1. Don’t be sheepish - meet new farmyard friends at the RACQ Animal Nursery MAP: O-11

2. Chirp with excitement while holding a baby chick at Cradle-a-Chick WHERE: RACQ Animal Nursery MAP: O-11

3. You don’t want to miss this one, ‘pig’ time! Cuddle a piglet at the Pat-a-Pig display WHERE: RACQ Animal Nursery MAP: O-11

4. Milk a cow at the Legendairy Milking Barn - guaranteed to be ‘udderly amoosing’ WHERE: Animal Boulevard MAP: O-11

5. ‘Ewe’ will love this one! Watch a sheep being shorn at the Sheep Shearing display WHERE: Animal Boulevard MAP: N-11

6. Marvel at 500 of the best of the best animals on show in the iconic Grand Parade WHERE: Main Arena MAP: L-8

7. You can’t possibly have a ruff day when meeting the cutest puppies in the Canine Competition presented by Black Hawk WHERE: Dog Pavilion MAP: Q-13

8. Give a hug and high five to Ekka’s favourite Farmyard Friends as they wander Gregory Terrace MAP: I-14

9. ‘Herd’ on over to the Main Arena for Australia’s largest annual cattle competition MAP: L-8

10. ‘Bee’ amazed at all the honey on display in the Apiculture Competition presented by Marsh in the Ag Hall MAP: H-14

11. Laugh, giggle and joke with the hilarious Crackup Sisters WHERE: Community Stage MAP: N-15

12. See cakes too good to eat in the Cake Decorating Competition WHERE: Fine Arts MAP: H-12

13. Try not to lose focus when you visit the visually stunning Photography Competition display WHERE: Fine Arts MAP: G-12

14. Be dazzled as Miss Showgirl 2018 is announced WHERE: Fashion Stage MAP: G-13

15. Turn up the heat and check out the Farriers and Blacksmiths Competition WHERE: Stud Sales Ring MAP: P-4

16. Oh my gourd! See oversized vegetables including giant pumpkins in the Ag Hall MAP: H-14

17. Spot exotic fish, crustaceans and amphibians in the Pisciculture Competition presented by PETstock WHERE: PETstock Fish MAP: G-12

18. Get egg-cited when you visit the Poultry, Birds and Eggs display WHERE: The CRT Pavilion MAP: I-5

19. See ‘sew’ many stunning quilts at the Quilts Across Queensland competition WHERE: The Old Museum MAP: D-16

20. Let Ekka take you into the future, with a breathtaking Futuristic Fireworks Spectacular WHERE: Main Arena MAP: L-8

21. See some frightfully fun scarecrows in the School Scarecrow Competition presented by Total Building Maintenance WHERE: The Old Museum MAP: E-15

22. See the Farmer Rob Show on the Community Stage for an ag-ucational experience MAP: N-15

23. Get your green thumb on and check out the entries in the School Garden Competitionpresented by Total Building Maintenance WHERE: The Old Museum MAP: E-14

24. Compare your winter woolies to the wool, mohair and alpaca fleece display WHERE: RACQ Animal Nursery MAP: O-11

25. Say ‘hay’ to the horses in the Horse Breeds Expo WHERE: Animal Boulevard MAP: P-12

26. See the clever canines in the Sheep Dog Trials WHERE: Main Arena MAP: L-8

27. Preened to purr-fection, meet Ekka’s finest felines in the Cat Competition presented by Black Hawk WHERE: RACQ Animal Nursery MAP: O-12

28. You have ‘goat’ to check out the dairy goats in The CRT Pavilion MAP: G-6

29. Help the kids dig up and identify different vegetables in the Ag Hall – you’ll be a-maize-d at what you find! MAP: H-14

30. See the Woodchop and Sawing Competition in full swing when Australia versus New Zealand WHERE: Woodchop Arena MAP: C-11

31. Watch the Opening Ceremony to be part of a tradition that has taken place since 1876 WHERE: Main Arena MAP: L-8

32. Get a mooove on and see the dairy cattle judging WHERE: Main Arena MAP: L-8

33. Meet a cow, horse, chook and many more animals when you follow the seqwater Ekka Learning Trail around grounds

34. Hoof it to the Main Arena and check out the horse judging MAP: L-8

35. Have a great ‘thyme’ making corn and veggie fritters at Get Kids Cooking WHERE: Agricultural Hall presented by seqwater MAP: H-14

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36. See what Queensland students can do with quality, local produce at the Youth in Agriculture competition WHERE: Agricultural Hall presented by seqwater MAP: H-14

