Brisbane Ekka 2015 - All you need to know!

This time of year is definitely one of the busiest in Brisbane, with all the preparations underway for the Brisbane Festival. However, from my experience, I can tell you that this is also the perfect time for you to break your piggy bank and go shopping for show bags at the Brisbane Ekka.

In this article, I will provide you with a guide about what you can find at Brisbane Ekka 2015.

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What to expect at this years Ekka

Brisbane Ekka 2015 is currently running until 16^th of August 2015, with the exhibits and pavilions mostly open between 9.00am and 8.00pm daily.

This time of the year is a time filled with joy and entertainment in Queensland – and especially in Brisbane, as it is the time when people celebrate one of the most famous events in the city: the Royal Queensland Show. This great event is commonly known in the city as Ekka and it draws people from Queensland and other points in Australia to Brisbane. Here, people celebrate the life and achievements of Queensland agriculture over the course of ten days. The event has quite a long history, as it dates back to 1876. It attracts thousands of visitors every single year. As always, the Brisbane Ekka 2015 is expected to be a large event, so I recommend that you get ready for the celebrations. And by this, I mean get ready for every aspect of it; including your wallets, as you will certainly need to spend some money to enjoy all the Ekka has to offer.

As you probably know from previous years, the Ekka consists of many different exhibitions and pavilions that are enjoy by visitors of all ages. Below I would give you an overview of what you can expect if you make it to this year’s show:

Ekka Entertainment

In terms of entertainment, there are various events and performances to attend. The organisers of this event keep families at the forefront of their planning, so if you go to this year’s Ekka with your kids, there are plenty of things you can enjoy for free or at affordable prices. Some of my family entertainment recommendations include:

Family fun – the main part of Brisbane Ekka 2015 is dedicated to families, so that you will be able to enjoy some free family activities, which include performances and animals.
Dinosaur adventures – moving dinosaurs will be ready to be admired by young and old visitors, for the first time in Ekka’s history.
Jimmy Giggle show, which will entertain kids of all ages.
Christof the Clown, who awaits kids at his show this year.
Scarecrow, who will come alive to protect the veggie patch.
The Farm Yard Friends, who get ready to offer unforgettable moments to anyone.

Showbags

You will of course be able to find hundreds of interesting showbags to meet any budget, starting at just $1 this year. The showbags include a variety of items, depending on the category and their intended audience, so no doubt you’ll be able to find something for everyone, even the adults!

Sideshow Alley

Fun is guaranteed in more ways than one at the 2015 Brisbane Ekka. Whether you wish to experience something new by taking a visit to the 9-D Cinema, or you wish to feel the adrenaline in a crazy spinning coaster, this is the perfect place for you to be! Here are some of the other fun things that you can enjoy during this year’s show:

9-D Cinema
Bungy Trampoline
Cars4Kids
Crazy Cars
Crazy Spinning Coaster
Dodgem Cars
Euroslide
Fantasy Flyer
Giant Wheel
Haunted Dark in 3-D
Jurassic Coaster
Maze of Mirrors
Sea Circus
Super Fun Slide

Ekka Animals

It would not be the Ekka without the animals! Get ready to pat your favourite animal or engage in challenging competitions. Expect to see the following animals at this year’s show:

Canine
Cats
Beef
Boer Goats
Dairy Cattle
Dairy Goats
Horse
Sheep Dog Trials
Poultry, Pigeons and Birds

Ekka Food

Just as important as the animals, is of course food…glorious food! There certainly is now shortage of food at this year’s event. Some of the attractions include:

The food and wine stage
Gourmet plaza
Steakhouse restaurant
Seafood and wine bar
Woodchop bar
Traditional favourites

Ekka Accommodation

If you are a visitor to Brisbane and wish to enjoy Brisbane Ekka 2015, then you will need to book accommodation fast! I know just the place for you: Bridgewater Terraces. We offer affordable 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments in Kangaroo Point which are ideal for family’s looking to experience all the Ekka has to offer.

Conclusion

Brisbane Ekka 2015 is one of the greatest events in the country and celebrates Queensland’s agriculture in superior style. Various exhibitions, contests, shows and entertainment opportunities await you and your family.

If you decide to experience this year’s show, you’ll need to book your Ekka accommodation fast! Book a 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom or 3 bedroom apartment at Bridgewater Terraces, located in Kangaroo Point on the Brisbane River, to enjoy the last week of this years Ekka.

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gillian wickens

02:12 12 Nov 18

Lovely spacious apartment with large terrace looking out over the Brisbane River. Brilliant.

Kirill Kononov

03:20 10 Aug 17

Stopped there for 3 weeks. Good location, nice internal facilities. Rooms were not cleaned well enough. Dust here and there, plus found an old razor in the bathroom. however I would put 3.5 stars for overall experience which wasn't bad. My major concern is safety and security of the apartments. My car was broken into at night on secure underground parking. Car's door was broken and my personal belongings were stolen. Management told me they are not responsible for the damage and loss because of the signs they put on parking walls. This accident put my rating down to 1 star.If you have a car I would recommend to park it underground despite the secure gates installed.

Michelle Inggs

02:08 29 Aug 17

Bridgewater terraces is the perfect place to stay for business or leisure. It is conveniently located within reach of Southbank, the CBD, local hospitals and convention centres ect. I stayed at the apartment for over 2 months and thoroughly enjoyed my time. I found the complex to be perfectly manicured and maintained, quiet and loved the cafe next doors. The river view is also very relaxing. The location is perfect for children and my kids loved walking through the gardens, splashing in the pool and walking to the nearby park and playground. Ray and Dennis in management were very helpful, attentive, compassionate and a pleasure to deal with.

brian levine

06:05 18 Jun 16

Booked to stay at Bridgewater Terraces and looked forward to our visit. The views of the river are magnificent and this was the main, and as it turned out, the ONLY attraction.Initially the room looked OK until we discovered that it appeared NOT to have been cleaned! The old cooker was filthy and had to be scrubbed before we could use it. None of the cutlery or dishes were from same sets. The windows may have been wiped, but with a greasy rag. Having completed our own clean we sat down on a badly worn, sagging sofa which had stains and grease marks all over it. If that wasn't bad enough, the shower screen came off its rusty rails and there were many loose surrounding tiles. When the tumbler drier gave up, so did we and we checked out!Such a pity, Well manicured gardens and a fantastic location but the apartment interior was old and tattered and from our experience, very little effective management. Just to put the boot in, wifi is NOT free and is horrendously expensive. Stay here at your peril!!

Justin Ward

11:21 30 Aug 17

Nice and peaceful. Clean rooms stones throw from story bridge hotel.

Marto Dowabobo

00:07 10 Jun 18

Excellent in everything

Harry Kim

23:54 14 Mar 16

Stayed here with a few guests and booked 3 rooms during February. Reception were only too kind and gave us really good tips on the Brisbane area. Rooms were spacious and quite modern. Everyone in our party enjoyed the stay and would definitely come back.

Frankly YouzACoopa

10:02 18 Dec 18

Stars rounded up because management were friendly. We got a neat well furnished apartment looking over the river. Appliances are modern but the washer and dryer are cheap. The dryer is faulty but useable if you jury-rig it. The bathroom floor drain doesnt have a trap so youre best off covering it to prevent air from venting out. Everything else was nice, the pool is a plus and the location is good.

Brisbane Ekka 2015 – All you need to know!