UP NEXT fullscreen fireworks. These are unusual times, but it wouldn't be the Ekka without a fireworks spectacular! The Ekka's People's Day public holiday will be held on Friday, August 14, instead of Wednesday in 2020. Redlands Coast to retain Monday EKKA Show Day Public Holiday May 27, 2020 Redlands Coast will retain its current Ekka Show Day Public Holiday on Monday 10 August with Council having to inform the State Government by next week if they wanted to change the date of the local holiday. This annual event lasts 10 days, and brings in large crowds of around 400,000 people. Due to COVID restrictions throughout this year, Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk chose to move Brisbane’s traditional midweek Ekka holiday to create a long weekend in order to boost business for struggling tourism operators in Queensland. May 27, 2020 Redlands Coast will retain its current Ekka Show Day Public Holiday on Monday 10 August with Council having to inform the State Government by next week if … Due to multiple firing points the Brisbane Showgrounds will be fully locked down with no public access – this is to ensure safety.
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That's why we're kicking off Ekka 2020 Online with a fireworks display that's appropriate for the times. The official Ekka public holiday (also known as People's Day), is on Wednesday 11 August 2021.This applies to the follow areas: Show More EKKA PUBLIC HOLIDAY. That's why we're kicking off Ekka 2020 Online with a fireworks display that's appropriate for the times. Queensland Show public holidays for 2021 to 2050. This page contains a calendar of all 2020 public holidays for Queensland. 2020 Ekka Cancelled. […] These are unusual times, but it wouldn't be the Ekka without a fireworks spectacular! Tune in to support our community. The State Government has approved a request to change the City of Logan's show holiday in 2020 to Friday, August 14 to align with Brisbane City. Due to multiple firing points the Brisbane Showgrounds will be fully locked down with no public … The Ekka's People's Day public holiday will be held on Friday, August 14, instead of Wednesday in 2020. The five minute fireworks show has been specifically designed for television audiences, so stay home and tune into Channel 7 for the best vantage point! Ekka Dates 2021-2050 The Royal Queensland Show affectionately known as Ekka is a one of the most beloved annual events in the Brisbane calendar, and will continue to be long into the future. Donate to the RNA Foundation to help promote agricultural development, awareness, education and heritage preservation. © 2020 The Royal National Agricultural and Industrial Association of Queensland.
IF IT'S HAPPENING IN QUEENSLAND, IT'S HAPPENING ON SEVEN. These dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check back regularly for updates. The first Ekka Show was held in 1876 as an Australian equivalent to the International Exhibitions being held in the UK at the time. Note: This holiday has been moved from Wednesday to Friday in 2020 to create a long weekend and encourage more people from Brisbane to travel within the state and stimulate regional economies. of the most beloved annual events in the Brisbane calendar, Love the Ekka? The Ekka is usually a chance for the country to come to the city, an annual celebration of the producers who make our region so vibrant (not to mention tasty).