Overview
There's no shortage of ice cream in Brisbane (especially with Messina just opening their doors), but there's only one annually-available frosty delight that everyone wishes they could eat all year-round. You know exactly which pink-coloured dessert we're talking about — it's hands-down the best thing about the Ekka. Get excited, strawberry sundae lovers — the revamped King Street precinct will be giving the city an early treat at a one-night-only pop-up.
From 5.45pm on Wednesday, April 12, the intersection of Bowen Hills' King Street and Gregory Terrace will become a strawberry sundae wonderland. Folks, there'll be 250 ice creams on offer, and they'll all be free. The only catch is you have to win tickets to head along, so keep your eyes fixed on King Street's social media. Attendees can also get their strawberry fix at King Street's permanent eateries, with the likes of Sushi & Nori, Il Verde, Super Combo and The Lamb Shop whipping up themed dishes and drinks for the occasion.
The pop-up is timed to coincide with the unveiling of an installation celebrating the iconic dessert, which was created by students Aimee Watt, Annabelle Cridland, Alexandra Lucey and Bridget Cassidy from Queensland University of Technology's Creative Industries faculty. Sitting at the end of the precinct's old Dairy Hall, their sign will provide "a way for everyone to relive their experience with the strawberry sundae all year around", said project director for the Brisbane Showgrounds, Andrew Hay.