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Red November is a month-long celebration of Glen Aplin's most important produce: cherries, strawberries and the region's famous red wine. Local vineyards host wine tastings and the war dead…
Join Brisbane's Lord Mayor Campbell Newman, a host of special guests and Santa for the lighting of the Brisbane City Christmas tree. This year the lights are powered by solar power and the…
Brisbane's South Bank is the prime viewing spot for the spectacular boat parade that takes place every year on The Night the River Sings. Private and commercial vessels compete for the 'best…
Every year, Brisbane celebrates the run-up to 25 December with special Christmas celebrations on the South Bank. In 2008, the theme is Christmas Around The World, designed to reflect the…
The Karnak Playhouse is an open-air amphitheatre bordering the beautiful Daintree National Park. Set in the heart of the Far North Queensland rainforest, its incredible setting hosts…
Eighty thousand visitors flock to Brisbane's Streets New Year's Eve Party at The Parklands on the South Bank. There's top-quality live music, fireworks, film screenings in Suncorp Piazza and -…
The clocks are turned forward three hours for the Kids' New Year's Eve party at Wet 'n' Wild Water World in Oxenford: guaranteed to finish by 9pm so that the kids aren't up too late!
The Woodford Folk Festival is a unique arts showcase, held over the New Year period. It focuses on artists living in Australia, but also features a generous gathering of special international…
Australia Day Celebrations in Laidley
The Australia Day celebrations at the Laidley Pioneer Village offer the chance to discover more about the country's heritage, sample local delicacies like billy tea and admire the skills of…
Ipswich, just south west of Brisbane down the Ipswich motorway, has hosted its annual agricultural show since 1874, offering a traditional variety of produce and livestock plus arts and crafts…
This huge annual agricultural show in Barcaldine has displays of numerous animals, including horses, sheep and dogs, along with flowers, plants, fruit, vegetables and cakes.
Port Douglas kick-starts its tourist season with a colourful Carnivale. The event started in 1993 with just a handful of craft stalls. Nowadays thousands flock to take part in the broad range…
The Dreaming Festival celebrates indigenous culture in all its forms - from music and visual arts to ancient healing techniques. The festival site (with camping area) is located in a natural…
Beaudesert Country & Horse Festival
Beaudesert's Country & Horse Festival is a long weekend of non-stop entertainment for all the family. Browse the farmer markets, watch the spectacular parades and dance along to the musical…
The Paniyiri Greek Festival celebrates Greek culture at Brisbane's Musgrave Park and The Greek Club & Convention Centre. Expect Greek-themed food, wine and music, and an attempt at breaking…
Boulia Desert Sands - Camel Racing
This must-see event at the Racecourse and Rodeo Grounds in Boulia consists of three nights and two days packed with thrilling entertainment, including camel races. The race highlights are the…
Brisbane's International Arts Festival is biennial, so miss it at your peril! Describing itself as a "vivid snapshot of world entertainment," it covers everything from comedy to kid's stuff…
With more than 130 years of tradition, the impressive Royal Queensland Show (known by the locals as Ekka!) brings city and country together to celebrate Queensland's lifestyle, industry and…
The biennial Outback Festival brings feats of strength and just plain fun to the small town of Winton in the heart of Queensland's outback. Dozens of events, from whip-cracking contests to…
Colourful kites duck and dive over Stumers Creek during the Coolum Kite Festival. Anyone can come to Coolum Beach and fly their kites, or simply watch the curious shapes that fill the sky.…
