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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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Mary Christmas
10 Dec 2025 - 17 Dec 2025
Come celebrate the Christmas holiday season at this free, family-friendly event in Gympie! This festive...
Gympie
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Silver Bullet High Tea Experience
26 Jul 2024 - 26 Jun 2026
The latest in the Mary Valley Rattler s fleet of heritage trains is the Silver...
Gympie
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Cows and Claus: A Highland Christmas
20 Dec 2025
Gather your herd for a Christmas experience like no udder! Join them at Highland Hideaway...
Lower Wonga
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Breakfast with the Highlands
21 Dec 2025
Start your morning the Highland way with a warm country welcome, gentle animal encounters, and...
Lower Wonga
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Aussie Express
26 Jan 2026
Celebrate Australia Day in true Aussie style with a nostalgic journey aboard the iconic Mary...
Gympie
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Pilates in Motion
12 Feb 2026 - 12 Mar 2026
All aboard for a wellness journey like no other! Step into a world where strength...
Gympie
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Kilkivan Markets
22 Feb 2026 - 29 Mar 2026
Kilkivan Markets are a monthly markets at the community garden with a great community spirit....
Kilkivan
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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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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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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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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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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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