How To Judge is a video series that takes you behind the scenes of our beloved Ekka competitions. From fruit cakes to beef cattle, discover what our expert judges look for when awarding a coveted blue ribbon. Each video offers a fascinating look into the standards and criteria that define excellence at the Show.
Once you've learn some tips from our Judges below, test out your judging skills by playing "You Be The Judge" via our Ekka App!
How To Judge - Beef
How do you judge a Led Steer or Stud Beef? What are the qualities judges look out for?
Find out how Beef is judged at Ekka!
Click the button below to watch our judge walk you through their process and criteria.
How To Judge - Dairy Cows
What qualities do judges look out for when judging a Dairy Cow?
Find out how a Dairy Cow is judged at Ekka!
Click the button below to watch our judge walk you through their process and criteria for the ideal Dairy Cow.
How To Judge - Canine / Dogs
What qualities do judges look out for when judging a Canine / Dog?
Find out how a Canine / Dog is judged at Ekka!
Click the button below to watch our judge walk you through their process and criteria for the ideal Canine / Dog.
How To Judge - Sheep
What qualities do judges look out for when judging Sheep?
Find out how Sheep is judged at Ekka!
Click the button below to watch our judge walk you through their process and criteria for the ideal Sheep.
How To Judge - Finches & Poultry
What qualities do judges look out for when judging finches & poultry?
Find out how Finches & Poultry are judged at Ekka!
Click the button below to watch our judge walk you through their process and criteria.
How To Judge - Cookie
What shape and size does it need to be? What is more important, taste or appearance? What's the secret behind an ideal cookie?
Find out how a Cookie is judged at Ekka!
Click the button below to watch our judge walk you through their process and criteria for the ideal Cookie.
How To Judge - Fruit Cake
What shape and size does it need to be? What is more important, taste or appearance? What's the secret behind an ideal Fruit Cake?
Find out how a Fruit Cake is judged at Ekka!
Click the button below to watch our judge walk you through their process and criteria for the ideal Fruit Cake.
How To Judge - Marshmallow
What shape does it need to be? What is the ideal texture? How important is strechiness when judging?
Find out how a Marshmallow is judged at Ekka!
Click the button below to watch our judge walk you through their process and criteria for the ideal Marshmallow.
How To Judge - Scones
What shape and size does it need to be? What is more important, taste or appearance? What's the secret behind an ideal scone?
Find out how Scones are judged at Ekka!
Click the button below to watch our judge walk you through their process and criteria for the ideal Scone.
How To Judge - Orchid
What qualities do judges look out for when judging orchids?
Find out how Orchids are judged at Ekka!
Click the button below to watch our judge walk you through their process and criteria for the ideal Orchid.
How To Judge - RQA Beef
What is the criteria for raw Beef vs. cooked Beef? What is more important, smell, taste or appearance? What's the secret behind the ideal raw Beef vs. cooked Beef?
Find out how raw and cooked Beef is judged at the Royal Queensland Awards!
Click the button below to watch our judge walk you through their process and criteria for the ideal raw and cooked Beef.
How To Judge - RQA Cheese
What qualities do judges look out for when judging cheeses?
Find out how Cheese is judged at the Royal Queensland Awards!
Click the button below to watch our judge walk you through their process and criteria for the ideal Cheese.
How To Judge - RQA Lamb
What colour should raw lamb be? What about a cooked lamb? What texture and flavour profile should they have?
Find out how a raw and cooked Lamb is judged at the Royal Queensland Awards!
Click the button below to watch our judge walk you through their process and criteria for the ideal raw and cooked Lamb.
How To Judge - RQA Ice Cream
What criteria is used to judge ice cream, gelato and sorbet? How important is texture? What is the ideal flavour profile?
Find out how an Ice Cream is judged at the Royal Queensland Show!
Click the button below to watch our judge walk you through their process and criteria for the ideal Ice Cream.
