competition alone is the Durham, Hereford and Devon. paraded, judged and displayed across the largest showing of stud beef in the southern Today, more than 30 breeds compete during stud beef, led steer and prime beef sections. hemisphere. Ekka Beef Week from Monday 5 August to Nowhere else will you see so many cattle so At the very first show in 1876, there were Sunday 11 August. close to a city’s CBD. just three breeds of beef cattle on display -

20 Stud beef highlights DATE EVENT TIME VENUE Thursday 8 August Stud Beef Judging 8:30am Main Arena

Stud Beef Judging 9am Friday 9 August Parade of Champions 2:30pm Main Arena Champion of Champions Judging Following Parade of Champions RNA Stud Beef Paraders Competition 8.30am Parade of Livestock 12.45pm Saturday 10 August Main Arena RNA Stud Beef Young Judges Competition 1.30pm QCAS Young Judges Competition Following Young Judges Wednesday 14 August Grand Parade (small breeds & stud beef) 4.30pm Main Arena Small Breeds Stud Beef Judging 1:30pm Friday 16 August Main Arena Small Breeds Champion Interbreed Judging Following breed judging Saturday 17 August Parade of Livestock 1:30pm Main Arena Led steer highlights DATE EVENT TIME VENUE Led Steer School Paraders Competition 12pm Monday 5 August Main Arena Inter School Steer Herdsperson Competition (day 1) Following Paraders judging Junior Led Heifer Judging 8.30am Junior Led Steer Judging 9.15am Tuesday 6 August Inter School Steer Judging Competition 10.30am Main Arena School Steer Judging Competition 11.30am Inter School Steer Herdsperson Competition (day 2) Following school judging Open Led Steer Judging 8am Wednesday 7 August Main Arena Led Steer Sale Following judging (approx. 10am) Fashion Stage, Royal 2019 RNA Premier Beef Presentation Saturday 10 August 8:45am International Convention (Prime Beef and Led Steer Awards) Centre Prime beef highlights DATE EVENT TIME VENUE Prime Beef Judging 11.30am Thursday 8 August RNA Prime Beef Young Judges Competition 3.30pm Expo Place QCAS Young Judges Competition 3.30pm

Young Auctioneers QLD State Final 9am Friday 19 August Prime Beef Auction Following Young Auctioneers Expo Place Prime Beef Awards 3pm Fashion Stage, Royal 2019 RNA Premier Beef Presentation Saturday 10 August 8:45am International Convention (Prime Beef and Led Steer Awards) Centre

21 dairy cattle The cream of the dairy industry will be judged in the Dairy Cattle Competition.

Six breeds will be showcased during judging - Cows will compete on both the quality of their Dairy cattle have been exhibited at the Ekka Ayrshire, Guernsey, Illawarra, Jersey, Holstein milk and appearance. for more than a century. and Brown Swiss.

22 Dairy cattle highlights DATE EVENT TIME VENUE Tuesday 13 August On Ground Milking Competition 5.30pm Level 1, Arrow Energy Pavilion 1st Group – 6am On Ground Milking Competition Level 1, Arrow Energy Pavilion 2nd Group – 6:30am 1st Group – 6pm On Ground Milking Competition Level 1, Arrow Energy Pavilion 2nd Group – 6:30pm Arrow Energy Pavilion Level 1 Paulger Youth Team Challenge 9am Judging Ring

Wednesday 14 August RNA Young Judges Competition Arrow Energy Pavilion Level 1 11am QCAS Young Judges State Final Judging Ring

RNA Young Paraders Competition 2pm Arrow Energy Pavilion Level 1 QCAS Young Paraders State Final 3pm Judging Ring Arrow Energy Pavilion Level 1 All Breeds Youth Show 1pm Judging Ring Grand Parade 4.30pm Main Arena All Breed Junior, Intermediate Udder and Intermediate Dairy classes: - Ayrshire - Jersey 9am Main Arena - Brown Swiss - Illawarra - Guernsey - Holstein

Friday 16 August Senior Dairy Cow classes: - Ayrshire - Jersey 12pm Main Arena - Brown Swiss - Illawarra - Guernsey - Holstein Premier Breeder’s Award 2pm Main Arena Interbreed Judging 2pm Main Arena Saturday 17 August Parade of Champions 1pm Main Arena

23 horse More than 15 breeds will be showcased in the popular horse competitions.

There are four competition sections - Horse, The horse competitions attract some of the Horses have been an Ekka highlight since Thoroughbred, Showjumping and Farriers and best horses and riders in the country, including the very first show in 1876, when the best Blacksmiths. those who have competed at the Olympics. stallion and best heavy draught stallion were recognised.

HORSE highlights DATE EVENT TIME VENUE Best Shire Horse Exhibit 9am - 12pm Supreme Champion Clydesdale 9am - 12pm Clydesdale Parade Out 9am - 12pm Supreme Champion Warmblood 9am - 12pm Best Waler Exhibit 9am - 12pm Supreme Champion Welsh Pony 8.30am - 12pm Supreme Champion Welsh Mountain Pony 8.30am - 12pm Sunday 11 August Best Welsh Cob Exhibit 8.30am - 12pm Main Arena Supreme Champion Shetland Pony 9.30am - 12pm Best Percheron Exhibit 1.30pm - 5pm Display for Troop Horses 1.30pm - 5pm Mounted Stewards Horse 1.30pm - 5pm Young Judges - Horse 2pm - 5pm Best Part Bred Welsh Pony 2.30pm - 5pm Side Saddle Classes 2.30pm - 5pm Thoroughbred Day 8am - 12pm Supreme Champion Thoroughbred 8am - 12pm Champion Thoroughbred Race Horse in Training 8am - 12pm Best Dressed Strapper 8am - 12pm Monday 12 August Fashions on the Field 8.30am - 12pm Main Arena Champion Gentlemen Rider 1pm - 5pm Champion Thoroughbred Under Saddle 1pm - 5pm Police Horses 1.30pm - 5pm Champion Standardbred 3.30pm - 5pm Champion Single Turnout for Medium or Heavy Horse 8am - 12pm Champion Multiple Turnout for Medium or Heavy Horse 8am - 12pm Champion Novice Hack of Queensland 7.30am - 12pm The Highbury Memorial Cup for the Best Hack Over 15 Hands 7.30am - 12pm Champion Hack of Queensland 2pm - 5pm Tuesday 13 August Main Arena Champion Lady Rider 2pm - 5pm Champion Novice Show Hunter Galloway of Queensland 1.30pm - 5pm Champion Open Show Hunter Galloway of Queensland 1.30pm - 5pm Champion Medium or Heavy Single Show Horse in Harness driven in a Non-Traditional Vehicle 2pm - 5pm Champion Medium or Heavy Single Delivery in Harness driven in a Non-Traditional Vehicle 2pm - 5pm

24 Champion Medium or Heavy Multiple Delivery Horse in Harness 9am - 12pm Champion Novice Show Hunter of Queensland 9am - 12pm Supreme Champion Australian Pony 8am - 12pm Supreme Champion Australian Saddle Pony 8am - 12pm Champion Novice Galloway Hack of Queensland 8am - 12pm Wednesday 14 August Champion Galloway Hack of Queensland 8am - 12pm Main Arena Champion Open Show Hunter of Queensland 1.30pm - 4pm Champion Riding Pony Show Hunter 1.30pm - 4pm Champion Harness Turnout for Pneumatic Tyred Vehicle 1.30pm - 4pm Holiday Prix - Showjumping 2.15pm - 4pm Grand Parade 4:30pm Champion Harness Turnout for Buggy or Sulky 8am - 12pm Champion Non-Hackney Light Horse in Harness 8am - 12pm Supreme Champion Riding Pony 8am - 12pm Champion Novice Show Hunter Pony of Queensland 8am - 12pm Champion Show Hunter Pony of Queensland 8am - 12pm Thursday 15 August Champion Novice Pony Hack of Queensland - Over 12.2 Hands 1.30pm - 5 pm Main Arena Champion Open Pony Hack of Queensland - Not exceeding 12.2 Hands 1.30pm - 5 pm Champion Whip 1.30pm - 5 pm Champion Non Hackney Pony in Harness 1.30pm - 5 pm Working Hunter Hack 1.30pm - 5pm Puissance - Showjumping 2.15pm - 5pm Supreme Champion ANSA 8am - 12pm Champion Open Pony Hack of Queensland - Not Exceeding 12.2 Hands 1.30pm - 5pm Friday 16 August Main Arena Champion Open Pony Hack of Queensland - Over 12.2 Hands 1.30pm - 5pm Junior Six Bar Jumping 4.30pm

Champion Junior Rider 8 Years and Under 12 Years of Age 8am - 12pm Group B Championship - Showjumping 10.15am - 12pm Supreme Champion Arabian Derivative 9am - 12pm Best Pure Bred Friesian 9am - 12pm Saturday 17 August Main Arena Parent and Child Riding Class 1.40pm - 5pm Arabian Derivitive Costume Ridden Class 2pm - 5pm Group A Championship - Showjumping 2.30pm - 5pm Supreme Champion Australian Stock Horse Hack 2.30pm - 5pm

Junior Rider Turnouts 8am - 12pm Supreme Champion Australian Stock Horse 8am - 12pm Best Presented Led Colourama Horse of Show 8am - 12pm Best Palamino Exhibit 8am - 12pm Best Pinto Horse Exhbit 8am - 12pm Palaminos Under Saddle 8am - 12pm Pintos Under Saddle 8am - 12pm Australian Stock Horse Lady Rider - ASHLA 1.30pm - 5pm Australian Stock Horse - Highest Score Award - Novice Rider 1.30pm - 5pm Australian Stock Horse - Highest Score Award - Junior Rider 1.30pm - 5pm Champion Working Australian Stock Horse 1.30pm - 5pm Junior Working Australian Stock Horse 1.30pm - 5pm Station Horse Challenge - Australian Stock Horse 1.30pm - 5pm Best Appaloosa Exhibit 1.30pm - 5pm Sunday 18 August Main Arena Best Buckskin/Dun Exhibit 1.30pm - 5pm Best Any Other Dilute Exhibit 1.30pm - 5pm Appaloosas under Saddle 1.30pm - 5pm Best Paint Horse Exhibit 1.30pm - 5pm Buckskin/Dun under Saddle 1.30pm - 5pm Paint Horses under Saddle 1.30pm - 5pm Any other Dilute Under Saddle 1.30pm - 5pm Colourama Under Saddle 1.30pm - 5pm Champion Childs Show Pony or Galloway Hack 1.30pm - 5pm Champion Childs Show Hunter or Galloway Hack 1.30pm - 5pm Group C Championship - Showjumping 2pm - 5pm The Colin Meagher Young Riders Championship - Showjumping 2pm - 5pm Grand Prix Showjumping 2pm - 5pm Junior Championships - Showjumping 2pm - 5pm

25 animal adventures RACQ Animal Nursery Cradle-a-chick presented by The shearers will demonstrate how to sheer Australian Eggs a sheep using electric shears, while giving WHEN: 9am-5pm daily insight into the wool industry. WHERE: Expo Place (Q-12) WHEN: 9am-5pm daily They’ll also teach visitors the process of Home to Ekka’s cutest and cuddliest animals, WHERE: Arrow Energy Pavilion grading wool and will talk about the different the RACQ Animal Nursery is a family favourite (G-6) products made using wool. and this year it’ll be housed in a larger space. Ekka guests can get up close to the cutest Guests will be invited to ask questions and As one of the show’s most popular drawcards, baby chicks, by cradling them in the palm of they might even catch a local celebrity up on the nursery has a brand new bigger location their hand. stage embracing their inner roustabout. in Expo Place (near where it was previously They can even watch on as the chicks emerge located). from their shells in a special incubator - now Horse Breeds Expo The kids (and the big kids) will love getting up that’s worth chirping about! WHEN: 9.10am, 10.10am, close to hundreds of farmyard animals on their Cradle-a-chick presented by Australian Eggs is adventure through the nursery. run by Henny Penny Hatching and can be found 11.10am, 12.10pm, 1.10pm, They’ll get to pat, feed and take selfies with on the ground floor of the Arrow Energy Pavilion. 2.10pm, 3.10pm & 4.10pm pigs, lambs, goats, chickens, ducklings, WHERE: Norco Shed (M-4) working dog puppies and more. Norco Milking Barn Horse around with the seven different breeds The RACQ Animal Nursery gives kids the on show in the Horse Breeds Expo. opportunity to interact with farm animals they WHEN: 9.30am, 10.30am, From the heavy Clydesdale to the light footed don’t normally see in their everyday lives, 12.30am, 2.30pm & 3.30pm daily making memories that will last a lifetime. Waler, Ekka guests will love watching the WHERE: Norco Shed (M-4) demonstrations put on by each breed club and learning about their favourite horses. Live a day in the life of a dairy farmer at the Experience: Beef presented by Norco Milking Barn. Breeds on show: MLA Ekka guests will learn what a dairy farmer’s n Clydesdale WHEN: 9am to 5pm job entails, how to separate milk into cream n Draught horse and skim milk using traditional techniques and n Morgan WHERE: Arrow Energy Pavilion what’s involved in making butter. n Percheron (G-6) Visitors to the barn will also get to experience Learn all about the Australian beef industry at hand milking a cow for themselves. n Appaloosa Experience: Beef presented by MLA. n Thoroughbred Run by the RNA Future Directions Committee, n Waler Ekka guests will find out what’s involved in Sheep Shearing raising beef cattle on a farm, while looking at WHEN: 11.30am, 1.30pm and the different large and small breeds on display 4.30pm daily from Australian Lowline to Angus. Meat and Livestock Australia will also invite WHERE: Norco Shed (M-4) visitors to put on a virtual reality headset for a Professional sheep shearers will put on an 360 degree experience of the Australian beef entertaining and educational show in Norco supply chain. Shed.

26 our COMPETITIONs Bush Poetry Nursery in Expo Place. Preened to purr- fection, more than 50 breeds of cats will be A The Old Museum, outside (D-15) showcased, from long haired Persians to short Apiculture supported by Marsh Passionate poets will take to the stage at haired Siamese and even cute kittens. Judges Agricultural Hall presented by The Old Museum to belt out some bush will travel from Germany and New Zealand Seqwater (H-14) ballads. They’ll each get six minutes to recite for this popular competition, with highlights their favourite established poem or their own including the announcement of the Supreme The apiculture competition is one worth buzzing original work. Both the open and school All Breeds Cat of Show (August 17) and the about. Entries include extracted honey, pollen, classes will be judged on Saturday 10 August Kitten Feature Show (August 18). The Cat comb honey, mead (an alcoholic beverage from 9.30am. Breed Showcase (August 9, 14, 15 and 16) is made by fermenting honey with water) and Catherine Sinclair (RNA Councillor in Charge) also popular with the public - it gives people beeswax - even amazing beeswax sculptures. T 0429 025 521 insight into the meow-nificent world of felines. Judging takes place in the lead-up to show on Lionel Blumel (RNA Councillor in Charge) Saturday 3 August at 10am, with the entries T 0419 798 779 then displayed over the 10 days of Ekka. Gary Kieseker (RNA Councillor in Charge) C T 0418 761 789 Canine - Championship Canine Competition presented by Black D Hawk Dairy Cattle B Black Hawk Canine Pavilion (N-11) Main Arena (L-8) and Arrow Beef Cattle Energy Pavilion, first floor (G-5) The canine competition has a brand new home Main Arena (L-8) this year in Alexandria Park. The new park The cream of the crop will be showcased in the Dairy Cattle Competition. Six breeds Beefing up the Ekka is Australia’s largest features two acres of additional green and will be judged on the quality of their milk and annual cattle competition. More than 1,700 event space, including an existing undercover appearance - Ayrshire, Guernsey, Illawarra, head of beef cattle will descend on the events pavilion known as Building 8. The Jersey, Holstein and Brown Swiss. New Brisbane Showgrounds to be paraded, judged refurbished building will be used for competition this year is the introduction of the Dairy and displayed across three sections - stud benching, while the canine judging ring will be Youth Achievement Award, encouraging beef, led steer and prime beef. The stud beef located in a custom marquee on the grass, youth participation. This will be awarded on competition alone is the largest showing allowing entrants to exhibit their dogs on real Wednesday 14 August at 3.30pm. Another of stud beef in the southern hemisphere. turf. The canine competition is one of Ekka’s highlight is the Supreme Dairy Cow of Show New in stud beef this year is the inclusion of largest and most popular competitions, judging on Friday 16 August from 2pm. For a feature breed - Brahman. The Brahman attracting on average 2,300 entries. From more judging highlights head to page 22. cattle will be judged on Thursday 8 August Border Collies and Beagles to Pomeranians between 8am and midday and there are five and Poodles, more than 200 breeds will be Duncan McInnes (RNA Councillor in Charge) new competition classes. The breed will also on show to marvel at. Judges will come from T 0418 198 349 be celebrated in many other ways at Ekka, around the world - including from Finland, including through: Mexico, Ireland, Latvia and Bolivia - to put Dairy Goats these dedicated dogs to the test over the 10 n A Brahman cooking demonstration at days of show. Highlights include the brand new Arrow Energy Pavilion, first floor (G-5) the Ekka Cooking School presented Feature Non-Sporting Dogs Show (August 13), The Dairy Goats Competition is one of the by Spotlight on Tuesday 13 August at new Champion Junior Handler title (August 17), largest annual gatherings of dairy goats in 12.15pm the popular Dances with Dogs (August 18) and Queensland. Six breeds will be judged on their n An interview with a representative from the crowning of the Champion of Show (August physical attributes and their ability to produce the Australian Brahman Breeders’ 17 from 2pm). top quality dairy products - Anglo-Nubian, Association on the Main Arena on Friday Lionel Blumel (RNA Councillor in Charge) Australian Melaan, Australian Brown, British 9 August at around 2.20pm (before the T 0419 798 779 Alpine, Saanen and Toggenburg. Judging Parade of Champions) highlights on Saturday 17 August include the n Brahman leading the beef cattle in the Cats - Championship Cat very cute Dairy Goat Junior Handlers (around Grand Parade on Wednesday 14 August 9am) and crowning of the Supreme Champion Competition presented by Black Dairy Doe of Show (around 2pm). at 4.30pm Hawk For beef cattle judging highlights please go to Duncan McInnes (RNA Councillor in Charge) page 20. Black Hawk Cat Pavilion (Q-11) T 0418 198 349 Gary Noller (RNA Councillor in Charge) The cat competition has a brand new location T 0408 700 949 this year beside the popular RACQ Animal

27 increase in overseas competitors. Nine of Friday 9 August, giving the public a rare and those competitors are from the United States interesting insight into the judging process. E and include Tom Petersen who has proved to Other new classes in the cookery competition Education on Show be the best in the country. The ancient art of include home-made sourdough, themed cake The Old Museum, basement (D-16) blacksmithing and farriery has long been an - bear, the Pratt family gingerbread people essential part of the horse world. Professionals and swiss roll. In Creative Art and Craft, there The Education on Show competition go head to head, designing and shaping metal are four new millinery classes where exhibitors showcases work by Queensland students into shoes over hot flames. The competition can try their hand at making headpieces, from Prep to Year 10. The 2019 theme is features everything from novice and open brimmed hats, wearable art headwear and a ‘Nature in Bloom - the Beauty of the Seasons.’ blacksmithing, to forging and shoeing for masterclass awarding an original design. In The four seasons of summer, autumn, winter horses. Photography presented by King Street, there and spring can be observed through changes are new classes for drone and commercial in the flora and the weather. The competition photography. In Painting and Drawing, classes cover a wide range of contemporary Fine Arts talented artists will showcase different styles curriculum related skills and activities including Lower Royal International from watercolour to soft pastels, while plenty poems, collages, maps, information brochures Convention Centre (G-13) of magnificent masterpieces will be entered in and photography - all related to seasons. the sculpture competition. There is also a Fine Judging will take place in the lead-up to Ekka n Cookery supported by Loyal Bakeware Arts Demonstration Stage where Ekka goers on Tuesday 30 July, with the entries then (includes Cake Decorating) can brush up on their craft skills. displayed at The Old Museum over the 10 n Creative Art and Craft days of show. n Painting and Drawing n Photography presented by King Street Fine Arts n Sculpture Demonstration F The Fine Arts competitions are always Stage highlighTS Farriers and Blacksmiths show favourites, attracting more than 4,000 entries across Cookery supported by Loyal What When Expo Place (P-10) Bakeware, Creative Art and Craft, Painting The largest farriers and blacksmiths and Drawing, Photography presented by King Live Judging Classes 10am August 9 competition in the southern hemisphere is Street and Sculpture. The live judging classes - Cupcakes and held at the Ekka. Entries are up around 40 in Cookery this year are cupcakes, carrot bar Carrot Bar Cake per cent this year, with more than 380 entries cakes, pumpkin fruit cakes and lemon butter. received. This is due to the competition’s They will be judged in front of Ekka guests new larger location in Expo Place and an on the Fine Arts Demonstration Stage on

28 Live Judging Classes 2pm August 9 fleece will remain on display for the 10 days judging at The Old Museum (outside). Prizes - Pumpkin Fruit Cake of show, so Ekka guests can compare their will be awarded for the biggest radish and and Lemon Butter winter woollies to the prize-winning natural the funniest looking radish. The Floristry fibres. Meanwhile, key judging times in the Competition will be back for a second Millinery Association 2pm August 10 Arrow Energy Pavilion include Wednesday 14 year, with a highlight being the mystery box of Australia - August from 8am for angoras; Thursday 15 challenge on Wednesday 14 August at 11am Miniature Hats for August at 1.30pm for the sheep open classes; (outside). Budding florists will be given a Dolls & Pets Friday 16 August at 8am for the sheep school selection of flowers, horticultural materials and Cake Decorating 12pm August 12 classes; and Saturday 17 August from 9am for accessories and will have 90 minutes to create alpacas. an autumn themed design. Other competitions Millinery Association 10am August 13 held in The Old Museum garden area of Australia - French William Roberts (RNA Councillor in Charge) include the School Garden and Scarecrow Flower Making T 0428 722 535 Competitions supported by Brunnings, which Susan Hennessey (RNA Councillor in Flower and Garden both have new themes. Students will create Charge) a seasonal veggie garden using a variety of T 0408 862 702 The Old Museum, ground floor vegetables, herbs or edible flowers that grow and outside (D-15) during autumn and winter and can be used in Fleece Breeds n Floristry a simple recipe. The gardens will be judged on Sunday 11 August at 1.30pm. Meanwhile Channel Seven Pavilion (G-14) n Horticultural Display in school scarecrow, students will create a Arrow Energy Pavilion, second n Little Sprouts supported by Brunnings scarecrow for a particular place in the world, floor (H-6) n Potted Plants supported by Nursery and taking into account the season and the crops that grow there. The competition will n Alpaca and Alpaca Fleece Garden Industry Queensland be judged on Wednesday 7 August at 5pm, n School Scarecrow Competition n Angora and Mohair Fleece with the winning scarecrow then assuming supported by Brunnings n Prime Lambs supported by Carey Bros. official scarecrow duties in the grounds of Abattoir n School Garden Competition supported Government House for up to three months. by Brunnings n Sheep The entries in Potted Plants supported by The Old Museum is home to Ekka’s Flower Nursery and Garden Industry Queensland and n Wool and Garden precinct. For the very first time, the Horticultural Displays Competition will be Animals and/or their fleece will be judged Prep students will grow radishes in the Little judged on Friday 9 August from 8am (ground in the Fleece Breeds competitions. Fleece Sprouts Competition supported by Brunnings. floor). featuring wool, alpaca and mohair will be The kids will grow the vegetables in pots Robin McLay (RNA Councillor in Charge) judged in a new location in the Channel Seven at their school, before bringing them to the T 0419 797 377 Pavilion on Friday 9 August at 1pm. The Ekka on Saturday 17 August at 10am for

29 Charge) entered in the 370 day Wagyu competition, T 0410 319 449 which comprises best aggregate weight H gain; a carcass competition; carcass value Horses and finishing in a beef taste off. The Wagyu Main Arena (L-8) winners will also be crowned at the Awards Presentation Dinner. Stud Sales Ring (P-4) P Paddock to Palate Gary Noller (RNA Councillor in Charge) n Horse n RNA Paddock to Palate Competition T 0408 700 949 n Showjumping presented by Mort & Co Pisciculture n Thoroughbred (including Fashions on the n 2018/19 Paddock to Palate Wagyu Field presented by Moët & Chandon) Challenge presented by Mort & Co Agricultural Hall presented by More than 15 breeds of horses will be The RNA Paddock to Palate Competition Seqwater (H-14) showcased over eight days of judging (August presented by Mort & Co is the nation’s The Pisciculture Competition makes a splash 11 to 18) in the horse competitions. For the richest beef competition of its kind, tipping each year, with a range of breeds on display very first time, the Horse Competition will the scales with $54,000 in prize money. from common and fancy goldfish to fighting feature five classes for riders with a disability. Beefing up the competition this year is the fish and even crustaceans and amphibians. Judging will take place on Sunday 11 August addition of a new HGP (Hormone Growth New this year is a flowerhorn fish class. from 9am. A highlight in the Showjumping Promotant) free export class. The three These pretty fish feature a distinctive hump Competition is the Showjumping Grand Prix on phased competition, which is now in its 22nd on their head and are the fastest growing Sunday 18 August at around 3pm, featuring year, comprises best aggregate weight gain trend in pisciculture. The fish are judged on riders who have competed at an Olympic level. over 100 days (70 days for trade: 120 days many characteristics, including their head Meanwhile Thoroughbred Day on Monday 12 for HGP free); a carcass competition and an growth and flower markings. The flowerhorn August will once again bring some glitz and MSA eating quality competition. More than fish will be judged on Wednesday 7 August glamour to the Ekka. Now in its 13th year, the 770 head of cattle have been entered, with at 2pm. Meanwhile, 23 fighting fish classes day will showcase the beauty and versatility of the competition judged prior to the show and will be judged on Friday 9 August from 10am. thoroughbred horses while offering $30,000 the overall winners announced at a revamped The fish will be marked on five qualities in cash and prizes. The Fashions on the Field Awards Presentation Dinner in the upper including aggression - see them go head to Competition presented by Moët & Chandon Royal International Convention Centre on head through their glass tanks. Some of the is also held on Thoroughbred Day and will Wednesday 7 August at 6pm. Meanwhile, competitors have even imported their prized see entrants strut their stuff in their most Australian Wagyu producers will also cash fighting fish from overseas. stylish formal spring season race wear (more in, with $10,000 in prize money up for grabs information on page 73). For more judging Don Chandler (RNA Councillor in Charge) in the four phased 2018/19 Paddock to T 0407 110 320 highlights head to page 25. Palate Wagyu Challenge presented by Mort Ian Ferguson (Ring Master and Councillor in & Co. Almost 170 head of cattle have been Poultry, Pigeons, Birds and Eggs

30 presented by Australian Eggs Seqwater over the 10 days of show. Giant amateurs entering. vegetables including unusually long corn cobs Arrow Energy Pavilion, ground Liz Allen (RNA Councillor in Charge) and heavy sweet potatoes will be judged on T 0427 733 515 floor (G-5) Thursday 8 August at 10am. Some of the A wonderful flock will be on display in the giant pumpkins, which were judged in May, high-flying Poultry, Pigeons, Birds and Eggs will also be on display - the winning gourd Competition presented by Australian Eggs. weighed a whopping 254.5kg. In the Youth R This year will see the return of pigeons to the in Agriculture Competition, schools including competition - they were last showcased at Caboolture State High School, Dalby State the Ekka in 2016. There are also extra canary High School and Lockyer District High School Race Around Ekka presented by classes this year, including ‘new mutations’ will put together large produce displays Activate Ed which means a natural colour variation. The featuring everything from fruit and vegetables Throughout the grounds competition will continue to showcase a to grasses and grains. The competition will variety of exquisite birds, with the Muscovy be judged prior to show, with the awards Students from Years 7 to 12 will have the duck taking centre stage as the Waterfowl presentation taking place on Friday 9 August chance to become budding filmmakers as Feature Class. Judging of the competition at 9.30am. they race around Ekka - planning, scripting, will take place a day before show (Thursday directing, shooting, editing and producing TV 8 August from 8.30am), with the awards commercials and documentaries. Students presentation held on Saturday 10 August at in Years 7-10 will create a 30 second ad 10.30am. Q highlighting a competition displayed at Ekka Quilts Across Queensland and students in Years 11 and 12 will make Don Chandler (RNA Councillor in Charge) a 90 second documentary about the people T 0407 110 320 presented by Total Building who bring the show to the city each year. Maintenance Students will film at the Ekka on Monday 12 Produce The Old Museum, ground floor and Tuesday 13 August. Agricultural Hall presented by (D-16) Seqwater (H-14) Royal Queensland Food and More than 100 stunning modern and Wine Show - AMIC Sausage n Giant Pumpkin Competition supported traditional style quilts will be on display at by Pillow Talk The Old Museum. The colourful quilts being King and Best Butchers Burger n Giant Vegetable Competition supported showcased include the award winners - Best and AMIC Ham, Bacon and by Marsh of Show, Best Use of Colour, Hangers’ Choice Smallgoods n Youth in Agriculture Award and Viewer’s Choice Award. The Quilts Royal Queensland Tastes, Across Queensland Competition presented by Produce of all shapes and sizes will be on Total Building Maintenance has been running Woolworths Fresh Food Pavilion display in the Agricultural Hall presented by for 18 years, with both professionals and (K-15)

31 Queensland’s best snags and beef patties collected and a project outlining how they reared Young Judges presented by will sizzle when the Queensland State Finals the hens. Judging will take place on Saturday Arrow Energy of the Royal Queensland Food and Wine 17 August at 10am, with teachers and students Show’s (RQFWS) AMIC Sausage King and from each school present. Several locations around grounds Best Butchers Burger and AMIC Ham, Bacon Don Chandler (RNA Councillor in Charge) The next generation of Ekka judges will be and Smallgoods competitions are held in the T 0407 110 320 in action in the Young Judges Competition Woolworths Fresh Food Pavilion on Sunday 18 presented by Arrow Energy. The competition August from 8.45am to 2.30pm. The popular is open to school students and people aged Sausage King Competition is now in its 19th 25 years and under, with the aspiring judges year and discovers the best sausages in the W putting their agricultural knowledge to the state, while the Best Butchers Burger has been Woodchop and Sawing test. They’ll learn what to look for when running for nine years and unearths the tastiest judging classes such as prime beef cattle, beef patty. The Ham, Bacon and Smallgoods Iron Jack Woodchop Arena (C-11) contemporary cake decorating and alpacas. Competition features seven classes - Boneless The iconic Woodchop and Sawing The young judges’ classes take place on Leg Ham; Leg Ham on the Bone; Bacon Competition has been held at the Ekka August 7, 8, 10, 11 and 13-17, with some of Rashers; Cooked Corned Silverside; Pre- for more than a century, with axemen and the competition highlights listed below. Cooked Sausage; Jerky and Kabana. women competing for a share in more than Angus Adnam (RNA Councillor in Charge) $100,000 in prizes. For the very first time, What When T 0413 058 588 the following Australian Titles will be held at 1.30pm August 10 on Stud Beef the Ekka - 325mm Standing Block, 350mm the Main Arena Underhand, 325mm Tree Felling and 300mm 9am August 13 in Standing Block Hard Hitting. This year will also S the Lower Royal see the return of the Open Men's Invitational Fine Arts International Hy-line Brown School Egg - New Zealand Vs Australian Championships. Convention Centre Laying Competition Eight of the best woodchoppers from each Arrow Energy Pavilion, ground country will battle it out in underhand, standing 11am August 14 on block, treefelling and sawing on Tuesday 13, Dairy Cattle the first floor of the floor (G-5) Wednesday 14 and Friday 16 August at 7pm. Arrow Energy Pavilion The Hy-line Brown School Egg Laying John Cotter (RNA Councillor in Charge) 3pm August 17 on the Competition is one worth chirping about. Fifteen T 0418 466 891 Alpacas second floor of the schools from across Queensland and northern Arrow Energy Pavilion New South Wales were given six young hens earlier in the year, which they’ve been raising and Gary Noller (RNA Councillor in Charge) will have laying in time for Ekka. The schools will T 0408 700 949 be judged on their three best birds, the eggs Y

32 Young Farmers Challenge n Fine Arts: Photography - new drone and and new Muscovy duck Waterfowl presented by Arrow Energy commercial photography classes Feature class n Fleece Breeds: Wool, Alpaca and n RQFWS: Sausage King and Ham, Main Arena (L-8) Mohair Fleece - new display location in Bacon and Smallgoods - new location Eight teams will find out how they would the Channel Seven Pavilion at Royal Queensland Tastes in the cope working on a farm, in the Young Woolworths Fresh Food Pavilion Farmers Challenge presented by Arrow n Fleece Breeds: Alpaca, Angora and Energy - an initiative of the RNA Future Sheep - new location on the second floor n Woodchop and Sawing - new Australian Directions Committee. The teams of four of the Arrow Energy Pavilion for judging titles (aged between 18 and 35) will take part in n Flower and Garden: Little Sprouts - n Young Farmers Challenge - hosting eight team challenges, including swag rolling growing radishes for the first time the National Australian Young Farmers and providing first aid, on the Main Arena on n Flower and Garden: School Garden - Challenge Saturday 10 August at 4.30pm. This year, new seasonal veggie garden theme the Ekka will also play host to the National n Flower and Garden: School Scarecrow Ekka’s largest Australian Young Farmers Challenge where - new seasonal scarecrow theme winning teams from interstate will race off competitions against one another to determine the winner. n Horses: Horse Competition - new in 2018 classes for riders with disability Entries n Horses: Farriers and Blacksmiths - new New this year: location at Expo Place plus international Canine 2,319 n Beef cattle - the feature breed is competitors Woodchop & Sawing 1,648 Brahman n Paddock to Palate: Competition - new n Canine - new location at Alexandria Park HGP (Hormone Growth Promotant) free Poultry 1,624 n Cats - new location at Expo Place export class Horse 1,578 n Paddock to Palate: Awards - revamped n Dairy Cattle - new Dairy Youth Stud Beef 1,232 Achievement Award Awards Presentation Dinner in the upper Royal International Convention Centre n Education on Show - new ‘Nature in Photography 1,135 n Pisciculture: new flowerhorn fish class Bloom’ theme Cookery 1,098 n Fine Arts: Cookery - new classes, n Poultry, Pigeons, Birds and Eggs: including four live judging classes Pigeons - returning for the first time in Creative Art & Craft 1,014 two years n Fine Arts: Creative Art & Craft - new Painting & Drawing 974 Millinery classes n Poultry, Pigeons, Birds and Eggs: Birds - new canary classes for new mutations Education on Show 896

33 daytiME entertainMenT

Ekka Pinball Arcade - New world record arcade attempts, attend arcade WHEN: 10am Saturday 17 and and pinball masterclasses, as well as compete Sunday 18 August WHERE: XXXX Stockmen’s Bar in the highly anticipated Australian Kong Off 3. More than 150 players from around the word and Grill (O-6) There will also be a Classics Pinball will compete in the fifth Brisbane Pinball competition, Women’s Pinball Championship, For the first time in its 142 year history, the Masters presented by Hutchinson Builders the inaugural Australian Arcade Championship, Ekka will host two of the largest pinball and Australian Machine Distributors (AMD) and pinball and arcade competitions for junior and arcade competitions in the southern - one of the biggest pinball events in the Ekka visitors. hemisphere - the Brisbane Pinball Masters and southern hemisphere. the Australian Kong Off 3. The Ekka Pinball Arcade is open to all guests The event has been included in the Stern Pro and aspiring pinball wizards from 9am to In a joint venture with Brisbane’s blossoming Pinball Circuit for the very first time, putting it 10.30pm each day of show. micro cosmos of arcade bars and pinball halls, in the top 20 most prestigious pinball events the Ekka will be home to a pinball and games The Brisbane Pinball Masters on the planet. arcade featuring 50 pinball machines and 20 Players will compete in seven rounds of four original arcade games for the 10 days of show, presented by Hutchinson player matchplay groups on the Saturday, with culminating with the Brisbane Pinball Masters Builders and Amusement the top 72 players returning on the Sunday to on Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 August. Machine Distributors (AMD) compete in A,B,C or D grade finals. Players will also have the opportunity to set

34 Meet some of the world’s greatest gamers Billy Mitchell Billy is one of the most recognisable names in competitive videogaming, achieving the first recorded perfect game of Pac-Man with a score of 3,333,360 which is the game’s maximum possible score. He’s aiming to once again throw down a perfect Pac-Man on Friday 9 August to commemorate the 20 year anniversary of his first perfect score. Billy will also provide hints and tips to new Donkey Kong players and veterans alike over the Kong Off weekend. Richie Knucklez The King of Arcades and founder of the Kong Off tournaments will rightfully MC the The QUEENS-Land Women's Australian Kong Off 3 presented Australian Kong Off 3. Richie is also the current world record holder on the arcade Pinball Championship by Richie Knucklez and games Phoenix, Monaco GP and Space Fury. WHEN: 1pm-6pm Friday 16 Netherworld Richie’s most famous world record was that August WHEN: 10am-10pm Saturday which he held on Space Invaders between 2009 and 2018 - now held by Brisbane’s Jon The best female pinball players in the world 10 August and 10am-6pm Tannahill. will compete in the very first QUEENS-land Sunday11 August Women’s Pinball Championship. This ultimate original Donkey Kong Danielle Peck The talented players include Australia's highest competition will feature the best Kong players New Zealand’s Danielle Peck is the highest ranked female, 16 year old Emily Cosson and from around the world. ranked female pinball player in the world. The the highest ranked female player in the world On Saturday, players will duke it out in a high 17 year old even has a pinball arcade at home Danielle Peck from New Zealand. score ‘Kong Off’ to qualify, with the best 16 with 120 machines - it’s one of the world’s players competing in the finals on Sunday in largest private collections. It’s obvious where a head to head battle royale for the glory and her passion came from - her father David Peck the championship belt. is also in the pinball world rankings.

