Ekka greets the crowds with sunshine and sundaes

By Amy Remeikis
Updated August 6 2016 - 11:13pm, first published 10:08pm
The fun of the Ekka never seems to get old. Photo: Glenn Hunt
The fun of the Ekka never seems to get old. Photo: Glenn Hunt

As they have every year since 1876 - give or take a Spanish flu outbreak and World War II cancellation - Queenslanders came in their tens of thousands to celebrate all things country and carnival - and of course, strawberry sundaes - to the Royal Exhibition Showgrounds for the biggest party of the year.

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