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MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT: 2020 EKKA CANCELLED. CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STATEMENT.

IMPORTANT UPDATE

Thank you for your understanding and support regarding the cancellation of the 2020 Royal Queensland Show (Ekka), due to the worldwide coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

While the Canine Competition presented by Black Hawk cannot proceed this year, planning is already underway for the 2021 competition. The RNA will work tirelessly to ensure the 2021 Ekka is our biggest and best yet.

Please see below an update on the 2021 canine competition.

2021 Competition Update

The Hound Feature Show
This will be conducted in addition to regular Royal Queensland Show classes, with judging taking place on Tuesday 10 August 2021.

Competition Overview
Main features of the 2021 Canine Competition presented by Black Hawk will include:

Toys – Friday 6 August
Non Sporting – Saturday 7 August
Working Dogs – Sunday 8 August
Greyhound Sweepstakes – Sunday 8 August
Hounds – Monday 9 August
Hound Feature Show – Tuesday 10 August
Gundogs – Wednesday 11 August
Terriers – Thursday 12 August
Obedience (UD & UDX) – Thursday 12 August
Utility – Friday 13 August
Obedience (CD & CDX) – Friday 13 August
Plush Puppy Sweepstakes – Saturday 14 August
Junior Handlers – Saturday 14 August
General Specials – Saturday 14 August
Rally Obedience – Sunday 15 August
Dances with Dogs – Sunday 15 August
Agility – Sunday 15 August
Jumping – Sunday 15 August
The Best Exhibit in Show will be announced on Saturday 14 August. Judging for Best in Show will commence at 2pm.

Judges
To be advised. The Canine Committee is currently working through judging appointments with its pool of international judges.

Entries Open
Competition entries will open in April 2021.