35 SUPER RIDE TUESDAY For the first time on Super Ride Tuesday (13 August), families can enjoy increased children’s entertainment, as well as the usual 2 for 1 SUPER SENIORS DAY -New carnival rides. Super Seniors Day is an Ekka first, offering extra entertainment for seniors, plus a ten per cent discount on tickets on Thursday 15 August. Jackie Love WHEN: 1pm WHERE: Fashion Stage (G-14) International singing star Jackie Love is coming to the Ekka for the very first time. Jackie has travelled the world with her unique blend of ‘sharing the love’ through her music and inimitable style. She has also starred in many musicals including Singing in © 2016 Viacom International Inc. the Rain and Hot Shoe Shuffle. Dora the Explorer - Live Stage Forget the ‘triple threat’ of acting, singing and dancing, Jackie has spread her wings and soared through varied Show - New spectrums of the entertainment industry from stage directing WHEN: 10am, 11am & 12pm to television hosting. WHERE: Brisbane Airport This much loved Australian artist is sure to be a hit on Super Community Stage (L-14) Seniors Day. Children will be taken on a journey as they Normie Rowe help Dora and Boots follow a map to get to Big Red Chicken’s Fiesta. WHEN: 12pm During the adventure, Dora will teach the kids WHERE: Fashion Stage (G-14) basic Spanish catch phrases and encourage Famous Australian pop singer Normie Rowe is sure to wow them to sing and dance along. the crowds on Super Seniors Day. Dora the Explorer is a play-along animated In the 1960s, Normie’s extraordinary string of Top 10 television series starring a seven year old singles led to the most frenzied concerts and media Latina heroine, widely praised as a positive coverage the country had seen for an Australian artist. role model for both boys and girls. Then, infamously, while making similar in-roads in the UK, During her adventures, Dora teaches children Normie was called up for military service and spent his how to observe situations and solve problems arbitrary two year service in Vietnam. as they explore the world with her. Years later, he’s an accomplished actor, singer, musician and media communicator. Jimmy Giggle - Live Stage Show - Normie received the Order of Australia Medal (OAM) for his New services to Vietnam Veterans and he’s a member of the WHEN: 1pm and 2pm ARIA Hall of Fame. WHERE: Brisbane Airport Opera Queensland Community Stage (L-14) Jimmy Giggle is Australia's best loved WHEN: 2pm children’s entertainer and he’s bringing his WHERE: Fashion Stage (G-14) brand new live show to the Ekka for the very Four of Opera Queensland’s finest artists will take to the stage in a performance created exclusively first time. for the Ekka. Jimmy Giggle along with his pals Opera fans will enjoy well-known arias and duets in a fascinating feast of songs from swoon all the Giggleosaurous and Mini-Hoot, will take kids way to sultry. on a fun-filled adventure in the Gigglemobile and then all the way through the Giggle Beautiful melodies contrast with charming wit, as the talented stars of Opera Queensland present Galaxy. the most beloved and recognisable hits of the opera world. There will be some roar-tastic magical tricks and Jimmy Giggle will ask the kids to stomp, bounce and boogie along with him.

36 six years old when he obtained his first wildlife license. Luke is a fourth generation showman, with his family’s traveling business taking him around Australia. In 2007, Luke founded Luke’s Reptile Kingdom and began traveling to shows, schools and special events. He has now been performing for 19 years, the last 10 as a wildlife demonstrator. Angry Birds presented by The Angry Birds Movie 2, in cinemas September 12 - New WHEN: 2.30pm, 3.30pm & 4.30pm daily WHERE: Brisbane Airport Community Stage (L-14) Everyone’s favourite Angry Birds will take children on an adventure. The kids will follow Red and his two pals Bomb and Chuck, as they embark on a journey to find their place in the world - being true to themselves and living a peaceful life on Bird Island. With The Angry Birds Movie 2 hitting cinemas this September, there’s much hype surrounding these crazy characters, so their stage show is sure to be a hit.

PJ Masks Live Stage Show - Luke’s Reptile Kingdom - New Venomous Snake Show - New WHEN: 11.30am, 12.30pm & WHEN: 9.30am-6pm daily 1.30pm daily WHERE: King Street (N-15) WHERE: Brisbane Airport Get wrapped up with friendly pythons and Community Stage (L-14) admire the incredible Australian wildlife at Children will learn what it takes to be a Luke’s Reptile Kingdom - Venomous Snake superhero at the PJ Masks Live Stage Show. Show. They’ll follow the adventures of Connor, The audience will watch a breathtaking Amaya and Greg as they transform into their venomous snake demonstration teaching superhero alter egos - Catboy, Owlette and vital snake safety tips. They’ll learn how to Gekko. discourage snakes from their property and the correct snake bite first aid. In this brand new live show experience, the kids will be put through an interactive Animal lovers can also get a photo holding a superhero training session where they’ll crocodile or having a cuddle with Cuddles - a uncover the secrets of thwarting the night time three metre long python! George the monitor villains. lizard will also be there demanding pats. The kids will sing, dance and perform the PJ Luke’s Reptile Kingdom is the largest wildlife Masks special super power moves to discover demonstration business in Australia. the real meaning of being a hero. Meet reptile wrangler The TV series has been on air on Disney Junior since April 2016 and has become a Lucas Cheyne leading favourite for preschoolers around the Luke has always been passionate about word. Angry Birds™ & © 2016 Rovio Entertainment Ltd animals and their environment. He was just and Rovio Animation Ltd. All Rights Reserved. 37 returning Family Meet the family behind the performing pigs favourites Michael and Sharleen Vandeleur Husband and wife Michael and Sharleen run MTV Promotions Pig Racing Australia. Michael is the head pig trainer, while Sharleen assists with training and is also the starting box operator for the show. Mater Vandeleur Michael and Sharleen’s 11 year old son, Mater, has grown up helping his parents train the racing and diving pigs. Mater has been a media sensation since he was just three years old, when he became an on-stage pig handler for the show. Tom Vandeleur Tom is Michael's Dad and a long standing MC for the racing and diving pigs. Tom and Michael first started the show 26 years ago.

Mater Vandeleur

Heritage Bank Racing Pigs world and they even hold the Guinness World Record for the longest dive by a pig. WHEN: 11am, 12pm, 1.30pm, To warm themselves up, four pigs will also 2.30pm & 4pm daily race each other around a track. WHERE: Stockman’s Rest (O-5) The pigs are extremely competitive and FAST Back by popular demand, pigs will again fly at - they can cover a 50 metre racing track in a the Ekka when the Heritage Bank Racing Pigs little over five seconds! launch themselves into a pool of water. Helping to lead the mesmerising pigs through The brave little piggies will run up a two their performance will be third generation meter high specially designed and built diving performer and 11 year old Mater Vandeleur, platform, before jumping into the tank below. who took centre stage at the show’s 2018 Ekka appearances. These are the only true diving pigs in the

38 The Tri-State Shearing and Wool Handling Championships will be held at Ekka on August 17

Tri-State Shearing and Wool in Dubbo later in the year. in the USA exclusively for the show - perfect Handling Championships (QLD, for a selfie! Dance Groups NSW & TAS) Based on the Gold Coast and hailing from Las When: 10am to 5pm daily Vegas, Velvet Rope Entertainment delivers WHEN: 9.30am (Round 1), world-class specialty acts using only the 11.30am (Round 2) & 2.30pm Where: Brisbane Airport highest calibre performers. (Finals) August 17 Community Stage (L-14) Comedian Michael Bennett - WHERE: Expo Place (P-10) More than 50 dance groups from south-east Queensland will take to the Brisbane Airport New Australia’s best sheep shearers and wool Community Stage over the 10 days of show. handlers from Queensland, New South Wales WHEN: 9am-5pm daily as MC. A range of dance genres from Bollywood to and Tasmania will go head to head in a brand 10.30am daily demonstration cheerleading will be on display, with each new concept - the Tri-State Shearing and group given a 25 minute time slot to showcase balloon mastery Wool Handling Championships. their talents. WHERE: Brisbane Airport Run by Sports Shear Australia-Queensland, Community Stage (L-14) two shearers from each state will shear their Butterfly Stilt Walkers -New sheep as quickly and as cleanly as possible. Professional comedian Michael Bennett is always Two wool handlers from each state will then WHEN: 11.30am, 12.30pm, energised and determined to unleash his creativity compete, being judged on how well they 1.30pm & 4pm daily and imagination - making him the perfect person prepare and throw the fleece on the tables. WHERE: The Old Museum (D-16) to MC the Brisbane Airport Community Stage. Then in the Tri-State event, the two shearers You’ll also catch Michael, who was previously The butterfly stilt walkers will be nothing short and two wool handers from each state will named Best Street Performer of the World’s of spectacular, as they flutter through the compete together to take on the other states. Theme Parks by IAAPA (International Association crowds at The Old Museum. of Amusement Parks and Attractions), After the finals are complete, the best state For the very first time at Ekka, stilt walkers demonstrating balloon mastery at 10.30am each will be announced - giving them confidence from Velvet Rope Entertainment will wow the day. going into the 2019 National Championships crowds with their gorgeous costumes made

39 A grand new time

Farmyard Friends Amateur, Professional and Female. WHEN: 2.30pm, 3.30pm and Opening Ceremony 6.15pm daily WHEN: 12pm August 10 WHERE: Gregory Terrace (J-13) WHERE: Main Arena (L-8) Look out for the cuddly Farmyard Friends as A special opening ceremony will be held on they wander Gregory Terrace. the first weekend of show, to welcome Ekka Barbara the sheep, Hayden the horse, Daisy guests from across the state. the cow and Milo the sheep dog will be eager It's rich in heritage and tradition and includes to dish out high fives and pose for selfies. the Blessing of the Plough, the sounds of the Grand Parade Australian Army Band Brisbane and a livestock Citizenship Ceremony - New parade featuring some of the country’s best WHEN: 4.30pm August 14 WHEN: 9.30am August 13 stud beef cattle. WHERE: Main Arena (L-8) The show will officially be opened by His WHERE: Multicultural Music Excellency General The Honourable David More than 500 of the Ekka’s best animals will Stage (I-13) be on show in the iconic Grand Parade, held Hurley AC DSC (Ret'd), Governor-General of on People’s Day. For the very first time, more than 40 people will the Commonwealth of Australia. become Australian citizens at the Ekka. It will now take place at the new later time of Line Dancing Hoedown 4.30pm, allowing people to stay settled in at The citizenship ceremony will take place on their favourite grandstand spot for the world- the Multicultural Music Stage, featuring tunes WHEN: 12-4pm August 14 class night show from 5.30pm. by the band Celestino who use traditional South American instruments. WHERE: XXXX Stockmen’s Bar It’s the parade of champions, from the tiny and Grill (O-6) Grand Champion Fish of Show to the huge Once the citizens have made their pledge to Get ready for some boot-scooting fun, headed Grand Champion Stud Bull, along with ribbon- Australia, they’ll get to enjoy a true celebration by line dancing supremo Luke Watson with winning goats, beef cattle, dairy cattle, cats, of Queensland agriculture at the Ekka. the Line Dancing Hoedown back for a second dogs, horses and alpacas. year. Certainly a sight to see, the Grand Parade also Ekka’s Dagwood Dog Eating The event will include social dancing, features winners from the Flower and Garden Competition competition demonstrations, beginner and Fine Arts sections and even Miss Showgirl WHEN: 12pm August 18 workshops for the public and the Queensland will make an appearance. WHERE: XXXX Stockmen’s Bar Club Challenge. and Grill (O-6) Up to 80 dance instructors, club members grand parade Competitors hungry for a win will face off in and students from across Queensland will the Ekka’s Dagwood Dog Eating Competition. have their boots at the ready to take part in new time - 4.30pm this popular event. Back by popular demand for a second year, people's day the competition will feature three classes -

40 Jake Dingle of the famous woodchopping family dynasty will compete at this year's show

Australian Armwrestling Competitors will be judged across four classes The Woodchop and Sawing Competition Federation Queensland - Pee-Wee (8yrs and under), Juvenile (12yrs has been held at the Ekka for more than a and under), Junior (16yrs and under) and the century, with some of the competitors fourth Championships Packer Leather Open Division (all ages). generation. WHEN: 12-6pm August 10 Whip crackers as young as four years of age Queensland Young Farmers WHERE: XXXX Stockmen’s Bar will compete for a share in the $1,750 worth of prizes on offer. Challenge presented by Arrow and Grill (O-6) Energy In a battle of the biceps, more than 40 strong Woodchop and Sawing men and women will compete in the Australian WHEN: 4.30pm August 10 WHEN: 9am-7pm daily Armwrestling Federation Queensland WHERE: Main Arena (L-8) Championships. WHERE: Iron Jack Woodchop Eight teams will take part in challenges They’ll test their strength across three Arena (C-11) reflecting everyday farm life, in the Young weight classes (lightweight, middleweight The iconic Woodchop and Sawing Farmers Challenge presented by Arrow and heavyweight) in a double elimination Competition will see around 110 axemen and Energy. competition. women compete for a share in more than An initiative of the RNA Future Directions From world title competitors to husbands and $100,000 in prizes. Committee, the teams of four will complete wives, they’ll go arm to arm in a bid to take For the very first time, the following Australian activities such as swag rolling and providing down their opponent. Titles will be held at the Ekka - 325mm first aid in this relay-style event. Standing Block, 350mm Underhand, 325mm Packer Leather Australian The competition has grown steadily since the Tree Felling and 300mm Standing Block Hard first challenge was held in 2009 to now include Stockwhip Challenge Hitting. a total of 40 competitors across eight teams. WHEN: 9am-3pm August 12 This year will also see the return of the This year, the Ekka will also play host to the WHERE: Near the Arrow Energy Open Men's Invitational - New Zealand Vs National Australian Young Farmers Challenge Australian Championships. Eight of the best Pavilion (F-5) where winning teams from interstate will race woodchoppers from each country will battle off against one another to determine the You’re sure to see some cracking routines it out in underhand, standing block, treefelling winner. in the Packer Leather Australian Stockwhip and sawing on Tuesday 13, Wednesday 14 Challenge. and Friday 16 August at 7pm.

41 night time entertainment EkkaNITES supported by RACQ LifeFlight Rescue

The Main Arena comes alive each night of the Human Spirit’ which will feature Ekka Drovers Tale’ featuring 58 horses show with the spectacular never before seen first futuristic drones EkkaNITES supported by RACQ LifeFlight night show EkkaNITES supported by RACQ n The new and thrilling Aussie FMX bikes Rescue is watched by more than 20,000 LifeFlight Rescue. performing an Ekka first front flip and people each night of show. In recent years, the night show has been their mascot Aussie The Kangaroo transformed into one of the most critically backflipping on a mini bike acclaimed shows both nationally and n New high-octane monster trucks, internationally. custom built to look like a cat and dog This year, the night show will feature an n The Laughing Loggers who will delight action-packed program including: the young and young-at-heart by speed n Two breathtaking fireworks displays - the climbing a 50 foot pole and performing Children’s Fireworks presented by MG Australian first aerial stunts Motor ‘Fairy Tales & Fantasy’ and the n Everyone’s favourite horseman Dave Fireworks Spectacular ‘A Celebration of Manchon performing his new show ‘A

42 ekkanites program 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

43 Night Show MCs - 5.30pm Dave Graham Farmer Dave Graham hails from a Queensland Queensland Harness Meet terrific trick rider beef, sheep and cropping station 100kms north Racing presented by Racing Hollie Shiels of Goondiwindi. Queensland - 5.40pm Hollie started riding at just three years of age. He has mixed farming with being an The legendary trots will once again tear around She has been trick riding since the age of 15 international male model on the catwalks of the quarter mile Main Arena track. Europe; rising to fame on reality TV; pioneering and has more than 30 years of show horse The hot to trot horses and their brave drivers an online paddock to plate direct sales experience. Hollie owns Queensland based will wow the crowds in this true Ekka tradition, platform; and changing the way people train HLS Trick Riding and spends most of her which has long thrilled audiences. and work with dogs in Australia and abroad. time coaching, training/starting horses and Trots were a show staple up until 2002 - they performing in shows. Farmer Dave brings a sense of living in the then made a comeback in 2014 and have moment, excitement and genuine outback featured at the Ekka ever since. charm to the Ekka night show. children's fireworks Australian National Anthem and Meet some of the tumbling Trick Riders - 6.00pm trampolinists Winners of the Ekka’s new National Anthem Jade Jennison Singing Contest will perform the national anthem each night of show. Jade has competed at an international level. She was a member of the Mitchelton Youth Nine lucky performers entered online for the Club (MYC) team that competed at the 2019 rare chance to sing in front of more than World Gymnastrada in Europe in July. She was 20,000 people, with the tenth singer the Junior also a member of the 2018 and 2017 display category winner of the Ekka’s Country Music team that won the Queensland GymFest Showdown Competition presented by Ringers performance competition. Western (Saturday 17 August). For the first time, trick rider Hollie Shiels and Rob Patterson seven of her team members as young as nine Rob was the 2018 winner of the television years of age, will showcase amazing stunts on show Australian Ninja Warrior. He also finished horseback while the anthem is being sung. Lyndsey Douglas in the top five in the 2017 season. Like Jade, It would be an understatement to say Lyndsey Amid thundering hooves and clouds of dust, Rob was a member of the MYC team that Douglas is passionate about agriculture. they’ll stand dangerously on their horses competed at the 2019 World Gymnaestrada in She grew up on a farm in central west backs performing a hippodrome stand, while Europe in July. You’ll see him on the pommel Queensland and is the Director of Agricultural proudly carrying the Australian flag. horse during the children’s fireworks. Shows Australia. A drone will also fly the flag in another Ekka Amy Williamson first. Lyndsey is also a ring announcer for many Amy competed at the Acrobatic Nationals in country and capital city agricultural shows 2019. She was also a member of the 2017 across Queensland and New South Wales. Mitchelton Youth Club Display Team that won the Queensland Gymfest Championships.

44 Children’s Fireworks presented and lasers. by MG Motor - Fairy Tales & Also glowing in the dark in their LED suits will Fantasy - 6.05pm be four riders on quad bikes, changing colours in the blink of an eye. Kids will bring their imagination to the ‘Fairy Tales and Fantasy’ themed Children’s The show will be set to a soundtrack featuring Fireworks presented by MG Motor. well-known children’s songs like Baby Shark and catchy tunes from movies including Colourful fireworks, lasers and 20 flames in Frozen and the Lego Movie - all magically every colour of the rainbow will set the fantasy mixed by international DJ Justin Isaac. theme alight. Each night a lucky child will win the chance to In a nod to the hit movie series How to Train push the special fireworks plunger, getting the Your Dragon, a three metre high dragon will stunning display off to a firing start. heat up the Main Arena, breathing flames more than 10 metres long! The children’s fireworks will be introduced by Mater Vandeleur from the Heritage Bank Goldie the Clown will come up against the Racing Pigs, who shot to fame on Channel fierce creature in an attempt to tame it - we Seven’s Little Big Shots. hope he’s been to dragon-training school! This is the third consecutive year the children’s The spectacle will also feature high-flying fireworks have been held at the Ekka, so kids international gymnasts from Mitchelton Youth don’t have to wait up past their bedtime to see Club, jumping, twisting and bouncing on spectacular fireworks light up the Main Arena. trampolines as they glow under the UV light

45 Little Pony Roller Race - 6.15pm The hilarious Little Pony Roller Race doesn’t take itself too seriously. Imagine six horse riders from the Rooftop Express wearing rollerblades and each standing above a mini pony just nine hands tall. They’ll steer the ponies as they trot around the track, rolling along in style beside them. The audience will squeal with delight when their favourite pony rolls on past with their tiny hooves and big hearts. Mater Vandeleur from the Heritage Bank Racing Pigs will call the side splitting race - may the best roller and trotter win! The Little Pony Roller Race is one of those thigh slapping moments that must be seen to be believed and one definitely not to be missed.

Extreme Free Speed Climb with Mechanical Madness - 6.35pm the Laughing Loggers - 6.25pm In this comedy car act, the crowd will meet Two lumberjacks from Canada and New Zealand vehicles Rolly and Polly. will scale a 50 foot custom built climbing pole in The rollover cars, specially built for the Ekka, the Main Arena, getting up and down in blistering will debut rolling around the Main Arena times. leaving the crowd in hysterics. International athlete and champion climber BJ Two specially built rollover quad bikes will Silver from Canada will attempt a world record join Rolly and Polly, adding to the mechanical speed climb with nothing but a hemp rope and madness on show. climbing spurs. Climbing to the top and bailing out to pads at the A Drovers Tale - 6.40pm bottom, it’s extreme, intense and death-defying. Take your seat for an arena show featuring a Not for the faint hearted but this one will go off colourful story told by an old drover sharing with a bang! tales from the sunlit plains, campfires and stock camps of outback Queensland. Meet the Laughing Loggers The show, created especially for the Ekka, will roll onto the Main Arena with a Wool Wagon Lukas Brown-John pulled by eight magnificent Clydesdales and a ground shaking stampede featuring 20 wild Lukas (aka BJ Silver) has been performing brumbies and 20 mini ponies that will blow the with the Laughing Loggers for the past 10 dust off your hat. years, but has been competing in logger sports since he was just four years old. Lukas Full of cheeky moments and must see action, is unquestionably one of the fastest speed industry leader Dave Manchon will put his climbers on the planet and has travelled shine on an Ekka outback experience that is both hemispheres breaking records with his guaranteed to impress, inspire and leave the climbing antics. He also competes in the audience wanting to shake the hands of all Canadian logger sports circuit where he is Queensland farmers. one of the top competitors in Canada in all The show includes a salute to a time when disciplines of logger sports. outback Queensland was the wool capital of the world and features a massive 58 horses. Ben Lefler The audience will even be lucky enough to The inspiration behind the Laughing Loggers, meet an exotic horned Watusi bull called Ben has been producing and performing in Wally - one of only two bulls of his breed in the lumberjack shows worldwide for the past 17 country. years. Loggersports is his passion but putting A Drovers Tale will heat up when the audience smiles on dials around the world is his life. is treated to some good old Aussie fire whip

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cracking, and Queensland bushranger Ted Anthony Cootes Movie Stunt Drivers Show - Kelly will even make an appearance. Anthony has performed in numerous shows 7.05pm Perhaps the cutest moment of the show - two around Australia including a residency at Lights, camera, action! Created just for Ekka, clever canines led by professional sheep dog Warner Village Theme Parks. With his own this brand new show will give visitors insight handlers Adam Miller and Craig Freestone will handle on true blue Aussie comedy, Anthony's into the growing Queensland film industry, round up a flock of… um ducks. It’s sure to be speciality rodeo acts have inspired laughter with international stunt drivers showcasing a quacker - we just hope the dogs don’t get and finger pointing wherever he goes. spectacular movie scenes. them in a flap! Anthony's story telling antics and experience It’s good versus bad when an outback rebel The show by the Rooftop Express will remind of the Queensland outback as a stockman tries to evade police in his rough V8 ute, the audience that every family needs a farmer make his colourful characters and anecdotes speeding, doing burnouts, wheel stands and and every farmer needs a mate. popular around any campfire. generally being a nuisance. Meet the extraordinary Dean Rheinberger Gary Baxter, who stunt drove in movies such as Wolf Creek and Red Dog, will have his Carriage Master Dean Rheinberger from equine artists pedal to the metal - but in hot pursuit in the Denmore Park Harness Horses will showcase police sedan will be officer Kahli Bell. Dave Manchon the stories and traditions behind the legacy of the Heavy Horse in Queensland. The strength, Kahli, who has worked on The Hunt movie Dave has entertained crowds across Australia power and presence of the Clydesdale horses and TV series Upright, will trap him, chase him with his exciting horsemanship and is widely in A Drovers Tale will guarantee a moment in down and hand cuff him before the director recognised as one of the rising stars of the the night show that will be treasured by all calls cut. equine industry. The Ekka is Dave’s most Ekka goers fortunate enough to experience it. In another scene, stunt motorbike rider Jack treasured performance arena - he loves Field, who doubled for Vin Diesel in XXX movie showing Ekka goers what is possible with his and fought The Rock (Dwayne Johnson) in much loved outback animals. Coca-Cola Dance Off with Chook Farmer Goldie the Clown Central Intelligence, will intimidate a SWAT Emma Irene - 6.55pm vehicle. With Rhianna Buchanan, who doubled for Emma is a singer, actor and horsewoman. Chook farmer Goldie the Clown will have the Scarlet Johannsen in Ghost in the Shell, A classically trained vocalist, Emma toured crowd up and dancing each night of show, for behind the wheel, Jack will have his work cut France with the Voices of Birralee Anzac their chance to win a Coca-Cola prize pack. out for him. He’ll jump onto the roof of the Commemoration Choir in 2018. She’s The second they hear his favourite song the vehicle on his motorbike and backflip off - but currently performing in the Australian Outback ‘Chicken Dance,’ they’ll make a beak with like all good movie scenes, this bad guy is Spectacular's Heartland and is excited to work their hands, flap their arms and clap in true eventually apprehended. with Queensland Conservatorium violinist, chicken style. Katisha Adelaide, to bring a heartwarming Once the director signals ‘it’s a wrap,’ the musical program to A Drovers Tale. stunt stars will talk about their film work experience and perform a spectacular precision driving display.

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The movie director and MC is none other Jack Field The monster trucks will divide cat and dog than Supa Tony - one of Australia’s most lovers in the audience when they compete in This former world number one freestyle sought-after extreme motorsports MCs and a time trial - they’ll get airborne off jumps and trials champion is a serious daredevil. He presenters, and a well-known motorcycle tear around the arena. recently performed the highest backflip on a stunt rider. motorcycle ever recorded, backflipping 297m Tom Cat may have a slight advantage - it’s the in the air without safety barriers on top of the first monster truck in Australia to feature a jet Meet the daring drivers Eureka Tower in Melbourne. Jack doubled engine! for Vin Diesel in XXX movie, fought Hugh This extreme action show will have the crowd Gary Baxter Jackman on a motorbike in Wolverine and cheering for more, with the monster trucks Gary is one of Australia’s leading drivers appeared in Mad Max in Namibia. always a show favourite. and has been competing in various classes for more than 20 years. He’s a two-time Rhianna Buchanan Meet the daredevil Australian ROH Wheels Commodore Cup Rhianna was Australian’s first female driver in drivers Champion, having taken out the series in both Monster Jam, so she’s comfortable behind the 1995 and 1996. Gary stunt drives regularly in wheel of a Monster Truck - or any vehicle for Simon O’Neil movies and television commercials, with his that matter. This self-confessed adrenaline- Founder and Director of South Coast Monster resume including Wolf Creek TV (series 1 and junkie, who will drive the SWAT vehicle during Trucks, Simon has spent the last four years 2), Speed (Chinese) and Storm Boy. the night show, doubled for Scarlet Johannsen performing in shows across Australia. Simon in Ghost in the Shell and Rila Fukushima in will be the main operator of Missy the Dog. He Kahli Bell The Wolverine. will also drive one of the roll-over cars and the For a 27 year old, Kahli has a wealth of driving dragon in the children’s fireworks. experience. She’s the founder and director of Monster Trucks Tom Cat & Missy the Dog - 7.15pm Custom Importz and was the fastest female David Nicotra in the SA Time Attack in 2018. Kahli has also Be prepared for a cat and dog fight when been a prevision driver in The Hunt movie and Tom Cat and Missy the Dog take to the Main David is a qualified motor mechanic and an a precision driver and actress in the TV Series Arena, in an action-packed monster truck aircraft engineer. He designed the jet engine Upright. show. in Tom Cat and has more than 20 years’ experience driving performance vehicles such The monster trucks are custom built to look as jet cars and monster trucks. David will be like a cat and dog, so they’re guaranteed to the main driver of Tom Cat. be a huge hit with the kids.

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Aussie FMX - 7.25pm motorbike. flip, the parents will be in awe as Aussie flips his 80cc mini bike upside down off a full-sized For the very first time at Ekka, Queensland In an action-packed comedy act, Aussie competition Freestyle Motocross ramp. based Aussie FMX will impress with a show The Kangaroo will win over the crowd and featuring world class athletes and a nail-biting convince his team to let him do a backflip on The action won’t stop there - both the ‘battle of the best’ crowd judged competition. his 80cc mini. kids and adults will be holding their breath when three-time world record holder Brodie With the riders performing some of the biggest This act is the first of its kind in the world and performs an Ekka first, pulling off a death- tricks in the sport, they’ll be interrupted by while every kid in the crowd will be stunned by defying front flip! their mascot Aussie The Kangaroo on a mini an oversized mascot kangaroo doing a back

Meet the fearsome FMX Tyler Zachary riders Wakeford Mckenzie Tyler has established Zac has one of the Brodie himself in the biggest extensions Carmichael Australian Freestyle in the sport of FMX Aussie FMX director Motocross Industry, and has spent the Brodie Carmichael ranking in the top last 12 months riding is a three-time world three of the RFD internationally. Zac record holder. In tour and taking resides in Australia 2017, he landed a out the Best Whip riding full-time for world-first front flip Competition. Tyler has one of the biggest whips Aussie FMX. superman at the in the Freestyle Motocross scene. Nitro World Games Luke Davey Championships. Aussie FMX is one of the top Callum Shaw Luke has been riding professional Freestyle Motocross teams in the Callum is one of at shows since the country and will appear in the Ekka night show the best FMX riders age of 14 and has for the very first time. to ever come out a big bag of clean of New Zealand. tricks including Amber Enright Callum now resides the ‘KOD Flip.’ He Amber is one of the in Australia riding also placed third top female action for the Aussie FMX in the AUFMXC sport MCs in the team but regularly Championships. country, bringing travels internationally good vibes and a to compete and ride lot of energy to the at other lage scale events. world-class show.

49 Fireworks Spectacular – A Also speeding around the arena will be eight 4KQ Greatest Seats in the Celebration of the Human Spirit quad bikes - the most ever seen during the House (Coyote Monster Truck) night show - launching a specially designed - 7.40pm Lucky competition winners will view the night range of fireworks in a high-octane display of Ekka’s Fireworks Spectacular is Australia's show from prime position - in the back of a colour and movement. most technically advanced arena show, with monster truck! The 10 seater truck we like to flames, fireworks, lasers, lights, streamers and As the breathtaking spectacular comes to call the 4KQ Coyote, custom built in the USA, special effects launching from more positions an end, colourful streamers will shoot into will move along with the entertainment. and fixtures than ever before! the crowd - the perfect conclusion to any celebration. More than three tonnes of fireworks will shoot skyward each night of Ekka from 200 The Fireworks Spectacular soundtrack has positions - that’s 500kg (or 1,000 shots) more been mixed by top DJ Justin Isaac, influenced of fireworks and 50 more positions than last by 80s rock bands such as Queen, Meat Loaf, year. KISS and Mötley Crüe, along with popular Top 40 songs. The theme this year is ‘A Celebration of the Human Spirit,’ recognising the remarkable By the numbers resilience and determination of our farmers who are battling the drought. n 3 tonnes+ of fireworks used each night A 70m high and 40m wide pyro love heart will n Fireworks and special effects launched erupt from the centre of the Main Arena, in a from 200 positions tribute to our farmers who are the heartbeat of n 4 tonnes+ of lighting equipment our nation - they feed and clothe us each day. More than 35,000 individual pyrotechnic In Ekka firsts, 12 drones custom built effects will be launched across the two especially for the show will make a stunning fireworks displays each night! display and a monster truck powered by a jet engine will blast around the Main Arena with Meet the Stars Under the Stars 30ft flames shooting out the back. - 8.00pm The firsts don’t stop there - Dave Manchon Once the night show action has drawn to a and his team of equestrian performers will close, the audience can meet their favourite gallop at high speeds around the Main Arena, stars. The talented performers will make their wearing world-first custom built backpacks way around the edge of the Main Arena, shooting pyro as they ride. chatting to fans, signing autographs and of course posing for selfies!

50 The men behind EkkaNITES Jack Ellison For the seventh year, the night show will be produced by entertainment extraordinaire Jack Ellison. Jack is a professional athlete turned special events producer who has worked on blockbuster films including James Bond Quantum of Solace and Mission Impossible 2 and is a Gold Logie winner of the prestigious Australian Events Awards. Max Brunner Skylighter FireworX creator and CEO Max Brunner is back for a fifth year. The company presents more than 600 displays each year both nationally and internationally with award- winning displays in Macau, Canada, USA, Philippines and the United Kingdom. Max has sourced the latest in pyrotechnic products from around the globe, to be used in the Ekka night show. Justin Isaac This is Justin Isaac’s second year creating the fireworks soundtracks. Justin is an internationally renowned stage show producer, choreographer and music director. He has produced electronic dance music covers for Muscle Mixes Music in California and has also written and produced soundtracks for his own acclaimed Justin Illusion Show.

51 2017 Country Music Showdown Open winner Heath Milner

music Ekka’s Country Music For the very first time, the top prize of an Ekka O’Connor going on to tour Australia with Showdown Competition scholarship to the Tamworth Academy of country music couple Brooke McClymont and Country Music 2020 for the Junior Category Adam Eckersley, as well as releasing his debut presented by Ringers Western (12 to 17 years) winner has also now been self-titled EP in June 2018. WHEN: 10.30am-6pm August 17 extended to the Open category (18 years and Musicians aged 12 years and over will WHERE: XXXX Stockmen’s Bar older) standout. compete in the competition, performing two and Grill (O-6) Other prizes include a Taramalin Sound songs on stage at the XXXX Stockmen’s Bar Recording Package for the Open category and Grill, backed by Brisbane based live band The Royal Queensland Show’s (Ekka) Country and a new performance opportunity for the Southwest. Music Showdown Competition presented by Junior category, with the winner to sing the The judges include Dan Biddle from the Ringers Western will see talented musicians National Anthem during the Ekka night show Country Music Association of Australia, battle it out for a share in the richest prize pool on Saturday 17 August to an expected crowd Johnno Keetels from Universal Music Australia in the competition’s six year history. of more than 20,000 people. and country music artist Casey Barnes. The More than $20,000 worth of prizes is on offer The competition has helped launch the competition will be hosted by Queensland this year - more than double last year’s prize careers of Queensland’s up and coming country music star Brooke Schubert. pool. country artists, with previous winner Blake

52 Casey Barnes

music Brad Cox supported by Gympie Music Muster - Casey Barnes and Hayley Jensen presented by New Hometown Fest - New WHEN: 9pm August 10 WHEN: 8pm August 16 WHERE: XXXX Stockmen’s Bar and Grill (O-6) WHERE: XXXX Stockmen’s Bar and Grill (O-6) Two-time 2019 Golden Guitar nominee Brad Cox is one to keep an eye Golden Guitar Finalist Casey Barnes is making a monumental on. impression on the Australian country music scene and will hit the stage He blurs the line with genre and style, breaking both the mould and new at the Ekka for the very first time. ground in Australian country music. He’s had hits in Europe, recorded and toured in America, and has Brad has opened for both Lee Kernaghan and The McClymonts in front performed alongside many international stars including Mariah Carey, of capacity crowds and joined Adam Eckersley and Brooke McClymont Lady Antebellum and Bryan Adams. on their national Highway Tour. Casey, who is based on the Gold Coast, has recently been writing and With his debut album receiving more than 2.7 million streams across all recording his fourth studio album. platforms and growing, Brad has been touted as the next big thing in Hayley Jensen has experienced a breakout 18-month period with her country music. sophomore album ‘Past Tense and Present Peace’, achieving her first iTunes #1 chart position and follow up single ‘Summertime Soundtrack’ hitting #1 on Australian Country Radio Charts.

53 catchy tunes and energetic stage presence. Band members Matt Sneddon, Tom Morley, Barry Mason and Izek Wharley will play all the modern country hits, as well as songs from their own album.

Band of Blue - Queensland Police Service - New WHEN: 6.15pm and 8pm August Port Royal - New 13 and 14 WHEN: 8pm August 14 WHERE: Multicultural Music WHERE: XXXX Stockmen’s Bar Stage (I-13) and Grill (O-6) The Queensland Police Service Band of Blue Brisbane band Port Royal has been making will rock the Ekka for the very first time. waves in the local music scene for the past four years. The band has been performing since 2001, covering a plethora of musical styles including United by a shared love of the attitude, rock, blues, funk, soul, jazz and country and aesthetic and music of classic rock and roll western. culture, Port Royal has seen a whirlwind of independent national tours and even The Band of Blue has previously supported shared the stage with iconic Australian band well-known singers Daryl Braithwaite, Ross Wolfmother. Wilson, John Williamson and Steady Eddie and has also performed with great artists such The band’s blend of iconic 70s rock influences as Angry Anderson, James Blundell, Beccy complemented by contemporary and relatable Cole and Kevin Borridge. lyrics makes for an unmistakably catchy sound which will have Ekka guests singing along. The officers that make up the Band of Blue are drawn from areas of policing such as specialist units, state crime operations, scenes of crime and general duties.

