Ekka Beef Week 2025

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Ekka Beef Week 2025

We are looking forward to welcoming you to Ekka Beef Week 2025!

With many things to see and do, we have put together some of the best food, entertainment and things to explore while you are here at the Brisbane Showgrounds. There is also the chance to visit our Ekka Beef Week health hub during your stay.

Beef Week Food and Events

Woolworths Steak Bar

Hungry? The Woolworths Steak Bar, located on Machinery Hill, is once again raising funds for Children’s Hospital Foundation. Not only will you get the best steak burger inside the Showgrounds, but you’re also helping to make a difference for sick kids.

Where: Machinery Hill
When:

Monday 4th Aug 6am to 2pm

Tuesday 5th Aug 6am to 2pm

Wednesday 6th Aug 6am to 2pm

Thursday 7th Aug 5am to 5pm

Friday 8th Aug 5am to 5pm

XXXX at Stocky’s

Come along to the XXXX Stockmen’s Bar & Grill for a draught beer. We’ll have XXXX Gold, XXXX Ultra, Byron Bay Brewery Premium Lager, Stone + Wood Pacific Ale all on tap.

When: Wednesday 6th August to Sunday 17th August, 11am until late.

King Street Feasting

Up for a feast of options? Head to King St during Beef Week for even more options. Come and explore all that this lively location has to offer.

Paddock to Palate Awards and Beef Industry Dinner 2025

Don’t forget, tickets are available for the Paddock to Palate Awards and Beef Industry Dinner on Thursday 7th August 2025. Celebrate the beef industry and buy tickets now!

Click here.

Suncorp Bank Breakfast BBQ

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

Where: Main Arena
When: Friday 8th August, from 8am

Railway Café

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 7th – Friday 8th 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: LAP level 1

When: Open from Saturday 2nd – Friday 8th 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 Wednesday 6th – Friday 8th 10am – 2pm

The Royal Queensland Steakhouse presented by Kilcoy Global Foods

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 7 August - Sunday 17 August, 12pm to 9pm

For menus and information on booking a table please click HERE .

Other Things to Explore

Suncorp Bank Hospitality Marquee

Enjoy your daily morning coffee or tea, with a selection of fresh, homemade bakery treats at the Suncorp Bank hospitality marquee. Available for a cash donation, EFTPOS also available, 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 6 August and Thursday 7 August 8:30am to 4pm, Friday 8 August 8:00am to 2pm  PLUS
Suncorp Bank Breakfast BBQ: Friday 8th August, from 8am

All are welcome!

Queensland Government – Office of Industrial Relations

The Office of Industrial Relations, through Workplace Health and Safety Queensland (WHSQ), is proud to sponsor Ekka Beef Week 2025 - celebrating Queensland’s agricultural industry and reinforcing our strong commitment to the health, safety, and wellbeing of its workforce.

Our involvement in Ekka Beef Week is all about connecting with the people who keep Queensland’s agriculture sector moving. WHSQ will be onsite sharing practical tools, safety resources, and expert advice to help producers and workers stay safe, healthy, and productive, both on and off the land.

Where: Main Arena

When: Monday 4th August – Friday 8th August 9am-4pm

JBS Butcher Truck

For the first time at Ekka the JBS Butcher Truck is rolling in with live carcass breakdowns and tasty beef samples. See expert butchers in action and learn about your favourite cuts—it's a must-try experience for all!

Where: Main Arena
When: Tuesday 5th August 11am and Friday 8th August 11:30am

Somerville House Marquee

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 giveaway.

Where: Main Arena
When: Wednesday 6th – Friday 8th August 9am-4pm

AAM Stocklive Livestream

Check out the AAM  Stocklive livestream of the Led Steer Auction on Wednesday 1pm during Beef Week.

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

https://stocklive.com.au/

Agforce Marquee

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 them.

AgForce School to Industry Partnership Program will be hosting 2025 Career Snapshots during Ekka Beef Week.

Where: Beef Cattle Ring – after judging is finished

When: Monday 4 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!

Skin Check Marquee

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 Marquee

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

Ariat Store

Save big on Beef Week exclusive deals! 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 9th August, 8:30am – 4:30pm

Heart of Australia, through partnership with Arrow Energy

Heart of Australia provides access to mobile specialist healthcare and testing in rural and remote communities. These 15-minute basic health checks comprise of a simple blood pressure reading, glucose and cholesterol reading. A results slip is provided to share with your GP at your next check-up appointment,

Where: Main Arena
When: Monday 4th August – Friday 8th August 2025

Mental Health Support

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) Mental Health team will be sharing resources and practical tips to spark conversations about mental health support. Attendees can pick up free materials, including RFDS’s Mental Health and Wellbeing on the Land booklet, designed to support mental wellness in rural and remote communities.

Where: Main Arena
When: Thursday 7th August – Friday 8th of August 2025

Skin Check Marquee

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 with 10 melanomas picked up over two days. All ages welcome!

Where: Main Arena
When: Thursday 7th August and Friday 8th August, 10am to 2pm

Pedestrian Access to Main Arena

From Monday 4th August to 6pm Friday 8th August there will be dedicated pedestrian corridors in place to give the general public and beef exhibitors guided access to the Main Arena and XXXX Stockmen’s Bar and Grill.

The pedestrian corridors will run from Gate 1 through to the Main Arena; Gate 2 along King Street to the Main Arena and Gate 3 through to the Main Arena. 

To view a map outlining access during Ekka Beef Week from August 4 - 8 please click HERE.

With Thanks to our Major Beef Week Sponsors

Thanks also to additional supporters of Beef Week – Ag Force, Department of Agriculture and Fisheries, Elders, Nutrien, Santos and Somerville House