Ekka Long Weekend Closure Details
Although the Ekka may not be coming to life this year, Brisbane residents have landed a long weekend in August as the Ekka public holiday moves to a Friday to help boost the Queensland tourism industry.
The long weekend is a fantastic opportunity to get out and support Queensland’s wonderful tourism and small business sectors.
Here at Fruitlink, we encourage everyone to get out to those more regional areas and support some of the local communities of our wonderful suppliers. Drop in, stay for a night, spend some money and give them the boost they need right now. And while you’re there, tuck into some amazing, fresh local produce.
Try Atherton Tablelands and the surrounding region for a large and diverse range, from Potatoes to Tropical Fruits and Melons, or Bowen and surrounding regions for Capsicums, Corn and Tomatoes.
Emerald in the Central Highlands is another favourite for its beautiful fruit, and the nearby sapphire gemfields are always a must-see for tourists.
There’s also Bundaberg for its veggies (and of course the famous rum and ginger beer!), or the Lockyer Valley. The Granite belt, part of the Great Dividing Range and otherwise known as ‘Wine Country’ has beautiful scenic landscapes and an abundance of fresh fruit.
While the country normally comes to the city, this is a chance for the city to go to the country.
To honour this public holiday, the Brisbane Markets and Fruitlink will be closed on Friday 14 August. This will affect deliveries during the week leading into the long weekend. For more information, please view our full Ekka trading flyer below.