Jem Cassar-Daley - New WHEN: 11am August 11 and 12, 10.45am and 3pm August 18 WHERE: XXXX Stockmen’s Bar and Grill (O-6) Jem Cassar-Daley is forging her own path in Eight Second Ride - New the country music scene. Hayley Marsten - New WHEN AND WHERE: 8pm-11pm As the daughter of country music legend WHEN AND WHERE: 3.30pm Troy Cassar-Daley, the 18 year old naturally August 8 at XXXX Stockmen’s Bar developed an interest in music from a young August 10, 13 and 17 at the and Grill (O-6). 6.15pm-7pm and age and began learning the piano when she Royal Queensland Steakhouse 8pm-9.30pm August 10 on the was six. and Bar presented by Multicultural Music Stage (I-13) Jem toured with her father this year as his AussieBeef.com.au (H-13). 4pm Eight Second Ride is one of Australia’s most opening solo act and aspires to record and August 14 and 11am August 16 sought-after country rock bands. release new music in the near future. at XXXX Stockmen’s Bar and Grill From the first guitar strum to the closing riff, Jem will use the piano to accompany her (O-6) vocals when she performs at the Ekka for the the Toowoomba based band will have the Equal parts sass and sincerity, Gladstone very first time. audience captivated with their high energy, singer Hayley Marsten was born to perform.

54 Hayley’s style is bold country music, with her recent EP Lonestar debuting with a top 10 position in the ARIA country charts. Her live performances are just as impressive, with appearances at some of Australia’s most notable events including the Tamworth Country Music Festival and Deni Ute Muster.

Bush Bands - Drag Queen Bingo Music on the Move presented New by Heritage Bank WHEN: 9am to midday daily WHEN: 8.30pm August 15 WHERE: XXXX Stockmen’s Bar Music fans are invited to join in the fun as they WHERE: Gregory Terrace and King follow the Music on the Move presented by Street entry gates (H-15) & (N-15) and Grill (O-6) Heritage Bank. The fabulous Drag Queen Bingo at XXXX For the very first time, bush bands will Marching bands from local schools and Stockmen’s Bar and Grill is back by popular welcome visitors to the Ekka. community groups, along with Queensland demand for a second year. Police Pipes and Drums, will perform daily as Musicians Rob Black and Felicity Kircher, Hosted by Queens Ball ‘Drag Performer of they move in tune along Gregory Terrace. along with the band Open Season (August the Year’ Vollie LaVont, the free event features 10 only), will perform blues and roots classics drag performances by ‘Dolly Parton’ singing at the Gregory Terrace and King Street entry 9 To 5, ‘Faith Hill’ belting out This Kiss and gates - the perfect welcome for stepping into ‘Shania Twain’ with Man! I Feel Like a Woman. a slice of the country!

55 education Agricultural Hall presented by The Agricultural Hall presented by Seqwater impacts every area of our lives, with the Seqwater (H-14) features an amazing array of educational Agricultural Hall presented by Seqwater activities, delightful experiences and hands-on showcasing rural life and agricultural The Ekka is Queensland’s largest classroom, learning for children, with a special focus on innovations, explaining where healthy and with more than 30,000 children inspired, innovation and sustainability in 2019. nutritious food comes from and providing educated and entertained each year over the Children will enjoy learning how agriculture opportunities to meet farmers and primary 10 days of show. producers.

56 Field to Fork Growing and Planting How does wheat become a loaf of bread? Kids will enjoy learning about the grain to The best place to start in food education Identifying and planting seeds and seed pods flour process through the Grain Chain. This is to take kids to the very beginning and is always a favourite kids gardening activity. display will teach the kids what’s involved in teach them about agriculture and how their Here kids will learn how to identify different processing and milling grains into consumable food travels from the field to their fork. All types of fruit and vegetables and have the products which they can find on supermarket stages of the agricultural cycle are covered, opportunity to guess the plant. Raised garden shelves. from composting, growing and planting, to bed kits from Vegepod will also be used to harvesting and processing. Kids will have a teach kids about growing and planting. Cooking chance to roll up their sleeves and enjoy the Harvesting Kids LOVE cooking… it’s fun, messy and a following activities: When a crop has grown and is ready to eat, powerful learning experience for children. Kids education Composting the farmer must collect or harvest it from the will be inspired as they learn to make a healthy and yummy corn and vegetable fritter at the Composting is nature’s way of recycling! This fields. Kids get cracking, get cooking with Australian activity highlights the difference between Kids will enjoy learning about the many Eggs. In this hands-on cooking class, they’ll biodegradable and non-biodegradable, different harvesting processes, such as picking roll up their sleeves and don an apron as they the importance of decomposition and how fruits by hand or collecting wheat with huge measure, mix, grate, chop and bake, before compost is made and why it’s important for technologically advanced machines called enjoying their delicious fritter. soil health. Kids will learn methods for at-home combine harvesters. composting. All Field to Fork activities run from 9am to Processing 6pm.

57 Seqwater Their popular giant augmented reality sandpit Queensland Beekeepers will return this year, educating kids with a Association WHEN: 9am to 6pm simulation of what a drought would look like Seqwater will create an exciting and inspiring across south east Queensland. WHEN: 9am to 6pm space for kids to understand, appreciate and The Seqwater stand would also not be Kids will learn the importance of buzzing connect with water. complete without its water refill station for bees and happy hives at the Queensland As the bulk water supplier for south east people to fill up their water bottles. Beekeepers Association stand. Queensland, Seqwater provides a safe, Seqwater is also this year working with water They will observe busy bees and enjoy affordable and reliable drinking water supply retailers Queensland Urban Utilities and Logan watching honey extraction demonstrations for 3.2 million people across the region. Water to educate people with fun water throughout the day, with the experts showing Seqwater’s stand will feature the ‘Sippidy doo conservation and leak prevention activities. the kids how honey is stored by bees and how Bar’ where Ekka goers will be able to quench it’s collected by the beekeeper. their thirst with drinks made from desalinated They will also learn about the many types of water such as ‘Iced Teasal’ and ‘Saltless honey and its different uses, and at 12.30pm Sparking Seawater.’ each day they will have the chance to create candles and creams using beeswax.

58 Around the grounds n Water at the Seqwater stand in the Effects Workshop for the winner’s school Agricultural Hall presented by Seqwater class, and the winning videos will feature on Ekka Learning Trail: Where there Once children finish the trail they can also the Ekka’s YouTube channel. is water, there is a way! present their workbook at the Agricultural Hall WHEN: Daily presented by Seqwater to win a great prize. Show Camp WHEN: Daily WHERE: Throughout the Race Around Ekka presented by Showgrounds Activate Ed WHERE: Throughout the Kids will love using Augmented Reality Showgrounds WHEN: 12 and 13 August Technology and the Ekka App as they journey Twenty Year six students will have the time of along the educational Ekka Learning Trail: WHERE: Throughout the their life scouring the Ekka for story ideas and Where there is water, there is a way! Showgrounds creating their very own newspaper. In 2019, there are six exciting trail points Students from grades 7 to 12 will have the Now in its 91st year, Show Camp is a fully where students can ‘check in’ and learn chance to become budding film makers as immersive and unique experience, with information and participate in engaging they race around Ekka - planning, scripting, students living at the Showgrounds during the activities. At each checkpoint kids will be given directing, shooting, editing and producing TV 10 days of Ekka, and covering all aspects of a letter to spell a special code word. commercials and documentaries. show life from agriculture and animals to food and entertainment. Trail points include: Students in Years 7-10 will create a 30 second n Honeybees at The Old Museum advertisement highlighting a competition Students will develop their news writing, n Australian beef supply chain virtual reality displayed at Ekka, and students in Years 11 researching, interviewing, photography, video at the Arrow Energy Pavilion and 12 will make a 90 second documentary and podcasting skills, while producing up to about the people who bring the show to the 40 stories to be published in the 28th edition n Dairy industry at Norco Shed city each year. of the Ekka Courier. Read the Ekka Courier on n Animal care at the RACQ Animal Nursery the Show Camp website at www.urbaneec. First place winners will receive a half-day Short eq.edu.au/show-camp n Meet a farmer in the Woolworths Fresh Film and Television Production with Visual Food Pavilion

59 the old museum Ekka’s flower and garden precinct The Old Museum is a green thumbs paradise, featuring hands-on horticultural activities and stunning garden competition displays.

60 Little Backyard Farmers - New and raising hens. vegetables take to grow and will add 2. FLOWERS AND BEES - in this colour some lettuce, potatoes and carrots to Little Backyard Farmers is a brand new and matching activity, children will wear a pair their basket. interactive educational activity, teaching kids of coloured cellophane sunglasses and 5. FRUIT ORCHARD - children will water about urban farming. weave their way through a giant flower apple and orange trees (props) and There are six hands-on stations where garden to collect pollen. They’ll put pick a fruit for their basket. They’ll also children are taught the importance of future their pollen disc into the beehive, before have to identify whether certain fruits sustainability practices through composting, moving to the next station. and vegetables are in fact a fruit or a planting seeds, growing vegetables and 3. VEGGIE PATCH: PLANTING - children vegetable. nurturing plants. will dig in a garden bed, planting 6. COMPOST AND RECYCLE - using With a basket in hand, children will collect vegetable seeds. They’ll also learn about their basket of produce and other items, produce at the stations, before sorting the the importance of worm activity in the children will learn what to compost and items into compost, recycle or waste tubs. garden. what to recycle. They’ll sort the items into 1. CHICKEN COOP - kids will enter a large 4. VEGGIE PATCH: HARVESTING - compost, recycle or waste tubs. coop, searching for an egg to add to children will harvest vegetables to learn At the end of the activity, the kids will receive a their basket among the chickens (props) about garden care and growth. They’ll seedling to take home and plant, to start their and hay. They’ll learn about life cycles find out how long different fruits and backyard farming journey.

Green the Street also be live bee talks daily. outdoors indoors. Those wanting to try out their green thumbs Green the Street will showcase what the street Brookfield Gardens ‘The Jungle of the future could look like. and bring nature into their homes can visit the Room’ by Claire Bickle - Brookfield Gardens pop-up shop at the end of This will be done by creating a botanical New the exhibit. wonderland with an urban rainforest full For the first time at Ekka, Brookfield Gardens by Claire Bickle will showcase ‘The Jungle of hundreds of trees and hanging plants, RSPCA’s Educational Mobile delicately yarned structures, an urban parkland Room,’ an interactive plant display inspiring with decorated bicycles, artworks and areas of the immersion of nature and indoors. Unit the street Ekka visitors can graffiti themselves. This green spectacle will be made of seasonal The RSPCA’s Educational Mobile Unit is a The street will also include an urban agriculture produce, and hanging and indoor plants state-of-the-art classroom on wheels, teaching hub - full of native beehives and Flowhive intertwined across everyday household children about responsible animal care at honey bees, locally produced food and new furniture, teaching people about the remedial home. street technologies like electric bicycles, effects of plants in everyday life. The kids will see cute foster kittens as they carbon neutral construction, bamboo The designer, Claire Bickle, has been a learn about pet ownership and how best to structures and more. qualified horticulturist for more than two look after their pets around native wildlife in Green the Street will be officially opened with decades, raising awareness of both the their backyard. a ribbon cutting on Friday 9 August. There will physical and mental benefits of bringing the

61 Flower Crowns by Heritage budding florists will have 90 minutes to create Bank an autumn design using a selection of flowers, horticultural materials and accessories. Flower crowns remain a popular trend and people of all ages will have a bunch of fun as Little Sprouts supported by they make their own at The Old Museum. Brunnings With the help of local florists, Ekka guests will For the very first time, Prep students will grow be given fresh flowers and the necessary craft radishes in the Little Sprouts Competition materials to make a pretty flower crown to supported by Brunnings. Flower Beard Competition wear around the show. The kids will grow the vegetables in pots at presented by Heritage Bank Origami Making their school, before bringing them to The Old Museum on Saturday 17 August at 10am for WHEN: 2pm August 14 Kids will learn the ancient art of paper folding judging, with prizes awarded for the biggest The hugely popular Flower Beard Competition as they make origami flowers. radish and funniest looking radish. presented by Heritage Bank will see florists This fun activity was a hit last year when it was decorate Brisbane’s best beards. first held at The Old Museum. School Garden Competition Around 10 bearded men will be given a supported by Brunnings man-scape with flowers, before being judged Competition displays through audience applause at The Old Budding horticultural students will create Museum on People’s Day. Floristry Competition seasonal veggie gardens in the School Gardening Competition supported by The men and their magnificent facial fuzz will The Floristry Competition is back for a second Brunnings. then walk in the iconic Grand Parade in the year and will see floristry professionals and They’ll plant a variety of vegetables, herbs or Main Arena at 4.30pm. students create stunning centerpieces, edible flowers that grow during autumn and The quirky competition will be MC’d by well- bouquets and pedestal displays. winter and create a recipe using those plants, known landscape architect Costa Georgiadis. A highlight will be the mystery box challenge with the gardens judged on Sunday 11 August on Wednesday 14 August at 11am, where at 1.30pm.

62 School Scarecrow Competition be judged on Friday 9 August from 8am. related to the four seasons of summer, supported by Brunnings autumn, winter and spring. Horticultural Display Students will create scarecrows dressed Competition Quilts Across Queensland in seasonal attire in the School Scarecrow presented by Total Building Competition supported by Brunnings. Eye-catching horticultural displays can be found on the ground floor of The Old Museum. Maintenance The students will be given a place in the world and must take into account the season and The vibrant displays, put together by More than 100 vibrant quilts will be on display the crops that grow there when designing their horticultural organisations, community groups on the ground floor of The Old Museum. scarecrows, with the competition judged on and design students, will be judged on Friday Now in its 18th year, the Quilts Across Wednesday 7 August at 5pm. 9 August from 9am. Queensland Competition presented by Total Building Maintenance features modern and Potted Plants supported by Education on Show traditional style quilts, including the award Nursery and Garden Industry The Education on Show competition winners - Best of Show, Best Use of Colour, Queensland showcases work by Queensland students Hangers’ Choice Award and Viewer’s Choice and this year’s theme is ‘Nature in Bloom - the Award. The potted plants competition covers a wide Beauty of the Seasons.’ There will also be sewing demonstrations for variety of plants from ferns and palms to visitors wanting to further their quilting skills. bonsai, cacti and orchards. Entries range from poems and brochures to photography and sculptures, with all works The beautiful plants in their decorative pots will

63 rides and showbags Rides Kids Carnival is conveniently located at the find the treasure. end of Alexandria Street, which is home to WHERE: Sideshow Alley (E-10, The four level pirate themed funhouse great family attractions including the RACQ features 35 interactive obstacles, including an G-7) and Kids Carnival (Q-15, Animal Nursery and Black Hawk Canine Australian first interactive water play zone. Pavilion. R-14) Kids will walk across a bridge made from Experience the thrills and excitement of the Don’t forget there are 2 for 1 rides between wooden planks and barrels right above the Ekka with two adrenaline-charged carnival 9am and 5pm on August 13 for Super Ride water, keeping an eye out for the shark. precincts. Tuesday. With more than 10 minutes of family fun, this You’ll find the serious adrenaline junkies in new ride is sure to be popular. Sideshow Alley, while the little daredevils will Selection of new rides be having fun in Kids Carnival. Enchanted Circus - Families will enjoy a bigger and better Kids Pirates Nest - Carnival this year, with the area increasing by Family Friendly Family Friendly Roll up to an interactive funhouse featuring more than 15 per cent. That’s an extra 750 Ahoy there matey! Step aboard the Pirates three levels of thrills. square metres of rides and games to enjoy. Nest in Sideshow Alley and follow the path to

64 Kids will perform a balancing act as they Selection of returning Speed 2 - Extreme cross the vibrating floor and hang on tighter Reaching speeds of 120km an hour, Speed than a trapeze artist as they attempt the rope favourites 2 in Sideshow Alley rotates at more than 10 bridges. XSCREAM Soundwave - revolutions per minute - the definition of a thrill Like any circus, the Enchanted Circus in Kids ride! Carnival is a world full of colourful lights and Extreme sounds children will love. XSCREAM Soundwave is the closest thing Crazy Spinning Coaster - you’ll find to a Sideshow Alley nightclub. With Happy Kangaroo - bright flashing lights, lasers and the latest Family Friendly music tunes pumping, riders will experience The only spinning roller coaster in Australia - Family Friendly varying levels of g-force as this they spin riders will be treated to an adventure of turns The Happy Kangaroo is sure to excite children around in cars. and steep drops. Adding to the fun, the riders’ as it jumps up and down, drawing giggles and individual cars will begin spinning as they travel squeals from them. The Beast - Extreme down the track in Sideshow Alley. The ride in Kids Carnival is a drop tower with The Beast is the largest travelling ride in the a difference - it lifts up and then performs a Southern Hemisphere - it’s 25 metres tall Royal Double Decker Carousel - series of bounces as it lowers to the ground. with a swing of 45 metres high and weighs a Family Friendly Each jump provides just enough free-fall whopping 86 tonnes. It’s bound to get even motion to make the kids laugh. the seasoned Sideshow Alley adrenaline junkie Australia's only Double Decker Carousel is a screaming as it swings back and forth like truly breathtaking experience. Families will love riding the carousel in Kids Carnival. Star Flyer - a pendulum, reaching speeds of 120km an hour! Family Friendly Dodgem cars - The Star Flyer in Kids Carnival will take Dragon Castle - Scary Family Friendly children 30 metres into the air. The Dragon Castle ghost train in Sideshow Everyone loves the dodgems! Riders will The kids will sit in a chair as the ride swings Alley features seven gruesome carts to bump, spin and try to catch their friends around - they’re in for one exhilarating ride in transport those who dare through two as they drive around the arena. There are the sky! levels of frights. Along the creepy journey dodgem cars in Sideshow Alley and Kids they’ll encounter crazed criminals and mad Carnival. scientists.

Showbags n The Kitty (a showbag for your cat) - $20 n Pokemon - $28 Where: Triple M Showbag Pavilion n RiRi by Rihanna - $28 n Marie Claire Magazine - $28 (D-8) n Indie Showbag - $30 n Better Homes and Gardens Magazine - $17 From the classic Bertie Beetle to bags filled n Hamptons Style Showbag - $35 with lollies and toys, there are more than 400 n Yo! Fish Showbag - $35 n Miss Coco - $30 types of showbags to choose from at the n Little Rock Star - $20 n Stella Athletic - $30 Ekka. n Emergency Rescue - $20 n Nude By Nature - $28 At the very first show in 1876, there was just n Gag Big Bag - $15 n Girls Night In Pamper Pack - $30 one showbag - a bag of coal! n Squishy Squashy 2 - $15 n Young Designers Collective Fashion Pack - $28 Selection of new New ULTIMATE Bertie Beetle Guessing n Athletica Health and Fitness Pack - $30 showbags Competition - guess the number of Bertie Beetles in the box at the showbag stand and n Designer Brands Cosmetics - $22 n Wonder Woman - $25 the winner (closest guess) will receive a year’s n Darrell Lea PIG OUT - $22 supply of Bertie Beetles! n Toy Story 4 - $28 n Darrell Lea Liquorice - $22 n How to Train Your Dragon - $28 Selection of returning n Darrell Lea Rocklea Road - $22 n Avengers - $25 favourites n Building Bricks - $25 n Riverdale - $28 n Dinosaur Rules - $25 n Stranger Things - $28 n Bertie Beetle - six showbags ranging n All American - $22 from $2 to $15 n Friends - $28 n New Zealand Favs - $22 n Paw Patrol - $28 n The Pooch (a showbag for your dog) - $22 n Peppa Pig - $28

65 food and beverages everything from cheap eats to fine dining n discover a foodie paradise in Gourmet The Taste Triangle and Instaworthy food trends to classic show Plaza Foodies will get lost in the Taste Triangle at the favourites. n relax at the Royal Queensland Ekka, which is our version of Bermuda. Foodies will: Steakhouse and Bar presented by The Taste Triangle is the only food experience n navigate their way to the Woolworths AussieBeef.com.au of its kind where Ekka guests can enjoy Fresh Food Pavilion n set sail for King Street Feast

66 food and beverages

Woolworths Fresh Food Pavilion demonstrations, which include meet the (J-15) grower interviews With more than 60 food and drink stalls and GFree Donuts the brand new Royal Queensland Tastes, foodies will want to navigate their way to the For all the gluten free people out there, you Woolworths Fresh Food Pavilion. must come along to GFree Donuts and taste a little bit of heaven. These cinnamon sugar Our top picks coated donuts are so good you can’t even tell they’re gluten free. To top it off, inject The Piano Bar - Kombucha and the donut with a filling of your choice for the Kefir -New ultimate indulgence. Serving up a variety of fun and creative flavour $3 Cheese Toasties Royal Queensland Tastes - sensations, The Piano Bar is bringing your New favourite health drinks kombucha and kefir to An Ekka staple loved by the masses that The new Royal Queensland Tastes is serving the Ekka. Kefir is a fermented milk drink that you can’t pass up! They’re mouth-wateringly up award-winning food and beverages from is all the rage with the health conscious at the delicious and won’t break the bank. the prestigious Royal Queensland Food and moment. You’ll also be spoilt for choice with Wine Show (RQFWS). kombucha flavours from passionfruit mojito to Ice Tea Man With some of Australia’s best beef, lamb, wine, strawberry blonde. Come along and enjoy a The Ice Tea Man returns with thirst-quenching cheese, beer, ice cream and coffee on offer, it drink freshly poured out of a piano. beverages that are all natural, gluten free, will be worth the visit. vegan and healthy. Choose from flavours Enjoy a tasting platter of medal-winning beef Aus Fresco - New such as mojito, vintage lemon, raspberry and and lamb for just $5 or quench your thirst with There is nothing quite like that sweet sensation peach, as well as an unsweetened Japanese a $10 beer tasting paddle (three beers). green tea that is free from cane sugar. Served one experiences when they take their first sip You can also dig into your favourite cheese in a jar and offering $2 refills, snap a pic and of a fruit juice, especially when it’s served in a with a hand-selected wine, creating the make your Instagram followers jealous. fruit skin. Come along to Aus Fresco and snap perfect flavour match. an Instaworthy pic, enjoying all natural and More RQFWS award-winning products will be sugar-free cold press juices and coco water Gnocchi Gnocchi Brothers featured in a display cabinet, with information slushies. You’ve probably heard of them before, on how to get your hands on them outside of because Gnocchi Gnocchi Brothers is a show. Woolworths Fresh Market Brisbane favourite among gnocchi lovers. The RQFWS is dedicated to recognising and Visit the Woolworths Fresh Market to celebrate The gnocchi is cooked to perfection - it’s rewarding Australia’s outstanding producers their farmers and the beautiful fresh food pillowy, tender and practically melts in your and their produce through a series of eight they grow. Get to know the farmers in both mouth. Choose from a variety of sauces annual competitions. the sampling area and within the kitchen including vegetarian options. Come along and experience this taste sensation for yourself.

67 Gourmet Plaza (I-12) Discover a foodie paradise in Gourmet Plaza, with more than 10 stalls offering epic eats from around the globe. Our top picks

Calabang - world’s longest fries Flying Noodles - New Okonomi House - Japanese pizza and calamari on a stick - New Food is truly magical. Flying Noodles is - New Come along to Calabang and grab yourself a bringing the airborne noodle craze to the Okonomi is known as the Japanese pizza and serve of the world’s longest fries - 12 inches to Ekka. This theatrical trend originated in until you’ve experienced the art of Okonomi for be exact. They’re sure to make your Instagram Singapore and has been blowing up on yourself, your life is incomplete. It’s a Japanese followers jealous. Calabang is also catering to Instagram ever since. Don’t miss this truly savoury pancake - choose from cheese, the calamari lovers with supersized calamari Instaworthy dish - noodles suspended from pork, chicken or veggie. Once it has finished on a stick. Choose from a variety of flavours ‘floating’ chopsticks. Choose from flavours cooking, top it off with sauce and a few including salt and pepper, hot and spicy, including Mee Goreng, Sakura Noodles and garnishes and experience a truly life-changing cheese, sour cream and onion, nori seaweed Garlic Prawn Noodles. food moment. and paprika.

Charred RQFWS Tastes Bao Brothers - New Charred takes gourmet rolls to the next level, Royal Queensland Food and Wine Show Bao Brothers will bring the street food using RQFWS award-winning meats. Choose (RQFWS) Tastes offers tasting plates of award- culture of Gua Bao to a whole new level, with from slow roasted HRW Tasmanian Lamb on a winning beef, lamb and sausage for just $5. contemporary Asian flavours. Their menu baguette with mint yoghurt and Tajima Wagyu The beef is sourced from cattle in the RNA’s includes a variety of baos, Asian loaded fries beef on a baguette with smoky BBQ sauce Paddock to Palate Competition presented by and spring rolls. and slaw. Mort & Co, while the lamb is a RQFWS gold- medal winner.

68 Royal Queensland Steakhouse The restaurant will once again be located on dishes including their Beerhaus BBQ - and Bar presented by the Royal International Convention Centre American-style BBQ meat served with pretzel (Royal ICC) upper foyer, open for lunch and rolls and haus pickle. They’ll also dish up BBQ AussieBeef.com.au dinner. sandwiches served on a potato roll. WHERE: Upper Royal International Convention Centre King Street Feast Kuhl-Cher Coffee (G-13) Set sail for King Street Feast. King Street The charismatic Kuhl-Cher Coffee will be is one of Brisbane’s most popular food brewing to give you that second wind of Relax at the Royal Queensland Steakhouse precincts, so visitors are sure to find plenty to energy - especially after hitting Sideshow Alley and Bar presented by AussieBeef.com.au - feast on. The bars and restaurants inside the or Kids Carnival! With all coffee beans freshly the only restaurant of its kind where foodies Ekka grounds are: roasted onsite, you know you’re getting the can indulge in the nation’s finest steak, lamb, perfect brew! You can also grab a bacon, egg wines and cheeses all at the one location. Welcome to Bowen Hills and cheese burger while you’re there. Its unique menu is sourced directly from the Welcome to Bowen Hills will serve a very prestigious Royal Queensland Food and Wine popular show staple during Ekka. They’ll Atelier Brasserie show (RQFWS) and Ekka competition winners. make butter sandwiches, inspired by the Atelier Brasserie will offer a relaxed dining For the first time ever, the steakhouse will iconic Butter Board Sandwiches which were experience with a focus on European flavours. feature a bar. The bar will serve a variety of first introduced in the 1950s. Nothing beats They pride themselves on serving the absolute tasting plates, and glasses of Moët Chandon two slices of bread with mountains of butter freshest produce and they’ll also have you champagne that you can take with you while and filling! They’ll also have Harry’s Pizza and sorted for that coffee fix! you watch the Nature in Bloom Natural Fibres burgers on their menu. Welcome to Bowen Fashion Parades presented by Channel Seven. Hills is located in the revitalised Dairy Hall and El Camino Cantina Opening hours midday - 8pm daily. Sugar Building. El Camion Cantina is the place to go for Tex- If you choose to dine in, menu items include the Mex cuisine. With Las Vegas-style neon lights 2019 RQFWS Grand Champion Branded Beef Beerhaus and sombrero-splashed party vibes, you’ll sit of Show Kiwami Wagyu and 2019 RQFWS Beerhaus is a bohemian-inspired bier hall, down to a downright delicious menu featuring Branded Lamb Grand Champion of Show located in the revitalised Royal Snack Bar. tacos and burritos. Arriba! HRW Tasmanian Lamb, both served with cress During Ekka they’ll serve authentic Bavarian hazelnut salad, tomato gratin and red wine jus.

69 Six Acres Restaurant - Rydges Fortitude Valley Six Acres Restaurant is Rydges Fortitude Valley’s authentic steakhouse, serving succulent cuts of meat carefully selected by their Executive Chef Francesco and prepared to perfection. Whether you’re with family or friends, their world-class kitchen team is already dreaming up a feast! Paddock Bar - Rydges Fortitude Valley For those who prefer a more laidback and quick bite, Paddock Bar at Rydges Fortitude Valley has you covered. Enjoy a rustic and charming ambience complete with stunning views of the Ekka, as you devour their delicious range of burgers and pizzas. Around The Grounds Iconic Ekka Strawberry Sundae It’s impossible to resist indulging in the iconic Watermelon Fiesta - Little Bit Cheeky Churros - New Ekka Strawberry Sundae. They’re only available New Attention all churro addicts! Little Bit Cheeky at the Ekka and are made using more than Come along to the Watermelon Fiesta on Churros will satisfy your churro cravings with 21,135 litres of LICK ice cream, 6.2 tonnes of Gregory Terrace, serving all things watermelon hand pumped churros accompanied by warm fresh Queensland strawberries and 750 litres of including freshly juiced watermelon slushies chocolate and caramel sauces - they even fresh cream. The sundaes raise pivotal funds and an Instaworthy watermelon slice. This have a pink chocolate sauce! You’ll find them for the Prince Charles Hospital Foundation to unique sweet treat features homemade on Gregory Terrace. aid medical research and are served up with watermelon ice cream sandwiched between the help of generous volunteers. You’ll find the two large slices of fresh watermelon and sundaes at several locations around grounds. topped with dark chocolate seeds.

70 Sugar Storm a health nut looking for a guilt-free treat to take the time to enjoy this show favourite treat. satisfy your cravings, then Coco Whip is the Chow down on a golden brown Dagwood If you’re looking to take the classic fairy floss place to go. Dog at various locations around the grounds. pic for Instagram, then Sugar Storm is the place to go. You can even get your fairy floss Giant Turkey Legs CWA Scones in the shape of a flower or duck for an extra sprinkle of cuteness. Find them on Gregory Meat lovers will love gnawing on a giant turkey We all know they’re the best scones! Terrace. leg from the Baby Back Pork Ribs stand in Accompanied with jam and cream, the Sideshow Alley. These epic legs will fill up even Queensland Country Women’s Association Coco Whip the hungriest caveman. Be sure to snap a pic under the John MacDonald Stand is once for Instagram, to be the envy of your mates. again supplying Ekka goers with these It’s back again on Gregory Terrace! This delicious treats. healthy soft serve is made from coconut Dagwood Dogs water and topped with superfoods like chia seeds, goji berries and coconut chips. If you’re For an authentic Ekka experience, you must

71 Chef Mel Alafaci

cooking school Ekka Cooking School presented experiment, upskill their talents and reinvent celebrated Vanilla Zulu Culinary Adventures by Spotlight with fresh local produce alongside this year’s and is a successful cook book author. The new cooking school host Chef Mel Alafaci. enthusiastic, entertaining chef and cooking Where: Woolworths Fresh Food Chef Mel will be joined by leading local chefs school owner says “with a little know how, Pavilion (J-15) specialising in a wide range of cuisines. anyone can plate up spectacular meals.” As the Queen of Culinary Bling, Chef Mel is For the first time in Ekka history, the Ekka Guest chefs include Dominique Rizzo and her brilliant at making everyday dishes spectacular Cooking School presented by Spotlight will amazing Italian inspiration, Chef Taya (Taya with quick and easy plating and presentation combine a demonstration stage with exclusive Kitchen) with Thai, Asian cooking with Chef techniques using her own culinary lingo to cooking masterclasses taught by Brisbane’s Kelly Lord (Spirit House Cooking School), make cooking fun and easy to learn. leading chefs in the Woolworths Fresh Food hand-made gyoza with Chef Yoshi Takeyama Pavilion. and hard core carnivore BBQ inspiration with Mel believes in teaching basic fundamental Chef Adam Herbert. chef skills and using the freshest local There will be 50 masterclasses across the 10 ingredients. Having a repertoire of reliable days of show for those looking to expand their With creating meals at home using fresh and recipes that you can rehash and refresh by cooking skills and knowledge through hands- local produce and the popularity of cooking using different sides and accompaniments, on learning. The classes run for 45 minutes television shows on the rise, cooking school is her secret to living happily ever after in the and there will be a minimal cost of $10, with pupils will master the ‘tricks of the trade’ and kitchen and at the dining table. each participant receiving a free Spotlight make new foodie friends as they learn, taste cooking apron. and enjoy their own culinary creations. Mel’s cooking, in part, pays tribute to her Zimbabwean upbringing living on a farm in The cooking demonstrations will be 30 Those wanting to sign up for the masterclass South Africa, exploring the exotic flavours minutes long, showcasing each chef’s can register on the day at the cooking school. and creations of African cuisine. As a global technique, dishes and culinary flare, while traveller, blogger and foodie she is on the also teaching valuable tips and tricks to make Host - Celebrity Chef Mel Alafaci pulse of local and exotic food trends and passionate foodies shine in their own kitchens. Nicknamed the Happy Chef, bubbly and offers a very exciting wealth of culinary Ekka foodies and chefs alike will explore, vivacious Chef Mel is the creator of Teneriffe’s knowledge.

72 Cooking School highlights What When Masterclass - Cooking with Beef (JBS) featuring Head Chefs from some Every day 12.15pm - 1pm of south-east Queensland’s most awarded restaurants (Treasury Casino, Sunshine Coast Hotel and Plough Inn) Masterclass - Lemon and Lavender Panna Cotta with edible flower gravel and Friday 9 August 10.45am - 11.30am a chocolate ‘soil’ with Farmer Sarah from Basilea Masterclass - Chef Mel teaches handmade ravioli with burnt sage butter and Friday 9 August 1.45pm - 2pm spinach and ricotta filling with pancetta bark bling Masterclass - Chef Dominque Rizzo Flavours from My Travels. Broad bean Saturday 10 August 3.15pm - 4pm mozzarella and mint bruschetta, stuffed pork involtini with fennel and orange salad Demonstration - Matt Kirkegaard and Chef Mel reinvent fish and chips. Beer Tuesday 13 August 5.30pm - 6pm and black pepper battered barramundi on lemon pea puree with glamorous ‘fries’ Masterclass - Pepes Mexican Restaurant shows how to make their signature Wednesday 14 August 3.15pm - 4pm churros with delectable dulche leche sauce Demonstration - Chef Tong shows how to carve a very fancy fruit salad (edible Thursday 15 August 10am - 10.30am and 11.30am - 12pm art) Masterclass - Chef Yoshi Takeyama hand-made gyoza with pork. Delectable Friday 16 August 1.45pm - 2.30pm Japanese Cuisine made fresh and easy Demonstration - Chef Mel Death by chocolate platter with spiced ras el hanout Saturday 17 August 1pm - 1.30pm brownie, chocolate bark and signature chocolate soil c ing c o l ook s h o and Thai cuisine has taken him to Thailand, Other local chefs Chef Taya Meeikeaw Singapore, Vietnam and Malaysia. Kelly also joining the cooking combines his restaurant duties with teaching school Taya will return to the at the popular Spirit House Cooking School. Ekka for her second Chef cooking school Chef Adam Dominique circuit, exhibiting her Herbert Rizzo unmatched teaching and culinary talents. Brisbane’s iconic Dom is a leading Based in Enoggera, steakhouse chef, celebrity Queensland Taya is a Thai Adam, is both a chef and restaurateur food pioneer and will be showcasing unique pioneer in Primal with more than 20 creations from her new and dynamic cooking BBQ Iron cooking years’ experience, studio Taya’s Kitchen. and a classically celebrating her love trained chef. Adam of Italian and Sicilian Chef Kelly has previously cuisine. Her latest venture, Putia: Pure Food worked at Brisbane’s Buffalo Bar and Walter’s Lord Kitchen, School and Pantry recently opened in Steakhouse as a distinguished steakhouse Brisbane’s Banyo, showcasing her extensive Kelly has been Head chef, receiving recognition and awards for his food knowledge and skills and inspiring people Chef at the critically work from Brisbane’s restaurant community. to create healthy and delicious recipes. acclaimed Spirit House Restaurant on the Sunshine Coast since 2004. His journey in Asian

73 74 fashion Nature in Bloom Natural Fibres n White Label Noba Fashion Parades presented by n Maiocchi Channel Seven n Sacha Drake WHEN: 11.30am, 12.30pm, n Jericho Road 1.30pm & 2.30pm daily. Also at n Wendy Makin 3.30pm on August 14 n Wil Valor WHERE: Fashion Stage (G-14) n Living Silk The Nature in Bloom Natural Fibres Fashion n Annalisse Designs Parades presented by Channel Seven n WS Workshop will celebrate Queensland agriculture and There are also student designers from QUT; community, with a new line-up of women’s the Australian Institute of Creative Design; Fashions on the Field presented and menswear designers in 41 shows over the TAFE Queensland; and the Billy Blue College by Moët & Chandon 10 days of Ekka. of Design who will be selected to participate in WHEN: 9.30am-12.30pm The parades, directed by Laura Churchill for the parades through the Ekka Fashion Student Monday 12 August the third year, will celebrate the colours and Design Competition initiative. climate of spring in Queensland in a new WHERE: Main Arena (L-8) Nature in Bloom show. Fibre to Fashion Conversation See Ekka’s most stylish men and women Inspired by the iconic Queensland scene Series Schedule in the Fashions on the Field Competition of jacarandas in flower, Nature in Bloom The Fibre to Fashion Conversation Series will presented by Moët & Chandon. will provide a romantic, floral backdrop to be hosted by Laura Churchill on the Fashion The competition held on Thoroughbred Day showcase Queensland’s best natural fibre Stage at 12pm. offers eight classes, with the Best Dressed fashion. The speakers are: Junior (15-17 years) class and three classes In a new dimension to the show, award- for Strappers and Stewards back for a second n August 10: Brittanie Dreghorn, blogger at winning violinist Emma Beau will open year. Britt’s List, in conversation with Brisbane and close each parade with a live violin designers In a showcase of style not to be missed, the performance, setting the romantic theme. entrants will strut their stuff for a panel of n August 11: Ringers Western CEO Anika Returning this year will be the daily Meet the prestigious circuit judges including Brisbane’s Solerno Models sessions, plus the student design 18 year old fashion prodigy Connor O’Grady segment and Fibre to Fashion Conversation n August 14: Peppermint Magazine in and Meredith McMaster from the Brisbane Series. Closing the parade will a couture gown conversation with Brisbane designers based Meredith McMaster Millinery. designed by international costume designer n August 17: The Common Thread store The judging panel will score the fashion savvy Kirsten Fletcher of ‘Alice in Wonderland” and owners and Safe Itote and Desta Cullen entrants on a number of standard race-wear “Beauty and the Beast” fame. on the sustainable fashion movement in criteria before crowning the winner from each This year marks the 28th year of Ekka retail class. presenting its fashion parades, which is the Violinist Emma Beau will feature in the The eight classes are: show’s most glamourous event. fashion parades n Best Dressed Lady (18-40 years) To continue the Ekka tradition of championing n Best Dressed Lady (40+ years) local talent, there is a fresh line-up of 16 Queensland designers - seven of which are n Best Dressed Gentleman (18+ years) new to the Ekka runway. n Best Dressed Junior (15-17 years) The designers are: n Best Millinery / Headwear (unisex) n Pure Dreamwear (new to Ekka) n Best Dressed Steward (unisex) n Kirsten Fletcher (new to Ekka) n Best Dressed Lady Strapper n Ringers Western (new to Ekka) n Best Dressed Gentleman Strapper n Mojalivin (new to Ekka) A Grand Champion will be chosen from the n Isabella Longginou (new to Ekka) first place winners of the Best Dressed Lady (18-40 years), Best Dressed Lady (40 years n Ileana the Label (new to Ekka) and over), Best Dressed Gentleman and Best n Rudi Miro (new to Ekka) Millinery / Headwear classes.