37. See miniature cattle on display at Ekka Cow Paddock presented by MLA WHERE: The CRT Pavilion MAP: I-5

38. Look out for the praying mantis and beetle stilt walkers, as they bring nature to life in Gregory Terrace MAP: I-14

39. Meet Network Seven’s best known stars at the 7 LIVE Studios MAP: J-14

40. See the most adorable kittens in the Kitten Feature Show WHERE: RACQ Animal Nursery MAP: O-11

41. Watch everyone’s favourite farmyard friends take to the stage in a talent quest full of laughs WHERE: Community Stage MAP: N-15

42. Find out what it takes to be a farmer at the Queensland Young Farmers Challenge presented by Arrow Energy WHERE: Main Arena MAP: L-8

43. See the Australian Army Band Brisbane rock out tune after tune on the Multicultural Plaza Music Stage MAP: I-13

44. Listen to passionate poets belt out classic Australian bush ballads in the Bush Poetry Competition WHERE: Flower and Garden Stage MAP: D-15

45. Follow the sounds of Music on the Move presented by Heritage Bank as they march around grounds

46. Give the dogs in the Canine Competition presented by Black Hawk a round of ‘appaws’ WHERE: Dog Pavilion MAP: Q-13

47. Cheer on the Heritage Bank Racing Pigs as they fly through the sky, dive into a pool of water and race each other around a track WHERE: Stockman’s Rest MAP: O-5

48. Check out the fighting fish, as they battle it out for top spot during judging WHERE: PETstock Fish MAP: G-12

49. Help Ekka unearth hidden country music stars at the Country Music Showdown Competition presented by Ringers Western WHERE: XXXX Stockmen’s Bar & Grill MAP: O-6

50. Be ‘drawn’ to the Painting and Drawing Competition display WHERE: Fine Arts MAP: G-12

51. Cheer on the strong men and women, when they go arm to arm in the Australian Armwrestling Federation Queensland Championships WHERE: XXXX Stockmen’s Bar & Grill MAP: O-6

52. Have some boot-scooting fun at Ekka’s Line Dancing Hoedown WHERE: XXXX Stockmen’s Bar & Grill MAP: O-6

53. See the colours of the Australian outback come to life in the spectacular Children’s Fireworks presented by MG Motor during EkkaNITES supported by RACQ LifeFlight WHERE: Main Arena MAP: L-8

54. Join Chef Daniel and prepare meals from scratch, at the brand new Cooking School presented by Spotlight WHERE: Woolworths Fresh Food Pavilion MAP: J-15

55. Don’t miss Thoroughbred Day for your dose of glitz and glamour at the Ekka WHERE: Main Arena MAP: L-8

56. Get all the buzz on bees at the Queensland Beekeepers Association stand in the Ag Hall MAP: H-14

57. Get a selfie with your favourite night show star WHERE: Main Arena MAP: L-8

58. Unleash your inner dancer at Dances with Dogs WHERE: Dog Pavilion MAP: Q-13

59. See two forms of horse power on display during EkkaNITES supported by RACQ LifeFlight, when cars and horses race in the MG Motor presents Farmyard Friends Ride and Drive WHERE: Main Arena MAP: L-8

60. Be ‘berry’ impressed when you visit the iconic District Exhibits fruit and produce display WHERE: Agricultural Hall presented by seqwater MAP: H-14

61. See the most stylish spring race wear at Fashions on the Field presented by Moët & Chandon WHERE: Main Arena MAP: L-8

62. Be entertained by the cracking routines in the Packer Leather Australian Stockwhip Challenge WHERE: Stud Sales Ring MAP: P-4

63. Get your bush dance on when the Smashing Bumpkins take to the stage at XXXX Stockmen’s Bar and Grill MAP: O-6

64. Say ‘aloe’ to Vegepod and discover what it takes to plant your own garden WHERE: Agricultural Hall presented by seqwater MAP: H-14

65. Take your seat in the Main Arena for a Wild Colonial Wagon Chase featuring a runaway Cobb & Co carriage and a stampede of 20 bulls WHAT: EkkaNITES MAP: L-8

66. Harness your inner hippie and create your very own flower crown WHERE: The Old Museum MAP: D-15

67. Experience the excitement of a Prime Beef Auction in Expo Place MAP: P-10

68. They’re hot to trot - check out the legendary Queensland Harness Racing presented by Racing Queensland during the night show WHERE: Main Arena MAP: L-8

69. Get sassy with Queens Ball ‘Drag Performer of the Year’ Vollie LaVont when you play Drag Queen Bingo WHERE: XXXX Stockmen’s Bar and Grill MAP: O-6

