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Year-Round Festivals, Events, and Cultural Celebrations
The Gympie Region hosts an impressive calendar of events that celebrate its rich heritage, diverse culture, agricultural traditions, seasonal offerings and natural environment.
From internationally recognised festivals to intimate community celebrations, these events provide visitors with authentic cultural experiences while showcasing the region’s unique character and community spirit.
Whether you’re a foodie, thrill-seeker, or nature lover, the Gympie Region calendar of events offers unforgettable experiences year-round.
There’s something for everyone to enjoy here, from the adrenaline-fueled excitement of Rally Queensland to celebrating local food and produce at the Mary Valley GourMay Food & Wine Festival, Australian Institute of Country Music and the iconic Gympie Music Muster just to name a few.
Featured Event Highlights
Take a look at some of our favourite annual events in the Gympie Region, these events shouldn’t be missed if you’re in the Gympie Region.
Gympie Music Muster
Rally Queensland
GourMay Mary Valley Food Festival
Heart of Gold International Short Film Festival
Goomeri Pumpkin Festival
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Silver Bullet High Tea Experience
2 Apr 2026 - 26 Mar 2027
The latest in the Mary Valley Rattler's fleet of heritage trains is the Silver Bullet...
Gympie
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Kilkivan Great Horse Ride 40 Year Anniversary Country Festival
10 Apr 2026 - 12 Apr 2026
The Kilkivan Great Horse Ride Country Festival is back this year bigger & better than...
Kilkivan
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Gympie Golf Club 2026 Centenary Masters
12 Apr 2026
Sponsored by Horizon Living, Gympie GGC 2026 Centenary Masters is a golfing event sure to...
Gympie
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Accent Benchtops Rally Queensland 2026
17 Apr 2026 - 19 Apr 2026
This is Rally Queensland. Where Australia's fastest drivers go flat out on some of the...
Gympie
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Anzac Day Troop Train
22 Apr 2026
Step aboard the Mary Valley Rattler's Commemorative ANZAC Troop Train for a meaningful heritage rail...
Gympie
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GourMay Mary Valley Food Festival 2026
1 May 2026 - 31 May 2026
GourMay Mary Valley is a month long festival to celebrate the regions farmers, producers and...
Imbil
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The Great Gympie Gold Heist
2 May 2026
Saddle up for a family-friendly Wild West adventure aboard the Mary Valley Rattler with the...
Gympie
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Big Rosella Field Days
2 May 2026 - 3 May 2026
Woolooga's iconic pink farm-to-fork event! The Big Rosella Field Days are a joyous, weekend-long explosion...
Woolooga
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GourMay Mary Valley 'Festival Day'
3 May 2026
GourMay Mary Valley Festival Day is a celebration of Mary Valley farmers, producers and creators,...
Imbil
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GourMay Mary Valley Flowers and Food
9 May 2026
Have you ever thought about creating your own floral centrepiece to enjoy at home or...
Kybong
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GourMay Mary Valley Mother's Day Morning Tea
10 May 2026
Celebrate Mother's Day with a charming High Tea in the countryside. Hosted at this beautiful...
Kandanga Creek
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Mother s Day Highland Morning Tea Experience
10 May 2026
Celebrate Mother's Day with a truly unique countryside experience at Highland Hideaway Experiences. Mother's Day...
Lower Wonga
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GourMay Sconeversations
17 May 2026
Your presence is required to join your favourite foodie and Scone King, Martin Duncan, who...
Coles Creek
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Songwriting Soup
17 May 2026
Experience the magic of writing a song! Amanda Emblem's Songwriting Soup is back for Mary...
Bollier
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GourMay Paddock-to-Plate Long Table Lunch
23 May 2026
This extraordinary Paddock to Plate experience is more than just a meal; it fosters connection....
Kybong
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GourMay Sunrise Breakfast
23 May 2026
Imagine sipping your morning coffee as the first golden rays of sunlight spill over the...
Amamoor
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100 percent Mary Lunch
24 May 2026
Experience the flavours of the Mary Valley at this signature event where renowned chef Matt...
Coles Creek
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GourMay Mary Valley Gala Celebration
30 May 2026
Savour a beautiful paddock-to-plate 3 course feast crafted by renowned chef Matt Golinski, showcasing the...
Coles Creek
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Rainbow Beach Family Fishing Classic & Expo
14 Jun 2026 - 20 Jun 2026
The Rainbow Beach Family Fishing Classic has been operating for 38 years bringing community, business,...
Rainbow Beach
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Gympie Golf Club Centenary Retro/Heritage Golf Day
28 Jun 2026
Have fun with a nostalgic return to yesteryear in the Harringtons Bullion, Noosa sponsored Centenary...
Gympie
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Mary Valley Art Festival
23 Jul 2026 - 26 Jul 2026
Plan to spend a night or two in Mary Valley Country to see the annual...
Imbil
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Gympie Golf Club Centenary Family Day
15 Aug 2026 - 16 Aug 2026
You may recall the Father & Sons event created in Gympie by PGA professional at...
Gympie
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Gympie Music Muster
27 Aug 2026 - 30 Aug 2026
The Gympie Muster is Australia's original and most loved community camping and music experience. Staged...
Amamoor Creek
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Mary Valley Scarecrow Festival
1 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2026
The Mary Valley Scarecrow Festival is back! It's a popular Sunshine Coast event that began...
Imbil
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Gympie Golf Club Major Centenary Championship
6 Sep 2026
A scratch golfers championship over 18 holes sponsored by Riversun Developments, Gympie on Sunday 6th...
Gympie
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Heart of Gold International Short Film Festival
12 Sep 2026 - 20 Sep 2026
Every year Gympie comes alive with film lovers from far and wide to celebrate short...
Gympie
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Mitchell Creek Rock N Blues Festival
19 Sep 2025 - 20 Sep 2026
A unique boutique music and camping event designed to get you out of town and...
Kandanga
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Gympie Milky Way Masterclass
3 Oct 2026
Do you want to learn night photography to capture the beautiful Milky Way? Join multi-award-winning...
Gympie
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This Is Livin Fest
10 Oct 2026
This massive Aussie Lineup is coming to Rainbow Beach. Featuring The Angels, Chocolate Starfish, Dragon,...
Rainbow Beach
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Kilkivan PBR
11 Oct 2025 - 10 Oct 2026
PBR the toughest sport on dirt, the Professional Bull Riders (PBR), is gearing up to...
Kilkivan
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Gympie Rotary Heritage Makers Fair
17 Jul 2027 - 20 Jul 2027
Attracting visitors, exhibitors and artisans from far and wide, the event is the largest of...
Southside
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