75 fun factS 415,000+ $220 million+ visitors in 2018 amount Ekka generates for the Brisbane Economy

1620+ 3,500+ volunteers help put the show on jobs created 2,319 entries in 11,000+ 2018’s largest competition - competition Canine classes 220,000+ 6000+ Dagwood Dogs award-winning eaten steaks

76 21,000+ competition $601,000+ entries total competition prize pool 400+ retailers

5.2 million social media 180,000+ reach on our iconic platforms during Strawberry Ekka 2018 Sundaes consumed

1950 debut of the 69 iconic Ekka Strawberry tree poles Sundae used in the woodchop competition

77 100 free tHings to do and see 1. Make new farmyard friends at the 5. See more than three tonnes of 9. See more than 500 of the Ekka’s best RACQ Animal Nursery fireworks launched in the EkkaNITES animals on show in the iconic Grand WHERE: Expo Place MAP: Q-12 supported by RACQ LifeFlight Rescue Parade Fireworks Spectacular WHERE: Main Arena MAP: L-8 2. Moo-ve over to the Main Arena to WHERE: Main Arena MAP: L-8 watch the beef cattle judging 10. Snap a selfie with Daisy the cow from MAP: L-8 6. Live a day in the life of a dairy farmer at Farmyard Friends as she wanders the Norco Milking Barn Gregory Terrace 3. Give the dogs in the Canine WHERE: Norco Shed MAP: L-5 MAP: J-13 Competition presented by Black Hawk a round of ‘appaws’ 7. See some of the world’s best pinball 11. ‘Bee’ amazed by all the honey on WHERE: Black Hawk Canine Pavilion wizards compete in the Brisbane display in Apiculture supported by MAP: N-11 Pinball Masters Marsh WHERE: XXXX Stockmen’s Bar and WHERE: Agricultural Hall presented by 4. Hold a baby chick in the palm of your Grill MAP: O-6 Seqwater MAP: H-14 hand at Cradle-a-chick presented by Australian Eggs 8. ‘Ewe’ will love this one! Watch the 12. See international singing star Jackie WHERE: Arrow Energy Pavilion MAP: Sheep Shearing in the Norco Shed Love light up the Fashion Stage G-6 MAP: L-5 MAP: G-14

78 13. Learn how to make miniature hats 20. Compare your winter woollies to the 27. Bring your imagination to the ‘Fairy for dolls and pets at the Fine Arts prize-winning fleece on display Tales and Fantasy’ themed Children’s Demonstration Stage WHERE: Channel Seven Pavilion MAP: Fireworks presented by MG Motor MAP: G-13 G-14 WHERE: Main Arena MAP: L-8

14. Help Dora the Explorer get to Big Red 21. See ‘sew’ many stunning quilts at 28. Plant seeds, harvest veggies and Chicken’s Fiesta during her live stage Quilts Across Queensland presented collect eggs at Little Backyard Farmers 1 0 tH n s show by Total Building Maintenance WHERE: The Old Museum MAP: D-15 0 free i g WHERE: Brisbane Airport Community WHERE: The Old Museum MAP: D-16 Stage MAP: L-14 29. Meet Ekka’s most meow-nificent cats 22. Watch the Heritage Bank Racing Pigs at the Cat Competition presented by 15. Be dazzled as the Queensland fly when they launch into a pool of Black Hawk to do and see Country Life Miss Showgirl Awards are water WHERE: Black Hawk Cat Pavilion presented WHERE: Stockman’s Rest MAP: O-5 MAP: Q-11 WHERE: Fashion Stage MAP: G-14 23. See scarecrows dressed in seasonal 30. Learn about the Australian beef 16. Watch the largest farriers and attire in the School Scarecrow industry at Experience: Beef presented blacksmiths competition in the Competition supported by Brunnings by MLA southern hemisphere WHERE: The Old Museum MAP: D-16 WHERE: Arrow Energy Pavilion MAP: WHERE: Expo Place MAP: P-10 G-6 24. Take a photo of the beautiful butterfly 17. Get wrapped up with friendly pythons stilt walkers 31. You have ‘goat’ to check out the Dairy at Luke’s Reptile Kingdom - Venomous WHERE: The Old Museum MAP: D-16 Goats Competition in the Arrow Energy Snake Show Pavilion WHERE: King Street MAP: N-15 25. Get your green thumb on and check MAP: G-5 out the entries in the School Garden 18. Horse around with the seven different Competition supported by Brunnings 32. See talented musicians battle it out in breeds on show in the Horse Breeds WHERE: The Old Museum MAP: D-15 the Ekka’s Country Music Showdown Expo Competition presented by Ringers WHERE: Norco Shed MAP: L-5 26. Take a photo kissing your loved one Western under the Ekka Love sign WHERE: XXXX Stockmen’s Bar and 19. Get egg-cited when you visit Poultry, WHERE: Gregory Terrace MAP: G-15 Grill MAP: O-6 Pigeons, Birds and Eggs presented by Australian Eggs WHERE: Arrow Energy Pavilion MAP: G-6

79 33. Learn how wheat becomes a loaf 40. Meet Channel Seven celebrities at the 46. Sit down at the cinema to watch a of bread at the Grain Chain in the 7 LIVE Studios snapshot of the Ekka’s 142 year history Agricultural Hall presented by Seqwater WHERE: Channel Seven Pavilion MAP: WHERE: Channel Seven Pavilion MAP: MAP: H-14 H-14 G-14

34. See the Woodchop and Sawing 41. Learn what it takes to be a superhero 47. Move in tune with the Music on the Competition in full swing at the PJ Masks Live Stage Show Move presented by Heritage Bank WHERE: Iron Jack Woodchop Arena WHERE: Brisbane Airport Community marching band MAP: C-11 Stage MAP: L-14 WHERE: Gregory Terrace MAP: J-13

35. Watch the Opening Ceremony to be 42. Find out what it takes to be a farmer 48. See what prize-winning fish made a part of an Ekka tradition at the Young Farmers Challenge splash in the Pisciculture Competition WHERE: Main Arena MAP: L-8 presented by Arrow Energy WHERE: Lower Royal International WHERE: Main Arena MAP: L-8 Convention Centre MAP: G-12 36. Make healthy and yummy corn and vegetable fritters at Kids get cracking, 43. See the Queensland Police Service 49. Be drawn to the Painting and Drawing get cooking with Australian Eggs Band of Blue rock out on the Competition display WHERE: Agricultural Hall presented by Multicultural Music Stage WHERE: Fine Arts MAP: G-13 Seqwater MAP: H-14 MAP: I-13 50. Witness a battle of the biceps at the 37. See the cream of the crop showcased 44. Listen to passionate poets belt out Australian Armwrestling Federation in the Dairy Cattle Competition bush ballads in the Bush Poetry Queensland Championships WHERE: Main Arena MAP: G-5 Competition WHERE: XXXX Stockmen’s Bar and WHERE: The Old Museum MAP: D-15 Grill MAP: O-6 38. Follow the Ekka Learning Trail: Where there is water, there is a way! around 45. See some cracking routines in the 51. Learn some tips as Matt Kirkegaard the Ekka Packer Leather Australian Stockwhip and Chef Mel reinvent fish and chips Challenge WHERE: Ekka Cooking School 39. Hoof it to the Main Arena for the Horse WHERE: Near the Arrow Energy presented by Spotlight MAP: J-15 Competition judging Pavilion MAP: F-5 MAP: L-8

80 52. See Ekka’s most stylish men and 58. Guess the weights of the oversized 63. Have a bunch of fun making a flower women in the Fashions on the Field vegetables entered in the Giant crown at Flower Crowns by Heritage Competition presented by Moët & Vegetable Competition supported by Bank Chandon Marsh WHERE: The Old Museum MAP: D-15 WHERE: Main Arena MAP: L-8 WHERE: Agricultural Hall presented by Seqwater MAP: H-14 64. Experience the excitement of the Prime 53. Have some boot-scooting fun at the Beef Auction in Expo Place Line Dancing Hoedown 59. See two clever canines round up a MAP: P-10 WHERE: XXXX Stockmen’s Bar and flock of ducks in EkkaNITES supported Grill MAP: O-6 by RACQ LifeFlight Rescue 65. Play a round of the fabulous Drag WHERE: Main Arena MAP: L-8 Queen Bingo at XXXX Stockmen’s Bar 54. Watch Olympic level riders compete in and Grill the Showjumping Competition 60. Toe tap to the tunes of two-time 2019 MAP: O-6 WHERE: Main Arena MAP: L-8 Golden Guitar nominee Brad Cox supported by Gympie Music Muster at 66. Meet vehicles Rolly and Polly as they 55. See what our future city streets could XXXX Stockmen’s Bar and Grill put on a comedy car act in EkkaNITES look like at Green the Street MAP: O-6 supported by RACQ LifeFlight Rescue WHERE: Gregory Terrace near The Old WHERE: Main Arena MAP: L-8 Museum MAP: G-16 61. Watch the talented stars of Opera Queensland present the most 67. Go on a fun-filled adventure in the 56. Get all the buzz on bees from the recognisable hits of the opera world Gigglemobile during the Jimmy Giggle Queensland Beekeepers Association WHERE: Fashion Stage MAP: G-14 Live Stage Show WHERE: Agricultural Hall presented by WHERE: Brisbane Airport Community Seqwater MAP: H-14 62. Learn about responsible animal care at Stage MAP: L-14 the RSPCA’s Educational Mobile Unit 57. Pose for a selfie with your favourite WHERE: The Old Museum MAP: D-15 68. See how Queensland students have EkkaNITES supported by RACQ showcased the four seasons in the LifeFlight Rescue star Education on Show competition WHERE: Main Arena MAP: L-8 WHERE: The Old Museum MAP: D-16

81 69. Play in a giant augmented reality 74. See more than 50 dance groups 80. Watch on as 40 people make their sandpit at the Seqwater stand showcase their talents, from Bollywood pledge to Australia during a citizenship WHERE: Agricultural Hall presented by to cheerleading ceremony Seqwater MAP: H-14 WHERE: Brisbane Airport Community WHERE: Multicultural Music Stage Stage MAP: L-14 MAP: I-13 70. Learn the ancient art of paper folding and make origami flowers 75. Get to know the farmers growing 81. Let Chef Tong show you how to carve WHERE: The Old Museum MAP: D-15 your food and sample products at the a very fancy fruit salad - edible art! Woolworths Fresh Market WHERE: Ekka Cooking School 71. Watch international stunt drivers WHERE: Woolworths Fresh Food presented by Spotlight MAP: J-15 showcase spectacular movie scenes Pavilion MAP: J-15 in EkkaNITES supported by RACQ 82. Dance and sing along to the Lord LifeFlight Rescue 76. See competitors hungry for a win Mayor’s Seniors Cabaret WHERE: Main Arena MAP: L-8 in the Ekka’s Dagwood Dog Eating WHERE: Fashion Stage MAP: G-14 Competition 72. Have a laugh with comedian Michael WHERE: XXXX Stockmen’s Bar and 83. Focus on the visually stunning Bennett as he demonstrates balloon Grill MAP: O-6 Photography presented by King Street mastery WHERE: Lower Royal International WHERE: Brisbane Airport Community 77. Enjoy the Free Play Zone at the XP Convention Centre MAP: G-13 Stage MAP: L-14 Esports Australia Ekka Showcase WHERE: Channel Seven Pavilion MAP: 84. Be impressed by the clever canines 73. Learn how to critique pumpkin fruit G-14 herding sheep cakes when they’re judged live as WHERE: Main Arena MAP: L-8 part of Cookery supported by Loyal 78. See what a tractor looked like in 1917 Bakeware WHERE: Channel Seven Pavilion MAP: 85. Get inspiration for a birthday or WHERE: Lower Royal International G-14 wedding cake by checking out the Convention Centre MAP: G-13 decorated cake entries 79. Be wowed by famous Australian pop WHERE: Lower Royal International singer Normie Rowe Convention Centre MAP: G-13 WHERE: Fashion Stage MAP: G-14

82 86. Cheer for your favourite pony in the 91. Get indoor plant inspiration at 97. Meet a rare and exotic horned Watusi hilarious Little Pony Roller Race in Brookfield Gardens ‘The Jungle Room’ bull called Wally in A Drovers Tale EkkaNITES supported by RACQ by Claire Bickle in EkkaNITES supported by RACQ LifeFlight Rescue WHERE: The Old Museum MAP: D-16 LifeFlight Rescue WHERE: Main Arena MAP: L-8 WHERE: Main Arena MAP: L-8 92. Be amazed by the trick riders on 87. See the magnificent masterpieces horseback in EkkaNITES supported by 98. Take photos of the large produce entered in the sculpture competition RACQ LifeFlight Rescue displays featuring everything from WHERE: Lower Royal International WHERE: Main Arena MAP: L-8 vegetables to grains Convention Centre MAP: G-13 WHERE: Agricultural Hall presented by 93. Create candles and creams using Seqwater MAP: H-14 88. Sing along to Golden Guitar beeswax at the Queensland Finalist Casey Barnes presented by Beekeepers Association stand 99. Hold your breath as an Aussie FMX Hometown Fest WHERE: Agricultural Hall presented by rider attempts an Ekka first front flip WHERE: XXXX Stockmen’s Bar and Seqwater MAP: H-14 in EkkaNITES supported by RACQ Grill MAP: O-6 LifeFlight Rescue 94. Be a-moo-sed by the very cute WHERE: Main Arena MAP: L-8 89. Check out the hair-larious Flower miniature cattle when they’re judged Beard Competition presented by on the Main Arena 100. Snap a family photo in front of the Heritage Bank MAP: L-8 two metre high EKKA letters WHERE: The Old Museum MAP: D-16 WHERE: Gourmet Plaza MAP: G-12 95. Learn about composting fun facts in 90. See Queensland’s best natural fibre Field to Fork fashion in the Nature in Bloom Natural WHERE: Agricultural Hall presented by Fibres Fashion Parades presented by Seqwater MAP: H-14 Channel Seven WHERE: Fashion Stage MAP: G-14 96. Soak up the sun while you get a photo sitting on a three metre high chair WHERE: The Old Museum MAP: D-16

83 daily program

Animals Competitions Displays

Education Entertainment EkkaNITES

Fashion Food

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Inter School Steer Herdsperson 5/8/2019 Animals & Competitions 12:00pm to 5:00pm Main Arena L8 Competition commences B 5/8/2019 Animals & Competitions 12:00pm to 5:00pm Led Steer School Paraders’ Competition Main Arena L8 5/8/2019 Animals & Competitions 2:00pm to 5:00pm Stud Bull Weighing and Scanning Arrow Energy Pavilion G5 E 6/8/2019 Animals & Competitions 8:30am to 9:15am Junior Led Heifer Judging Main Arena L8 E Inter School Steer Herdsperson 6/8/2019 Animals & Competitions 9:00am to 5:00pm Main Arena L8 Competition finishes 6/8/2019 Animals & Competitions 9:00am to 5:00pm Stud Bull Weighing and Scanning Arrow Energy Pavilion G5 F

6/8/2019 Animals & Competitions 9:15am to 10:30am Junior Led Steer Judging Main Arena L8

6/8/2019 Animals & Competitions 10:30am to 11:30am Inter School Steer Judging Competition Main Arena L8 6/8/2019 Animals & Competitions 11:30am to 5:00pm School Steer Judging Competition Main Arena L8 W Quilts Across Queensland Judging 6/8/2019 Competitions 9:00am to 5:00pm The Old Museum D16 presented by Total Building Maintenance E 7/8/2019 Animals & Competitions 8:00am to 5:00pm Open Led Steer Judging Main Arena L8 7/8/2019 Animals & Competitions 2:00pm to 5:00pm Led Steer Sale Main Arena L8 E Agricultural Hall presented 7/8/2019 Animals & Competitions 2:00pm to 5:00pm Pisciculture Judging - Classes 24-47 H14 by Seqwater K School Scarecrow Judging supported by 7/8/2019 Competitions 5:00pm to 6:00pm The Old Museum D16 Brunnings RNA Young Judges presented by Arrow Agricultural Hall presented 7/8/2019 Competitions 11:00am to 12:00pm Energy - Vegetables, Grain and Fruit H14 by Seqwater (including Pineapples) il p o r m 8/8/2019 Animals & Competitions 5:00am to 11:30am Prime Beef Weighing Expo Place P10 da y r g a Poultry, Pigeons, Birds & Eggs Judging 8/8/2019 Animals & Competitions 8:30am to 12:00pm Arrow Energy Pavilion GF G6 presented by Australian Eggs 8/8/2019 Animals & Competitions 9:00am to 12:00pm Stud Beef Judging - Angus Cattle Ring 2 - Main Arena L8

8/8/2019 Animals & Competitions 9:00am to 12:00pm Stud Beef Judging - Brahman Feature Cattle Ring 1 - Main Arena L8

8/8/2019 Animals & Competitions 9:00am to 12:00pm Stud Beef Judging - Brangus Cattle Ring 5 - Main Arena L8

8/8/2019 Animals & Competitions 9:00am to 12:00pm Stud Beef Judging - Droughtmaster Cattle Ring 3 - Main Arena L8

8/8/2019 Animals & Competitions 8:30am to 5:00pm Stud Beef Judging - Santa Gertrudis Cattle Ring 4 - Main Arena L8

8/8/2019 Animals & Competitions 9:30am to 12:00pm Stud Beef Judging - Simmental Cattle Ring 6 - Main Arena L8 Giant Vegetable Judging supported by Agricultural Hall presented 8/8/2019 Competitions 10:00am to 12:00pm H14 Marsh by Seqwater 8/8/2019 Animals & Competitions 2:00pm to 5:00pm Stud Beef Judging - Bazadaise Cattle Ring 3 - Main Arena L8

8/8/2019 Animals & Competitions 12:45pm to 5:00pm Stud Beef Judging - Blonde d’Aquitaine Cattle Ring 6 - Main Arena L8

8/8/2019 Animals & Competitions 2:30pm to 5:00pm Stud Beef Judging - Braford Cattle Ring 1 - Main Arena L8

8/8/2019 Animals & Competitions 2:30pm to 5:00pm Stud beef Judging - Charbray Cattle Ring 3 - Main Arena L8

8/8/2019 Animals & Competitions 1:00pm to 5:00pm Stud Beef Judging - Gelbvieh Cattle Ring 5 - Main Arena L8

8/8/2019 Animals & Competitions 12:30pm to 5:00pm Stud Beef Judging - Simbrah Cattle Ring 6 - Main Arena L8

8/8/2019 Animals & Competitions 2:00pm to 5:00pm Stud Beef Judging - Red Poll Cattle Ring 5 - Main Arena L8

8/8/2019 Animals & Competitions 1:00pm to 5:00pm Stud Beef Judging - Speckle Park Cattle Ring 2 - Main Arena L8 QCAS Young Judges Competition - Prime 8/8/2019 Animals & Competitions 3:30pm to 5:00pm Expo Place P10 Beef RNA Young Judges presented by Arrow 8/8/2019 Animals & Competitions 3:30pm to 4:30pm Expo Place P10 Energy - Prime Beef

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XXXX Stockmen’s Bar & 8/8/2019 Entertainment 11:00am to 2:00pm Brooke Lambert O6 Grill XXXX Stockmen’s Bar & 8/8/2019 Entertainment 2:00pm to 6:00pm Danny Black O6 Grill XXXX Stockmen’s Bar & 8/8/2019 Entertainment 6:00pm to 8:00pm Jade Holland O6 Grill XXXX Stockmen’s Bar & 8/8/2019 Entertainment 8:00pm to 11:00pm Route 33 O6 Grill 9/8/2019 Animals 9:00am to 5:00pm Cat Display presented by Black Hawk Black Hawk Cat Pavilion Q11 O Cradle a Chick presented by Australian 9/8/2019 Animals 9:00am to 5:00pm Arrow Energy Pavilion GF G6 Eggs P 9/8/2019 Animals 9:00am to 5:00pm Experience: Beef presented by MLA Arrow Energy Pavilion GF G6 E 9/8/2019 Animals 9:00am to 5:00pm Horse Breeds Expo Norco Shed M4 Agricultural Hall presented 9/8/2019 Animals 9:00am to 6:00pm Pisciculture H14 by Seqwater N Poultry, Pigeons, Birds & Eggs presented 9/8/2019 Animals 9:00am to 5:30pm Arrow Energy Pavilion GF G6 by Australian Eggs I 9/8/2019 Animals 9:00am to 5:00pm RACQ Animal Nursery RACQ Animal Nursery Q12 N 9/8/2019 Animals 9:00am to 5:30pm Stud Beef Display Arrow Energy Pavilion I6 and at 10:30am, G 9/8/2019 Animals 9:30am 12:30pm, Norco Milking Barn Norco Shed M4 2:30pm, 3:30pm and at D 9/8/2019 Animals 11:30am 1:30pm, Sheep Shearing Norco Shed M4 4:30pm Canine Judging presented by Black Hawk A 9/8/2019 Animals & Competitions 9:00am to 5:00pm Black Hawk Canine Pavilion N11 - Group 4 Hounds Y 9/8/2019 Animals & Competitions 9:00am to 5:00pm Stud Beef Judging - Charolais Cattle Ring 4 - Main Arena L8 9/8/2019 Animals & Competitions 9:30am to 12:00pm Stud Beef Judging - Devon Cattle Ring 5 - Main Arena L8

9/8/2019 Animals & Competitions 9:00am to 5:00pm Stud Beef Judging - Hereford Cattle Ring 3 - Main Arena L8

9/8/2019 Animals & Competitions 9:30am to 5:00pm Stud Beef Judging - Limousin Cattle Ring 1 - Main Arena L8

9/8/2019 Animals & Competitions 9:00am to 12:00pm Stud Beef Judging - Murray Grey Cattle Ring 6 - Main Arena L8

9/8/2019 Animals & Competitions 9:30am to 12:00pm Stud Beef Judging - Red Angus Cattle Ring 2 - Main Arena L8 Agricultural Hall presented 9/8/2019 Animals & Competitions 10:00am to 1:00pm Pisciculture Judging - Classes 1 - 23 H14 by Seqwater 9/8/2019 Animals & Competitions 11:00am to 3:00pm Prime Beef Auction Expo Place P10 Woolworths Fresh Food 9/8/2019 Animals & Competitions 11:00am to 1:00pm Prime Lamb Presentation J15 Pavilion 9/8/2019 Animals & Competitions 12:30pm to 5:00pm Stud Beef Judging - Fleckvieh Cattle Ring 6 - Main Arena L8

9/8/2019 Animals & Competitions 12:00pm to 5:00pm Stud Beef Judging - Other Breeds Cattle Ring 6 - Main Arena L8

9/8/2019 Animals & Competitions 12:00pm to 5:00pm Stud Beef Judging - Romagnola Cattle Ring 2 - Main Arena L8

9/8/2019 Animals & Competitions 12:00pm to 5:00pm Stud Beef Judging - Senepol Cattle Ring 2 - Main Arena L8

9/8/2019 Animals & Competitions 10:15pm to 12:00pm Stud Beef Judging - Shorthorn Cattle Ring 5 - Main Arena L8

9/8/2019 Animals & Competitions 11:00am to 12:00pm Stud Beef Judging - South Devon Cattle Ring 5 - Main Arena L8

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9/8/2019 Animals & Competitions 12:00pm to 5:00pm Stud Beef Judging - Square Meaters Cattle Ring 6 - Main Arena L8 9/8/2019 Animals & Competitions 1:00pm to 5:00pm Alpaca Fleece Judging Channel Seven Pavilion G14 O 9/8/2019 Animals & Competitions 1:00pm to 5:00pm Mohair Fleece Judging Channel Seven Pavilion G14

9/8/2019 Animals & Competitions 2:10pm to 2:40pm Stud Beef - Parade of Champions Cattle Ring 1 - Main Arena L8 P 9/8/2019 Animals & Competitions 3:00pm to 5:00pm Prime Beef Awards Expo Place P10 E Stud Beef Judging - Champion of 9/8/2019 Animals & Competitions 2:40pm to 5:00pm Cattle Ring 1 - Main Arena L8 Champions N Potted Plants Judging supported by 9/8/2019 Competitions 8:00am to 10:00am The Old Museum D16 Nursery and Garden Industry Queensland I 9/8/2019 Competitions 9:00am to 11:00am Horticultural Display Judging The Old Museum D16 9/8/2019 Competitions 10:00am to 11:00am Marsh Rural Ambassador Awards Fashion Stage G14 N School Scarecrow Awards Presentation 9/8/2019 Competitions 10:00am to 11:00am The Old Museum D16 supported by Brunnings G 9/8/2019 Competitions 9:00am to 6:30pm Woodchop & Sawing Competition Iron Jack Woodchop Arena C11

9/8/2019 Competitions 9:00am to 6:00pm Wool Judging Channel Seven Pavilion G14

9/8/2019 Competitions 9:00am to 11:00am Young Auctioneers QLD State Final Expo Place P10 Agricultural Hall presented D 9/8/2019 Competitions 9:30am to 10:30am Youth in Agriculture Awards H14 by Seqwater Cookery Live Judging supported by Loyal A 9/8/2019 Competitions 10:00am to 11:00am Lower Royal ICC G13 Bakeware - Carrot Bar Cake Cookery Live Judging supported by Loyal 9/8/2019 Competitions 10:00am to 11:00am Lower Royal ICC G13 Y Bakeware - Cupcakes Cookery Live Judging supported by Loyal 9/8/2019 Competitions 2:00pm to 3:00pm Lower Royal ICC G13 Bakeware - Lemon Butter Cookery Live Judging supported by Loyal 9/8/2019 Competitions 2:00pm to 3:00pm Lower Royal ICC G13 Bakeware - Pumpkin Fruit Cake Agricultural Hall presented 9/8/2019 Displays 9:00am to 6:00pm Apiculture Display supported by Marsh H14 by Seqwater 9/8/2019 Displays 9:00am to 7:00pm Cookery supported by Loyal Bakeware Lower Royal ICC G13

9/8/2019 Displays 9:00am to 7:00pm Creative Arts & Crafts Lower Royal ICC G13

9/8/2019 Displays 9:00am to 7:00pm Decorated Cakes Lower Royal ICC G13 Agricultural Hall presented 9/8/2019 Displays 9:00am to 6:00pm District Exhibit H14 by Seqwater 9/8/2019 Displays 9:00am to 5:30pm Floristry Display The Old Museum D16 Agricultural Hall presented 9/8/2019 Displays 9:00am to 6:00pm Giant Pumpkins supported by Pillow Talk H14 by Seqwater Agricultural Hall presented 9/8/2019 Displays 9:00am to 6:00pm Giant Vegetables supported by Marsh H14 by Seqwater 9/8/2019 Displays 9:00am to 5:30pm Horticultural Displays The Old Museum D16

9/8/2019 Displays 9:00am to 7:00pm Painting & Drawing Lower Royal ICC G13

9/8/2019 Displays 9:00am to 7:00pm Photography presented by King Street Lower Royal ICC G13 Potted Plants supported by Nursery and 9/8/2019 Displays 9:00am to 5:30pm The Old Museum D16 Garden Industry Queensland Quilts Across Queensland presented by 9/8/2019 Displays 9:00am to 5:30pm The Old Museum D16 Total Building Maintenance 9/8/2019 Displays 9:00am to 7:00pm Sculpture Lower Royal ICC G13

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9/8/2019 Displays 9:00am to 6:00pm Wool, Mohair & Alpaca Fleece Channel Seven Pavilion G14 O 9/8/2019 Education 9:00am to 5:30pm Education on Show The Old Museum D16 9/8/2019 Education 9:00am to 5:00pm Ekka Learning Trail Ekka Loop - - - P Agricultural Hall presented 9/8/2019 Education 9:00am to 6:00pm Field to Fork H14 by Seqwater E 9/8/2019 Education 9:00am to 5:30pm Little Backyard Farmers The Old Museum D16 Agricultural Hall presented 9/8/2019 Education 9:00am to 6:00pm Queensland Beekeepers Association H14 N by Seqwater School Garden Competition supported by 9/8/2019 Education 9:00am to 5:30pm The Old Museum D16 I Brunnings School Scarecrow Competition supported 9/8/2019 Education 9:00am to 5:30pm The Old Museum D16 N by Brunnings Agricultural Hall presented 9/8/2019 Education 9:00am to 6:00pm Youth in Agriculture H14 G by Seqwater 9/8/2019 Entertainment 9:00am to 6:00pm 7 LIVE Studios Channel Seven Pavilion G14 Gregory Terrace Entry 9/8/2019 Entertainment 9:00am to 12:00pm Bush Bands H15 (Gate 1) D 9/8/2019 Entertainment 9:00am to 12:00pm Bush Bands King Street Entry (Gate 2) N15 Brisbane Airport 9/8/2019 Entertainment 9:00am to 5:00pm Comedian Michael Bennett L14 A Community Stage Luke’s Reptile Kingdom - Venomous 9/8/2019 Entertainment 9:30am to 6:00pm King Street N15 Y Snake Show XXXX Stockmen’s Bar & 9/8/2019 Entertainment 10:00am to 10:00pm Ekka Pinball Arcade O6 Grill and at 9/8/2019 Entertainment 10:00am Maddi Lyn Multicultural Music Stage I13 11:00am Brisbane Airport 9/8/2019 Entertainment 10:00am to 10:25am St Kevin’s Chamber Ensemble L14 Community Stage and at 12:00pm, 9/8/2019 Entertainment 11:00am 1:30pm, Heritage Bank Racing Pigs Stockman’s Rest O5 2:30pm, 4:00pm XXXX Stockmen’s Bar & 9/8/2019 Entertainment 11:00am to 2:00pm Josh Setterfield (Acoustic) O6 Grill Brisbane Airport 9/8/2019 Entertainment 11:00am to 11:25am StreetTread Dance Studio L14 Community Stage and at 12:30pm, 9/8/2019 Entertainment 11:30am Butterfly Stilt Walkers The Old Museum D16 1:30pm, 4:00pm and at Brisbane Airport 9/8/2019 Entertainment 11:30am 12:30pm, PJ Masks - Live Stage Show L14 Community Stage 1:30pm and at 9/8/2019 Entertainment 12:00pm HannahMarie Multicultural Music Stage I13 1:00pm St Thomas More College - Dance Crew & Brisbane Airport 9/8/2019 Entertainment 12:00pm to 12:25pm L14 Dance Team Community Stage

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St Thomas More College Marching Band and at 9/8/2019 Entertainment 12:30pm - MUSIC ON THE MOVE presented by Ekka Loop - - - 2:30pm Heritage Bank O Brisbane Airport 9/8/2019 Entertainment 1:00pm to 1:25pm St Kevin’s Senior Choir L14 Community Stage P Queensland Police Pipes & Drums - 9/8/2019 Entertainment 1:30pm to 1:50pm MUSIC ON THE MOVE presented by Ekka Loop - - - E Heritage Bank XXXX Stockmen’s Bar & N 9/8/2019 Entertainment 2:00pm to 6:00pm Brooke Schubert O6 Grill Brisbane Airport 9/8/2019 Entertainment 2:00pm to 2:25pm Dance Pointe Studios L14 I Community Stage Toko-Ton Taiko presented by Multicultural 9/8/2019 Entertainment 2:00pm to 2:45pm Multicultural Music Stage I13 N Queensland Month and at Angry Birds presented by The Angry Birds Brisbane Airport G 9/8/2019 Entertainment 2:30pm 3:30pm, L14 Movie 2, in cinemas September 12 Community Stage 4:30pm and at 9/8/2019 Entertainment 2:30pm 3:30pm, Farmyard Friends Roving Characters Gregory Terrace J13 6:15pm D Knights Guild of Wessex and Mercia Brisbane Airport 9/8/2019 Entertainment 3:00pm to 3:25pm L14 Medieval Dance Troupe Community Stage A and at 9/8/2019 Entertainment 3:00pm Patrik Williams Multicultural Music Stage I13 4:00pm Y The Presentation of the Queensland 9/8/2019 Entertainment 3:00pm to 4:30pm Fashion Stage G14 Country Life Miss Showgirl Awards Brisbane Airport 9/8/2019 Entertainment 4:00pm to 4:25pm Konga Fitness L14 Community Stage and at 9/8/2019 Entertainment 5:00pm Josh n’ Ellie Multicultural Music Stage I13 6:00pm XXXX Stockmen’s Bar & 9/8/2019 Entertainment 8:00pm to 11:00pm Eight Second Ride O6 Grill The Rising Suns - Australian Army Band 9/8/2019 Entertainment 8:00pm to 9:30pm Multicultural Music Stage I13 Brisbane and at 12:30pm, Nature in Bloom Natural Fibres Fashion 9/8/2019 Fashion 11:30am Fashion Stage G14 1:30pm, Parades presented by Channel Seven 2:30pm and at 1:00pm, 9/8/2019 Fashion 12:00pm Meet A Model Fashion Stage G14 2:00pm, 3:00pm Queensland Harness Racing presented by 9/8/2019 EkkaNITES 5:40pm to 5:55pm Main Arena L8 Racing Queensland 9/8/2019 EkkaNITES 6:00pm to 6:05pm Australian National Anthem Main Arena L8 Children’s Fireworks presented by MG 9/8/2019 EkkaNITES 6:05pm to 6:15pm Main Arena L8 Motor - Fairy Tales & Fantasy 9/8/2019 EkkaNITES 6:15pm to 6:25pm Little Pony Roller Race Main Arena L8 Extreme Free Speed Climb with the 9/8/2019 EkkaNITES 6:25pm to 6:35pm Main Arena L8 Laughing Loggers

