PRESERVING AND SHARING YOUR

EKKA MEMORIES

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The Ekka has been running since 1876 and is full of traditions and childhood memories which have been passed down through generations of families. Help us keep the spirit of the show alive this year by sharing your favourite Ekka memory.

All submissions will go into the draw to win 1 of 10 ekka prize packs!

The packs include:

Ekka 2021 Family Pass valued at $80

Bertie Beetle BIGGEST Showbag valued at $29

Take home tub of strawberry sundae ice cream valued at $15

RACQ Patrol moneybox

RACQ Cooler bag

RACQ Sunglasses

RACQ tote bag

Ekka hat

Entries close midnight August 16.

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some MEMORIES of our own...

Winner of the woodchopping competition at the Brisbane Exhibition 1907

Large crowds in attendance at the main arena at the Exhibition grounds, Brisbane, Queensland, ca. 1910. John Oxley Library, State Library of Queensland. Image 29583-0001-0016

Champion AIS cow with miss J Griffith, RNA 1938 Credit Queensland State Archives

Somethings never change! Snacking on Ekka treats in 1946.

Sideshow Alley at the Ekka , Brisbane, 1982 Credit Queensland State Archives

Cattle handler leading her cattle at the Ekka in Brisbane Queensland

Check out the crowd in 1935

Eric Schafferius

Ernest Baynes Stand at the Exhibition Grounds Brisbane 1928

Governor of Queensland Sir Leslie Wilson inspecting honour guard of Royal Marines at RNA Exhibition opening, 21 August 1935 Credit Queensland State Archives