by Anna McGhie | Jul 5, 2019 | Events
The Ekka is all about celebrating and championing agriculture and the important role it plays in our everyday lives and it’s our opportunity to show our country cousins that we support them as they continue to battle devastating drought. The Ekka is committed to...
by Anna McGhie | Aug 1, 2018 | Events
The countdown is on to Ekka 2018, in fact it’s less than 10 days till the country comes to the city. So I thought I would share some fun Ekka facts with you. Did you know that … 400,000 plus visitors expected this year 48 competition sections 153,000 plus...
by Anna McGhie | Jul 5, 2018 | Events
It’s just 35 days till Brisbane’s iconic Ekka begins for 2018. Today I attended the media launch and had a sneak peek into what the state’s biggest and most loved event has in store this year. WOW! What an event launch, I literally felt like I was at...
by Anna McGhie | Aug 17, 2017 | Vintage
Friday flashback to vintage Brisbane of 1918 and the ferris wheel of the early days of the Ekka. Image credit – State Library of Queensland
by Anna McGhie | Aug 14, 2017 | Events
Tomorrow is Brisbane’s Ekka public holiday and for most of us that means a day off work. If you aren’t interested in going to the Ekka this year here are my suggestions for how to spend the Ekka public holiday. Enjoy Winterfest at RiverlifeRiverlife...
