Stud Beef

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Stud Beef

Competition Overview

The animals on show at the Ekka are a showcase of some of the best genetics in the world, all in one location in the heart of Brisbane.

Stud Beef judging started in 1876 and includes several competition categories such as paraders, herdsmen, champion of champions, young judges and more.

A highlight of the beef cattle judging is the Stud Beef Champion of Champions where the best beast of show is crowned.

If you would like to visit the Beef Cattle at the 2025 Ekka, they will be housed on the Ground Floor of the Large Animal Pavilion.

Suncorp Bank is proud to sponsor the Suncorp Bank Stud Beef Paraders at Ekka 2025.

Suncorp Bank (Norfina Limited ABN 66 010 831 722). The SUNCORP brand and Sun Logo are used by Suncorp Bank (Norfina Limited) under licence and Suncorp Bank is not part of the Suncorp Group.

Details:

01 Apr 2025

Entries Open

05 Jun 2025

Entries Close

09 Aug 2025

Judging Commences

In a true display of bringing the country to the city, more than 1,100 head of stud beef cattle descends on the Brisbane Showgrounds each year for the largest showing of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere.

The Stud beef Competition Showcases some of the best beef genetics world.

The competition has several categories such as paraders, herdsmen, champion of champions, young judges and more.

Suncorp Bank is proud to sponsor the Suncorp Bank Stud Beef Paraders at Ekka 2025.

Suncorp Bank (Norfina Limited ABN 66 010 831 722). The SUNCORP brand and Sun Logo are used by Suncorp Bank (Norfina Limited) under licence and Suncorp Bank is not part of the Suncorp Group.