Ekka

The official Twitter page of #Ekka. 8-16 August 2026 at the Brisbane Showgrounds.

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Tickets to the Ekka presented by @BOQ go on sale TOMORROW at 12PM!

Read the media release here!
🔗https://t.co/HKVy5UEwCD

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📷 Queensland producers continue to set the benchmark in the Paddock to Palate Competition presented by JBS Australia.

Congratulations to the winners of phase one - weight gain.

#mediarelease 🔗https://t.co/4R0R4RdW2s

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Ekka After Dark is here!

For the first time ever, an offsite Ekka concert hits The Tivoli on Tue 11 Aug, headlined by country star Casey Barnes.

Tickets are on sale now.

#mediarelease - https://t.co/Bdx8OaTpvi

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Queensland teachers are learning to make cheese ahead of the Ekka's student cheesemaking competition.

29 teachers from 19 schools are crafting camembert and blue cheese this week.

#mediarelease - https://t.co/knY8x1fCwk

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Today we crowned the pump-king at Ekka's Giant Pumpkin Competition Presented by Pillow Talk. 🏆

Congratulations to Geoff Frohloff who took top spot, growing this giant 342kg pumpkin 🎃

For more details read the #mediarelease 👉 https://t.co/S9nQV8ol7E

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Dance schools across Queensland now have the chance to win more than $8,000 in prizes and showcase their talent at the inaugural Ekka Dance Eisteddfod.

For full details, read the media release 🔗 https://t.co/tJistF4WcM

📷 Universal Dance Company

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Ekka’s 2026 Country Music Showdown returns bigger than ever with more than $80K prize pool and new industry workshops for emerging artists. 🎤

📆 Entries close 30 June.

For full details, read the media release 🔗 https://t.co/1821nYbrJG

📸Photo courtesy of Greg Young

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Entries for our 2027 Paddock to Palate Wagyu Challenge presented by JBS Australia are now OPEN! 🐂🥩

Benchmark your cattle and compete for $18,000 in prizemoney.

Read the #mediarelease here: https://t.co/FjqPsuCzT0

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Are you a #business owner? 🎪

Showcase your brand to 400k+ visitors at Queensland’s biggest event! 🎡💚

Applications to lease your spot at the Ekka's 150th Show are NOW OPEN.

Don’t miss out!

APPLY NOW 🔗 https://t.co/JqNOvNLomJ

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It's time to get growing! Entries are now open for the Ekka’s Giant Pumpkin Competition supported by Pillow Talk. 🌱🎃
There’s $3,400+ in prize money up for grabs, including a $1,000 bonus for pumpkins over 350kg!
For more info, read the #mediarelease - https://t.co/qqPhmznOTC

[Ekka @TheEkka]

NEWS FOR THE AUSTRALIAN BEEF INDUSTRY 🗞️

Entries are now open for the 2026 RNA Paddock to Palate Competition presented by JBS Australia! 🐮

This is your chance to benchmark your cattle and compete for nearly $55,000 in prize money. 💰

👉 Learn more: https://t.co/FYbS8bX8vR

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#Brisbane schools took the title of cheese champs in our Student Made Cheese Competition presented by the Queensland Government.
Caboolture SHS – Mould Ripened Blue Cheese 💙
Beenleigh SHS – Mould Ripened White Cheese 💛“Cheezy Weezy”
ℹ️ #mediarelease - https://t.co/rX64GHVWGU

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By night’s end, well over 70,000 people will have attended the Ekka on the Brisbane public holiday today – the biggest People’s Day crowd in almost 15 years!

EKKA DAILY MEDIA ALERT: https://t.co/hv5mSdqijU

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Talented thoroughbreds and fabulous fashion outfits will take centre stage at the Royal Queensland Show presented by the Bank of Queensland (BOQ) tomorrow, after a bumper opening weekend which included the mighty Clydesdales.

EKKA DAILY MEDIA ALERT - https://t.co/T017fQaFSU

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It’s Showtime! Ekka is back in Brisbane! 🎪

The Royal Queensland Show, presented by Bank of Queensland (BOQ), kicks off tomorrow, for a 9 day show filled with celebration, agriculture, entertainment, and community spirit and more.

#mediarelease - https://t.co/1zQYq8cy6K

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The Ekka showbag list is HERE! 🛍️

With almost 400 showbags to choose from including 90+ brand new ones, The @couriermail Showbag Pavilion will be bursting with fun, flavour and favourites! 🍬

#mediarelease - https://t.co/c4vL8Nga5e

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The Ekka value offering this year just got even better following our BIG announcement... Every child who attends the #Ekka on Thursday 14 and Friday 15 August will receive a FREE ticket to Dreamworld valued up to $119. 🥳 🎢

#mediarelease - https://t.co/0FgmqlmR3g

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Wow, that was quick! You love Ekka as much as us! 🤠

Our 50% off tickets are now SOLD OUT! 🎟️

But we’re rollin’ right into 30% off tickets now live until midday Monday. 🤑

Subscribe and get your tickets now 📩 https://t.co/5jo3e87V0p

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TICKETS TO EKKA presented @BOQ ARE NOW LIVE with 50% off! 🙌

Moo-ve fast, this offer is only available for the first 15,000 tickets 🎟️

After that Ekka subscribers can still score 30% OFF 'til midday Monday, 30 June!

Get in quick 👉https://t.co/5jo3e87V0p

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Tickets to the Ekka presented by @BOQ go on sale TOMORROW at 12PM!
💚 First 15K sold = 50% OFF for subscribers
🎟️ Then 30% OFF for all subscribers ‘til midday Mon 30 June.
Sign up before midday to receive your code 👉 https://t.co/5jo3e87V0p
#mediarealse - https://t.co/pUMcLZLL09