Ultimate Ekka Showbag Guide

From the classic Bertie Beetle to new bags filled with toys, sweets and even Metallica merchandise, more than 360 showbags will be on offer at the 2021 Ekka. CHECK OUT OUR GUIDE

Seven-year-old Peggy Mackenzie and eight-year-old Esther McKeering at Brisbane Showgrounds with showbags for EKKA 2021. Picture: Richard Walker

The Courier-Mail Showbag Pavilion at this year’s Ekka will be packed with dozens of new options for children and adults.

The new showbags for children include a Bertie Beetle Retro, Marvel’s Venom, The Wiggles 30th anniversary and Kids Kitchen.

Options for adults include the first ever eco conscious showbag, a Country Women’s Association showbag and a Game of Thrones showbag.

CHECK OUT OUR ULTIMATE EKKA SHOWBAG GUIDE

RNA CEO Brendan Christou said the showbags were one of the most popular parts of the Ekka for children.

“Having showbags back at the Ekka after the cancellation last year is fantastic to see again,” he said.

“They’ve been part of the show since very early shows nearly 150 years ago, one of the very first showbags was a bag of coal which wouldn’t excite too many kids these days!”

This year’s Ekka will open on a weekend in a new nine-day format running from Saturday August 7 to Sunday August 15.

To buy tickets go to ekka.com.au