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A massive THANK YOU to everyone who joined us for the 2026 Ekka Gala! What a night… over 380 people, all celebrating the opening night of Ekka. Big shout out to everyone who supported our raffle, auction and yabbie race, your donations help us to make a difference with Outback Futures .

Finally a massive shout to Somerville House for their amazing support and sponsorship in brining this event alive.

Keep an 👀 out for the highlights reel and album drop. 💃🥂

Congrats to our very own Jess 🎶 who took out the best tasting Rocky Road in this years FDC Class. Jess has been finessing her recipe for years and it’s so great she finally won and on her birthday! Great work Jess! 🥇🏆

It was a hive of activity at Ｂｒｉｓｂａｎｅ Ｓｈｏｗｇｒｏｕｎｄｓ✨ today with the 2026 Apiary Judging underway. You can see these and all the award winning honey entries in the back of the Ag Hall, every day of the show! Not long to go now until the Ekka. 🐝 🍯

Last chance to apply for the 2026 Qld Young Farmer Challenge Presented by . If you want to have some fun, get free entry to the Ekka and possibly complete in the National Finals well we want you! All details can be found in the link in the bio!

The countdown is on!

In just 4 weeks, the epic Ekka Gala returns!

On Saturday 8 August, we’ll be celebrating a remarkable 150 years of Ekka. Expect live music, dancing, raffles, and more!

Dress up in your suit, tie or favourite cocktail outfit and join us for a night of fun, fundraising and celebration.

🎟️ Early Bird tickets available now! Link in bio.

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The Ekka Gala is back for 2026!

Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating the people, communities and industries that make rural Queensland so special. Raising vital funds for rural and regional mental health support.

📅 Saturday, 8 August 2026
📍 Royal Internation Convention Centre, Brisbane Showgrounds
🎟️ More details and ticket information coming soon
Mark your calendars, gather your friends, and get ready for a fantastic night in support of a great cause.

So proud of our very own Aleacea Nixon. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