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9/8/2019 EkkaNITES 6:35pm to 6:40pm Mechanical Madness Main Arena L8 O 9/8/2019 EkkaNITES 6:40pm to 6:55pm A Drovers Tale Main Arena L8 Coca-Cola Dance Off with Chook Farmer 9/8/2019 EkkaNITES 6:55pm to 7:05pm Main Arena L8 P Goldie the Clown 9/8/2019 EkkaNITES 7:05pm to 7:15pm Movie Stunt Drivers Show Main Arena L8 E 9/8/2019 EkkaNITES 7:15pm to 7:25pm Monster Trucks Tom Cat & Missy the Dog Main Arena L8 N 9/8/2019 EkkaNITES 7:25pm to 7:40pm Aussie FMX Main Arena L8 Fireworks Spectacular - A Celebration of 9/8/2019 EkkaNITES 7:40pm to 8:00pm Main Arena L8 I the Human Spirit 9/8/2019 EkkaNITES 8:00pm to 8:30pm Meet the Stars - Under the Stars Main Arena L8 COOKING DEMONSTRATION Chef Mel N Cooking School presented 9/8/2019 Food 10:00am to 10:30am Vanilla Zulu - Beautiful Breakfast Lemon K15 by Spotlight Panna Cotta G MASTERCLASS COOKING SCHOOL with Cooking School presented 9/8/2019 Food 10:45am to 11:30am K15 Farmer Sarah from Basilea by Spotlight and at COOKING DEMONSTRATION Chef Mel Cooking School presented 9/8/2019 Food 11:30am K15 4:00pm Vanilla Zulu by Spotlight D JBS MASTERCLASS with Boat Shed Head Cooking School presented 9/8/2019 Food 12:15pm to 1:00pm K15 Chef, Simon Street, Cooking with Beef by Spotlight A JBS COOKING DEMONSTRATION Head Cooking School presented 9/8/2019 Food 1:00pm to 1:30pm K15 Chef Simon Street of Regatta Boat Shed by Spotlight MASTERCLASS COOKING SCHOOL with Cooking School presented Y 9/8/2019 Food 1:45pm to 2:30pm K15 Chef Mel Vanilla Zulu - Handmade Ravioli by Spotlight COOKING DEMONSTRATION Chef Mel Cooking School presented 9/8/2019 Food 2:30pm to 3:00pm K15 Vanilla Zulu and Farmer Sarah, Basilea by Spotlight and at MASTERCLASS COOKING SCHOOL with Cooking School presented 9/8/2019 Food 3:15pm K15 4:45pm Chef Mel of Vanilla Zulu by Spotlight COOKING DEMONSTRATION Matt Cooking School presented 9/8/2019 Food 5:30pm to 6:00pm K15 Kirkegaard and Chef Mel by Spotlight 10/8/2019 Animals 9:00am to 5:00pm Cat Display presented by Black Hawk Black Hawk Cat Pavilion Q11 D Cradle a Chick presented by Australian 10/8/2019 Animals 9:00am to 5:00pm Arrow Energy Pavilion GF G6 Eggs A 10/8/2019 Animals 9:00am to 5:00pm Experience: Beef presented by MLA Arrow Energy Pavilion GF G6 Y 10/8/2019 Animals 9:00am to 5:00pm Horse Breeds Expo Norco Shed M4 Agricultural Hall presented 10/8/2019 Animals 9:00am to 6:00pm Pisciculture H14 by Seqwater Poultry, Pigeons, Birds & Eggs presented 10/8/2019 Animals 9:00am to 5:30pm Arrow Energy Pavilion GF G6 by Australian Eggs 2 10/8/2019 Animals 9:00am to 5:00pm RACQ Animal Nursery RACQ Animal Nursery Q12 10/8/2019 Animals 9:00am to 5:30pm Stud Beef Display Arrow Energy Pavilion G5 and at 10:30am, 10/8/2019 Animals 9:30am 12:30pm, Norco Milking Barn Norco Shed M4 2:30pm, 3:30pm and at 10/8/2019 Animals 11:30am 1:30pm, Sheep Shearing Norco Shed M4 4:30pm

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10/8/2019 Animals 12:45pm to 1:30pm Parade of Champions Main Arena L8 10/8/2019 Animals & Competitions 8:30am to 9:30am Stud Beef Paraders Main Arena L8 D 10/8/2019 Animals & Competitions 8:45am to 11:00am 2019 RNA Premier Beef Presentation Fashion Stage G14 Canine Judging presented by Black Hawk A 10/8/2019 Animals & Competitions 9:00am to 5:00pm - Group 5 Working Dogs, Obedience Black Hawk Canine Pavilion N11 Judging - Utility Y Cat Judging presented by Black Hawk - 10/8/2019 Animals & Competitions 9:00am to 5:00pm Black Hawk Cat Pavilion Q11 Shorthair Kittens Poultry, Pigeons, Birds & Eggs presented 10/8/2019 Animals & Competitions 10:30am to 12:00pm Arrow Energy Pavilion GF G6 by Australian Eggs Awards Presentation 2 QCAS Young Judges Competition - Stud 10/8/2019 Animals & Competitions 1:30pm to 4:30pm Main Arena L8 Beef RNA Young Judges presented by Arrow 10/8/2019 Animals & Competitions 1:30pm to 4:30pm Main Arena L8 Energy - Stud Beef 10/8/2019 Competitions 9:00am to 6:30pm Woodchop & Sawing Competition Iron Jack Woodchop Arena C11

10/8/2019 Competitions 9:00am to 6:00pm Wool Judging Channel Seven Pavilion G14

10/8/2019 Competitions 9:30am to 12:00pm Bush Poetry Open & School Judging The Old Museum D16 Natural Fibres Creations and Wearable Art 10/8/2019 Competitions 3:30pm to 4:30pm Fashion Stage G14 Make Model Competition Queensland Young Farmers Challenge 10/8/2019 Competitions 4:30pm to 5:30pm Main Arena L8 presented by Arrow Energy Agricultural Hall presented 10/8/2019 Displays 9:00am to 6:00pm Apiculture Display supported by Marsh H14 by Seqwater 10/8/2019 Displays 9:00am to 7:00pm Cookery supported by Loyal Bakeware Lower Royal ICC G13

10/8/2019 Displays 9:00am to 7:00pm Creative Arts & Crafts Lower Royal ICC G13

10/8/2019 Displays 9:00am to 7:00pm Decorated Cakes Lower Royal ICC G13 Agricultural Hall presented 10/8/2019 Displays 9:00am to 6:00pm District Exhibit H14 by Seqwater 10/8/2019 Displays 9:00am to 5:30pm Floristry Display The Old Museum D16 Agricultural Hall presented 10/8/2019 Displays 9:00am to 6:00pm Giant Pumpkins supported by Pillow Talk H14 by Seqwater Agricultural Hall presented 10/8/2019 Displays 9:00am to 6:00pm Giant Vegetables supported by Marsh H14 by Seqwater 10/8/2019 Displays 9:00am to 5:30pm Horticultural Displays The Old Museum D16

10/8/2019 Displays 9:00am to 7:00pm Painting & Drawing Lower Royal ICC G13

10/8/2019 Displays 9:00am to 7:00pm Photography presented by King Street Lower Royal ICC G13 Potted Plants supported by Nursery and 10/8/2019 Displays 9:00am to 5:30pm The Old Museum D16 Garden Industry Queensland Quilts Across Queensland presented by 10/8/2019 Displays 9:00am to 5:30pm The Old Museum D16 Total Building Maintenance 10/8/2019 Displays 9:00am to 7:00pm Sculpture Lower Royal ICC G13

10/8/2019 Displays 9:00am to 6:00pm Wool, Mohair & Alpaca Fleece Channel Seven Pavilion G14

10/8/2019 Education 9:00am to 5:30pm Education on Show The Old Museum D16

10/8/2019 Education 9:00am to 5:00pm Ekka Learning Trail Ekka Loop - - - Agricultural Hall presented 10/8/2019 Education 9:00am to 6:00pm Field to Fork H14 by Seqwater

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10/8/2019 Education 9:00am to 5:30pm Little Backyard Farmers The Old Museum D16 D Agricultural Hall presented 10/8/2019 Education 9:00am to 6:00pm Queensland Beekeepers Association H14 by Seqwater School Garden Competition supported by A 10/8/2019 Education 9:00am to 5:30pm The Old Museum D16 Brunnings School Scarecrow Competition supported Y 10/8/2019 Education 9:00am to 5:30pm The Old Museum D16 by Brunnings Agricultural Hall presented 10/8/2019 Education 9:00am to 6:00pm Youth in Agriculture H14 by Seqwater 2 10/8/2019 Entertainment 9:00am to 6:00pm 7 LIVE Studios Channel Seven Pavilion G14 Gregory Terrace Entry 10/8/2019 Entertainment 9:00am to 12:00pm Bush Bands H15 (Gate 1) 10/8/2019 Entertainment 9:00am to 12:00pm Bush Bands King Street Entry (Gate 2) N15 Brisbane Airport 10/8/2019 Entertainment 9:00am to 5:00pm Comedian Michael Bennett L14 Community Stage Luke’s Reptile Kingdom - Venomous 10/8/2019 Entertainment 9:30am to 6:00pm King Street N15 Snake Show and at Brisbane Airport 10/8/2019 Entertainment 10:00am AMMA School of Dance L14 3:00pm Community Stage Australian Kong Off 3 presented by Richie XXXX Stockmen’s Bar & 10/8/2019 Entertainment 10:00am to 10:00pm O6 Knucklez and Netherworld Grill XXXX Stockmen’s Bar & 10/8/2019 Entertainment 10:00am to 10:00pm Ekka Pinball Arcade O6 Grill 10/8/2019 Entertainment 10:00am to 10:45am The Ruby Reds and the Red Rockettes Multicultural Music Stage I13 and at 12:00pm, 10/8/2019 Entertainment 11:00am 1:30pm, Heritage Bank Racing Pigs Stockman’s Rest O5 2:30pm, 4:00pm and at Brisbane Airport 10/8/2019 Entertainment 11:00am Kick Dance L14 4:00pm Community Stage and at 10/8/2019 Entertainment 11:00am Scarlett Gunner Multicultural Music Stage I13 12:00pm and at 12:30pm, 10/8/2019 Entertainment 11:30am Butterfly Stilt Walkers The Old Museum D16 1:30pm, 4:00pm and at Brisbane Airport 10/8/2019 Entertainment 11:30am 12:30pm, PJ Masks - Live Stage Show L14 Community Stage 1:30pm Australian Armwrestling Federation XXXX Stockmen’s Bar & 10/8/2019 Entertainment 12:00pm to 5:00pm O6 Queensland Championships Grill 10/8/2019 Entertainment 12:00pm to 1:00pm Opening Ceremony Main Arena L8 Savoyards Musical Theatre Brisbane - The Brisbane Airport 10/8/2019 Entertainment 12:00pm to 12:25pm L14 Boy From Oz Community Stage 10/8/2019 Entertainment 1:00pm to 1:45pm Jack Lorry Multicultural Music Stage I13 Brisbane Airport 10/8/2019 Entertainment 2:00pm to 2:25pm Bahja L14 Community Stage Shanasheel presented by Multicultural 10/8/2019 Entertainment 2:00pm to 2:45pm Multicultural Music Stage I13 Queensland Month

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and at Angry Birds presented by The Angry Birds Brisbane Airport 10/8/2019 Entertainment 2:30pm 3:30pm, L14 Movie 2, in cinemas September 12 Community Stage D 4:30pm and at A 10/8/2019 Entertainment 2:30pm 3:30pm, Farmyard Friends Roving Characters Gregory Terrace J13 6:15pm Queensland Police Pipes & Drums - Y 10/8/2019 Entertainment 2:30pm to 2:50pm MUSIC ON THE MOVE presented by Ekka Loop - - - Heritage Bank 10/8/2019 Entertainment 3:00pm to 3:45pm Cassi Marie Multicultural Music Stage I13 Royal Queensland 2 Steakhouse & Bar 10/8/2019 Entertainment 3:30pm to 7:30pm Hayley Marsten H13 presented by AussieBeef. com.ausieBeef.com.au 10/8/2019 Entertainment 4:00pm to 4:45pm Hannah Marie Multicultural Music Stage I13

10/8/2019 Entertainment 5:00pm to 5:45pm Ruby Jo Multicultural Music Stage I13 and at 10/8/2019 Entertainment 6:15pm Eight Second Ride Multicultural Music Stage I13 8:00pm Brad Cox supported by Gympie Music XXXX Stockmen’s Bar & 10/8/2019 Entertainment 9:00pm to 11:00pm O6 Muster Grill and at 12:30pm, Nature in Bloom Natural Fibres Fashion 10/8/2019 Fashion 11:30am Fashion Stage G14 1:30pm, Parades presented by Channel Seven 2:30pm Fibre to Fashion Conversation Series - 10/8/2019 Fashion 12:00pm to 12:20pm Fashion Stage G14 Brittanie Dreghorn and at 1:00pm, 10/8/2019 Fashion 12:00pm Meet A Model Fashion Stage G14 2:00pm, 3:00pm Queensland Harness Racing presented by 10/8/2019 EkkaNITES 5:40pm to 5:55pm Main Arena L8 Racing Queensland 10/8/2019 EkkaNITES 6:00pm to 6:05pm Australian National Anthem Main Arena L8 Children’s Fireworks presented by MG 10/8/2019 EkkaNITES 6:05pm to 6:15pm Main Arena L8 Motor - Fairy Tales & Fantasy 10/8/2019 EkkaNITES 6:15pm to 6:25pm Little Pony Roller Race Main Arena L8 Extreme Free Speed Climb with the 10/8/2019 EkkaNITES 6:25pm to 6:35pm Main Arena L8 Laughing Loggers 10/8/2019 EkkaNITES 6:35pm to 6:40pm Mechanical Madness Main Arena L8

10/8/2019 EkkaNITES 6:40pm to 6:55pm A Drovers Tale Main Arena L8 Coca-Cola Dance Off with Chook Farmer 10/8/2019 EkkaNITES 6:55pm to 7:05pm Main Arena L8 Goldie the Clown 10/8/2019 EkkaNITES 7:05pm to 7:15pm Movie Stunt Drivers Show Main Arena L8

10/8/2019 EkkaNITES 7:15pm to 7:25pm Monster Trucks Tom Cat & Missy the Dog Main Arena L8

10/8/2019 EkkaNITES 7:25pm to 7:40pm Aussie FMX Main Arena L8 Fireworks Spectacular - A Celebration of 10/8/2019 EkkaNITES 7:40pm to 8:00pm Main Arena L8 the Human Spirit 10/8/2019 EkkaNITES 8:00pm to 8:30pm Meet the Stars - Under the Stars Main Arena L8 COOKING DEMONSTRATION Chef Mel Cooking School presented 10/8/2019 Food 10:00am to 10:30am K15 Vanilla Zulu - The Art of Perfect Poaching by Spotlight 93 Day Category Start Times Event Location Map

MASTERCLASS COOKING SCHOOL with Cooking School presented 10/8/2019 Food 10:45am to 11:30am Chef Taya from Taya Kitchen Culinary K15 D by Spotlight School and at COOKING DEMONSTRATION Chef Mel Cooking School presented A 10/8/2019 Food 11:30am K15 4:00pm Vanilla Zulu by Spotlight JBS MASTERCLASS with Treasury Cooking School presented 10/8/2019 Food 12:15pm to 1:00pm K15 Y Casino, Cooking with Beef by Spotlight JBS COOKING DEMONSTRATION Cooking School presented 10/8/2019 Food 1:00pm to 1:30pm K15 Treasury Casino by Spotlight MASTERCLASS COOKING SCHOOL with Cooking School presented 2 10/8/2019 Food 1:45pm to 2:30pm Chef Taya from Taya Kitchen Culinary K15 by Spotlight School COOKING DEMONSTRATION Celebrity Cooking School presented 10/8/2019 Food 2:30pm to 3:00pm K15 Chef Dominque Rizzo by Spotlight MASTERCLASS COOKING SCHOOL with Cooking School presented 10/8/2019 Food 3:15pm to 4:00pm Celebrity Chef Dominque Rizzo - Flavours K15 by Spotlight from My Travels MASTERCLASS COOKING SCHOOL with Cooking School presented 10/8/2019 Food 4:45pm to 5:30pm K15 Chef Mel of Vanilla Zulu by Spotlight COOKING DEMONSTRATION Tom from Cooking School presented 10/8/2019 Food 5:30pm to 6:00pm K15 Sow Great and Chef Mel Vanilla Zulu by Spotlight 11/8/2019 Animals 9:00am to 5:00pm Cat Display presented by Black Hawk Black Hawk Cat Pavilion Q11 D Cradle a Chick presented by Australian 11/8/2019 Animals 9:00am to 5:00pm Arrow Energy Pavilion GF G6 Eggs A 11/8/2019 Animals 9:00am to 5:30pm Dairy Cattle Display Arrow Energy Pavilion L1 G5 Y 11/8/2019 Animals 9:00am to 5:30pm Dairy Goat Display Arrow Energy Pavilion L1 G5 11/8/2019 Animals 9:00am to 5:00pm Experience: Beef presented by MLA Arrow Energy Pavilion GF G6

11/8/2019 Animals 9:00am to 5:00pm Horse Breeds Expo Norco Shed M4 Agricultural Hall presented 11/8/2019 Animals 9:00am to 6:00pm Pisciculture H14 3 by Seqwater Poultry, Pigeons, Birds & Eggs presented 11/8/2019 Animals 9:00am to 5:30pm Arrow Energy Pavilion GF G6 by Australian Eggs 11/8/2019 Animals 9:00am to 5:00pm RACQ Animal Nursery RACQ Animal Nursery Q12

11/8/2019 Animals 9:00am to 5:30pm Stud Beef Display Arrow Energy Pavilion and at 10:30am, 11/8/2019 Animals 9:30am 12:30pm, Norco Milking Barn Norco Shed M4 2:30pm, 3:30pm and at 11/8/2019 Animals 11:30am 1:30pm, Sheep Shearing Norco Shed M4 4:30pm Canine Judging presented by Black Hawk 11/8/2019 Animals & Competitions 9:00am to 5:00pm Black Hawk Canine Pavilion N11 - Group 6 Utility Cat Judging presented by Black Hawk - 11/8/2019 Animals & Competitions 9:00am to 5:00pm Black Hawk Cat Pavilion Q11 Longhair Kittens and Companions Horse Judging - Clydesdales Led, Shetland Ponies Led & Under Saddle, 11/8/2019 Animals & Competitions 9:00am to 12:00pm Shire Horses Led, Walers Led & Under Main Arena L8 Saddle, Warmbloods Led & Under Saddle Classes 94 Day Category Start Times Event Location Map

Horse Judging - Clydesdales Working & Under Saddle, Percherons (incl Part 11/8/2019 Animals & Competitions 1:30pm to 5:00pm Main Arena L8 D Bred) Led Under Saddle & Working, Shire Horses Under Saddle, Part Bred Welsh A RNA Young Judges presented by Arrow 11/8/2019 Animals & Competitions 2:00pm to 3:00pm Main Arena L8 Energy - Horse 11/8/2019 Competitions 9:00am to 6:30pm Woodchop & Sawing Competition Iron Jack Woodchop Arena C11 Y Agricultural Hall presented 11/8/2019 Displays 9:00am to 6:00pm Apiculture Display supported by Marsh H14 by Seqwater 11/8/2019 Displays 9:00am to 7:00pm Cookery supported by Loyal Bakeware Lower Royal ICC G13 3 11/8/2019 Displays 9:00am to 7:00pm Creative Arts & Crafts Lower Royal ICC G13

11/8/2019 Displays 9:00am to 7:00pm Decorated Cakes Lower Royal ICC G13 Agricultural Hall presented 11/8/2019 Displays 9:00am to 6:00pm District Exhibit H14 by Seqwater 11/8/2019 Displays 9:00am to 5:30pm Floristry Display The Old Museum D16 Agricultural Hall presented 11/8/2019 Displays 9:00am to 6:00pm Giant Pumpkins supported by Pillow Talk H14 by Seqwater Agricultural Hall presented 11/8/2019 Displays 9:00am to 6:00pm Giant Vegetables supported by Marsh H14 by Seqwater 11/8/2019 Displays 9:00am to 5:30pm Horticultural Displays The Old Museum D16

11/8/2019 Displays 9:00am to 7:00pm Painting & Drawing Lower Royal ICC G13

11/8/2019 Displays 9:00am to 7:00pm Photography presented by King Street Lower Royal ICC G13 Potted Plants supported by Nursery and 11/8/2019 Displays 9:00am to 5:30pm The Old Museum D16 Garden Industry Queensland Quilts Across Queensland presented by 11/8/2019 Displays 9:00am to 5:30pm The Old Museum D16 Total Building Maintenance 11/8/2019 Displays 9:00am to 7:00pm Sculpture Lower Royal ICC G13

11/8/2019 Displays 9:00am to 6:00pm Wool, Mohair & Alpaca Fleece Channel Seven Pavilion G14

11/8/2019 Education 9:00am to 5:30pm Education on Show The Old Museum D16

11/8/2019 Education 9:00am to 5:00pm Ekka Learning Trail Ekka Loop - - - Agricultural Hall presented 11/8/2019 Education 9:00am to 6:00pm Field to Fork H14 by Seqwater 11/8/2019 Education 9:00am to 5:30pm Little Backyard Farmers The Old Museum D16 Agricultural Hall presented 11/8/2019 Education 9:00am to 6:00pm Queensland Beekeepers Association H14 by Seqwater School Garden Competition supported by 11/8/2019 Education 9:00am to 5:30pm The Old Museum D16 Brunnings School Scarecrow Competition supported 11/8/2019 Education 9:00am to 5:30pm The Old Museum D16 by Brunnings Agricultural Hall presented 11/8/2019 Education 9:00am to 6:00pm Youth in Agriculture H14 by Seqwater 11/8/2019 Entertainment 9:00am to 6:00pm 7 LIVE Studios Channel Seven Pavilion G14 Gregory Terrace Entry 11/8/2019 Entertainment 9:00am to 12:00pm Bush Bands H15 (Gate 1) 11/8/2019 Entertainment 9:00am to 12:00pm Bush Bands King Street Entry (Gate 2) N15 Brisbane Airport 11/8/2019 Entertainment 9:00am to 5:00pm Comedian Michael Bennett L14 Community Stage

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Luke’s Reptile Kingdom - Venomous 11/8/2019 Entertainment 9:30am to 6:00pm King Street N15 D Snake Show Australian Kong Off 3 presented by Richie XXXX Stockmen’s Bar & 11/8/2019 Entertainment 10:00am to 6:00pm O6 A Knucklez and Netherworld Grill 11/8/2019 Entertainment 10:00am to 10:45am Downtown Creative Studios Students Multicultural Music Stage I13 XXXX Stockmen’s Bar & Y 11/8/2019 Entertainment 10:00am to 10:00pm Ekka Pinball Arcade O6 Grill Brisbane Airport 11/8/2019 Entertainment 10:00am to 10:25am Reese Dance L14 Community Stage 3 and at 12:00pm, 11/8/2019 Entertainment 11:00am 1:30pm, Heritage Bank Racing Pigs Stockman’s Rest O5 2:30pm, 4:00pm XXXX Stockmen’s Bar & 11/8/2019 Entertainment 11:00am to 2:00pm Jem Cassar-Daley O6 Grill Brisbane Airport 11/8/2019 Entertainment 11:00am to 11:25am K-Rave Dance L14 Community Stage and at 12:30pm, 11/8/2019 Entertainment 11:30am Butterfly Stilt Walkers The Old Museum D16 1:30pm, 4:00pm John Paul College Marching Eagles - and at 11/8/2019 Entertainment 11:30am MUSIC ON THE MOVE presented by Ekka Loop - - - 1:30pm Heritage Bank and at Brisbane Airport 11/8/2019 Entertainment 11:30am 12:30pm, PJ Masks - Live Stage Show L14 Community Stage 1:30pm 11/8/2019 Entertainment 12:00pm to 12:15pm Adam Miller Sheep Dog Demonstrations Main Arena L8 Brisbane Airport 11/8/2019 Entertainment 12:00pm to 12:25pm The Flamenco Studio L14 Community Stage 11/8/2019 Entertainment 12:00pm to 12:45pm Unbranded Multicultural Music Stage I13 Queensland Harness Racing Heats 11/8/2019 Entertainment 12:15pm to 1:00pm Main Arena L8 presented by Racing Queensland 11/8/2019 Entertainment 1:00pm to 1:45pm Jessica Emily Odgers Multicultural Music Stage I13

11/8/2019 Entertainment 1:00pm to 1:15pm Movie Stunt Drivers Show Main Arena L8 Brisbane Airport 11/8/2019 Entertainment 1:00pm to 1:45pm Queensland Cheer Elite L14 Community Stage 11/8/2019 Entertainment 1:15pm to 1:30pm Aussie FMX Main Arena L8 XXXX Stockmen’s Bar & 11/8/2019 Entertainment 2:00pm to 6:00pm Danny Black O6 Grill Brisbane Airport 11/8/2019 Entertainment 2:00pm to 2:25pm Queensland Musical Theatre - Cats L14 Community Stage Yoyo Tuki presented by Multicultural 11/8/2019 Entertainment 2:00pm to 2:45pm Multicultural Music Stage I13 Queensland Month and at Angry Birds presented by The Angry Birds Brisbane Airport 11/8/2019 Entertainment 2:30pm 3:30pm, L14 Movie 2, in cinemas September 12 Community Stage 4:30pm and at 11/8/2019 Entertainment 2:30pm 3:30pm, Farmyard Friends Roving Characters Gregory Terrace J13 6:15pm

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Queensland Police Pipes & Drums - 11/8/2019 Entertainment 2:30pm to 2:50pm MUSIC ON THE MOVE presented by Ekka Loop - - - D Heritage Bank Brisbane Airport 11/8/2019 Entertainment 3:00pm to 3:25pm Let’s Bollywood Dance School L14 A Community Stage 11/8/2019 Entertainment 3:00pm to 3:45pm Patrik Williams Multicultural Music Stage I13 Y Royal Queensland Steakhouse & Bar 11/8/2019 Entertainment 3:30pm to 7:30pm Jack Lorry H13 presented by AussieBeef. com.au 11/8/2019 Entertainment 4:00pm to 4:45pm Alison Jensen Multicultural Music Stage I13 3 Brisbane Airport 11/8/2019 Entertainment 4:00pm to 4:25pm Ashgrove Dance Studio L14 Community Stage and at 11/8/2019 Entertainment 6:15pm Brooke Schubert Multicultural Music Stage I13 8:00pm XXXX Stockmen’s Bar & 11/8/2019 Entertainment 8:00pm to 11:00pm Follow the Fox O6 Grill and at 12:30pm, Nature in Bloom Natural Fibres Fashion 11/8/2019 Fashion 11:30am Fashion Stage G14 1:30pm, Parades presented by Channel Seven 2:30pm Fibre to Fashion Conversation Series - 11/8/2019 Fashion 12:00pm to 12:20pm Fashion Stage G14 Ringers Western CEO, Anika Salerno and at 1:00pm, 11/8/2019 Fashion 12:00pm Meet A Model Fashion Stage G14 2:00pm, 3:00pm Queensland Harness Racing presented by 11/8/2019 EkkaNITES 5:40pm to 5:55pm Main Arena L8 Racing Queensland 11/8/2019 EkkaNITES 6:00pm to 6:05pm Australian National Anthem Main Arena L8 Children’s Fireworks presented by MG 11/8/2019 EkkaNITES 6:05pm to 6:15pm Main Arena L8 Motor - Fairy Tales & Fantasy 11/8/2019 EkkaNITES 6:15pm to 6:25pm Little Pony Roller Race Main Arena L8 Extreme Free Speed Climb with the 11/8/2019 EkkaNITES 6:25pm to 6:35pm Main Arena L8 Laughing Loggers 11/8/2019 EkkaNITES 6:35pm to 6:40pm Mechanical Madness Main Arena L8

11/8/2019 EkkaNITES 6:40pm to 6:55pm A Drovers Tale Main Arena L8 Coca-Cola Dance Off with Chook Farmer 11/8/2019 EkkaNITES 6:55pm to 7:05pm Main Arena L8 Goldie the Clown 11/8/2019 EkkaNITES 7:05pm to 7:15pm Movie Stunt Drivers Show Main Arena L8

11/8/2019 EkkaNITES 7:15pm to 7:25pm Monster Trucks Tom Cat & Missy the Dog Main Arena L8

11/8/2019 EkkaNITES 7:25pm to 7:40pm Aussie FMX Main Arena L8 Fireworks Spectacular - A Celebration of 11/8/2019 EkkaNITES 7:40pm to 8:00pm Main Arena L8 the Human Spirit 11/8/2019 EkkaNITES 8:00pm to 8:30pm Meet the Stars - Under the Stars Main Arena L8 COOKING DEMONSTRATION Chef Mel Cooking School presented 11/8/2019 Food 10:00am to 10:30am Vanilla Zulu - Glamorous Breakfast in K15 by Spotlight Minutes. MASTERCLASS COOKING SCHOOL with Cooking School presented 11/8/2019 Food 10:45am to 11:30am K15 Chef Mel Vanilla Zulu by Spotlight

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and at COOKING DEMONSTRATION Chef Mel Cooking School presented 11/8/2019 Food 11:30am K15 D 4:00pm Vanilla Zulu by Spotlight JBS MASTERCLASS with Ben Borsht, Cooking School presented 11/8/2019 Food 12:15pm to 1:00pm K15 A Cooking with Beef by Spotlight JBS COOKING DEMONSTRATION Ben Cooking School presented 11/8/2019 Food 1:00pm to 1:30pm K15 Y Borsht by Spotlight MASTERCLASS COOKING SCHOOL with Cooking School presented 11/8/2019 Food 1:45pm to 2:30pm K15 Chef Mel Vanilla Zulu - Handmade Ravioli by Spotlight COOKING DEMONSTRATION Chef Mel Cooking School presented 11/8/2019 Food 2:30pm to 3:00pm K15 3 Vanilla Zulu - Easy Entertaining by Spotlight MASTERCLASS COOKING SCHOOL with Cooking School presented 11/8/2019 Food 3:15pm to 4:00pm K15 Chef Mel of Vanilla Zulu by Spotlight MASTERCLASS COOKING SCHOOL with Cooking School presented 11/8/2019 Food 4:45pm to 5:30pm K15 Chef Mel Vanilla Zulu - Easy Entertaining by Spotlight COOKING DEMONSTRATION Alejandra Cooking School presented 11/8/2019 Food 5:30pm to 6:00pm K15 Utrera - Big Latin Flavours by Spotlight 12/8/2019 Animals 9:00am to 5:00pm Cat Display presented by Black Hawk Black Hawk Cat Pavilion Q11 D Cradle a Chick presented by Australian 12/8/2019 Animals 9:00am to 5:00pm Arrow Energy Pavilion GF G6 Eggs A 12/8/2019 Animals 9:00am to 5:30pm Dairy Cattle Display Arrow Energy Pavilion L1 G5 Y 12/8/2019 Animals 9:00am to 5:30pm Dairy Goat Display Arrow Energy Pavilion L1 G5 12/8/2019 Animals 9:00am to 5:00pm Experience: Beef presented by MLA Arrow Energy Pavilion GF G6

12/8/2019 Animals 9:00am to 5:00pm Horse Breeds Expo Norco Shed M4 Agricultural Hall presented 12/8/2019 Animals 9:00am to 6:00pm Pisciculture H14 4 by Seqwater Poultry, Pigeons, Birds & Eggs presented 12/8/2019 Animals 9:00am to 5:30pm Arrow Energy Pavilion GF G6 by Australian Eggs 12/8/2019 Animals 9:00am to 5:00pm RACQ Animal Nursery RACQ Animal Nursery Q12

12/8/2019 Animals 9:00am to 5:30pm Stud Beef Display Arrow Energy Pavilion and at 10:30am, 12/8/2019 Animals 9:30am 12:30pm, Norco Milking Barn Norco Shed M4 2:30pm, 3:30pm and at 12/8/2019 Animals 11:30am 1:30pm, Sheep Shearing Norco Shed M4 4:30pm Canine Judging presented by Black Hawk 12/8/2019 Animals & Competitions 9:00am to 5:00pm Black Hawk Canine Pavilion N11 - Group 7 Non-Sporting Cat Judging presented by Black Hawk - 12/8/2019 Animals & Competitions 9:00am to 5:00pm Black Hawk Cat Pavilion Q11 Shorthair Cat 12/8/2019 Animals & Competitions 9:00am to 12:00pm Horse Judging - Thoroughbred Led Main Arena L8 The Packer Leather Australian Stockwhip 12/8/2019 Competitions 9:00am to 3:00pm Arrow Energy Pavilion GF G6 Challenge 12/8/2019 Animals & Competitions 9:00am to 5:00pm Thoroughbred Day Main Arena L8 Horse Judging - Thoroughbred Under Saddle, Standardbred Led Under Saddle & 12/8/2019 Animals & Competitions 1:30pm to 5:00pm Main Arena L8 Harness, Police Horse, Equestrienne and Equestrian Turnouts & Gentleman Rider

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12/8/2019 Competitions 9:00am to 6:30pm Woodchop & Sawing Competition Iron Jack Woodchop Arena C11 Agricultural Hall presented D 12/8/2019 Displays 9:00am to 6:00pm Apiculture Display supported by Marsh H14 by Seqwater 12/8/2019 Displays 9:00am to 7:00pm Cookery supported by Loyal Bakeware Lower Royal ICC G13 A 12/8/2019 Displays 9:00am to 7:00pm Creative Arts & Crafts Lower Royal ICC G13

12/8/2019 Displays 9:00am to 7:00pm Decorated Cakes Lower Royal ICC G13 Y Agricultural Hall presented 12/8/2019 Displays 9:00am to 6:00pm District Exhibit H14 by Seqwater 12/8/2019 Displays 9:00am to 5:30pm Floristry Display The Old Museum D16 4 Agricultural Hall presented 12/8/2019 Displays 9:00am to 6:00pm Giant Pumpkins supported by Pillow Talk H14 by Seqwater Agricultural Hall presented 12/8/2019 Displays 9:00am to 6:00pm Giant Vegetables supported by Marsh H14 by Seqwater 12/8/2019 Displays 9:00am to 5:30pm Horticultural Displays The Old Museum D16

12/8/2019 Displays 9:00am to 7:00pm Painting & Drawing Lower Royal ICC G13

12/8/2019 Displays 9:00am to 7:00pm Photography presented by King Street Lower Royal ICC G13 Potted Plants supported by Nursery and 12/8/2019 Displays 9:00am to 5:30pm The Old Museum D16 Garden Industry Queensland Quilts Across Queensland presented by 12/8/2019 Displays 9:00am to 5:30pm The Old Museum D16 Total Building Maintenance 12/8/2019 Displays 9:00am to 7:00pm Sculpture Lower Royal ICC G13

12/8/2019 Displays 9:00am to 6:00pm Wool, Mohair & Alpaca Fleece Channel Seven Pavilion G14

12/8/2019 Education 9:00am to 5:30pm Education on Show The Old Museum D16

12/8/2019 Education 9:00am to 5:00pm Ekka Learning Trail Ekka Loop - - - Agricultural Hall presented 12/8/2019 Education 9:00am to 6:00pm Field to Fork H14 by Seqwater 12/8/2019 Education 9:00am to 5:30pm Little Backyard Farmers The Old Museum D16 Agricultural Hall presented 12/8/2019 Education 9:00am to 6:00pm Queensland Beekeepers Association H14 by Seqwater Race Around Ekka presented by Activate 12/8/2019 Education 9:00am to 5:00pm Ekka Loop - - - Ed School Garden Competition supported by 12/8/2019 Education 9:00am to 5:30pm The Old Museum D16 Brunnings School Scarecrow Competition supported 12/8/2019 Education 9:00am to 5:30pm The Old Museum D16 by Brunnings Agricultural Hall presented 12/8/2019 Education 9:00am to 6:00pm Youth in Agriculture H14 by Seqwater 12/8/2019 Entertainment 9:00am to 6:00pm 7 LIVE Studios Channel Seven Pavilion G14 Gregory Terrace Entry 12/8/2019 Entertainment 9:00am to 12:00pm Bush Bands H15 (Gate 1) 12/8/2019 Entertainment 9:00am to 12:00pm Bush Bands King Street Entry (Gate 2) N15 Brisbane Airport 12/8/2019 Entertainment 9:00am to 5:00pm Comedian Michael Bennett L14 Community Stage Luke’s Reptile Kingdom - Venomous 12/8/2019 Entertainment 9:30am to 6:00pm King Street N15 Snake Show and at 12/8/2019 Entertainment 10:00am Bek Thornton Multicultural Music Stage I13 11:00am

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XXXX Stockmen’s Bar & 12/8/2019 Entertainment 10:00am to 10:00pm Ekka Pinball Arcade O6 D Grill Brisbane Airport 12/8/2019 Entertainment 10:00am to 10:25am FAD Cheer & Dance Bayside L14 A Community Stage Brisbane Airport 12/8/2019 Entertainment 11:00am to 11:25am FAD Moreton Bay North L14 Y Community Stage and at 12:00pm, 12/8/2019 Entertainment 11:00am 1:30pm, Heritage Bank Racing Pigs Stockman’s Rest O5 2:30pm, 4 4:00pm XXXX Stockmen’s Bar & 12/8/2019 Entertainment 11:00am to 2:00pm Jem Cassar-Daley O6 Grill St. John Fisher College Drum Corps - and at 12/8/2019 Entertainment 11:00am MUSIC ON THE MOVE presented by Ekka Loop - - - 1:30pm Heritage Bank and at 12:30pm, 12/8/2019 Entertainment 11:30am Butterfly Stilt Walkers The Old Museum D16 1:30pm, 4:00pm and at Brisbane Airport 12/8/2019 Entertainment 11:30am 12:30pm, PJ Masks - Live Stage Show L14 Community Stage 1:30pm The Australian Army PEP Band Brisbane and at 12/8/2019 Entertainment 11:30am - MUSIC ON THE MOVE presented by Ekka Loop - - - 12:30pm Heritage Bank Brisbane Airport 12/8/2019 Entertainment 12:00pm to 12:25pm Humble BEATS Fitness L14 Community Stage 12/8/2019 Entertainment 12:00pm to 12:45pm Sarah Hamze Multicultural Music Stage I13 and at Sheldon College - MUSIC ON THE MOVE 12/8/2019 Entertainment 12:00pm Ekka Loop - - - 2:00pm presented by Heritage Bank Red Dragon Martial Arts - Junior Demo Brisbane Airport 12/8/2019 Entertainment 1:00pm to 1:25pm L14 Team Community Stage 12/8/2019 Entertainment 1:00pm to 1:45pm The Hamzes Multicultural Music Stage I13 Bart Stenhouse presented by Multicultural 12/8/2019 Entertainment 2:00pm to 2:45pm Multicultural Music Stage I13 Queensland Month Brisbane Airport 12/8/2019 Entertainment 2:00pm to 2:25pm The Cleveland Air Magic Skipping Club L14 Community Stage and at Angry Birds presented by The Angry Birds Brisbane Airport 12/8/2019 Entertainment 2:30pm 3:30pm, L14 Movie 2, in cinemas September 12 Community Stage 4:30pm and at 12/8/2019 Entertainment 2:30pm 3:30pm, Farmyard Friends Roving Characters Gregory Terrace J13 6:15pm 12/8/2019 Entertainment 3:00pm to 3:45pm Maddi Lyn Multicultural Music Stage I13 Brisbane Airport 12/8/2019 Entertainment 3:00pm to 3:25pm Sharon Alback Dancers L14 Community Stage Royal Queensland Steakhouse & Bar 12/8/2019 Entertainment 3:30pm to 7:30pm Jack Lorry H13 presented by AussieBeef. com.au

