Ekka Beef Week 2024

Come along to the XXXX Stockmen’s Bar & Grill for a steak and a draught beer. We’ll have XXXX Gold, XXXX Ultra, Byron Bay Brewery Premium Lager, Stone + Wood Pacific Ale all on tap. Plus, your chance to score a XXXX schooner holder! Only while stocks last so get in quick! 

When: Wednesday 7th August to Sunday 18th August, 11am until late 

Come along to the Suncorp Bank BBQ and help raise funds for the Toowoomba Hospital Foundation. 

Where: Main Arena 

When: Friday 9th August, 10am to 2pm 

Delicious old school tuck shop treats with nothing over $5! 

Where: Gregory Terrace 

When: Friday 9th August 11am to 2pm 

This sizzling outlet features award-winning beef and lamb sourced directly from the Royal Queensland Awards, which crowns the nation’s best.  

Where: Gourmet Plaza 

When: Friday 9th August 11am to 2pm 

This one stop shop will have all the favourites including the popular Nugg Shack and their famous Nugget Armaggedon – two kilos of nuggests served with chunky fries, bacon, cheese sauce and spring onions. Also on the menu are crunchy twisted potatoes on a stick and delicious Dagwood Dogs. 

Where: Gatehouse on Gregory Terrace 

When: Friday 9th August 11am to 2pm 

Railway Cafe 

Come get a feed at the Railway Café, offering a country style breakfast or hearty lunch during Ekka Beef Week.  

Where: Machinery Hill  
When: Open from Thursday 8th – Friday 9th from 8am - 2:30pm. 

Hot Doughnuts and Coffee  

Need a morning pick me up? Start your morning with a doughnut and a coffee from the Hot Doughnuts and Coffee outlet.  

Where: Machinery Hill  

When: Open from Thursday 8th – Friday 9th 6am-12pm  

Dairy King Soft Serve  

Need to cool off? Come get a soft serve ice cream to cool you down.  

Where: Machinery Hill  

When: Open from Thursday 8th – Friday 9th 10am – 2pm 

A fine dining restaurant like no other, serving the nation's best steak, lamb, wine and cheese as awarded by the Royal Queensland Awards (RQA) all in one exclusive location. 
 
Where: Channel 7 Pavilion (Foyer) 
When: Thursday 8 August - Sunday 18 August, 12pm to 9pm 

For menus and information on booking a table please click HERE https://www.ekka.com.au/food-retail/royal-queensland-steakhouse/ 

Enjoy your daily morning coffee or tea, with a selection of fresh, homemade bakery treats at the Suncorp Bank hospitality marquee. Available for a gold coin donation, with all funds raised benefiting the Toowoomba Hospital Foundation. Suncorp Bank’s experienced Agribusiness Specialists will also be onsite to chat about how they can support your business. 

Where: Suncorp Bank hospitality marquee on the Main Arena  
When: Wednesday 7 August and Thursday 8 August 8:30am to 4pm, Friday 9 August 8:30am to 2pm  PLUS  
Suncorp Bank BBQ: Friday 10 August, 10am to 2pm 

 
All are welcome! 

Save big on Beef Week exclusive deals at Ariat! Visit the Ariat/Just Country store on Friday for savings on denim, tees, hoodies, western shirts, caps, gear bags and SO much MORE! 

Where: John Reid Pavilion  
When: Friday 9 August,  8:30am – 4:30pm  

Come along and have a FREE skin cancer check with Dr Rupert Templeman, Dr Penny Templeman, Dr Toby Ford and associated volunteer dermatologists. The free service began in 2018, and last year volunteer doctors performed skin checks on 85 people during Ekka Beef Week with 4 melanomas picked up over two days. All ages welcome! 

Where: Main Arena 

When: Thursday 8 August and Friday 9 August, 10am to 3pm 

Somerville House are supporting the Led Steer competition and their marquee on the Main Arena will have a special giveaway for you! Come along for a chat and grab yourself a bottle of water and drawstring bag. 

Where: Main Arena 

When: Monday 5 August 12pm-4pm, Tuesday 6 August – Friday 9 August 9am-4pm 

AAM and StockLive is proud to be supporting the Ekka by bringing 2024.

Ekka Beef Week Cattle events live to screens across the country. Every ring, every breed, every day. The action begins on Monday 5 August with the Led Steer Paraders Competition through to a jam-packed Stud Judging schedule on Friday 9 and Saturday 10 August.

Watch from the Main Arena or at XXXX Stockmen’s Bar & Grill, or from HERE if you can’t make it to Beef Week.

AgForce will be on the main arena during beef judging, with activities for kids, badge making, careers information and more. Make sure you drop in and see us. 

Agforce will be hosting a 2024 Career Snapshots during Ekka Beef Week 

Where: Beef Cattle Ring – after judging is finished  

When: Monday 5 August, 5pm 

What: Agricultural professionals will present a day in their life, career pathways and opportunities in their field to students. Come and discover your agri-future!