RNA Future Directions Committee

31/12/2025

Happy New Year from the FDC! Bring on 2026, the year of the 150th Ekka!

24/12/2025

Wishing all our team, supporters and friends of the FDC a very Merry Christmas. It’s been a big year for the Future Directions Team and we can’t wait to share some exciting updates in early 2026.

Get excited because in 2026 we celebrate 150 years of .

06/09/2025

Bravo Team QLD (Becci, Cole, Fraser and Bella Rose) who last night took out second place in the 2025 Australian Young Farmer Challenge finals in Adelaide.

A massive thanks to Dairy Farmers for making this journey a reality.

Ekka can’t wait to host the 2026 National Young Farmer finals at the 150th Ekka!

17/08/2025

🚨 The Official Ekka Gala 2025 Album is LIVE! 🎉✨

Our incredible photographer Marty has captured every magical moment from the night – and now it’s your turn to relive it! 📸

Dive into the full gallery, tag your friends, and don’t forget to Like, Share, and Repost your favourite shots.

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us, snapped up tickets, bid in the auctions, or grabbed a raffle ticket. Your support helps us raise vital funds for our charity partner Outback Futures Ltd



See you in 2026 for another great event.

16/08/2025

If you missed the 2025 Queensland State Finals of the presented by at , check out this gallery. Special thanks to all our competitors, our photographer Marty and all the officials and stewards.

Bring on the National Finals in 3 weeks in at the .

15/08/2025

🌸 Blooms, Brilliance & Big Moments at the Inaugural FDC Florist Class! 🌸

On Wednesday, the Flower and Garden Precinct burst into life as the very first FDC florist competition took off in full colour! 💐

In just 30 minutes, teams of two battled the clock to create stunning vase arrangements, using only the supplies on hand. The pressure was real, but the results? Absolutely breathtaking. 👏

Take a stroll past the displays to see just how talented our competitors are, and good news: we’re already planning to go bigger next year!

🎟️ Love a creative challenge? Want to be part of the action at next year’s Ekka Wednesday? Don’t miss your chance, register for the FDC Live Class and show us what you’ve got! 🌟

A special thanks to and Judge Richard Christensen ()

10/08/2025

Congrats to The Hectare Hunters (Fraser, Cooper, Rebecca & Cole) who took out the State Final of the Young Farmer Challenge.

A Massive THANK YOU to our sponsor , who without their support we couldn’t put on this competition.

Bring on the National Finals at the in 4 weeks time.

09/08/2025

EKKA GALA 2025 started off with a bang. Thank you to the 350 people who joined the for a night to remember. Congratulations to all our raffle, audition and yabbie race winners.

More photos to come so keep your eyes peeled!

09/08/2025

Congratulations to our very own FDC members and who both took out prizes in the FDC Cookery Class.

won best Rocky Road with taking out best dressed and the Rod Bower trophy. 🏆

Thank you to all our entrants, keep your eyes peeled for next years cookery class announcement.

We would also like to thank our amazing judges and for giving up their time and expertise tonight.

08/08/2025

A massive congratulations to the FDC’s own Aleacea Nixon (pictured centre) (representing Roma Show and the South West QLD Subchamber) on being named the 2025 Queensland Country Life Showgirl. This is a huge honour and Aleacea is proud to be a passionate Hereford breeder and a fantastic representative at a state level having been a youth member for 20 years.

All of the FDC are so proud of your efforts and work! Bravo 🙌

19/07/2025

✨🎉 Have you locked in your 2025 tickets yet?! The countdown is ON, and this is your chance to kick off Ekka with an unforgettable night of glitz, flavour and fun! 🌟

For just $125, you’ll enjoy:
🍷 Twilight entry to the showgrounds
🍽️ 3.5 hours of award-winning food, premium wine & live entertainment
🎶 A night that truly sets the stage for Ekka magic!

🎟️ Grab your tickets now 👉 ekka.com.au/entertainment-program/entertainment/ekka-gala

It’s the must-attend event of the season, don’t miss your chance to experience Ekka in absolute style! 💃🕺

Proceeds from the event go to our charity partner .

Celebrate the opening night of Ekka in style at the exclusive Ekka Gala! Sample the delights of the Royal Queensland Awards, take a spin on the dance floor to the tunes of a live band, and enjoy auctions, raffles and the company of friends both old and new. Be among the first to experience (and mayb...

03/07/2025

🌸 Calling all budding florists and creative duos!

There’s still time to be part of the RNA FDC Floristry Design Competition, a first-of-its-kind event that’s set to bloom at this year’s Ekka! 🌼✨

Team up with a friend and show off your floral flair as you compete live on People’s Day in the vibrant Flower & Garden Pavilion.
Let’s show Queensland just how creative our next generation can be!

🗓️ Entries close July 14, so don’t miss out, for more information and to apply head to - https://www.ekka.com.au/competitions-and-displays/flower-and-garden/floristry/