Brisbane’s beloved agricultural show, the Ekka, is finally back for 2022! It’s been a long three years with no rides, farm animals or in-person dagwood dogs and strawberry sundaes… but this year they’re making their comeback, and it promises to be bigger and better than ever!
First up is the Canine Competition – a much-loved event of the Ekka – and a chance to see pups and pooches in all their glory. Take if from Jennifer – owner and breeder of Wachowa Chihuahuas – she’s been entering for over 40 years… among the other 2,000 dogs which compete for the prestigious ‘Best in Show’ award each year. If you ask us – they’re all blue-ribbon worthy in our eyes!
But it’s not all about the four-legged superstars when it comes to talent at the Ekka. Top performers – like Australian country muso Casey Barnes are set to shine at the Show.
Catch Casey at the Stockmen’s Bar and Grill on the last Saturday of the Show… he might even inspire you to enter in the Ekka Country Music Showdown… $10,000 + in cash and prizes are to be won – including the Troy Cassar-Daley Scholarship.
And of course – it wouldn’t be a visit to the Ekka without a strawberry sundae. We even got a personal lesson in how to make them from Chef Sean!
So, if you too think you have the skills – sign up to be a volunteer at the Prince Charles Hospital Foundation Strawberry Sundae stand. Head to their website here for more details.
Though if carnival food isn’t quite your jam… don’t worry! Fine dining is on the Ekka menu too. Feast your eyes on award-winning beef, lamb and wine… courtesy of Chef Dean at the Royal Queensland Steakhouse. He’ll serve up lunch and dinner daily in the Channel 7 Pavilion foyer. We will certainly see you there!
In the meantime, head on over to the WEEKENDER Facebook page to score yourself a family pass in our latest competition.
