 | This article relies largely or entirely on a single source. (February 2015) |
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| Formation | 1875 |
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| Type | Body Corporate |
| Purpose | Promotion of agricultural, pastoral, horticultural, industrial, manufacturing and cultural activities of Queensland. |
| Headquarters | Brisbane Showgrounds |
Region | Queensland |
President | David Thomas |
| Website | https://www.rna.org.au |
The Royal National Agricultural and Industrial Association of Queensland (RNA) is an organisation which aims to promote and encourage the development of agricultural, industrial, manufacturing and cultural resources of Queensland, Australia.[1] The RNA owns and operates the Brisbane Exhibition Ground, situated 1.6 kilometres from the Brisbane central business district.[1]
The RNA runs the annual Royal Queensland Show, commonly known as the Brisbane Exhibition or by the contraction Ekka, for 9 days each year in August at the RNA Showgrounds. The Ekka is the largest event in Queensland, attracting an average of 400,000 people each year to its competitions, exhibits and entertainments.[1] The highest attendance was in 1981 (the first year when the Show dates did not coincide with the Queensland school August vacation) with 891,232 attending.[2]
The RNA also runs the Royal Queensland Awards, a set of competitions to honour the best food and drink from Queensland.[1]
In addition to its own events, the RNA provides the showgrounds and The Royal International Convention Centre (Royal ICC) as a venue for over 150 other events each year, such as music festivals, trade shows and sporting events. In the absence of events, the showgrounds can also be used as parking.[1]
- ^ a b c d e "About Us". The Royal National Agricultural and Industrial Association of Queensland. The Royal National Agricultural and Industrial Association of Queensland. Retrieved 14 December 2013.
- ^ "History of the RNA". Royal National, Agricultural and Industrial Association of Queensland. Retrieved 19 March 2017.