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Brisbane is often referred to as the most live able city in Australia. Brisbane is the capital city of Queensland and brims with style. The city is famous for world-class theatre, great shopping, vibrant markets, sophisticated art galleries, and gourmet restaurants. The city celebrates a number of festivals. The Ekka Festival is one such important event in the Brisbane Calendar celebrated with much pomp and grandeur. Ekka Festival in Brisbane is festival that is celebrated for a period of ten days. The festival is held at the RNA Show grounds in Brisbane City and usually starts on the second Thursday of August every year. The Ekka attracts over 600,000 visitors each year and has prospered beyond comprehension since its establishment 130 years ago. During the Ekka Festival, the city of Brisbane along with the entire country come together to celebrate the great lifestyle and rich heritage of Queensland. The festival features a diverse range of industries such as art and crafts, fashion, cuisine and more. The huge show grounds measuring an area of about 22 hectares where the Ekka Festival is held offers an abundance of sights. You will come across talented artists who are constantly performing and also at the same time roaming around the area. Most importantly they are always ready to entertain. Also enjoy a variety of programs such as shearing demonstrations, cattle judging, food showdowns, scavenger hunts, fireworks displays, and belly dancing displays. There are accomplished circus performers, dancers, bands, and celebrities who woo the crowds all the time. You could try the many extreme rides and pump your adrenalin rush. There are hundreds of pavilions at that Ekka Festival in Brisbane. These pavilions are mainly showcase animal nurseries, automotive vehicles, Australian-made products, agricultural displays, fashion parades, international food and much more. One of the major sought after attractions of the festival is the Show bags. These goodie bags range from approximately $2 to $128 featuring a huge selection of different products. There really is something for everyone at Ekka. It is advisable that you come to the Ekka Festival in Brisbane by utilizing public transport. In this way you also avoid parking hassles as well. There are special train services that drop visitors to the centre of RNA show grounds and a number of buses that shuttle to and from the event.
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