Blue skies, big bargains to bring monster Ekka turnout
Ekka organisers are hopeful of a final bumper weekend, with more than 80,000 people anticipated to walk through the gates after a lacklustre week crippled by torrential rain.
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Ekka organisers are hopeful of a final bumper weekend, with more than 80,000 people anticipated to walk through the gates after a lacklustre week crippled by torrential rain.
It’s Ekka time and Sunday Mail readers and subscribers can take advantage of a special 24-hour offer shaving 15 per cent off full-priced tickets.
While the new Exhibition Station will be closed for another year of the Ekka, there are still plenty of ways to get to the Brisbane Showgrounds, here are the options from buses to carparks.
The Ekka is a special time for the Beattie family who have spent more than three decades honouring their beloved mum and wife at the annual show.
With almost 400 different show bags available at this year’s Ekka, there will be something for everyone — even in the middle of a cost-of-living crisis.
Brisbane’s iconic Ekka has well and truly shaken off the post-pandemic blues, with its final day underlining its record appeal.
He travels the world for competitive eating and Ekka crowds on Sunday saw why. Meet the man who smashed the Dagwood Dog eating competition world record at the Ekka.
The record number of strawberry sundaes sold at the Ekka has been broken, with the sweet treat proving a huge hit. This could be why.
When you’re on to a good thing there’s really no matter for change, as these incredible side-by-side pics of the Ekka reveal.
It’s been a huge day for woodchopping at the Ekka, with three hours of action from the popular show attraction.
He’s the 195cm giant and she’s the 61kg pocket rocket who are causing a stir in the Ekka’s woodchopping arena and picking up a swag of wins. SEE THE VIDEO
After a massive People’s Day the Ekka is on track for a 400,000 total attendance figure, which would exceed pre-Covid-19 levels.
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