EVENT: Royal Queensland Show (Ekka) 2014

Date: 16.07.2014

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Ekka is inarguably Queensland's largest annual event. Image: Ekka Facebook page ekka showgrounds

Get up close and personal with animals at Ekka. Image: Ekka Facebook page ekka animal

There are plenty of activities to keep each member of the family occupied. Image: Ekka Facebook page ekka face painting

Image: Ekka Facebook page ekka fireworks

Foodies will be delighted with the selection of gourmet produce at the show. Image: Ekka Facebook page ekka food

Visitors can choose from a wide selection of rides. Image: Ekka Facebook page Ekka ride

Ekka is inarguably Queensland's largest annual event. Image: Ekka Facebook page

Get up close and personal with animals at Ekka. Image: Ekka Facebook page

There are plenty of activities to keep each member of the family occupied. Image: Ekka Facebook page

Image: Ekka Facebook page

Foodies will be delighted with the selection of gourmet produce at the show. Image: Ekka Facebook page

Visitors can choose from a wide selection of rides. Image: Ekka Facebook page

Queensland’s premier agricultural and family event, Ekka will be held over 10 massive days from August 8 to 17 this year.

Inarguably Queensland’s largest annual event, the Royal Queensland Show, otherwise known as Ekka is celebrating its 138^th event this year.

On top of showcasing the state’s best agricultural produce, Ekka also presents a variety of fun-filled activities to keep both young and old members in the family occupied.

Families can go on a huge selection of rides, purchase a wide range of showbags, or watch nightly live dance, music and fashion shows.

Children can get up close and personal with animals in the Animal Boulevard, which will feature a number of livestock including chickens, sheep, cows etc. They can get hands on by milking cows or feeding calves for a rich learning experience.

NewFarmMachinery will be occupying a stand at Ekka so make sure you drop by, say hi and pick up a goodie bag while you’re at it.