ROYAL Queensland Show organisers are pulling out all stops to attract families to this year’s Ekka, offering half-price entry and two spectacular fireworks shows every evening of the day event.
“The Ekka is the people’s show and this year we are celebrating its 140th anniversary by giving back to the people who have made the show what it is today,” Mr Christou said.
“Two of the most popular Ekka attractions are the night show and our great food options; the new Twilight Ticket means people can come to Ekka from 6pm till late and enjoy the show for half price.
“Foodies can come straight from work and enjoy an award-winning meal and quality live entertainment in our food pavilions which will open until late for the first time. Families can come after school for dinner, watch the night show and enjoy a few more hours of fun at sideshow and showbags.”
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Mr Christou said the half price twilight ticket in addition to the return of the historic discounts introduced last year – the two day pass and the hugely popular two-for-one Super Ride Tuesday and Super Food Sunday – will deliver the most discounts ever offered at Ekka.
“On average a family of four spends eight hours at the show – that’s under just $3 each per hour,’’ he said.
Tickets are 15 per cent off online up until Ekka eve and remain the same price as last year for the 10 days of show if you buy online.
Mr Christou said over the past 140 years more than 30 million people have attended the show, making family traditions and childhood memories to pass down through generations.
“An exciting new event at Ekka this year sure to create new traditions and memories will be the first ever early fireworks show in the Main Arena at 6pm,’’ he said.
“The introduction of the early fireworks means that kids won’t have to wait up past their bedtime to see spectacular fireworks light up the Ekka sky.”
This year’s show will feature brand new world class entertainment including a jam-packed night show, not one but two never before seen fireworks shows,10,000 animals, 21,000 competition entries and award winning food and wine.
Mr Christou said about 400,000 people were expected through the gates for the 140th Ekka – which was just 36 days away. Queensland’s largest annual event has a remarkable history, being staged every year except for just two – in 1919 due to the Spanish influenza epidemic and in 1942 during World War II.