The Best Things to Do for the 2019 Ekka Holiday

From Ekka eve blowouts to the show itself, there's many a way to make the most of the public holiday.
Sarah Ward
Published on August 13, 2019
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    Ekka Carnival Fun

    Tue, 13 Aug - Fri, 16 Aug 2019

    Sea Legs Brewing Co, Kangaroo Point

    Play carnival games while drinking strawberry milkshake IPA.

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    Wine and Cheese of New Zealand

    Tue, 13 Aug, 2019

    Treasury Casino, Brisbane

    Eat and sip your way through New Zealand's finest dairy and drinks.

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    Clueless: 90s + Early 00s Ekka Eve Party

    Tue, 13 Aug, 2019

    The Brightside, Brisbane

    Find your best 90s outfit and dance to old-school bangers.

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    The Netherworld Sideshow 2019

    Tue, 6 Aug - Sun, 18 Aug 2019

    Netherworld, Fortitude Valley

    The sideshow you go to when you're not going to the sideshow.

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    Ekka-Inspired Strawberries and Cream Dessert at Stokehouse Q

    Fri, 9 Aug - Sun, 18 Aug 2019

    Stokehouse Q, South Brisbane

    The South Bank restaurant is serving up a special dessert, and donating part of the proceeds to a good cause.

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    Ekka 2019

    Fri, 9 Aug - Sun, 18 Aug 2019

    RNA Showgrounds, Fortitude Valley

    Crash dodgems, throw a ball in a clown's mouth and take home all the Bertie Beetles.

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    Winter Festival 2019

    Sat, 1 Jun - Sat, 31 Aug 2019

    Riverbar & Kitchen, Brisbane

    Embrace winter by the water with hot buttered rum, baked camembert and strawberry ice cream sandwiches.

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    The Green Edge Vegan Ekka Day Festival 2019

    Wed, 14 Aug, 2019

    The Green Edge, Windsor

    Spend your day off feasting on animal-free dagwood dogs and nabbing a vegan show bag.

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    $5 Movie Tickets at Dendy Cinemas

    Wed, 15 Aug, 2018

    Select cinemas in Brisbane, Various locations

    Catch the latest hits and the newest flicks for $5 on the Ekka public holiday.

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    New Farm Deli Pop-Up Picnic

    Wed, 14 Aug, 2019

    Merthyr Village Shopping Centre, New Farm

    Enjoy an Italian picnic in the Merthyr Village carpark.

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    Rum Royale

    Wed, 14 Aug, 2019

    The Walrus Club, Toowong

    Spend your day off sipping rum and listening to jazz.

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    Queen Tribute Night

    Wed, 14 Aug, 2019

    Black Bear Lodge, Fortitude Valley

    This dedicated Queen night will rock you.

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    Japanese Degustation

    Wed, 7 Aug - Sat, 7 Sep 2019

    Bacchus, South Bank

    Feast on sashimi, wagyu and tempura octopus across five courses.

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    American Express Openair Cinema 2019

    Fri, 19 Jul - Sun, 18 Aug 2019

    Brisbane City Botanic Gardens, Brisbane City

    Brisbane's annual outdoor cinema returns — at its new home in the Brisbane City Botanic Gardens.

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    Bris Funny Fest 2019

    Wed, 7 Aug - Sun, 1 Sep 2019

    Various Brisbane venues, Brisbane

    Giggles from Brisbane’s fringe.

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    Good Pasta = Good Dreams

    Multiple single dates

    Gerard's bar , Fortitude Valley

    Gerard's Bar is whipping up $15 pasta dishes every Wednesday night.

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