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Brisbane Airport 12/8/2019 Entertainment 4:00pm to 4:25pm Showbiz Express Circus & Dance L14 Community Stage D 12/8/2019 Entertainment 5:00pm to 5:45pm Hannah Marie Multicultural Music Stage I13 and at 12/8/2019 Entertainment 6:15pm Danny Black Multicultural Music Stage I13 A 8:00pm XXXX Stockmen’s Bar & 12/8/2019 Entertainment 8:00pm to 11:00pm Josh Setterfield O6 Y Grill Fashions on the Field presented by Moët 12/8/2019 Fashion 9:30am to 12:30pm Main Arena L8 & Chandon and at 4 12:30pm, Nature in Bloom Natural Fibres Fashion 12/8/2019 Fashion 11:30am Fashion Stage G14 1:30pm, Parades presented by Channel Seven 2:30pm and at 1:00pm, 12/8/2019 Fashion 12:00pm Meet A Model Fashion Stage G14 2:00pm, 3:00pm Queensland Harness Racing presented by 12/8/2019 EkkaNITES 5:40pm to 5:55pm Main Arena L8 Racing Queensland 12/8/2019 EkkaNITES 6:00pm to 6:05pm Australian National Anthem Main Arena L8 Children’s Fireworks presented by MG 12/8/2019 EkkaNITES 6:05pm to 6:15pm Main Arena L8 Motor - Fairy Tales & Fantasy 12/8/2019 EkkaNITES 6:15pm to 6:25pm Little Pony Roller Race Main Arena L8 Extreme Free Speed Climb with the 12/8/2019 EkkaNITES 6:25pm to 6:35pm Main Arena L8 Laughing Loggers 12/8/2019 EkkaNITES 6:35pm to 6:40pm Mechanical Madness Main Arena L8

12/8/2019 EkkaNITES 6:40pm to 6:55pm A Drovers Tale Main Arena L8 Coca-Cola Dance Off with Chook Farmer 12/8/2019 EkkaNITES 6:55pm to 7:05pm Main Arena L8 Goldie the Clown 12/8/2019 EkkaNITES 7:05pm to 7:15pm Movie Stunt Drivers Show Main Arena L8

12/8/2019 EkkaNITES 7:15pm to 7:25pm Monster Trucks Tom Cat & Missy the Dog Main Arena L8

12/8/2019 EkkaNITES 7:25pm to 7:40pm Aussie FMX Main Arena L8 Fireworks Spectacular - A Celebration of 12/8/2019 EkkaNITES 7:40pm to 8:00pm Main Arena L8 the Human Spirit 12/8/2019 EkkaNITES 8:00pm to 8:30pm Meet the Stars - Under the Stars Main Arena L8 COOKING DEMONSTRATION Chef Mel Cooking School presented 12/8/2019 Food 10:00am to 10:30am K15 Vanilla Zulu - Gluten Free Breads by Spotlight MASTERCLASS COOKING SCHOOL with Cooking School presented 12/8/2019 Food 10:45am to 11:30am K15 Zoe Byres by Spotlight COOKING DEMONSTRATION Chef Taya Cooking School presented 12/8/2019 Food 11:30am to 12:00pm K15 from Taya Culinary School by Spotlight JBS MASTERCLASS with Plough Inn, Cooking School presented 12/8/2019 Food 12:15pm to 1:00pm K15 Cooking with Beef by Spotlight JBS COOKING DEMONSTRATION Cooking School presented 12/8/2019 Food 1:00pm to 1:30pm K15 Norman Hotel - Chef Frank by Spotlight MASTERCLASS COOKING SCHOOL with Cooking School presented 12/8/2019 Food 1:45pm to 2:30pm Chef Taya from Taya Kitchen Culinary K15 by Spotlight School

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Cooking School presented 12/8/2019 Food 2:30pm to 3:00pm COOKING DEMONSTRATION Zoe Byres K15 by Spotlight MASTERCLASS COOKING SCHOOL with Cooking School presented 12/8/2019 Food 3:15pm to 4:00pm K15 Chef Mel of Vanilla Zulu by Spotlight COOKING DEMONSTRATION Sirromet Cooking School presented 12/8/2019 Food 4:00pm to 4:30pm K15 with Chef Matt by Spotlight MASTERCLASS COOKING SCHOOL with Cooking School presented 12/8/2019 Food 4:45pm to 5:30pm K15 Chef Robert Sauer of W Hotel Brisbane by Spotlight COOKING DEMONSTRATION Chef Robert Cooking School presented 12/8/2019 Food 5:30pm to 6:00pm K15 Sauer of W Hotel Brisbane by Spotlight 13/8/2019 Animals 9:00am to 5:30pm Angora Goat Display Arrow Energy Pavilion L2 H6

D 13/8/2019 Animals 9:00am to 5:00pm Cat Display presented by Black Hawk Black Hawk Cat Pavilion Q11 Cradle a Chick presented by Australian 13/8/2019 Animals 9:00am to 5:00pm Arrow Energy Pavilion GF G6 A Eggs Y 13/8/2019 Animals 9:00am to 5:30pm Dairy Cattle Display Arrow Energy Pavilion L1 G5 13/8/2019 Animals 9:00am to 5:30pm Dairy Goat Display Arrow Energy Pavilion L1 G5

13/8/2019 Animals 9:00am to 5:00pm Experience: Beef presented by MLA Arrow Energy Pavilion GF G6

13/8/2019 Animals 9:00am to 5:00pm Horse Breeds Expo Norco Shed M4 Agricultural Hall presented 5 13/8/2019 Animals 9:00am to 6:00pm Pisciculture H14 by Seqwater Poultry, Pigeons, Birds & Eggs presented 13/8/2019 Animals 9:00am to 5:30pm Arrow Energy Pavilion GF G6 by Australian Eggs 13/8/2019 Animals 9:00am to 5:00pm RACQ Animal Nursery RACQ Animal Nursery Q12

13/8/2019 Animals 9:00am to 5:30pm Stud Beef Display Arrow Energy Pavilion and at 10:30am, 13/8/2019 Animals 9:30am 12:30pm, Norco Milking Barn Norco Shed M4 2:30pm, 3:30pm and at 13/8/2019 Animals 11:30am 1:30pm, Sheep Shearing Norco Shed M4 4:30pm 13/8/2019 Animals 12:00pm to 5:30pm Sheep Display Arrow Energy Pavilion L2 H6 Canine Judging presented by Black Hawk 13/8/2019 Animals & Competitions 9:00am to 5:00pm Black Hawk Canine Pavilion N11 - Feature Group 7 Non Sporting Cat Judging presented by Black Hawk - 13/8/2019 Animals & Competitions 9:00am to 5:00pm Black Hawk Cat Pavilion Q11 Longhair Cat Horse Judging - Showjumping, The Highbury Memorial Cup, Novice & Open 13/8/2019 Animals & Competitions 9:00am to 12:00pm Main Arena L8 Hacks & Medium and Heavy Harness Classes RNA Young Judges presented by Arrow 13/8/2019 Animals & Competitions 11:00am to 12:00pm Lower Royal ICC G13 Energy - Pisciculture Horse Judging - Showjumping, Gentlemen’s and Ladies Hack, Galloway 13/8/2019 Animals & Competitions 1:30pm to 5:00pm Main Arena L8 Novice and Open Show Hunter & Medium & Heavy Harness Classes 13/8/2019 Animals & Competitions 5:30pm to 6:30pm Dairy Cattle Judging - Milking Competition Arrow Energy Pavilion L1 G5

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RNA Young Judges presented by Arrow 13/8/2019 Competitions 9:00am to 11:00am Lower Royal ICC G13 Energy - China Painting D RNA Young Judges presented by Arrow 13/8/2019 Competitions 9:00am to 11:00am Lower Royal ICC G13 Energy - Contemporary Cake Decorating A RNA Young Judges presented by Arrow 13/8/2019 Competitions 9:00am to 11:00am Lower Royal ICC G13 Energy - Leatherwork Y RNA Young Judges presented by Arrow 13/8/2019 Competitions 9:00am to 11:00am Lower Royal ICC G13 Energy - Sculpture RNA Young Judges presented by Arrow 13/8/2019 Competitions 9:00am to 11:00am Lower Royal ICC G13 Energy- Photography 5 13/8/2019 Competitions 9:00am to 6:30pm Woodchop & Sawing Competition Iron Jack Woodchop Arena C11 Woodchop & Sawing Open Men’s 13/8/2019 Competitions 5:30pm to 6:30pm Invitational - New Zealand Vs Australian Iron Jack Woodchop Arena C11 Championships Agricultural Hall presented 13/8/2019 Displays 9:00am to 6:00pm Apiculture Display supported by Marsh H14 by Seqwater 13/8/2019 Displays 9:00am to 7:00pm Cookery supported by Loyal Bakeware Lower Royal ICC G13

13/8/2019 Displays 9:00am to 7:00pm Creative Arts & Crafts Lower Royal ICC G13

13/8/2019 Displays 9:00am to 7:00pm Decorated Cakes Lower Royal ICC G13 Agricultural Hall presented 13/8/2019 Displays 9:00am to 6:00pm District Exhibit H14 by Seqwater 13/8/2019 Displays 9:00am to 5:30pm Floristry Display The Old Museum D16 Agricultural Hall presented 13/8/2019 Displays 9:00am to 6:00pm Giant Pumpkins supported by Pillow Talk H14 by Seqwater Agricultural Hall presented 13/8/2019 Displays 9:00am to 6:00pm Giant Vegetables supported by Marsh H14 by Seqwater 13/8/2019 Displays 9:00am to 5:30pm Horticultural Displays The Old Museum D16

13/8/2019 Displays 9:00am to 7:00pm Painting & Drawing Lower Royal ICC G13

13/8/2019 Displays 9:00am to 7:00pm Photography presented by King Street Lower Royal ICC G13 Potted Plants supported by Nursery and 13/8/2019 Displays 9:00am to 5:30pm The Old Museum D16 Garden Industry Queensland Quilts Across Queensland presented by 13/8/2019 Displays 9:00am to 5:30pm The Old Museum D16 Total Building Maintenance 13/8/2019 Displays 9:00am to 7:00pm Sculpture Lower Royal ICC G13

13/8/2019 Displays 9:00am to 6:00pm Wool, Mohair & Alpaca Fleece Channel Seven Pavilion G14

13/8/2019 Education 9:00am to 5:30pm Education on Show The Old Museum D16

13/8/2019 Education 9:00am to 5:00pm Ekka Learning Trail Ekka Loop - - - Agricultural Hall presented 13/8/2019 Education 9:00am to 6:00pm Field to Fork H14 by Seqwater 13/8/2019 Education 9:00am to 5:30pm Little Backyard Farmers The Old Museum D16 Agricultural Hall presented 13/8/2019 Education 9:00am to 6:00pm Queensland Beekeepers Association H14 by Seqwater Race Around Ekka presented by Activate 13/8/2019 Education 9:00am to 5:00pm Ekka Loop - - - Ed School Garden Competition supported by 13/8/2019 Education 9:00am to 5:30pm The Old Museum D16 Brunnings School Scarecrow Competition supported 13/8/2019 Education 9:00am to 5:30pm The Old Museum D16 by Brunnings

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Agricultural Hall presented 13/8/2019 Education 9:00am to 6:00pm Youth in Agriculture H14 D by Seqwater 13/8/2019 Entertainment 9:00am to 6:00pm 7 LIVE Studios Channel Seven Pavilion G14 Gregory Terrace Entry A 13/8/2019 Entertainment 9:00am to 12:00pm Bush Bands H15 (Gate 1) Y 13/8/2019 Entertainment 9:00am to 12:00pm Bush Bands King Street Entry (Gate 2) N15 Brisbane Airport 13/8/2019 Entertainment 9:00am to 5:00pm Comedian Michael Bennett L14 Community Stage 13/8/2019 Entertainment 9:30am to 10:30am Citizenship Ceremony Multicultural Music Stage I13 Luke’s Reptile Kingdom - Venomous 5 13/8/2019 Entertainment 9:30am to 6:00pm King Street N15 Snake Show and at Brisbane Airport 13/8/2019 Entertainment 10:00am 11:00am, Dora the Explorer - Live Stage Show L14 Community Stage 12:00pm XXXX Stockmen’s Bar & 13/8/2019 Entertainment 10:00am to 10:00pm Ekka Pinball Arcade O6 Grill XXXX Stockmen’s Bar & 13/8/2019 Entertainment 11:00am to 2:00pm Brooke Lambert O6 Grill and at Celestino presented by Multicultural 13/8/2019 Entertainment 11:00am Multicultural Music Stage I13 2:00pm Queensland Month and at 12:00pm, 13/8/2019 Entertainment 11:00am 1:30pm, Heritage Bank Racing Pigs Stockman’s Rest O5 2:30pm, 4:00pm and at 12:30pm, 13/8/2019 Entertainment 11:30am Butterfly Stilt Walkers The Old Museum D16 1:30pm, 4:00pm and at Brisbane Airport 13/8/2019 Entertainment 11:30am 12:30pm, PJ Masks - Live Stage Show L14 Community Stage 1:30pm 13/8/2019 Entertainment 12:00pm to 12:15pm Adam Miller Sheep Dog Demonstrations Main Arena L8

13/8/2019 Entertainment 12:00pm to 12:45pm Majelen Multicultural Music Stage I13 Queensland Harness Racing Heats 13/8/2019 Entertainment 12:15pm to 1:00pm Main Arena L8 presented by Racing Queensland 13/8/2019 Entertainment 1:00pm to 1:45pm Downtown Creative Studios Students Multicultural Music Stage I13 and at Brisbane Airport 13/8/2019 Entertainment 1:00pm Jimmy Giggle - Live Stage Show L14 2:00pm Community Stage 13/8/2019 Entertainment 1:00pm to 1:15pm Movie Stunt Drivers Show Main Arena L8

13/8/2019 Entertainment 1:15pm to 1:30pm Aussie FMX Main Arena L8 XXXX Stockmen’s Bar & 13/8/2019 Entertainment 2:00pm to 6:00pm Josh Setterfield (Acoustic) O6 Grill and at Angry Birds presented by The Angry Birds Brisbane Airport 13/8/2019 Entertainment 2:30pm 3:30pm, L14 Movie 2, in cinemas September 12 Community Stage 4:30pm and at 13/8/2019 Entertainment 2:30pm 3:30pm, Farmyard Friends Roving Characters Gregory Terrace J13 6:15pm 13/8/2019 Entertainment 3:00pm to 3:45pm Ruby Jo Multicultural Music Stage I13

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Brisbane Airport 13/8/2019 Entertainment 3:00pm to 3:25pm Showbiz Express Circus & Dance L14 Community Stage D Royal Queensland Steakhouse & Bar 13/8/2019 Entertainment 3:30pm to 7:30pm Hayley Marsten H13 A presented by AussieBeef. com.au and at Y 13/8/2019 Entertainment 4:00pm Scarlett Gunner Multicultural Music Stage I13 5:00pm and at 13/8/2019 Entertainment 6:15pm Band of Blue - Queensland Police Service Multicultural Music Stage I13 8:00pm XXXX Stockmen’s Bar & 5 13/8/2019 Entertainment 8:00pm to 11:00pm Brooke Schubert O6 Grill and at 12:30pm, Nature in Bloom Natural Fibres Fashion 13/8/2019 Fashion 11:30am Fashion Stage G14 1:30pm, Parades presented by Channel Seven 2:30pm and at 1:00pm, 13/8/2019 Fashion 12:00pm Meet A Model Fashion Stage G14 2:00pm, 3:00pm Queensland Harness Racing presented by 13/8/2019 EkkaNITES 5:40pm to 5:55pm Main Arena L8 Racing Queensland 13/8/2019 EkkaNITES 6:00pm to 6:05pm Australian National Anthem Main Arena L8 Children’s Fireworks presented by MG 13/8/2019 EkkaNITES 6:05pm to 6:15pm Main Arena L8 Motor - Fairy Tales & Fantasy 13/8/2019 EkkaNITES 6:15pm to 6:25pm Little Pony Roller Race Main Arena L8 Extreme Free Speed Climb with the 13/8/2019 EkkaNITES 6:25pm to 6:35pm Main Arena L8 Laughing Loggers 13/8/2019 EkkaNITES 6:35pm to 6:40pm Mechanical Madness Main Arena L8

13/8/2019 EkkaNITES 6:40pm to 6:55pm A Drovers Tale Main Arena L8 Coca-Cola Dance Off with Chook Farmer 13/8/2019 EkkaNITES 6:55pm to 7:05pm Main Arena L8 Goldie the Clown 13/8/2019 EkkaNITES 7:05pm to 7:15pm Movie Stunt Drivers Show Main Arena L8

13/8/2019 EkkaNITES 7:15pm to 7:25pm Monster Trucks Tom Cat & Missy the Dog Main Arena L8

13/8/2019 EkkaNITES 7:25pm to 7:40pm Aussie FMX Main Arena L8 Fireworks Spectacular - A Celebration of 13/8/2019 EkkaNITES 7:40pm to 8:00pm Main Arena L8 the Human Spirit 13/8/2019 EkkaNITES 8:00pm to 8:30pm Meet the Stars - Under the Stars Main Arena L8 COOKING DEMONSTRATION Chef Mel Cooking School presented 13/8/2019 Food 10:00am to 10:30am Vanilla Zulu - Beautiful Breakfast Lemon K15 by Spotlight Panna Cotta MASTERCLASS COOKING SCHOOL with Cooking School presented 13/8/2019 Food 10:45am to 11:30am K15 Zoe Byres by Spotlight Cooking School presented 13/8/2019 Food 11:30am to 12:00pm COOKING DEMONSTRATION Zoe Byres K15 by Spotlight JBS MASTERCLASS with Norman Hotel Cooking School presented 13/8/2019 Food 12:15pm to 1:00pm K15 Head Chef Frank, Cooking with Beef by Spotlight Cooking School presented 13/8/2019 Food 1:00pm to 1:30pm JBS COOKING DEMONSTRATION K15 by Spotlight

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MASTERCLASS COOKING SCHOOL with Cooking School presented 13/8/2019 Food 1:45pm to 2:30pm K15 Chef Tong from Chaing Mai by Spotlight COOKING DEMONSTRATION Celebrity Cooking School presented 13/8/2019 Food 2:30pm to 3:00pm K15 Chef Dominque Rizzo by Spotlight MASTERCLASS COOKING SCHOOL with Cooking School presented 13/8/2019 Food 3:15pm to 4:00pm Celebrity Chef Dominque Rizzo - Flavours K15 by Spotlight from My Travels COOKING DEMONSTRATION VJ’s Cooking School presented 13/8/2019 Food 4:00pm to 4:30pm K15 Seafood with Neil by Spotlight MASTERCLASS COOKING SCHOOL with Cooking School presented 13/8/2019 Food 4:45pm to 5:30pm K15 Neil of VJ’s Seafood by Spotlight COOKING DEMONSTRATION Matt Cooking School presented 13/8/2019 Food 5:30pm to 6:00pm K15 Kirkegaard and Chef Mel by Spotlight 14/8/2019 Animals 9:00am to 5:30pm Angora Goat Display Arrow Energy Pavilion L2 H6 D 14/8/2019 Animals 9:00am to 5:00pm Cat Display presented by Black Hawk Black Hawk Cat Pavilion Q11 Cradle a Chick presented by Australian 14/8/2019 Animals 9:00am to 5:00pm Arrow Energy Pavilion GF G6 A Eggs Y 14/8/2019 Animals 9:00am to 5:30pm Dairy Cattle Display Arrow Energy Pavilion L1 G5 14/8/2019 Animals 9:00am to 5:30pm Dairy Goat Display Arrow Energy Pavilion L1 G5

14/8/2019 Animals 9:00am to 5:00pm Experience: Beef presented by MLA Arrow Energy Pavilion GF G6

14/8/2019 Animals 9:00am to 5:00pm Horse Breeds Expo Norco Shed M4 Agricultural Hall presented 6 14/8/2019 Animals 9:00am to 6:00pm Pisciculture H14 by Seqwater Poultry, Pigeons, Birds & Eggs presented 14/8/2019 Animals 9:00am to 5:30pm Arrow Energy Pavilion GF G6 by Australian Eggs 14/8/2019 Animals 9:00am to 5:00pm RACQ Animal Nursery RACQ Animal Nursery Q12

14/8/2019 Animals 9:00am to 5:30pm Sheep Display Arrow Energy Pavilion L2 H6

14/8/2019 Animals 9:00am to 5:30pm Stud Beef Display Arrow Energy Pavilion and at 10:30am, 14/8/2019 Animals 9:30am 12:30pm, Norco Milking Barn Norco Shed M4 2:30pm, 3:30pm and at 14/8/2019 Animals 11:30am 1:30pm, Sheep Shearing Norco Shed M4 4:30pm and at 14/8/2019 Animals & Competitions 5:30am Dairy Cattle Judging - Milking Competition Arrow Energy Pavilion L1 G5 5:30pm Dairy Goat Judging - Milking Competition 14/8/2019 Animals & Competitions 6:00am to 9:00am Arrow Energy Pavilion L1 G5 Commences 14/8/2019 Animals & Competitions 8:00am to 11:00am Angora Judging Arrow Energy Pavilion L2 H6 Canine Judging presented by Black Hawk 14/8/2019 Animals & Competitions 9:00am to 5:00pm - Group 2 Terriers, Obedience Judging - Black Hawk Canine Pavilion N11 Companion Dairy Cattle Judging - Paulger Youth Team 14/8/2019 Animals & Competitions 9:00am to 11:00am Arrow Energy Pavilion L1 G5 Challenge

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Horse Judging - Showjumping, Australian Ponies Led, Australian Saddle Ponies Led, 14/8/2019 Animals & Competitions 9:00am to 12:00pm Main Arena L8 D Novice Show Hunter Hack, Galloway Novice & Hunter & Medium & Heavy Harness Small Breed Cattle Weighing and A 14/8/2019 Animals & Competitions 9:00am to 5:00pm Arrow Energy Pavilion Scanning 14/8/2019 Animals & Competitions 11:00am to 12:00pm Angora Judging - Paraders Arrow Energy Pavilion L2 H6 Y RNA Young Judges presented by Arrow 14/8/2019 Animals & Competitions 11:00am to 12:00pm Arrow Energy Pavilion L1 G5 Energy - Dairy Cattle Dairy Cattle Judging - All Breeds Youth 14/8/2019 Animals & Competitions 1:00pm to 2:00pm Arrow Energy Pavilion L1 G5 Show 6 Horse Judging - Showjumping, Australian Ponies Under Saddle, Australian Saddle 14/8/2019 Animals & Competitions 1:30pm to 5:00pm Main Arena L8 Ponies Under Saddle, Riding Ponies Led (incl Show Hunter), Open Show Hunter Dairy Cattle Judging - RNA Young 14/8/2019 Animals & Competitions 2:00pm to 3:00pm Arrow Energy Pavilion L1 G5 Paraders Competition Dairy Cattle Judging - QCAS Young 14/8/2019 Animals & Competitions 3:00pm to 4:00pm Arrow Energy Pavilion L1 G5 Paraders State Final Floristry Competition - Class 4 Mystery 14/8/2019 Competitions 11:00am to 12:00pm The Old Museum D16 Box Open RNA Young Judges presented by Arrow 14/8/2019 Competitions 3:00pm to 4:00pm Arrow Energy Pavilion L2 H6 Energy - Angora and Mohair Fleece RNA Young Judges presented by Arrow 14/8/2019 Competitions 4:30pm to 5:30pm Channel Seven Pavilion G14 Energy - Wool 14/8/2019 Competitions 9:00am to 6:30pm Woodchop & Sawing Competition Iron Jack Woodchop Arena C11 Woodchop & Sawing Open Men’s 14/8/2019 Competitions 5:30pm to 6:30pm Invitational - New Zealand Vs Australian Iron Jack Woodchop Arena C11 Championships Agricultural Hall presented 14/8/2019 Displays 9:00am to 6:00pm Apiculture Display supported by Marsh H14 by Seqwater 14/8/2019 Displays 9:00am to 7:00pm Cookery supported by Loyal Bakeware Lower Royal ICC G13

14/8/2019 Displays 9:00am to 7:00pm Creative Arts & Crafts Lower Royal ICC G13

14/8/2019 Displays 9:00am to 7:00pm Decorated Cakes Lower Royal ICC G13 Agricultural Hall presented 14/8/2019 Displays 9:00am to 6:00pm District Exhibit H14 by Seqwater 14/8/2019 Displays 9:00am to 5:30pm Floristry Display The Old Museum D16 Agricultural Hall presented 14/8/2019 Displays 9:00am to 6:00pm Giant Pumpkins supported by Pillow Talk H14 by Seqwater Agricultural Hall presented 14/8/2019 Displays 9:00am to 6:00pm Giant Vegetables supported by Marsh H14 by Seqwater 14/8/2019 Displays 9:00am to 5:30pm Horticultural Displays The Old Museum D16

14/8/2019 Displays 9:00am to 7:00pm Painting & Drawing Lower Royal ICC G13

14/8/2019 Displays 9:00am to 7:00pm Photography presented by King Street Lower Royal ICC G13 Potted Plants supported by Nursery and 14/8/2019 Displays 9:00am to 5:30pm The Old Museum D16 Garden Industry Queensland Quilts Across Queensland presented by 14/8/2019 Displays 9:00am to 5:30pm The Old Museum D16 Total Building Maintenance

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14/8/2019 Displays 9:00am to 7:00pm Sculpture Lower Royal ICC G13 D 14/8/2019 Displays 9:00am to 6:00pm Wool, Mohair & Alpaca Fleece Channel Seven Pavilion G14 14/8/2019 Education 9:00am to 5:30pm Education on Show The Old Museum D16 A 14/8/2019 Education 9:00am to 5:00pm Ekka Learning Trail Ekka Loop - - - Agricultural Hall presented 14/8/2019 Education 9:00am to 6:00pm Field to Fork H14 Y by Seqwater 14/8/2019 Education 9:00am to 5:30pm Little Backyard Farmers The Old Museum D16 Agricultural Hall presented 14/8/2019 Education 9:00am to 6:00pm Queensland Beekeepers Association H14 by Seqwater 6 School Garden Competition supported by 14/8/2019 Education 9:00am to 5:30pm The Old Museum D16 Brunnings School Scarecrow Competition supported 14/8/2019 Education 9:00am to 5:30pm The Old Museum D16 by Brunnings Agricultural Hall presented 14/8/2019 Education 9:00am to 6:00pm Youth in Agriculture H14 by Seqwater 14/8/2019 Entertainment 9:00am to 6:00pm 7 LIVE Studios Channel Seven Pavilion G14 Gregory Terrace Entry 14/8/2019 Entertainment 9:00am to 12:00pm Bush Bands H15 (Gate 1) 14/8/2019 Entertainment 9:00am to 12:00pm Bush Bands King Street Entry (Gate 2) N15 Brisbane Airport 14/8/2019 Entertainment 9:00am to 5:00pm Comedian Michael Bennett L14 Community Stage Luke’s Reptile Kingdom - Venomous 14/8/2019 Entertainment 9:30am to 6:00pm King Street N15 Snake Show Brisbane Airport 14/8/2019 Entertainment 10:00am to 10:25am Brisbane All Star Cheerleading (BASC) L14 Community Stage XXXX Stockmen’s Bar & 14/8/2019 Entertainment 10:00am to 10:00pm Ekka Pinball Arcade O6 Grill 14/8/2019 Entertainment 10:00am to 10:45am Sarah Hamze Multicultural Music Stage I13

14/8/2019 Entertainment 11:00am to 11:45am Bek Thornton Multicultural Music Stage I13 and at 12:00pm, 14/8/2019 Entertainment 11:00am 1:30pm, Heritage Bank Racing Pigs Stockman’s Rest O5 2:30pm, 4:00pm Brisbane Airport 14/8/2019 Entertainment 11:00am to 11:25am Queensland Musical Theatre - Cats L14 Community Stage and at 12:30pm, 14/8/2019 Entertainment 11:30am Butterfly Stilt Walkers The Old Museum D16 1:30pm, 4:00pm and at Brisbane Airport 14/8/2019 Entertainment 11:30am 12:30pm, PJ Masks - Live Stage Show L14 Community Stage 1:30pm 14/8/2019 Entertainment 12:00pm to 12:15pm Adam Miller Sheep Dog Demonstrations Main Arena L8 Brisbane Airport 14/8/2019 Entertainment 12:00pm to 12:25pm Alichia’s DanceFitness Academy L14 Community Stage XXXX Stockmen’s Bar & 14/8/2019 Entertainment 12:00pm to 4:00pm Ekka’s Line Dancing Hoedown O6 Grill 14/8/2019 Entertainment 12:00pm to 12:45pm Scarlett Gunner Multicultural Music Stage I13

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Queensland Harness Racing Heats 14/8/2019 Entertainment 12:15pm to 1:00pm Main Arena L8 presented by Racing Queensland D 14/8/2019 Entertainment 1:00pm to 1:45pm Majelen Multicultural Music Stage I13 14/8/2019 Entertainment 1:00pm to 1:15pm Movie Stunt Drivers Show Main Arena L8 A Brisbane Airport 14/8/2019 Entertainment 1:00pm to 1:25pm Oye Ritmo Spanish Dance L14 Community Stage Y 14/8/2019 Entertainment 1:15pm to 1:30pm Aussie FMX Main Arena L8 Ekka’s Flower Beard Competition 14/8/2019 Entertainment 2:00pm to 4:00pm The Old Museum D16 presented by Heritage Bank Brisbane Airport 14/8/2019 Entertainment 2:00pm to 2:25pm Indooroopilly Dance Co. L14 6 Community Stage Innessa presented by Multicultural 14/8/2019 Entertainment 2:00pm to 2:45pm Multicultural Music Stage I13 Queensland Month and at Angry Birds presented by The Angry Birds Brisbane Airport 14/8/2019 Entertainment 2:30pm 3:30pm, L14 Movie 2, in cinemas September 12 Community Stage 4:30pm and at 14/8/2019 Entertainment 2:30pm 3:30pm, Farmyard Friends Roving Characters Gregory Terrace J13 6:15pm Queensland Police Pipes & Drums - 14/8/2019 Entertainment 2:30pm to 2:50pm MUSIC ON THE MOVE presented by Ekka Loop - - - Heritage Bank 14/8/2019 Entertainment 3:00pm to 3:45pm Jessica Emily Odgers Multicultural Music Stage I13 Brisbane Airport 14/8/2019 Entertainment 3:00pm to 3:25pm The Cleveland Air Magic Skipping Club L14 Community Stage Brisbane Airport 14/8/2019 Entertainment 4:00pm to 4:25pm Brisbane Christian College - Lenz Kids L14 Community Stage XXXX Stockmen’s Bar & 14/8/2019 Entertainment 4:00pm to 6:00pm Hayley Marsten O6 Grill 14/8/2019 Entertainment 4:00pm to 4:45pm Ruby Jo Multicultural Music Stage I13

14/8/2019 Entertainment 4:30pm to 5:30pm Grand Parade Main Arena L8

14/8/2019 Entertainment 5:00pm to 5:45pm Maddi Lyn Multicultural Music Stage I13 and at 14/8/2019 Entertainment 6:15pm Band of Blue - Queensland Police Service Multicultural Music Stage I13 8:00pm XXXX Stockmen’s Bar & 14/8/2019 Entertainment 8:00pm to 11:00pm Port Royal O6 Grill and at 12:30pm, Nature in Bloom Natural Fibres Fashion 14/8/2019 Fashion 11:30am 1:30pm, Fashion Stage G14 Parades presented by Channel Seven 2:30pm, 3:30pm Fibre to Fashion Conversation Series - 14/8/2019 Fashion 12:00pm to 12:20pm Fashion Stage G14 Peppermint Magazine and at 1:00pm, 14/8/2019 Fashion 12:00pm 2:00pm, Meet A Model Fashion Stage G14 3:00pm, 4:00pm Queensland Harness Racing presented by 14/8/2019 EkkaNITES 5:40pm to 5:55pm Main Arena L8 Racing Queensland

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14/8/2019 EkkaNITES 6:00pm to 6:05pm Australian National Anthem Main Arena L8 D Children’s Fireworks presented by MG 14/8/2019 EkkaNITES 6:05pm to 6:15pm Main Arena L8 Motor - Fairy Tales & Fantasy A 14/8/2019 EkkaNITES 6:15pm to 6:25pm Little Pony Roller Race Main Arena L8 Extreme Free Speed Climb with the 14/8/2019 EkkaNITES 6:25pm to 6:35pm Main Arena L8 Y Laughing Loggers 14/8/2019 EkkaNITES 6:35pm to 6:40pm Mechanical Madness Main Arena L8

14/8/2019 EkkaNITES 6:40pm to 6:55pm A Drovers Tale Main Arena L8 Coca-Cola Dance Off with Chook Farmer 14/8/2019 EkkaNITES 6:55pm to 7:05pm Main Arena L8 6 Goldie the Clown 14/8/2019 EkkaNITES 7:05pm to 7:15pm Movie Stunt Drivers Show Main Arena L8

14/8/2019 EkkaNITES 7:15pm to 7:25pm Monster Trucks Tom Cat & Missy the Dog Main Arena L8

14/8/2019 EkkaNITES 7:25pm to 7:40pm Aussie FMX Main Arena L8 Fireworks Spectacular - A Celebration of 14/8/2019 EkkaNITES 7:40pm to 8:00pm Main Arena L8 the Human Spirit 14/8/2019 EkkaNITES 8:00pm to 8:30pm Meet the Stars - Under the Stars Main Arena L8 COOKING DEMONSTRATION Chef Mel Cooking School presented 14/8/2019 Food 10:00am to 10:30am K15 Vanilla Zulu - Gluten Free Breads by Spotlight MASTERCLASS COOKING SCHOOL with Cooking School presented 14/8/2019 Food 10:45am to 11:30am K15 Chef Tong from Chaing Mai by Spotlight COOKING DEMONSTRATION Chef Adam Cooking School presented 14/8/2019 Food 11:30am to 12:00pm K15 Herbert from Primal Iron by Spotlight Cooking School presented 14/8/2019 Food 12:15pm to 1:00pm JBS MASTERCLASS Cooking with Beef K15 by Spotlight COOKING DEMONSTRATION Chef Mel Cooking School presented 14/8/2019 Food 1:00pm to 1:30pm K15 Vanilla Zulu by Spotlight MASTERCLASS COOKING SCHOOL with Cooking School presented 14/8/2019 Food 1:45pm to 2:30pm K15 Chef Adam Herbert from Primal Iron by Spotlight COOKING DEMONSTRATION Sirromet Cooking School presented 14/8/2019 Food 2:30pm to 3:00pm K15 with Chef Matt by Spotlight and at MASTERCLASS COOKING SCHOOL with Cooking School presented 14/8/2019 Food 3:15pm K15 4:45pm Pepes Mexican Restaurant by Spotlight COOKING DEMONSTRATION Mamma Cooking School presented 14/8/2019 Food 4:00pm to 4:30pm K15 Valerie (MKR) by Spotlight COOKING DEMONSTRATION Tom from Cooking School presented 14/8/2019 Food 5:30pm to 6:00pm K15 Sow Great and Chef Mel Vanilla Zulu by Spotlight 15/8/2019 Animals 9:00am to 5:30pm Angora Goat Display Arrow Energy Pavilion L2 H6

D 15/8/2019 Animals 9:00am to 5:00pm Cat Display presented by Black Hawk Black Hawk Cat Pavilion Q11 Cradle a Chick presented by Australian 15/8/2019 Animals 9:00am to 5:00pm Arrow Energy Pavilion GF G6 A Eggs Y 15/8/2019 Animals 9:00am to 5:30pm Dairy Cattle Display Arrow Energy Pavilion L1 G5 15/8/2019 Animals 9:00am to 5:30pm Dairy Goat Display Arrow Energy Pavilion L1 G5

15/8/2019 Animals 9:00am to 5:00pm Experience: Beef presented by MLA Arrow Energy Pavilion GF G6

15/8/2019 Animals 9:00am to 5:00pm Horse Breeds Expo Norco Shed M4 7 Agricultural Hall presented 15/8/2019 Animals 9:00am to 6:00pm Pisciculture H14 by Seqwater

