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Event: 10/08/2018 - 19/08/2018

Get the most out of Ekka and beat the rip-off

Ekka is Queensland's biggest agricultural show large image

The sideshow at the Ekka is fun but can be a bit overpriced large image

The Ekka crowds are infamous, but you can beat them if you know how large image

People chilling out at the mound at the main arena at Ekka large image

The XXXX Catleman's Bar for beer, steaks and entertainment large image

Ekkanites includes a wide range of entertainment large image

Ekka has one of the most innovative and fireworks shows large image

Horse rider at Ekkanites large image

At Ekka, the country really comes to the city large image

A high school display about their home town and local produce large image

Ekka is an opportunity to eat traditional show food large image

Don't forget to grab your Strawberry Sundaes at Ekka large image

There is a wide range of modern and international food options at Ekka large image

The Ekka Showbag Pavilion large image

Train is the coolest way to Ekka large image



Get in early to avoid the crowds, especially with young children.



Take your own food and drink to save money.



Plan your day if you want a good seat to see various entertainment.



Take your time, unless you need to see everything and you only have a little bit of time, you can leisurely wander the showground.





Have a budget. This is good for kids, tell them, "This is how much you have to spend for the day." and they can make up their own mind if they want food, show bags or rides.



Focus on the agricultural part of the show and the free entertainment. The sideshow can be fun but not worth the money.



Know where you can chill out if the crowds get too much or your feet are sore.



There are lockers around the showgrounds, with the main one being near the Show Bag Pavilion.



Dress right. Often August in Brisbane is hot during the day and cold and at, especially when you are watching the evening's entertainment.



Put your stuff in the lockers while you walk around large image

The sideshow rides are fun, but not worth going to the show just for the sideshow large image