Maybe you have decided to give the Ekka a miss this year, or maybe you are an Ekka enthusiast who just can’t get enough of the Ekka- fun, we have the ultimate roundup of Ekka-like treats around Brisbane. Let’s look at the next best thing to the Ekka around Brisbane.
Ekka Nostalgia Sundae
Why not try an ‘Ekka Nostalgia Sundae’ which features Strawberry Ice Cream topped with Honeycomb, Meringue, a Bertie Beetle, Strawberry Sauce and Whipped Cream, available for only $15 at Ole Restaurant, Mucho Mexicano Southbank and Vici Italian.
Free Showbags
The Plough Inn are celebrating the Ekka Public Holiday on Wednesday with their Wednesday Locals’ Day meal deal which includes a pub favourite & a drink for only $20, plus your chance to win a $100 Venue Voucher! Kids are covered too, as they will be handing out FREE Plough showbags to the first 50 plus giving everyone the chance to win our giant jar full of sweet treats just by guessing how many lollies are in there!
Ekka Cocktails and Carnivals
Head to Hey Chica! this Ekka Eve, Tuesday 9th August for their Ekka Eve Carnival Party and prepare your tastebuds for their specialised carnival cocktails reminiscent of all your favourite flavours of Ekka season.
Throughout the entirety of Ekka week, Hey Chica! is serving up two boozy cocktail concoctions – the Fairy Floss Marg with lime and melt-in-your-mouth fairy floss and the Bourbon & Buttered Popcorn Martini with popcorn garnish – perfectly combining our favourite sweet-n-savoury flavours.
Each cocktail is $20, sure to curb your sweet tooth and keep you energised for the dance floor for Hey Chica!’s Ekka Eve Carnival Party – open until 3am and with DJs from 9pm, you can party until Ekka Public Holiday!