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Poultry, Pigeons, Birds & Eggs presented 15/8/2019 Animals 9:00am to 5:30pm Arrow Energy Pavilion GF G6 by Australian Eggs D 15/8/2019 Animals 9:00am to 5:00pm RACQ Animal Nursery RACQ Animal Nursery Q12 15/8/2019 Animals 9:00am to 5:30pm Sheep Display Arrow Energy Pavilion L2 H6 A 15/8/2019 Animals 9:00am to 5:30pm Stud Beef Display Arrow Energy Pavilion and at Y 10:30am, 15/8/2019 Animals 9:30am 12:30pm, Norco Milking Barn Norco Shed M4 2:30pm, 3:30pm 7 and at 15/8/2019 Animals 11:30am 1:30pm, Sheep Shearing Norco Shed M4 4:30pm 15/8/2019 Animals & Competitions 9:00am to 12:00pm Angora Judging - Production Class Arrow Energy Pavilion L2 H6 Canine Judging presented by Black Hawk 15/8/2019 Animals & Competitions 9:00am to 5:00pm Black Hawk Canine Pavilion N11 - Group 3 Gundogs Horse Judging - Showjumping, Riding Ponies Led (incl Show Hunter), Driven 15/8/2019 Animals & Competitions 9:00am to 12:00pm Horses & Ponies Light & E. Special Main Arena L8 Turnouts, Pony Hacks Novice & Open Show Hunter RNA Young Judges presented by Arrow 15/8/2019 Animals & Competitions 9:00am to 5:00pm Arrow Energy Pavilion L1 G5 Energy - Dairy Goats 15/8/2019 Animals & Competitions 1:30pm to 5:30pm Sheep Judging - Open Classes Arrow Energy Pavilion L2 H6 Horse Judging - Showjumping, Riding Ponies Under Saddle, Driven Horses & 15/8/2019 Animals & Competitions 1:45pm to 5:00pm Main Arena L8 Ponies B. Ponies 14 Hands & Under & Whip, Novice Pony Hack 15/8/2019 Competitions 9:00am to 6:30pm Woodchop & Sawing Competition Iron Jack Woodchop Arena C11 Agricultural Hall presented 15/8/2019 Displays 9:00am to 6:00pm Apiculture Display supported by Marsh H14 by Seqwater 15/8/2019 Displays 9:00am to 7:00pm Cookery supported by Loyal Bakeware Lower Royal ICC G13

15/8/2019 Displays 9:00am to 7:00pm Creative Arts & Crafts Lower Royal ICC G13

15/8/2019 Displays 9:00am to 7:00pm Decorated Cakes Lower Royal ICC G13 Agricultural Hall presented 15/8/2019 Displays 9:00am to 6:00pm District Exhibit H14 by Seqwater 15/8/2019 Displays 9:00am to 5:30pm Floristry Display The Old Museum D16 Agricultural Hall presented 15/8/2019 Displays 9:00am to 6:00pm Giant Pumpkins supported by Pillow Talk H14 by Seqwater Agricultural Hall presented 15/8/2019 Displays 9:00am to 6:00pm Giant Vegetables supported by Marsh H14 by Seqwater 15/8/2019 Displays 9:00am to 5:30pm Horticultural Displays The Old Museum D16

15/8/2019 Displays 9:00am to 7:00pm Painting & Drawing Lower Royal ICC G13

15/8/2019 Displays 9:00am to 7:00pm Photography presented by King Street Lower Royal ICC G13 Potted Plants supported by Nursery and 15/8/2019 Displays 9:00am to 5:30pm The Old Museum D16 Garden Industry Queensland Quilts Across Queensland presented by 15/8/2019 Displays 9:00am to 5:30pm The Old Museum D16 Total Building Maintenance 15/8/2019 Displays 9:00am to 7:00pm Sculpture Lower Royal ICC G13

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15/8/2019 Displays 9:00am to 6:00pm Wool, Mohair & Alpaca Fleece Channel Seven Pavilion G14 D 15/8/2019 Education 9:00am to 5:30pm Education on Show The Old Museum D16 15/8/2019 Education 9:00am to 5:00pm Ekka Learning Trail Ekka Loop - - - A Agricultural Hall presented 15/8/2019 Education 9:00am to 6:00pm Field to Fork H14 by Seqwater Y 15/8/2019 Education 9:00am to 5:30pm Little Backyard Farmers The Old Museum D16 Agricultural Hall presented 15/8/2019 Education 9:00am to 6:00pm Queensland Beekeepers Association H14 by Seqwater Race Around Ekka presented by Activate 15/8/2019 Education 9:00am to 5:00pm Around the grounds 7 Ed - Judging School Garden Competition supported by 15/8/2019 Education 9:00am to 5:30pm The Old Museum D16 Brunnings School Scarecrow Competition supported 15/8/2019 Education 9:00am to 5:30pm The Old Museum D16 by Brunnings Agricultural Hall presented 15/8/2019 Education 9:00am to 6:00pm Youth in Agriculture H14 by Seqwater 15/8/2019 Entertainment 9:00am to 6:00pm 7 LIVE Studios Channel Seven Pavilion G14 Gregory Terrace Entry 15/8/2019 Entertainment 9:00am to 12:00pm Bush Bands H15 (Gate 1) 15/8/2019 Entertainment 9:00am to 12:00pm Bush Bands King Street Entry (Gate 2) N15 Brisbane Airport 15/8/2019 Entertainment 9:00am to 5:00pm Comedian Michael Bennett L14 Community Stage Luke’s Reptile Kingdom - Venomous 15/8/2019 Entertainment 9:30am to 6:00pm King Street N15 Snake Show XXXX Stockmen’s Bar & 15/8/2019 Entertainment 10:00am to 10:00pm Ekka Pinball Arcade O6 Grill and at Brisbane Airport 15/8/2019 Entertainment 10:00am Premier Dance Academy L14 2:00pm Community Stage XXXX Stockmen’s Bar & 15/8/2019 Entertainment 11:00am to 3:00pm Danny Black O6 Grill and at 12:00pm, 15/8/2019 Entertainment 11:00am 1:30pm, Heritage Bank Racing Pigs Stockman’s Rest O5 2:30pm, 4:00pm Ipswich Grammar School Hornets - and at 15/8/2019 Entertainment 11:00am MUSIC ON THE MOVE presented by Ekka Loop - - - 1:00pm Heritage Bank 15/8/2019 Entertainment 11:00am to 11:45am Maddi Lyn Multicultural Music Stage I13 Brisbane Airport 15/8/2019 Entertainment 11:00am to 11:25am Trinity College Dance Troupe L14 Community Stage and at 12:30pm, 15/8/2019 Entertainment 11:30am Butterfly Stilt Walkers The Old Museum D16 1:30pm, 4:00pm and at Brisbane Airport 15/8/2019 Entertainment 11:30am 12:30pm, PJ Masks - Live Stage Show L14 Community Stage 1:30pm

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The Australian Army PEP Band Brisbane and at 15/8/2019 Entertainment 11:30am - MUSIC ON THE MOVE presented by Ekka Loop - - - 12:30pm D Heritage Bank 15/8/2019 Entertainment 12:00pm to 12:15pm Adam Miller Sheep Dog Demonstrations Main Arena L8 A Brisbane Airport 15/8/2019 Entertainment 12:00pm to 12:25pm Brisbane Academy of Dance - BADANCE L14 Community Stage Y 15/8/2019 Entertainment 12:00pm to 12:30pm Normie Rowe Fashion Stage G14 and at The Corinda Vanguard - MUSIC ON THE 15/8/2019 Entertainment 12:00pm Ekka Loop - - - 2:00pm MOVE presented by Heritage Bank 15/8/2019 Entertainment 12:00pm to 12:45pm Trinity College Band Multicultural Music Stage I13 7 Queensland Harness Racing Heats 15/8/2019 Entertainment 12:15pm to 1:00pm Main Arena L8 presented by Racing Queensland 15/8/2019 Entertainment 1:00pm to 1:30pm Jackie Love Fashion Stage G14

15/8/2019 Entertainment 1:00pm to 1:15pm Movie Stunt Drivers Show Main Arena L8 and at 15/8/2019 Entertainment 1:00pm The Hamzes Multicultural Music Stage I13 3:00pm 15/8/2019 Entertainment 1:15pm to 1:30pm Aussie FMX Main Arena L8 and at Nudgee College Drumline - MUSIC ON 15/8/2019 Entertainment 1:30pm Ekka Loop - - - 3:00pm THE MOVE presented by Heritage Bank Camaron de la Vega presented by 15/8/2019 Entertainment 2:00pm to 2:45pm Multicultural Music Stage I13 Multicultural Queensland Month 15/8/2019 Entertainment 2:00pm to 2:30pm Opera Queensland Fashion Stage G14 and at Angry Birds presented by The Angry Birds Brisbane Airport 15/8/2019 Entertainment 2:30pm 3:30pm, L14 Movie 2, in cinemas September 12 Community Stage 4:30pm and at 15/8/2019 Entertainment 2:30pm 3:30pm, Farmyard Friends Roving Characters Gregory Terrace J13 6:15pm XXXX Stockmen’s Bar & 15/8/2019 Entertainment 3:00pm to 6:00pm Brooke Lambert O6 Grill 15/8/2019 Entertainment 3:00pm to 4:00pm Lord Mayor’s Seniors Cabaret Fashion Stage G14 and at Wellington Point State High School - Brisbane Airport 15/8/2019 Entertainment 3:00pm L14 4:00pm Encore Community Stage Royal Queensland Steakhouse & Bar 15/8/2019 Entertainment 3:30pm to 7:30pm Hayley Marsten H13 presented by AussieBeef. com.au 15/8/2019 Entertainment 4:00pm to 4:45pm Bek Thornton Multicultural Music Stage I13 Queensland Police Pipes & Drums - 15/8/2019 Entertainment 4:30pm to 4:50pm MUSIC ON THE MOVE presented by Ekka Loop - - - Heritage Bank and at 15/8/2019 Entertainment 6:15pm Brooke Schubert Multicultural Music Stage I13 8:00pm XXXX Stockmen’s Bar & 15/8/2019 Entertainment 8:30pm to 10:30pm Ekka’s Drag Queen Bingo - Country-fied! O6 Grill

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and at 12:30pm, Nature in Bloom Natural Fibres Fashion D 15/8/2019 Fashion 11:30am Fashion Stage G14 1:30pm, Parades presented by Channel Seven 2:30pm A and at 1:00pm, 15/8/2019 Fashion 12:00pm Meet A Model Fashion Stage G14 Y 2:00pm, 3:00pm Queensland Harness Racing presented by 15/8/2019 EkkaNITES 5:40pm to 5:55pm Main Arena L8 Racing Queensland 7 15/8/2019 EkkaNITES 6:00pm to 6:05pm Australian National Anthem Main Arena L8 Children’s Fireworks presented by MG 15/8/2019 EkkaNITES 6:05pm to 6:15pm Main Arena L8 Motor - Fairy Tales & Fantasy 15/8/2019 EkkaNITES 6:15pm to 6:25pm Little Pony Roller Race Main Arena L8 Extreme Free Speed Climb with the 15/8/2019 EkkaNITES 6:25pm to 6:35pm Main Arena L8 Laughing Loggers 15/8/2019 EkkaNITES 6:35pm to 6:40pm Mechanical Madness Main Arena L8

15/8/2019 EkkaNITES 6:40pm to 6:55pm A Drovers Tale Main Arena L8 Coca-Cola Dance Off with Chook Farmer 15/8/2019 EkkaNITES 6:55pm to 7:05pm Main Arena L8 Goldie the Clown 15/8/2019 EkkaNITES 7:05pm to 7:15pm Movie Stunt Drivers Show Main Arena L8

15/8/2019 EkkaNITES 7:15pm to 7:25pm Monster Trucks Tom Cat & Missy the Dog Main Arena L8

15/8/2019 EkkaNITES 7:25pm to 7:40pm Aussie FMX Main Arena L8 Fireworks Spectacular - A Celebration of 15/8/2019 EkkaNITES 7:40pm to 8:00pm Main Arena L8 the Human Spirit 15/8/2019 EkkaNITES 8:00pm to 8:30pm Meet the Stars - Under the Stars Main Arena L8 and at COOKING DEMONSTRATION Chef Tong Cooking School presented 15/8/2019 Food 10:00am K15 11:30am - Edible Art by Spotlight MASTERCLASS COOKING SCHOOL with Cooking School presented 15/8/2019 Food 10:45am to 11:30am K15 Chef Mel Vanilla Zulu by Spotlight JBS MASTERCLASS with Sunshine Coast Cooking School presented 15/8/2019 Food 12:15pm to 1:00pm K15 Hotel, Cooking with Beef by Spotlight JBS COOKING DEMONSTRATION Story and at Cooking School presented 15/8/2019 Food 1:00pm Bridge Deary’s Restaurant with Chef K15 2:30pm by Spotlight Wallace and JJ MASTERCLASS COOKING SCHOOL with Cooking School presented 15/8/2019 Food 1:45pm to 2:30pm K15 Chef Mel Vanilla Zulu by Spotlight MASTERCLASS COOKING SCHOOL with Cooking School presented 15/8/2019 Food 3:15pm to 4:00pm K15 Chef Mel of Vanilla Zulu by Spotlight and at COOKING DEMONSTRATION Spirit Cooking School presented 15/8/2019 Food 4:00pm K15 5:30pm House with Chef Kelly Lord by Spotlight MASTERCLASS COOKING SCHOOL with Cooking School presented 15/8/2019 Food 4:45pm to 5:30pm K15 Chef Kelly Lord of Spirit House by Spotlight 16/8/2019 Animals 9:00am to 5:00pm Cat Display presented by Black Hawk Black Hawk Cat Pavilion Q11 Cradle a Chick presented by Australian 16/8/2019 Animals 9:00am to 5:00pm Arrow Energy Pavilion GF G6 Eggs 16/8/2019 Animals 9:00am to 5:30pm Dairy Cattle Display Arrow Energy Pavilion L1 G5

16/8/2019 Animals 9:00am to 5:30pm Dairy Goat Display Arrow Energy Pavilion L1 G5

16/8/2019 Animals 9:00am to 5:00pm Experience: Beef presented by MLA Arrow Energy Pavilion GF G6

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16/8/2019 Animals 9:00am to 5:00pm Horse Breeds Expo Norco Shed M4 Agricultural Hall presented D 16/8/2019 Animals 9:00am to 6:00pm Pisciculture H14 by Seqwater Poultry, Pigeons, Birds & Eggs presented 16/8/2019 Animals 9:00am to 5:30pm Arrow Energy Pavilion GF G6 A by Australian Eggs 16/8/2019 Animals 9:00am to 5:00pm RACQ Animal Nursery RACQ Animal Nursery Q12 Y 16/8/2019 Animals 9:00am to 5:30pm Sheep Display Arrow Energy Pavilion L2 H6

16/8/2019 Animals 9:00am to 5:30pm Stud Beef Display Arrow Energy Pavilion and at 10:30am, 8 16/8/2019 Animals 9:30am 12:30pm, Norco Milking Barn Norco Shed M4 2:30pm, 3:30pm and at 16/8/2019 Animals 11:30am 1:30pm, Sheep Shearing Norco Shed M4 4:30pm 16/8/2019 Animals & Competitions 12:00pm to 5:00pm Small Breeds Stud Beef Judging - Ausline Cattle Ring A - Main Arena L8

16/8/2019 Animals & Competitions 8:00am to 2:30pm Sheep Judging - School Classes Arrow Energy Pavilion L2 H6 Canine Judging presented by Black Hawk 16/8/2019 Animals & Competitions 9:00am to 5:00pm Black Hawk Canine Pavilion N11 - Group 1 Toys Dairy Cattle Judging - All Breed Junior, 16/8/2019 Animals & Competitions 9:00am to 11:00am Intermediate Udder and Intermediate Dairy Main Arena L8 Classes Dairy Goat Judging - Junior Handlers 16/8/2019 Animals & Competitions 9:00am to 5:00pm Arrow Energy Pavilion L1 G5 Competition 16/8/2019 Animals & Competitions 9:00am to 5:00pm Farriers & Blacksmiths Judging Expo Place P10 Horse Judging - Showjumping and ANSA 16/8/2019 Animals & Competitions 9:00am to 12:00pm Main Arena L8 Saddlehorses Led Classes Dairy Cattle Judging - Senior Dairy Cow 16/8/2019 Animals & Competitions 12:00pm to 2:00pm Main Arena L8 Classes Small Breeds Stud Beef Judging - 16/8/2019 Animals & Competitions 12:00pm to 5:00pm Cattle Ring A - Main Arena L8 Australian Lowline 16/8/2019 Animals & Competitions 12:00pm to 5:00pm Small Breeds Stud Beef Judging - Dexter Cattle Ring A - Main Arena L8 Small Breeds Stud Beef Judging - 16/8/2019 Animals & Competitions 12:00pm to 5:00pm Cattle Ring A - Main Arena L8 Miniature & Belted Galloway Horse Judging - Showjumping, 16/8/2019 Animals & Competitions 1:30pm to 5:00pm Saddlehorses Under Saddle & Open Pony Main Arena L8 Hacks Classes Small Breeds Champion Interbreed 16/8/2019 Animals & Competitions 1:30pm to 5:00pm Main Arena L8 Judging 16/8/2019 Animals & Competitions 2:00pm to 3:00pm Dairy Cattle Judging - Interbreed Judging Main Arena L8 RNA Young Judges presented by Arrow 16/8/2019 Animals & Competitions 2:30pm to 3:30pm Arrow Energy Pavilion L2 H6 Energy - Sheep 16/8/2019 Competitions 9:00am to 6:30pm Woodchop & Sawing Competition Iron Jack Woodchop Arena C11 Woodchop & Sawing Open Men’s 16/8/2019 Competitions 5:30pm to 6:30pm Invitational - New Zealand Vs Australian Iron Jack Woodchop Arena C11 Championships

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Agricultural Hall presented 16/8/2019 Displays 9:00am to 6:00pm Apiculture Display supported by Marsh H14 D by Seqwater 16/8/2019 Displays 9:00am to 7:00pm Cookery supported by Loyal Bakeware Lower Royal ICC G13 A 16/8/2019 Displays 9:00am to 7:00pm Creative Arts & Crafts Lower Royal ICC G13 16/8/2019 Displays 9:00am to 7:00pm Decorated Cakes Lower Royal ICC G13 Y Agricultural Hall presented 16/8/2019 Displays 9:00am to 6:00pm District Exhibit H14 by Seqwater 16/8/2019 Displays 9:00am to 5:30pm Floristry Display The Old Museum D16 Agricultural Hall presented 16/8/2019 Displays 9:00am to 6:00pm Giant Pumpkins supported by Pillow Talk H14 8 by Seqwater Agricultural Hall presented 16/8/2019 Displays 9:00am to 6:00pm Giant Vegetables supported by Marsh H14 by Seqwater 16/8/2019 Displays 9:00am to 5:30pm Horticultural Displays The Old Museum D16

16/8/2019 Displays 9:00am to 7:00pm Painting & Drawing Lower Royal ICC G13

16/8/2019 Displays 9:00am to 7:00pm Photography presented by King Street Lower Royal ICC G13 Potted Plants supported by Nursery and 16/8/2019 Displays 9:00am to 5:30pm The Old Museum D16 Garden Industry Queensland Quilts Across Queensland presented by 16/8/2019 Displays 9:00am to 5:30pm The Old Museum D16 Total Building Maintenance 16/8/2019 Displays 9:00am to 7:00pm Sculpture Lower Royal ICC G13

16/8/2019 Displays 9:00am to 6:00pm Wool, Mohair & Alpaca Fleece Channel Seven Pavilion G14

16/8/2019 Education 9:00am to 5:30pm Education on Show The Old Museum D16

16/8/2019 Education 9:00am to 5:00pm Ekka Learning Trail Ekka Loop - - - Agricultural Hall presented 16/8/2019 Education 9:00am to 6:00pm Field to Fork H14 by Seqwater 16/8/2019 Education 9:00am to 5:30pm Little Backyard Farmers The Old Museum D16 Agricultural Hall presented 16/8/2019 Education 9:00am to 6:00pm Queensland Beekeepers Association H14 by Seqwater School Garden Competition supported by 16/8/2019 Education 9:00am to 5:30pm The Old Museum D16 Brunnings School Scarecrow Competition supported 16/8/2019 Education 9:00am to 5:30pm The Old Museum D16 by Brunnings Agricultural Hall presented 16/8/2019 Education 9:00am to 6:00pm Youth in Agriculture H14 by Seqwater 16/8/2019 Entertainment 9:00am to 6:00pm 7 LIVE Studios Channel Seven Pavilion G14 Gregory Terrace Entry 16/8/2019 Entertainment 9:00am to 12:00pm Bush Bands H15 (Gate 1) 16/8/2019 Entertainment 9:00am to 12:00pm Bush Bands King Street Entry (Gate 2) N15 Brisbane Airport 16/8/2019 Entertainment 9:00am to 5:00pm Comedian Michael Bennett L14 Community Stage Luke’s Reptile Kingdom - Venomous 16/8/2019 Entertainment 9:30am to 6:00pm King Street N15 Snake Show and at 16/8/2019 Entertainment 10:00am Downtown Creative Studios Students Multicultural Music Stage I13 4:00pm XXXX Stockmen’s Bar & 16/8/2019 Entertainment 10:00am to 10:00pm Ekka Pinball Arcade O6 Grill

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Brisbane Airport 16/8/2019 Entertainment 10:00am to 10:25am Humble BEATS Fitness L14 Community Stage D Wooloowin State School Marching Band and at 16/8/2019 Entertainment 10:00am - MUSIC ON THE MOVE presented by Ekka Loop - - - 1:30pm Heritage Bank A Brisbane Airport 16/8/2019 Entertainment 11:00am to 11:25am Dynamite Studios Australia L14 Community Stage Y XXXX Stockmen’s Bar & 16/8/2019 Entertainment 11:00am to 2:00pm Hayley Marsten O6 Grill and at 12:00pm, 8 16/8/2019 Entertainment 11:00am 1:30pm, Heritage Bank Racing Pigs Stockman’s Rest O5 2:30pm, 4:00pm Queensland Academy of Health Sciences and at 16/8/2019 Entertainment 11:00am Dragon Dance Team - MUSIC ON THE Ekka Loop - - - 12:00pm MOVE presented by Heritage Bank 16/8/2019 Entertainment 11:00am to 11:45am The Ruby Reds and the Red Rockettes Multicultural Music Stage I13 and at 12:30pm, 16/8/2019 Entertainment 11:30am Butterfly Stilt Walkers The Old Museum D16 1:30pm, 4:00pm and at Brisbane Airport 16/8/2019 Entertainment 11:30am 12:30pm, PJ Masks - Live Stage Show L14 Community Stage 1:30pm and at Brisbane Airport 16/8/2019 Entertainment 12:00pm Everdance Studio L14 3:00pm Community Stage and at 16/8/2019 Entertainment 12:00pm Jack Lorry Multicultural Music Stage I13 1:00pm St Mary’s College Marching Band - MUSIC and at 16/8/2019 Entertainment 12:30pm ON THE MOVE presented by Heritage Ekka Loop - - - 3:00pm Bank Brisbane Airport 16/8/2019 Entertainment 1:00pm to 1:25pm HCDA Performance Troupe L14 Community Stage The QUEENS-Land Women’s Pinball XXXX Stockmen’s Bar & 16/8/2019 Entertainment 1:00pm to 6:00pm O6 Championship Grill Baala Baajo presented by Multicultural 16/8/2019 Entertainment 2:00pm to 2:45pm Multicultural Music Stage I13 Queensland Month Brisbane Airport 16/8/2019 Entertainment 2:00pm to 2:25pm CJS Dance Academy L14 Community Stage and at Angry Birds presented by The Angry Birds Brisbane Airport 16/8/2019 Entertainment 2:30pm 3:30pm, L14 Movie 2, in cinemas September 12 Community Stage 4:30pm and at 16/8/2019 Entertainment 2:30pm 3:30pm, Farmyard Friends Roving Characters Gregory Terrace J13 6:15pm Queensland Police Pipes & Drums - 16/8/2019 Entertainment 2:30pm to 2:50pm MUSIC ON THE MOVE presented by Ekka Loop - - - Heritage Bank Brisbane Airport 16/8/2019 Entertainment 4:00pm to 4:25pm Vibe Dance Studio L14 Community Stage

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16/8/2019 Entertainment 5:00pm to 5:45pm Ruby Jo Multicultural Music Stage I13 D 16/8/2019 Entertainment 6:00pm to 6:45pm Patrik Williams Multicultural Music Stage I13 Hayley Jensen presented by Hometown XXXX Stockmen’s Bar & 16/8/2019 Entertainment 8:00pm to 9:30pm O6 A Fest Grill The Rising Suns - Australian Army Band 16/8/2019 Entertainment 8:00pm to 9:30pm Multicultural Music Stage I13 Y Brisbane Casey Barnes presented by Hometown XXXX Stockmen’s Bar & 16/8/2019 Entertainment 9:30pm to 11:00pm O6 Fest Grill and at 12:30pm, Nature in Bloom Natural Fibres Fashion 16/8/2019 Fashion 11:30am Fashion Stage G14 8 1:30pm, Parades presented by Channel Seven 2:30pm and at 1:00pm, 16/8/2019 Fashion 12:00pm Meet A Model Fashion Stage G14 2:00pm, 3:00pm Queensland Harness Racing presented by 16/8/2019 EkkaNITES 5:40pm to 5:55pm Main Arena L8 Racing Queensland 16/8/2019 EkkaNITES 6:00pm to 6:05pm Australian National Anthem Main Arena L8 Children’s Fireworks presented by MG 16/8/2019 EkkaNITES 6:05pm to 6:15pm Main Arena L8 Motor - Fairy Tales & Fantasy 16/8/2019 EkkaNITES 6:15pm to 6:25pm Little Pony Roller Race Main Arena L8 Extreme Free Speed Climb with the 16/8/2019 EkkaNITES 6:25pm to 6:35pm Main Arena L8 Laughing Loggers 16/8/2019 EkkaNITES 6:35pm to 6:40pm Mechanical Madness Main Arena L8

16/8/2019 EkkaNITES 6:40pm to 6:55pm A Drovers Tale Main Arena L8 Coca-Cola Dance Off with Chook Farmer 16/8/2019 EkkaNITES 6:55pm to 7:05pm Main Arena L8 Goldie the Clown 16/8/2019 EkkaNITES 7:05pm to 7:15pm Movie Stunt Drivers Show Main Arena L8

16/8/2019 EkkaNITES 7:15pm to 7:25pm Monster Trucks Tom Cat & Missy the Dog Main Arena L8

16/8/2019 EkkaNITES 7:25pm to 7:40pm Aussie FMX Main Arena L8 Fireworks Spectacular - A Celebration of 16/8/2019 EkkaNITES 7:40pm to 8:00pm Main Arena L8 the Human Spirit 16/8/2019 EkkaNITES 8:00pm to 8:30pm Meet the Stars - Under the Stars Main Arena L8 COOKING DEMONSTRATION Chef Mel Cooking School presented 16/8/2019 Food 10:00am to 10:30am Vanilla Zulu - Gluten Free Lemon Pepper K15 by Spotlight Pasta and at MASTERCLASS COOKING SCHOOL with Cooking School presented 16/8/2019 Food 10:45am K15 3:15pm Chef Mel of Vanilla Zulu by Spotlight and at COOKING DEMONSTRATION Chef Mel Cooking School presented 16/8/2019 Food 11:30am 1:00pm, K15 Vanilla Zulu by Spotlight 5:30pm JBS MASTERCLASS with Brewhouse Cooking School presented 16/8/2019 Food 12:15pm to 1:00pm K15 Gabba, Cooking with Beef by Spotlight MASTERCLASS COOKING SCHOOL with Cooking School presented 16/8/2019 Food 1:45pm to 2:30pm K15 Chef Yoshi Takeyama - Handmade Gyoza by Spotlight and at COOKING DEMONSTRATION Chef Tong Cooking School presented 16/8/2019 Food 2:30pm K15 4:00pm - Edible Art by Spotlight

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MASTERCLASS COOKING SCHOOL with Cooking School presented 16/8/2019 Food 4:45pm to 5:30pm Chef Yoshi Takeyama - Handmade Ramen K15 by Spotlight Noodle Soup 17/8/2019 Animals 9:00am to 5:30pm Alpaca Display Arrow Energy Pavilion L2 H6 17/8/2019 Animals 9:00am to 5:00pm Cat Display presented by Black Hawk Black Hawk Cat Pavilion Q11 D Cradle a Chick presented by Australian 17/8/2019 Animals 9:00am to 5:00pm Arrow Energy Pavilion GF G6 Eggs A 17/8/2019 Animals 9:00am to 5:30pm Dairy Cattle Display Arrow Energy Pavilion L1 G5 Y 17/8/2019 Animals 9:00am to 5:30pm Dairy Goat Display Arrow Energy Pavilion L1 G5

17/8/2019 Animals 9:00am to 5:00pm Experience: Beef presented by MLA Arrow Energy Pavilion GF G6

17/8/2019 Animals 9:00am to 5:00pm Horse Breeds Expo Norco Shed M4 Agricultural Hall presented 17/8/2019 Animals 9:00am to 6:00pm Pisciculture H14 9 by Seqwater Poultry, Pigeons, Birds & Eggs presented 17/8/2019 Animals 9:00am to 5:30pm Arrow Energy Pavilion GF G6 by Australian Eggs 17/8/2019 Animals 9:00am to 5:00pm RACQ Animal Nursery RACQ Animal Nursery Q12

17/8/2019 Animals 9:00am to 5:30pm Sheep Display Arrow Energy Pavilion L2 H6

17/8/2019 Animals 9:00am to 5:30pm Stud Beef Display Arrow Energy Pavilion and at 10:30am, 17/8/2019 Animals 9:30am 12:30pm, Norco Milking Barn Norco Shed M4 2:30pm, 3:30pm and at 17/8/2019 Animals 11:30am 1:30pm, Sheep Shearing Norco Shed M4 4:30pm 17/8/2019 Animals & Competitions 8:45am to 5:00pm Dairy Goat Judging Arrow Energy Pavilion L1 G5

17/8/2019 Animals & Competitions 9:00am to 3:00pm Alpaca Judging Arrow Energy Pavilion L2 H6 Canine Judging presented by Black Hawk 17/8/2019 Animals & Competitions 9:00am to 5:00pm - Plush Puppy Sweepstakes and General Black Hawk Canine Pavilion N11 Specials Cat Judging presented by Black Hawk - 17/8/2019 Animals & Competitions 9:00am to 5:00pm Black Hawk Cat Pavilion Q11 Group Specials & Supremes 17/8/2019 Animals & Competitions 9:00am to 5:00pm Farriers & Blacksmiths Judging Expo Place P10 Horse Judging - Showjumping, Arabian Derivatives Led, Junior Rider Turnouts, 17/8/2019 Animals & Competitions 9:00am to 12:00pm Main Arena L8 Junior Rider & Friesian (incl Part Bred) Led & Under Saddle Classes Sheep Judging - RNA Handler’s 17/8/2019 Animals & Competitions 9:00am to 10:00am Arrow Energy Pavilion L2 H6 Competition Hy-Line Brown School Egg Laying 17/8/2019 Animals & Competitions 10:00am to 1:00pm Arrow Energy Pavilion GF G6 Competition Little Sprouts Competition supported by 17/8/2019 Competitions 10:00am to 11:00am The Old Museum D16 Brunnings Horse Judging - Showjumping, Arabian Derivatives Under Saddle, Australian 17/8/2019 Animals & Competitions 2:00pm to 5:00pm Stock Horse Hack, Parent & Child Main Arena L8 Riding Event, Junior Rider & Junior Rider Turnouts

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RNA Young Judges presented by Arrow 17/8/2019 Animals & Competitions 3:00pm to 4:00pm Arrow Energy Pavilion L2 H6 D Energy - Alpacas 17/8/2019 Competitions 9:00am to 6:30pm Woodchop & Sawing Competition Iron Jack Woodchop Arena C11 Ekka’s Country Music Showdown A XXXX Stockmen’s Bar & 17/8/2019 Competitions 10:30am to 6:00pm Competition presented by Ringers O6 Grill Y Western Agricultural Hall presented 17/8/2019 Displays 9:00am to 6:00pm Apiculture Display supported by Marsh H14 by Seqwater 17/8/2019 Displays 9:00am to 7:00pm Cookery supported by Loyal Bakeware Lower Royal ICC G13 9 17/8/2019 Displays 9:00am to 7:00pm Creative Arts & Crafts Lower Royal ICC G13 17/8/2019 Displays 9:00am to 7:00pm Decorated Cakes Lower Royal ICC G13 Agricultural Hall presented 17/8/2019 Displays 9:00am to 6:00pm District Exhibit H14 by Seqwater 17/8/2019 Displays 9:00am to 5:30pm Floristry Display The Old Museum D16 Agricultural Hall presented 17/8/2019 Displays 9:00am to 6:00pm Giant Pumpkins supported by Pillow Talk H14 by Seqwater Agricultural Hall presented 17/8/2019 Displays 9:00am to 6:00pm Giant Vegetables supported by Marsh H14 by Seqwater 17/8/2019 Displays 9:00am to 5:30pm Horticultural Displays The Old Museum D16

17/8/2019 Displays 9:00am to 7:00pm Painting & Drawing Lower Royal ICC G13

17/8/2019 Displays 9:00am to 7:00pm Photography presented by King Street Lower Royal ICC G13 Potted Plants supported by Nursery and 17/8/2019 Displays 9:00am to 5:30pm The Old Museum D16 Garden Industry Queensland Quilts Across Queensland presented by 17/8/2019 Displays 9:00am to 5:30pm The Old Museum D16 Total Building Maintenance 17/8/2019 Displays 9:00am to 7:00pm Sculpture Lower Royal ICC G13

17/8/2019 Displays 9:00am to 6:00pm Wool, Mohair & Alpaca Fleece Channel Seven Pavilion G14

17/8/2019 Education 9:00am to 5:30pm Education on Show The Old Museum D16

17/8/2019 Education 9:00am to 5:00pm Ekka Learning Trail Ekka Loop - - - Agricultural Hall presented 17/8/2019 Education 9:00am to 6:00pm Field to Fork H14 by Seqwater 17/8/2019 Education 9:00am to 5:30pm Little Backyard Farmers The Old Museum D16 Agricultural Hall presented 17/8/2019 Education 9:00am to 6:00pm Queensland Beekeepers Association H14 by Seqwater School Garden Competition supported by 17/8/2019 Education 9:00am to 5:30pm The Old Museum D16 Brunnings School Scarecrow Competition supported 17/8/2019 Education 9:00am to 5:30pm The Old Museum D16 by Brunnings Agricultural Hall presented 17/8/2019 Education 9:00am to 6:00pm Youth in Agriculture H14 by Seqwater 17/8/2019 Entertainment 9:00am to 6:00pm 7 LIVE Studios Channel Seven Pavilion G14 Gregory Terrace Entry 17/8/2019 Entertainment 9:00am to 12:00pm Bush Bands H15 (Gate 1) 17/8/2019 Entertainment 9:00am to 12:00pm Bush Bands King Street Entry (Gate 2) N15 Brisbane Airport 17/8/2019 Entertainment 9:00am to 5:00pm Comedian Michael Bennett L14 Community Stage

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Luke’s Reptile Kingdom - Venomous 17/8/2019 Entertainment 9:30am to 6:00pm King Street N15 Snake Show D and at Tri-State Shearing and Wool Handling 17/8/2019 Entertainment 9:30am 11:30am, Expo Place P10 Championships (QLD, NSW & TAS) A 2:30pm XXXX Stockmen’s Bar & 17/8/2019 Entertainment 10:00am to 10:00pm Ekka Pinball Arcade O6 Grill Y Brisbane Airport 17/8/2019 Entertainment 10:00am to 10:25am OPAcize L14 Community Stage The Brisbane Pinball Masters presented XXXX Stockmen’s Bar & 17/8/2019 Entertainment 10:00am to 8:00pm by Hutchinson Builders and Amusement O6 9 Grill Machine Distributors (AMD) 17/8/2019 Entertainment 11:00am to 11:45am Charlie Fittler Multicultural Music Stage I13 and at 12:00pm, 17/8/2019 Entertainment 11:00am 1:30pm, Heritage Bank Racing Pigs Stockman’s Rest O5 2:30pm, 4:00pm Brisbane Airport 17/8/2019 Entertainment 11:00am to 11:25am Orchard’s Dance Studio L14 Community Stage and at 12:30pm, 17/8/2019 Entertainment 11:30am Butterfly Stilt Walkers The Old Museum D16 1:30pm, 4:00pm and at Brisbane Airport 17/8/2019 Entertainment 11:30am 12:30pm, PJ Masks - Live Stage Show L14 Community Stage 1:30pm Brisbane Airport 17/8/2019 Entertainment 12:00pm to 12:25pm BPA Dance Studio L14 Community Stage Queensland Harness Racing Heats 17/8/2019 Entertainment 12:00pm to 12:45pm Main Arena L8 presented by Racing Queensland and at Redbank Plains State High School - 17/8/2019 Entertainment 12:30pm 2:30pm, MUSIC ON THE MOVE presented by Ekka Loop - - - 4:00pm Heritage Bank 17/8/2019 Entertainment 12:45pm to 1:00pm Movie Stunt Drivers Show Main Arena L8

17/8/2019 Entertainment 1:00pm to 1:10pm Aussie FMX Main Arena L8 Brisbane Airport 17/8/2019 Entertainment 1:00pm to 1:25pm Queensland Musical Theatre - Cats L14 Community Stage 17/8/2019 Entertainment 1:10pm to 1:30pm QCAS Ute Muster Parade Main Arena L8 and at Bayside Youth Band - MUSIC ON THE 17/8/2019 Entertainment 1:30pm Ekka Loop - - - 3:00pm MOVE presented by Heritage Bank 17/8/2019 Entertainment 1:30pm to 2:00pm Parade of Champions Main Arena L8 African Beat presented by Multicultural 17/8/2019 Entertainment 2:00pm to 2:30pm Multicultural Music Stage I13 Queensland Month and at Brisbane Airport 17/8/2019 Entertainment 2:00pm Wynnum Manly Physie L14 4:00pm Community Stage XXXX Stockmen’s Bar & 17/8/2019 Entertainment 2:15pm to 3:00pm Cassi Marie O6 Grill

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and at Angry Birds presented by The Angry Birds Brisbane Airport 17/8/2019 Entertainment 2:30pm 3:30pm, L14 Movie 2, in cinemas September 12 Community Stage D 4:30pm and at A 17/8/2019 Entertainment 2:30pm 3:30pm, Farmyard Friends Roving Characters Gregory Terrace J13 6:15pm Y Brisbane Airport 17/8/2019 Entertainment 3:00pm to 3:25pm Eighty8 Dance Company L14 Community Stage and at 17/8/2019 Entertainment 3:00pm Josh n’ Ellie Multicultural Music Stage I13 4:00pm 9 Royal Queensland Steakhouse & Bar 17/8/2019 Entertainment 3:30pm to 7:30pm Cassi Marie H13 presented by AussieBeef. com.au and at Digger Demolition - Australian Army Band 17/8/2019 Entertainment 6:15pm Multicultural Music Stage I13 8:00pm Brisbane XXXX Stockmen’s Bar & 17/8/2019 Entertainment 8:00pm to 11:00pm Smashing Bumpkins O6 Grill and at 12:30pm, Nature in Bloom Natural Fibres Fashion 17/8/2019 Fashion 11:30am Fashion Stage G14 1:30pm, Parades presented by Channel Seven 2:30pm Fibre to Fashion Conversation Series - The 17/8/2019 Fashion 12:00pm to 12:20pm Common Thread Store, Safa Itote & Desta Fashion Stage G14 Cullen and at 1:00pm, 17/8/2019 Fashion 12:00pm Meet A Model Fashion Stage G14 2:00pm, 3:00pm Queensland Harness Racing presented by 17/8/2019 EkkaNITES 5:40pm to 5:55pm Main Arena L8 Racing Queensland 17/8/2019 EkkaNITES 6:00pm to 6:05pm Australian National Anthem Main Arena L8 Children’s Fireworks presented by MG 17/8/2019 EkkaNITES 6:05pm to 6:15pm Main Arena L8 Motor - Fairy Tales & Fantasy 17/8/2019 EkkaNITES 6:15pm to 6:25pm Little Pony Roller Race Main Arena L8 Extreme Free Speed Climb with the 17/8/2019 EkkaNITES 6:25pm to 6:35pm Main Arena L8 Laughing Loggers 17/8/2019 EkkaNITES 6:35pm to 6:40pm Mechanical Madness Main Arena L8

17/8/2019 EkkaNITES 6:40pm to 6:55pm A Drovers Tale Main Arena L8 Coca-Cola Dance Off with Chook Farmer 17/8/2019 EkkaNITES 6:55pm to 7:05pm Main Arena L8 Goldie the Clown 17/8/2019 EkkaNITES 7:05pm to 7:15pm Movie Stunt Drivers Show Main Arena L8

17/8/2019 EkkaNITES 7:15pm to 7:25pm Monster Trucks Tom Cat & Missy the Dog Main Arena L8

17/8/2019 EkkaNITES 7:25pm to 7:40pm Aussie FMX Main Arena L8 Fireworks Spectacular - A Celebration of 17/8/2019 EkkaNITES 7:40pm to 8:00pm Main Arena L8 the Human Spirit 17/8/2019 EkkaNITES 8:00pm to 8:30pm Meet the Stars - Under the Stars Main Arena L8 COOKING DEMONSTRATION Chef Mel Cooking School presented 17/8/2019 Food 10:00am to 10:30am Vanilla Zulu - Glamorous Breakfast in K15 by Spotlight Minutes.

