Full list of new showbags at Ekka

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.

The 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.

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

Cousins Peggy Mackenzie and Esther McKeering’s grandparents had their first date at the Ekka as teenagers.

Seven-year-old Peggy said her favourite parts about going to the Ekka is the tradition of picking out a showbag.

“The first showbag I got was at the Ekka when I was about three, we got a Peppa Pig one,” she said.

More than 360 types of showbags will be for sale at the 2021 Ekka, with the cheapest showbags the Bertie Beetle Blue bag and the Rainbow Freeze Showbag at $2 and the most expensive showbag the Lindt Box of Blocks bag at $110.

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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.

“Last year there were some partnerships with shops and online where you could get showbags, so certainly not the same experience as in the 5,500 square meter showbag pavilion we have here, it will be great to have that atmosphere back.”

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

SELECTION OF NEW SHOWBAGS

Bertie Beetle Retro Showbag – $18 (celebrating Bertie Beetle’s history, featuring the original

branding from the 1960s)

The Conscious Store – $30 (first ever eco conscious showbag!)

Tasty – $30 (a BuzzFeed brand, the world’s largest food network)

The Wiggles – $28 (celebrating their 30th anniversary)

Country Women’s Association of Australia (CWA) – $18 (a percentage of the proceeds will be

donated to the CWA)

Minnie Mouse – $30

Looney Tunes Space Jam – $30

Star Wars The Mandalorian – $30

Jurassic World Camp Cretaceous – $30

Frozen Cosmetics – $28

Power Rangers – $26

House of Horror – $25

Knights and Gladiators – $25

Chokito – $12

Kids Creation Station – $30

Kids Music Maker – $30

Kids Kitchen – $22

Metallica – $28

Star Wars The Child – $28

Marvel’s Venom – $26

Darrell Lea Life Savers – $15

Bluey – $30

Cocomelon – $30

Blippi – $30

Bingo – $30

Beyblade – $30

Miffy – $30

Blues clues – $30

Game of thrones – $30

Supernatural – $30

Monster jam – $30

The office – $30

Love Diana – $30

Butterbeans – $30

Haribo – $10

Xtreme sours – $10

Nerds – $10