70. Walk in the footsteps of Indigenous people from the 1770s when you put on a virtual reality headset at Virtual Barambin WHERE: Technology Precinct MAP: G-13

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71. Test your drone pilot skills at Ace Aviation in the Technology Precinct MAP: G-13

72. Dance like you’ve never danced before during the Coca-Cola Dance Off with Legendary Country Singer Adam Brand WHERE: Main Arena MAP: L-8

73. Help search for Australia’s best amateur karaoke singer at i-Sing Karaoke WHERE: XXXX Stockmen’s Bar & Grill MAP: O-6

74. ‘Marble’ at the stunning displays in the Sculpture Competition WHERE: Fine Arts MAP: G-12

75. Be wowed by GOLDHEIST (aka Hester Fraser) as she plays the piano and sings to the crowds in the Technology Precinct MAP: G-13

76. Find out who the heroes of our Queensland students are at the Education on Show display WHERE: The Old Museum MAP: H-14

77. Learn about water at seqwater’s display in the Ag Hall – it’s not to be ‘mist’ MAP: H-14

78. You ‘oat’ to check out the grain to flour process at the Grain Chain activity WHERE: Agricultural Hall presented by seqwater MAP: H-14

79. See monster trucks compete in a ‘wheely’ exciting wheel standing competition during EkkaNITES supported by RACQ LifeFlight WHERE: Main Arena MAP: L-8

80. Verse your friends in a virtual reality snowball fight at Snow Slingers created by Lightweave WHERE: Technology Precinct MAP: G-13

81. You won’t want to ‘worm’ your way out of this one! Learn about composting and check out the live wormery in the Ag Hall MAP: H-14

82. ‘Comet’ visit the Cosmic Star Dome for a glimpse of the country night sky – it’s out of this world! WHERE: The Old Museum MAP: D-15

83. Navigate your way out of the Sugarcane Maze WHERE: The Old Museum MAP: D-15

84. Plant your own tomato seeds at the Sow Great activity in the Workshop Marquee WHERE: The Old Museum MAP: D-15

85. Take your paper folding skills to the next level during the origami making class in the Workshop Marquee WHERE: The Old Museum MAP: D-15

86. Check out Our Backyard by Claire Bickle for the ultimate garden inspiration WHERE: The Old Museum MAP: D-15

87. See Ekka’s own Bronco and Cowboy in full throttle, as they compete in an exciting Lowd V8 Ute challenge WHERE: Main Arena MAP: L-8

88. From ballet to Bollywood, see more than 50 dance groups showcase their talents on the Community Stage MAP: N-15

89. In the mood for ‘sheep’ thrills? Cheer on Queensland’s best sheep shearers and wool handlers as they go head to head in the Queensland State Shearing and Wool Handling Championships WHERE: Expo Place MAP: P-10

90. Sing the National Anthem with popular country music star Adam Brand during the night show WHERE: Main Arena MAP: L-8

91. Be transported to a whimsical winter wonderland during the enchanted winter themed Natural Fibres Fashion Parades presented by Moët & Chandon WHERE: Technology Precinct MAP: G-13

92. Cheer on the Lone Ranger and Tonto as they compete in a high speed time trial on horseback during EkkaNITES supported by RACQ LifeFlight WHERE: Main Arena MAP: L-8

93. Sample delicious fresh and local produce at the Woolworths Kitchen WHERE: Woolworths Fresh Food Pavilion MAP: J-15

94. See competitors hungry for a win, in Ekka’s inaugural Dagwood Dog Eating Competition WHERE: XXXX Stockmen’s Bar & Grill MAP: O-6

95. Watch budding florists create pedestal displays live on stage in the new Floristry Competition Mystery Box Challenge WHERE: The Old Museum MAP: D-15

96. See florists decorate some of the best beards in Brisbane, in the hugely popular Flower Beard Competition WHERE: The Old Museum MAP: D-15

97. Learn about Cookery competition judging, when some cake, biscuit and orange marmalade classes are judged live in Fine Arts MAP: H-12

98. Find out who the 2018 sausage King is at the Queensland State Finals of the Royal Queensland Food and Wine Show’s AMIC Sausage King and Best Butchers Burger competitions WHERE: The Old Museum MAP: D-15

99. See which kindergarten and daycare centres won biggest carrot and funniest looking carrot, when the new Little Sprouts Competition is judged WHERE: The Old Museum MAP: D-15

100. See the Outback Outlaws issue the Urban All Stars a challenge, in the ShowTime FMX Battle for the Golden Helmet II during EkkaNITES supported by RACQ LifeFlight WHERE: Main Arena MAP: L-8

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