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and at MASTERCLASS COOKING SCHOOL with Cooking School presented 17/8/2019 Food 10:45am K15 1:45pm Valerie Ferdinands (MKR) by Spotlight D COOKING DEMONSTRATION Chef Mel Cooking School presented 17/8/2019 Food 11:30am to 12:00pm K15 Vanilla Zulu by Spotlight A Cooking School presented 17/8/2019 Food 12:15pm to 1:00pm JBS MASTERCLASS Cooking with Beef K15 by Spotlight Y COOKING DEMONSTRATION Chef Mel Cooking School presented 17/8/2019 Food 1:00pm to 1:30pm K15 Vanilla Zulu - Death by Chocolate Platter by Spotlight COOKING DEMONSTRATION Alejandra Cooking School presented 17/8/2019 Food 2:30pm to 3:00pm K15 Utrera - Big Latin Flavours by Spotlight 9 MASTERCLASS COOKING SCHOOL with Cooking School presented 17/8/2019 Food 3:15pm to 4:00pm K15 Chef Mel of Vanilla Zulu by Spotlight COOKING DEMONSTRATION Mamma Cooking School presented 17/8/2019 Food 4:00pm to 4:30pm K15 Valerie (MKR) by Spotlight MASTERCLASS COOKING SCHOOL with Cooking School presented 17/8/2019 Food 4:45pm to 5:30pm K15 Chef Alejandra Utrera - Big Latin Flavours by Spotlight COOKING DEMONSTRATION Tom from Cooking School presented 17/8/2019 Food 5:30pm to 6:00pm K15 Sow Great and Chef Mel Vanilla Zulu by Spotlight 18/8/2019 Animals 9:00am to 5:30pm Alpaca Display Arrow Energy Pavilion L2 H6 D 18/8/2019 Animals 9:00am to 5:00pm Cat Display presented by Black Hawk Black Hawk Cat Pavilion Q11 Cradle a Chick presented by Australian 18/8/2019 Animals 9:00am to 5:00pm Arrow Energy Pavilion GF G6 Eggs A 18/8/2019 Animals 9:00am to 5:30pm Dairy Goat Display Arrow Energy Pavilion L1 G5 Y 18/8/2019 Animals 9:00am to 5:00pm Experience: Beef presented by MLA Arrow Energy Pavilion GF G6

18/8/2019 Animals 9:00am to 5:00pm Horse Breeds Expo Norco Shed M4 Agricultural Hall presented 18/8/2019 Animals 9:00am to 6:00pm Pisciculture H14 by Seqwater 1 Poultry, Pigeons, Birds & Eggs presented 18/8/2019 Animals 9:00am to 5:30pm Arrow Energy Pavilion GF G6 by Australian Eggs 0 18/8/2019 Animals 9:00am to 5:00pm RACQ Animal Nursery RACQ Animal Nursery Q12

18/8/2019 Animals 9:00am to 5:30pm Sheep Display Arrow Energy Pavilion L2 H6

18/8/2019 Animals 9:00am to 5:30pm Stud Beef Display Arrow Energy Pavilion and at 10:30am, 18/8/2019 Animals 9:30am 12:30pm, Norco Milking Barn Norco Shed M4 2:30pm, 3:30pm and at 18/8/2019 Animals 11:30am 1:30pm, Sheep Shearing Norco Shed M4 4:30pm Canine Judging presented by Black Hawk 18/8/2019 Animals & Competitions 9:00am to 5:00pm - Rally Obedience, Dances with Dogs, Black Hawk Canine Pavilion N11 Agility and Jumping Cat Judging presented by Black Hawk - 18/8/2019 Animals & Competitions 9:00am to 5:00pm Black Hawk Cat Pavilion Q11 Kitten Feature Show & Desexed Cat Show 18/8/2019 Animals & Competitions 9:00am to 5:00pm Farriers & Blacksmiths Judging Expo Place P10

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Horse Judging - Australian Stock Horse Led, Pony Hacks Lead Rein (incl Show D 18/8/2019 Animals & Competitions 9:00am to 12:00pm Main Arena L8 Hunter), Junior Rider Turnouts, Colourama A Led, Palomino & Pinto Led & Under Saddle Horse Judging - Showjumping, Australian Stock Horse Under Saddle/ Working, 18/8/2019 Animals & Competitions 1:30pm to 5:00pm Main Arena L8 Y Childs Show pony & Galloway Hacks (incl Show Hunter), Colourama Under Saddle 18/8/2019 Animals & Competitions 2:00pm to 5:00pm Horse Judging - Showjumping Grand Prix Main Arena L8 RQFWS - AMIC Sausage King and Best 1 18/8/2019 Competitions 8:45am to 2:30pm Butchers Burger and AMIC Ham, Bacon Royal Queensland Tastes K15 and Smallgoods 0 18/8/2019 Competitions 9:00am to 6:30pm Woodchop & Sawing Competition Iron Jack Woodchop Arena C11 Agricultural Hall presented 18/8/2019 Displays 9:00am to 6:00pm Apiculture Display supported by Marsh H14 by Seqwater 18/8/2019 Displays 9:00am to 7:00pm Cookery supported by Loyal Bakeware Lower Royal ICC G13

18/8/2019 Displays 9:00am to 7:00pm Creative Arts & Crafts Lower Royal ICC G13

18/8/2019 Displays 9:00am to 7:00pm Decorated Cakes Lower Royal ICC G13 Agricultural Hall presented 18/8/2019 Displays 9:00am to 6:00pm District Exhibit H14 by Seqwater 18/8/2019 Displays 9:00am to 5:30pm Floristry Display The Old Museum D16 Agricultural Hall presented 18/8/2019 Displays 9:00am to 6:00pm Giant Pumpkins supported by Pillow Talk H14 by Seqwater Agricultural Hall presented 18/8/2019 Displays 9:00am to 6:00pm Giant Vegetables supported by Marsh H14 by Seqwater 18/8/2019 Displays 9:00am to 5:30pm Horticultural Displays The Old Museum D16

18/8/2019 Displays 9:00am to 7:00pm Painting & Drawing Lower Royal ICC G13

18/8/2019 Displays 9:00am to 7:00pm Photography presented by King Street Lower Royal ICC G13 Potted Plants supported by Nursery and 18/8/2019 Displays 9:00am to 5:30pm The Old Museum D16 Garden Industry Queensland Quilts Across Queensland presented by 18/8/2019 Displays 9:00am to 5:30pm The Old Museum D16 Total Building Maintenance 18/8/2019 Displays 9:00am to 7:00pm Sculpture Lower Royal ICC G13

18/8/2019 Displays 9:00am to 6:00pm Wool, Mohair & Alpaca Fleece Channel Seven Pavilion G14

18/8/2019 Education 9:00am to 5:30pm Education on Show The Old Museum D16

18/8/2019 Education 9:00am to 5:00pm Ekka Learning Trail Ekka Loop - - - Agricultural Hall presented 18/8/2019 Education 9:00am to 6:00pm Field to Fork H14 by Seqwater 18/8/2019 Education 9:00am to 5:30pm Little Backyard Farmers The Old Museum D16 Agricultural Hall presented 18/8/2019 Education 9:00am to 6:00pm Queensland Beekeepers Association H14 by Seqwater School Garden Competition supported by 18/8/2019 Education 9:00am to 5:30pm The Old Museum D16 Brunnings School Scarecrow Competition supported 18/8/2019 Education 9:00am to 5:30pm The Old Museum D16 by Brunnings

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Agricultural Hall presented 18/8/2019 Education 9:00am to 6:00pm Youth in Agriculture H14 by Seqwater D 18/8/2019 Entertainment 9:00am to 6:00pm 7 LIVE Studios Channel Seven Pavilion G14 Gregory Terrace Entry 18/8/2019 Entertainment 9:00am to 12:00pm Bush Bands H15 A (Gate 1) 18/8/2019 Entertainment 9:00am to 12:00pm Bush Bands King Street Entry (Gate 2) N15 Y Brisbane Airport 18/8/2019 Entertainment 9:00am to 5:00pm Comedian Michael Bennett L14 Community Stage Luke’s Reptile Kingdom - Venomous 18/8/2019 Entertainment 9:30am to 6:00pm King Street N15 Snake Show 1 XXXX Stockmen’s Bar & 18/8/2019 Entertainment 10:00am to 10:00pm Ekka Pinball Arcade O6 Grill 0 Brisbane Airport 18/8/2019 Entertainment 10:00am to 10:25am Shilleena’s Dance Academy L14 Community Stage The Brisbane Pinball Masters presented XXXX Stockmen’s Bar & 18/8/2019 Entertainment 10:00am to 8:00pm by Hutchinson Builders and Amusement O6 Grill Machine Distributors (AMD) and at XXXX Stockmen’s Bar & 18/8/2019 Entertainment 10:45am Jem Cassar-Daley O6 3:00pm Grill and at Brisbane Airport 18/8/2019 Entertainment 11:00am Brisbane Dance Theatre (BDT) L14 3:00pm Community Stage and at 12:00pm, 18/8/2019 Entertainment 11:00am 1:30pm, Heritage Bank Racing Pigs Stockman’s Rest O5 2:30pm, 4:00pm 18/8/2019 Entertainment 11:00am to 11:45am The Ruby Reds and the Red Rockettes Multicultural Music Stage I13 and at 12:30pm, 18/8/2019 Entertainment 11:30am Butterfly Stilt Walkers The Old Museum D16 1:30pm, 4:00pm and at Brisbane Airport 18/8/2019 Entertainment 11:30am 12:30pm, PJ Masks - Live Stage Show L14 Community Stage 1:30pm Saint Stephen’s College - Junior Drumline and at 18/8/2019 Entertainment 11:30am - MUSIC ON THE MOVE presented by Ekka Loop - - - 1:30pm Heritage Bank XXXX Stockmen’s Bar & 18/8/2019 Entertainment 12:00pm to 2:00pm Ekka’s Dagwood Dog Eating Competition O6 Grill and at 18/8/2019 Entertainment 12:00pm Patrik Williams Multicultural Music Stage I13 3:30pm Queensland Harness Racing Heats 18/8/2019 Entertainment 12:00pm to 12:45pm Main Arena L8 presented by Racing Queensland Brisbane Airport 18/8/2019 Entertainment 12:00pm to 12:25pm River City Cali Dance Studio L14 Community Stage Saint Stephen’s College - Senior Drumline and at 18/8/2019 Entertainment 12:30pm - MUSIC ON THE MOVE presented by Ekka Loop - - - 2:30pm Heritage Bank 18/8/2019 Entertainment 12:45pm to 1:00pm Movie Stunt Drivers Show Main Arena L8

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18/8/2019 Entertainment 1:00pm to 1:10pm Aussie FMX Main Arena L8 D Brisbane Airport 18/8/2019 Entertainment 1:00pm to 1:25pm Intrinsic School of Dance L14 Community Stage A 18/8/2019 Entertainment 1:00pm to 1:45pm Scarlett Gunner Multicultural Music Stage I13 18/8/2019 Entertainment 1:15pm to 1:30pm Adam Miller Sheep Dog Demonstrations Main Arena L8 Y Brisbane Airport 18/8/2019 Entertainment 2:00pm to 2:25pm Bollywood Connections L14 Community Stage Gen presented by Multicultural 18/8/2019 Entertainment 2:00pm to 2:45pm Multicultural Music Stage I13 Queensland Month 1 and at Angry Birds presented by The Angry Birds Brisbane Airport 18/8/2019 Entertainment 2:30pm 3:30pm, L14 Movie 2, in cinemas September 12 Community Stage 0 4:30pm and at 18/8/2019 Entertainment 2:30pm 3:30pm, Farmyard Friends Roving Characters Gregory Terrace J13 6:15pm 18/8/2019 Entertainment 3:00pm to 3:45pm Bek Thornton Multicultural Music Stage I13

18/8/2019 Entertainment 4:00pm to 4:45pm Maddi Lyn Multicultural Music Stage I13 Brisbane Airport 18/8/2019 Entertainment 4:00pm to 4:25pm Radiance Dance Academy L14 Community Stage 18/8/2019 Entertainment 5:00pm to 5:45pm Unbranded Multicultural Music Stage I13 and at 18/8/2019 Entertainment 6:15pm Danny Black Multicultural Music Stage I13 8:00pm XXXX Stockmen’s Bar & 18/8/2019 Entertainment 8:00pm to 11:00pm The Vibe Band O6 Grill and at 12:30pm, Nature in Bloom Natural Fibres Fashion 18/8/2019 Fashion 11:30am Fashion Stage G14 1:30pm, Parades presented by Channel Seven 2:30pm and at 1:00pm, 18/8/2019 Fashion 12:00pm 2:00pm, Meet A Model Fashion Stage G14 3:00pm Queensland Harness Racing presented by 18/8/2019 EkkaNITES 5:40pm to 5:55pm Main Arena L8 Racing Queensland 18/8/2019 EkkaNITES 6:00pm to 6:05pm Australian National Anthem Main Arena L8 Children’s Fireworks presented by MG 18/8/2019 EkkaNITES 6:05pm to 6:15pm Main Arena L8 Motor - Fairy Tales & Fantasy 18/8/2019 EkkaNITES 6:15pm to 6:25pm Little Pony Roller Race Main Arena L8 Extreme Free Speed Climb with the 18/8/2019 EkkaNITES 6:25pm to 6:35pm Main Arena L8 Laughing Loggers 18/8/2019 EkkaNITES 6:35pm to 6:40pm Mechanical Madness Main Arena L8

18/8/2019 EkkaNITES 6:40pm to 6:55pm A Drovers Tale Main Arena L8 Coca-Cola Dance Off with Chook Farmer 18/8/2019 EkkaNITES 6:55pm to 7:05pm Main Arena L8 Goldie the Clown 18/8/2019 EkkaNITES 7:05pm to 7:15pm Movie Stunt Drivers Show Main Arena L8

18/8/2019 EkkaNITES 7:15pm to 7:25pm Monster Trucks Tom Cat & Missy the Dog Main Arena L8

18/8/2019 EkkaNITES 7:25pm to 7:40pm Aussie FMX Main Arena L8 Fireworks Spectacular - A Celebration of 18/8/2019 EkkaNITES 7:40pm to 8:00pm Main Arena L8 the Human Spirit

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18/8/2019 EkkaNITES 8:00pm to 8:30pm Meet the Stars - Under the Stars Main Arena L8 COOKING DEMONSTRATION Chef Mel Cooking School presented D 18/8/2019 Food 10:00am to 10:30am K15 Vanilla Zulu - The Art of Perfect Poaching by Spotlight MASTERCLASS COOKING SCHOOL with Cooking School presented 18/8/2019 Food 10:45am to 11:30am K15 A Zoe Byres by Spotlight and at COOKING DEMONSTRATION Chef Mel Cooking School presented 18/8/2019 Food 11:30am K15 Y 5:30pm Vanilla Zulu by Spotlight Cooking School presented 18/8/2019 Food 12:15pm to 1:00pm JBS MASTERCLASS Cooking with Beef K15 by Spotlight COOKING DEMONSTRATION Noosa Boat Cooking School presented 18/8/2019 Food 1:00pm to 1:30pm K15 1 House with Chef Shane Bailey by Spotlight MASTERCLASS COOKING SCHOOL with Cooking School presented 18/8/2019 Food 1:45pm to 2:30pm K15 0 Chef Shane Bailey, Noosa Boat House by Spotlight and at 18/8/2019 Food 2:30pm COOKING DEMONSTRATION Zoe Byres Cooking School presented K15 4:00pm by Spotlight and at MASTERCLASS COOKING SCHOOL with Cooking School presented 18/8/2019 Food 3:15pm 4:45pm Chef Mel of Vanilla Zulu by Spotlight K15

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128 Presenting Partner and food safety. They are committed to being Partner of the Agricultural Hall and the Ekka a market leader of branded protein products. Learning Trail. As the official Water Education The majority of JBS Australia’s operations are Partner, Seqwater will create an exciting and RACQ in rural and regional Australia. JBS Australia’s inspiring space for visitors to understand, RACQ was founded in 1905 and is Queensland’s firm commitment to quality assurance and the appreciate and connect with water. As the Largest Club, offering key services in Assistance, implementation of the highest food safety control bulk water supplier for south east Queensland, Insurance, Lifestyle and Banking to 1.7 million measures throughout the entire supply chain Seqwater provides a safe, affordable and reliable members across Queensland. RACQ is member- guarantees the safest and most reliable meat drinking water supply for 3.2 million people owned and provides extensive community products on the market. Their reputation for across the region. It manages the region’s bulk support through the activities of the Rescue accuracy and attention to detail is reflected by water supply system, including dams and weirs, Helicopter network, road safety education their loyal domestic and international customer conventional and advanced water treatments programs and the RACQ Foundation. RACQ is base. They buy from Australia’s best livestock plants, reservoirs, pump stations and pipelines proud to be the presenting partner of Ekka in producers to supply the world with Australia’s as well as catchments and recreation areas. 2019 and will again sponsor the RACQ Animal best beef, lamb and pork products. Seqwater’s exhibit will this year feature the Nursery, where you can get up close to a range “Sippidy doo Bar” where Ekka goers will be of farmyard animals. Plus you won’t want to King Street able to quench their thirst with drinks made miss the RACQ Clubhouse, packed full of fun, from desalinated water such as “Iced Teasal” giveaways, performances and more! Brisbane Showgrounds has been cemented in and “Saltless Sparking Seawater”. The always- our hearts since 1875 as one of Queensland’s popular, giant augmented reality sandpit returns, favourite gathering places and agricultural this year educating visitors with a simulation of Grand Champion epicenters and home to the iconic Ekka. what a drought would look like across south-east Today, the Brisbane Showgrounds is a thriving Queensland. Of course, the Seqwater exhibit PARTNERS community which celebrates art, design and would not be complete without its water refill cultural traditions while embracing imagination station for people to fill up their water bottles. and innovation. As the pulse, King Street Woolworths Seqwater is also this year working with water captures the vibrancy of Ekka experiences and retailers Queensland Urban Utilities and Logan Join Woolworths at the Woolworths Fresh Market indulgences all year round with 25 specialty Water to educate the community with fun water at Ekka as they celebrate delicious fresh food. restaurants, bars and cafes showcasing the conservation. You can meet their growers and farmers - they best local and Australian traders and a mosaic have great stories to tell and delicious products of edgy lifestyle experiences. The $2.9 billion to try. Their chef will also showcase their farm Brisbane Showgrounds redevelopment, including RACQ LifeFlight Rescue fresh food whilst offering tips and tricks to help King Street, is a partnership between the RACQ LifeFlight Rescue has proudly supported you in the kitchen. The Woolworths Fresh Market RNA and Lendlease, dedicated to creating an the Queensland community for more than Kitchen will run seven interactive sessions every authentic, localised destination, reflective of the 40 years through the provision of emergency day - reserve your seat at the check-in desk. precincts legacy and regional significance. Visit aeromedical care on board their iconic blue-and- kingstreetbrisbane.com for more information. yellow community helicopters. RACQ LifeFlight Lion Rescue Critical Care Doctors undergo intensive, Arrow Energy rapid-response training through the LifeFlight ** NEW BAR ALERT ** IRON JACK WOODCHOP Training Academy, and are on-call 24/7 to ARENA. It’s new, it’s big and it has the best cold Brisbane headquartered but regionally help people in need. With five RACQ LifeFlight beer on offer…… it’s the IRON JACK Woodchop active, Arrow Energy is a keen supporter of Rescue bases across the State, they’re here Bar. New for 2019, the bar will arguably have Queensland’s farming and grazing communities. for Queenslanders. Each helicopter crew is on the best seats in the arena and of course plenty Last year, Arrow’s Ekka efforts were directed at standby around-the-clock to be in the air within of cold beer available. You can sit at the bar, supporting farmers and graziers who came to the minutes of receiving a mission; whether it’s an sipping an ice cold IRON JACK and watching all Ekka despite the drought - including discounts injured farmer in the outback or a child in the the woodchopping action from the newly built for stock feed, covering exhibitors for the Beef suburbs who needs to get to a major hospital. axeman balcony that is inside the actual IRON Week lunch and donating to the RNA Foundation. Through ongoing community support, the service JACK Woodchop Arena. Woodchopping, bar, In 2019, Arrow is the Ekka’s Official Energy has performed more than 50,000 rescues over beer, balcony, best seats possible…………. what Partner, and will present the Young Farmers the past four decades and reunited countless more do you want? Challenge and the Young Judges Competition. people with their loved ones. To find more about “Many of our staff live at our regional bases the impact of this lifesaving service and how you in Dalby and Moranbah, and their friends and can help save lives, visit www.lifeflight.org.au Champion PARTNERS neighbours compete at the Ekka,” said Arrow’s Vice President External Relations and Tenure Management, Leisa Elder. “We’re very happy AussieBeef.com.au (JBS) to be involved again at the Ekka, especially in Media Partners JBS Australia™ is Australia’s leading and most supporting the next generations of the agricultural respected meat packer, marketer and exporter, industry.” Arrow is also sponsoring the large Channel Seven supplying the finest grass, grain fed, organic animal pavilion and the Arrow Energy farmers’ Ekka is an iconic event in every Queenslander’s and value added meats to export and domestic Village. calendar and Channel Seven is proud to once customers for more than 30 years. The marketing again be a sponsor of the Royal Queensland division of JBS Australia is aussiebeef.com. Show. Sharyn Ghidella, Max Futcher and Kay au®. With approximately 12,000 employees Community Partners McGrath present 7NEWS at 6pm each night of spread across their offices, processing plants the week for Queensland’s number one news and feedlots, JBS Australia exports to more Seqwater and are delighted to join in the fun of Ekka 2019. than 50 countries around the world, all the while Throughout Ekka, 7NEWS will feature all the maintaining the strongest commitment to people At Ekka 2019, Seqwater returns as a Presenting amusement and highlights from each day of the

129 show, so be sure to tune in. Visit the Channel by broadcasting LIVE from the Ekka BEFORE it Coca-Cola Seven Pavilion and the 7 LIVE Studios, open opens to the public! The team at Coca-Cola Amatil are great fans of 9am-6pm daily, in our brand new location! At the They’ll be giving listeners the first chance at all the the Ekka and many visit with their families each 7 LIVE Studios you’ll get to go behind the scenes big rides and fun, while swapping baby animals year. They love to celebrate the heritage of the of some of Australia’s most popular television (the band) for baby animals (actual animals). show and enjoy the fun, food and sounds of shows and experience your dream job behind the Ekka each August. As usual, they will add a little 7NEWS desk. Don’t forget to visit the Showbag While you’re here, grab the last ever Triple M surprise to visitors who enjoy their cold beverages Pavilion where you can pick up showbabgs from showbag for your chance to win a brand new at the Ekka again this year, see you there! your favourite Channel Seven programs Home MINI car! and Away and My Kitchen Rules. goa Heritage Bank 4KQ goa is Queensland’s largest billboard and Heritage Bank is a home-grown success story with a 144 year history of helping Queenslanders Classic Hits 4KQ is proud to support the Royal signage company. Proudly family owned and achieve their financial goals. Heritage operates Queensland Show in 2019. As a longstanding highly innovative, goa has helped shape the way 60 branches across southern Queensland and member of the Brisbane community, Classic Hits outdoor advertising operates in Australia. is Australia’s largest customer-owned bank. 4KQ are the official AM partner of the Ekka and goa’s billboards offer extensive coverage of the Heritage famously puts people first in everything look forward to helping showcase the best that Brisbane market, with 85 per cent of south-east they do, with their customer-owned model Queensland has to offer this August. In the lead Queensland reached every week. Its mission is to meaning they focus on delivering great value up to the event, Laurel Gary and Mark will ask ensure all its experience, effort and investment is to customers, not on making massive profits. their listeners to tune in to win a money can't buy focused on getting its clients noticed. They’re proud to help bring the Heritage Bank Ekka experience for their family. Each night at goa has a strong commitment to the community Racing Pigs back to the Ekka this year. The the Ekka, 4KQ will give these lucky listeners The and giving back where they can, and are proud to wildly popular pigs will be putting on five shows Greatest Seats in the House - prime positioning in once again be the outdoor advertising partner for each day throughout the Ekka, racing each other the back of a monster truck encircling the famous the Royal Queensland Show (Ekka). around a track, and launching themselves off a EkkaNITES entertainment! You can listen to Laurel specially designed platform to dive into a pool of Gary and Mark weekdays from 5:30am on the water. home of good times and great classic hits - 4KQ. MAJOR PARTNERS Hit105 Australian Eggs MG Motors MG Motor Australia is proud to be a Major Hit105 is Brisbane’s number one station for hits Australian Eggs are proud to sponsor the 2019 Partner Sponsor of this year’s Ekka and and old school and is home to RnB Fridays! Royal Queensland Show. They’re all about Presenting Sponsor of the Children's Fireworks supporting Aussie egg farmers and egg-ducating Wake up every morning with Stav, Abby and Matt - Fairy Tales and Fantasy. Get the good times the public about the health benefits of eggs and and let Carrie and Tommy followed by Hughesy rolling in comfort and style in a new generation how tasty they are! So the Ekka is the perfect and Kate drive you home in the afternoon! This MG that’s packed with features and is fun to place to share their passion for the egg industry! year, Stav, Abby & Matt will be living at the Ekka drive. Delivering fun motoring for life with the You can visit them at their interactive The Journey for three whole days! Catch them between the stylish MG3 Auto, compact MG ZS and mid- of an Egg display in the Poultry, Pigeons, Birds 13th and 15th in their portable studio-home (if sized SUV, MG GS, perfectly complimented with and Eggs precinct, and get your kids cracking you are on a day where you miss them, you can MG Motor’s competitive seven year unlimited some eggs in the Agricultural Hall with Get still check out and have a turn in their studio!) kilometre warranty and seven year roadside Cracking, Get Cooking with Australian Eggs. assistance. There's never been a better time They guarantee an egg-cellent time! The Courier-Mail to meet your very own MG. Celebrate Ekka in spectacular style by visiting the MG stand during The Courier-Mail and The Sunday Mail have a show at the MG Meeting Tree for your chance to long association with the Ekka that goes back Black Hawk launch the evening’s fun-fuelled fireworks. to coverage of the very first show in 1876 in At Black Hawk® everything they do is about the Brisbane Courier. Whether it’s celebrating naturally nourishing pets from the inside out. State of Origin wins, dissecting political policy That’s why Black Hawk is made in Australia Norco and uses the highest quality Australian sourced or just remembering why it’s so great to live Norco farmers are willing to admit that being a meats, grains, freshest vegetables and fruits. in the Sunshine State, Queenslanders turn dairy farmer isn’t easy. But they wouldn’t dream Nothing but the best for your best friend. They to The Courier-Mail and The Sunday Mail, of doing anything else. With lush pastures continually strive to do the best for our pets and and couriermail.com.au. For Queensland’s surrounding “Norco Country” since 1895, it’s are proud sponsors of the Royal Queensland best coverage of breaking news, sport and easy to see why. Beautiful landscapes aren’t Show’s Canine and Cat competitions. entertainment as well as in-depth analysis, advice the reason our farmers are throwing on their and solutions to navigate today’s issues and a gumboots every morning though. Most are swag of great rewards for members, subscribe Brisbane Airport multi-generational Norco farmers, working to today at couriermail.com.au/subscribe. Don’t Brisbane Airport will be at the Ekka this year, support their families, their communities, and miss the official Ekka Guide, only in The Courier- helping Brisbane residents get the facts on BNE's preserve their family legacy. As one of Australia’s Mail. new runway and what it means for them, before last 100 per cent Aussie farmer-owned dairy it lands in 2020. Information centre visitors can co-operatives, their farmers reap what they Triple M look back at 45 years of runway planning and sow. Farmer Leigh explains “Your co-op works for your farmers - everything you put into it is Triple M’s Big Breakfast with Marto, Robin and find out what it means for Brisbane's future. actually staying in the community. So when Nick Cody have your tickets to the biggest show They’ll also be sharing the facts on flight paths you buy a bottle of Norco milk, you are 100 per in town - the 2019 Ekka! and aircraft noise and showcasing some of the less-known contributions our airport makes to cent supporting Norco dairy farmers - you’re Plus they’ll be opening the gates on day one our community. recognising the value of that.” With Norco farmers

130 in places as lush as northern NSW and south- of Agricultural Tractors, Utility Vehicles, Mowing stakeholders, they aim to build Queensland’s east Queensland, the results were always going Equipment, Diesel Engines and Generators, and tourism and events industry to foster innovation, to be special. And for the last 124 years, they’ve Construction Equipment. For almost 40 years, drive industry growth and boost visitor been producing the best quality dairy products, Kubota Australia has distributed equipment expenditure. from their paddocks to your fridge. throughout Australia. These days, via a purpose built facility in Victoria, Kubota supports a network Brisbane Marketing Queensland Government of over 140 locally based authorised dealerships. They encourage you to visit your nearest Kubota Brisbane Marketing is a wholly owned subsidiary Multicultural Queensland Month - the state’s dealer to see firsthand why Kubota stands for of Brisbane City Council and the official marketing largest multicultural celebration - is held in the quality, innovation and value. authority for the greater Brisbane region. Brisbane month of August each year. Queensland is Marketing’s role is to promote recognition of a multicultural success story and the month Brisbane as Australia’s New World City. They also presents an opportunity to showcase and Lightweave implement campaigns to create economic value celebrate our unique diversity and its benefits. As Lightweave creates experiences in Virtual (VR) for the residents and businesses of Brisbane part of Multicultural Queensland Month, and for and Augmented Reality (AR) that are licensable, through its various business sectors including the first time in the Ekka’s history, an Australian entirely customisable and deployed rapidly investment attraction; convention bureau; export Citizenship Ceremony will be hosted in 2019 for global clients from offices in Brisbane and development; leisure tourism; CBD and Queen at the Multicultural Music Stage. This is a very Singapore. Lightweave’s portfolio of world- Street Mall retail; and major events. special event for all Queenslanders to experience firsts in VR and AR includes VR Cricket, a and an iconic way for our newest Australians High-Performance Tennis VR Simulator, Altered to be welcomed to Queensland. The ceremony Reality Arenas and DreamWorks Animation’s will be hosted in partnership between the Ethnic KouKous AR experience. District – the World’s Communities Council of Queensland (ECCQ), Greatest Exploration Race – is Lightweave’s most the Department of Local Government, Racing ambitious project to date, turning entire cities and Multicultural Affairs, Department of Home into interactive game arenas. The technology Affairs and the Ekka. This event will bring together is the first of its kind and is often described by people from across the state and recognise that, players as “Pokemon Go meets The Amazing while we may come from different cultures, we all Race”. Clients such as DreamWork’s Animation, love living in Queensland. To find out more about RACQ, Suncorp, HTC and Brisbane Festival have Multicultural Queensland Month, visit www.qld. employed Lightweave Licensable Content to build gov.au/multiculturalmonth engaging, seamless, tailored experiences from modular technology. The highly downloaded Ekka Ringers Western application was created through this process. Ringers Western is a family owned Australian brand, based in south-east Queensland. Cooked Rydges Fortitude Valley up on a rugged cattle station, they aim to A 4.5 star 208 room hotel, Rydges Fortitude provide hardworking Australians with something Valley is the perfect blend of modern design and that represents not only the iconic symbols of rustic interiors. The hotel is centrally located in ringers and cowboys but will also appeal to all the lively heart of the Ekka, the stunning heritage men and women seeking quality clothing with of the world-class Royal International Convention style. Ringers Western is tough, adaptable, and Centre and Brisbane Showgrounds precinct, sometimes cheeky, offering class and loyalty to with doorstep convenience to the iconic Tivoli their customers. This is a journey of cooperation Theatre and a cornerstone of the city’s most and true friendship. They invite everyone to join exciting destination redevelopment, King Street. them. It’s a lifestyle, a movement … Ringers The Six Acres Restaurant features an authentic Western stickin’ together. steakhouse experience, whilst the “country comes to city” inspired Paddock Bar serves Spotlight delicious bar food and a diverse selection of craft beer. An evening at Paddock Bar is simply Spotlight is Australia’s number one craft and perfect, with stunning views across the historic DIY shopping destination with ranges spanning Brisbane Showgrounds from the outside terrace, across party, kitchen and dining, lounge and which is set around and shaded by a heritage bedroom, craft and sew, hobby and art. For more listed and Showground original fig tree. information on Spotlight or to view all the product ranges please visit www.spotlightstores.com Strategic Tourism BLUE RIBBON PARTNERS Partners Tourism and Events Queensland Kubota Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) is a Kubota Corporation was first established in Japan statutory body of the Queensland Government back in 1890, and from humble beginnings, and the state’s lead marketing, destination and through the development of innovative high experience development and major events quality equipment, the Kubota Corporation have agency. In partnership with government, regional grown to become a market leader in the fields tourism organisations, industry and commercial

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