And for those like me who can never remember the public holiday dates, here’s the OFFICIAL GENUINE Government list of the regions and holiday periods:
https://www.qld.gov.au/recreation/travel/holidays/show#dates2023
tl;dr Logan/Toowoomba/Moreton Bay - 14/08/2023 Brisbane City - 16/08/2023
Wonder why no one gets the 15th off?
This is the best summary I could come up with:
More than 550 exhibitor stands showcased some of Australia’s finest produce from native flowers and bees to beef cattle and show ponies.
Dagwood dogs, strawberry sundaes and carnival rides have decked out the Brisbane Showground’s Sideshow Alley.
Interior designer Erica Richardson travelled from Harlin, 27 kilometres west of Kilcoy, to showcase native plants.
Truro Sherlock took out the crown for top stud bull on Saturday to the delight of Moree’s Scotty and Pip Hann.
Mr Hann said he was enjoying the “affinity” between city and country people at the Ekka, and the opportunity share his love for cattle.
Ms Peters said many volunteers, including tourism and hospitality students, were enjoying the behind-the-scene “backstage” elements of the show.
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