Educational Presentations

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Captivating and cultivating education

Ekka is Queensland's largest interactive classroom, and there are lots of ways you can supplement your classroom activities with a trip to the Show! Turn theoretical concepts into hands-on experiences that create life-long memories and fuel a desire for learning.

Presentation Start times BOOKINGS REQUIRED
Honey Court
Brisbane Markets Agricultural Hall

School bookings
Pre-bookings essential

Thursday 11 August: 10:45am, 11:45am, 12:15pm, 12:45pm, 1:15pm, 2:00pm

 

Friday 12 August, Thursday 18 August, Friday 19 August: 9:15am, 9:45am, 10:15am, 11:15am, 12:15pm, 12:45pm, 1:15pm, 2:00pm

Public Demonstrations: Opening a Bee Hive and Extracting Honey
No pre-bookings required

Thursday 11 August: 11:15am, 1:45pm, 2:45pm

 

Friday 12 August, Saturday 20 August: 10:45am, 11:45am, 1:45pm, 2:45pm

Sessions run for 30 minutes. One class group at a time (25 to 30 students). Bookings required by Monday 8 August. Contact John Covey at j_covey@softhome.net or phone 0427 046 966.

Download the information sheet for more details.

Milking Demonstrations
Dairy Farmers Milking Barn
10:30am, 11:30am, 12:30pm, 1:30pm, 2:30pm, 3:30pm No
Sheep Shearing Demonstrations
Animal Boulevard
10:00am, 11:00am, noon, 2:00pm, 3:00pm, 4:00pm No
Beef Cattle Experience Information Sessions
Animal Boulevard
9:30am, 11:00am, noon, 1:00pm, 2:30pm, 4:00pm No
Horse Breeds Expo Daily Demonstrations
Animal Boulevard
9:00am to 5:00pm, every half hour No
Feline Breed Talks
Animal Boulevard
11:00am, 1:00pm, 3:00pm No
Show Camp Workshops: Newspaper Writing for Primary Students Thursday 11 August
10:00am, 11:00am
Maximum of about 60 students per 30-minute session. Bookings required. Phone Keith Enchelmaier on (07) 3552 7111.
Show Camp Workshops: Video Production for Primary Students Friday 19 August
10:00am, 11:00am
Maximum of about 30 students per 30-minute session. Bookings required. Phone Keith Enchelmaier on (07) 3552 7111.
Stockman's hat making sessions Top Paddock Daily Sessions
11.00am, 12.00pm, 1.00pm, 2.00pm
No
Cool Cows Top Paddock Thursday 11 and Thursday 18, Friday 12 and Friday 19 August 10.00am - 10.30am Yes, please phone 07 32363100 or contact ruralchampion@agforceqld.org.au
The Great Beef and Lamb Quiz Top Paddock Daily Sessions 12.30pm and 2.30pm; 10am on 13th to 17th and the 20th August No
Magic Mincey Meals for Kids Top Paddock Daily Sessions Butcher showcase 11.30am Chef showcase 12.00pm No