What an absolutely incredible day at Backyard Bonanza 2026! 🎉
Thousands of smiles, endless laughs and a community that showed up in the most spectacular way. From the rides to the market stalls, the food trucks to Sideshow Alley, and of course SpongeBob SquarePants who was an absolute hit with the kids, yesterday was everything and more.
A special mention to the incredible local talent providing the soundtrack to today's post. Big Jon and Michelle Twartz and Nik Phillips, you were sensational along with all of our local performers! 🙌🎶
But none of this happens without people who care deeply about this community. The biggest thank you to the Bracken Ridge Lions Club whose months of hard work, planning and dedication paid off in the most extraordinary way yesterday. You should be so incredibly proud. There is so much work that happens behind the scenes and in the weeks leading up to this event.
And to our amazing sponsors who made it possible to deliver such a large scale, completely free community event:
Brisbane City Council Bracken Ridge Tavern Bubba Gump Shrimp Co Australia Coronis Bracken Ridge Deagon Bulk Meats Three Wise Monkeys Cafe 99.7 Bridge FM Northside Print and Design Sandgate Bayside Chamber of Commerce
Thank you. This community is so fortunate to have your support. 💛
Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner
BYB
BYB (aka Backyard Bonanza) is an annual celebration for the Bracken Ridge & surrounding communities.
BYB will see approximately 5,000 people converge on McPherson Park in Bracken Ridge to enjoy two stages of entertainment, including children's character shows, professional bands and community and school-based choirs, dance groups and instrumental ensembles. This year we will have lots of NEW free activities for the whole family! The park will also come to life with the Bracken Ridge Lions Club's
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And this is just the tip of the iceberg!
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But wait.. There’s MORE!
22/08/2026
McPherson Park is transforming as we speak! Backyard Bonanza is TOMORROW from 9am to 2pm and it’s going to be a big one! Here’s a sneak peak of what’s coming 🎉
21/08/2026
Didn't get your Ekka fix this year? Don't worry, we have you covered and then some! 🎉
Backyard Bonanza is THIS Sunday at McPherson Park from 9am to 2pm, and here is what is in store:
🎤 SpongeBob SquarePants Live Interactive Performances thanks to sponsorship from Coronis Bracken Ridge🙏
🌭 The Dagwood Dog guy is back!
👜 Show bags
🎪 Sideshow Alley
🐍 Reptile Adventures
🚂 Miniature trains, running free thanks to the incredible Bubba Gump Shrimp Co Australia🙏
🎡 Free amusement rides, yes ALL rides are FREE thanks to Bracken Ridge Tavern🙏
🍔 Food trucks galore
🎤 Live and engaging performances
🛍️ Market stalls and more!
And the best part? It is completely free to attend. No Ekka price tag in sight! 🙌
📅 This Sunday 23 August
📍 McPherson Park, Bracken Ridge
⏰ 9am to 2pm
See you there!
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Please be mindful of our neighbours and don't park in restricted zones, in and across driveways or on footpaths. If you live locally, you might like to save on fuel and walk to the park.
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Don't forget to purchase your tickets. Visit the Lions information stand today. Winners will be drawn on Stage 1 around 1.30pm. You do not need to be present, we will contact you if you win.
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