Museum of Brisbane presents 10 Days in August: Memories of the Ekka

Step right up folks and recapture your favourite Ekka memories at MoB’s exciting new exhibition. Uncover the rich history and grand traditions of this iconic annual event.

The Royal Queensland Show, or the Ekka as it is fondly known, has been an exciting part of the Brisbane calendar for the last 132 years. Its Bowen Hills home, the mind-boggling displays and the thrills of Sideshow Alley are all a part of why this yearly event is so important to both locals and visitors alike.

While the Ekka for many Queenslanders is a great day out in August, it also represents an enormous effort by many thousands of people. This MoB exhibition goes behind the scenes to find out what it takes to deliver these 10 days in August, from the past to the present. Some leading Brisbane artists including the Kransky Sisters, William Robinson and Isaac Brown give us their perspective on when ‘the country comes to town’.

Visitors can also discover some of the unique personalities that give Ekka it’s special atmosphere, delve into vintage showbags, and find out the stories behind memorable moments like the Grand Parade and old favourites such as strawberry sundaes and dagwood dogs - all of those things that make the Ekka, the Ekka!