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Council and Community Events
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Gladstone Regional Council will continue to prioritise the safety and wellbeing of the community and will continue to abide by the Queensland Government’s health directive.
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Gladstone Regional Events Strategy 2019 – 2024
Council has developed a Gladstone Regional Events Strategy 2019 – 2024 to strengthen the region’s profile and position as a nationally recognised event destination.
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If you are a not-for-profit or community organisation who would like to register an event on Council's Community Calendar:
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Sat 9am-4pm | Sun 9am-3pm
Our Markets are for everybody Canteen, Ice Cream Van, Music, huge area for Markets.
Monthly market held 4th Sunday
(8am-12pm)
We are calling for 2024 Exhibition Season.
Applications Close: 31 May 2023
EOI closes Monday 3 April
Apply now
EOI closes 5pm, Friday 28 Apr
11 Mar - 15 Apr 2023
All sessions are now fully booked.
Open 8am-11.30am
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday's
Free - no bookings required
3.30pm-4.30pm
Every Tuesday | 9am to 12pm
Free - Bookings not required (10.30am-11.30am)
Community BBQ Wed 29 Mar 2023.
For ages 12-18 years
Free events - Bookings required
Hosted by our Friends of the Library volunteers.
9am-4pm, Fri 31 Mar | 9am-3pm, Sat 1 Apr
10.30am, Fridays (held weekly during school terms)
Free. Bookings not required.
To become a sponsor or enter a team phone 0438 146 819.
The school holiday program is a collaborative program which features events and activities across all Council facilities
Bring a blanket/some chairs and make an afternoon of it.
Monthly market held 1st Saturday of the month from 2pm - 7pm.
Submissions open: Saturday, 1 April
1 Apr - 20 May 2023
Free
Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult
FREE - bookings not required
Featuring the movie "Linoleum"
Free events - Bookings required.
Bookings required - RSVP ASAP so you don't miss out.
Bookings essential
FREE - bookings required (12.45pm start)
It's Harbour Festival time again and we invite you to get into the Festival spirit by putting on your brightest tropical outfits and get ready to celebrate.
Free – no booking required
Tickets on sale now.
Join Gladstone Road Runners at East Shores on Good Friday morning for a 3km or 10km Fun Run.
All ages and abilities are welcome.
The Raft Regatta is back in 2023
Proudly sponsored by Smit Lamnalco
Get your applications in now.
Free - no bookings required
Make sure 'drinks & live music @ Yachties' is in your calendar.
(8am-12pm)
Sunday 9 April, Free Entry (18+ event)
10am-3pm Easter Monday
Discover new skills, attend events and have fun!
FREE - bookings not required (10am-11am)
Movie: Lightyear (PG Rating)
Free event, no bookings required. 6.30pm
Come on down for a night of family fun and speedway action!
Monthly market held 3rd Sunday of the month.
7am - 12pm
Bookings Required
Bookings not required. Held fornightly during the school terms.
Not for kids, or for the faint of heart.
For audiences 5 years and older.
Connect with local businesses who operate in the ICT space.
Test and Tune Friday night - race ya mates!
Junior Rodeo starts 8am | Open Rodeo Starts 1pm
Gates open 6am
Strictly no BYO Alcohol and no dogs - thank you.
Registrations open in January 2023.
Our Markets are for everybody Canteen, Ice Cream Van, Music, huge area for Markets.
Monthly market held 4th Sunday
(Not held in school holidays.)
Gold Coin Entry | Live Music | Licenced Bar
4pm-8pm
29 Apr - 27 May 2023
All riders must have enclosed shoes and an approved mountain bike helmet
12pm-4pm
Featuring the best and brightest of the 2023 Melbourne International Comedy Festival.
29 Apr - 10 Jun
Last Sunday of the month. 9am-12pm
FREE - bookings not required (9am-12pm)
This event is open to GCCI members and non-members.
Bring a blanket/some chairs and make an afternoon of it.
Monthly market held 1st Saturday of the month from 2pm - 7pm.
This family friendly event aims to cater for all ages and abilities with four distances to choose from: 2.5km, 5km, 10km
Movie: Blueback (PG Rating)
Free event, no bookings required. 6.30pm
Bookings essential!
Register online
Free - no bookings req
Sat 13 May and Sun 14 May
Children Free, Adults $2 admission (7.30am-12pm)
(8am-12pm)
Walk - 4km or 8km | Run - 4km or 8km
Nominations will be called closer to the date.
ENTRIES CLOSE: FRIDAY APRIL 28, 2023 by 5pm
Free Entry
Queensland Symphony Orchestra returns to Gladstone for their annual Symphony Under the Stars concert.
Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult
FREE - bookings not required
This is a concert that will have you cheering and wanting for more.
Dates to be confirmed for 2023
Monthly market held 3rd Sunday of the month.
7am - 12pm
22-29 May
For children five years and under.
Free - no bookings required
Pre-register online
Sold Out
fertiliser and pest control products with homemade
recipes.
Free - Bookings required
Our Markets are for everybody Canteen, Ice Cream Van, Music, huge area for Markets.
Monthly market held 4th Sunday
By composting at home you are diverting organic waste from landfill and creating an excellent soil improver for you.
Free - bookings required (8.30am-12:30pm)
Morning Tea 10am, Show Time 11am
We are looking for volunteers, sponsors and businesses who would like to get be part of our 2023 Pride Festival!
2-10 Jun, 2023
Bring a blanket/some chairs and make an afternoon of it.
Monthly market held 1st Saturday of the month from 2pm - 7pm.
3 Jun - 8 Jul, 2023
3 Jun - 22 Jul 2023
3 Jun - 5 Aug 2023
Gold coin entry - Buses available
(8am-12pm)
Recommended for ages 3-10.
17 Jun - 5 Aug, 2023
17 Jun - 5 Aug, 2023
Monthly market held 3rd Sunday of the month.
7am - 12pm (It's On!)
Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 June 2023
3pm, Saturday 24 June, 2023
Our Markets are for everybody Canteen, Ice Cream Van, Music, huge area for Markets.
Monthly market held 4th Sunday
Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 June 2023
Show #1 10.30am - Show #2 1pm
Bring a blanket/some chairs and make an afternoon of it.
Monthly market held 1st Saturday of the month from 2pm - 7pm.
Date to be confirmed.
Children Free, Adults $2 admission (7.30am - 12pm)
(8am-12pm)
Monthly market held 3rd Sunday of the month.
7am - 12pm
Our Markets are for everybody Canteen, Ice Cream Van, Music, huge area for Markets.
Monthly market held 4th Sunday
This free action packed program for the whole family will include a range of science activities.
2022 theme: Healthy
Connect with nature and our community.
Bookings essential.
Free Shuttle Bus avail.
Bring a blanket/some chairs and make an afternoon of it.
Monthly market held 1st Saturday of the month from 2pm - 7pm.
(8am-12pm)
Normal office hours will resume on Tuesday 15 August 2023.
Morning Tea 10am, Show Time 11am
Save the date!
19 Aug - 30 Sep 2023
Show #1 - 10am, Show #2 - 2pm
Monthly market held 3rd Sunday of the month.
7am - 12pm
This year, we’re celebrating the many ways Queenslanders keep our roads safe every day.
Is there anything you can do to make the road more safely?
Our Markets are for everybody Canteen, Ice Cream Van, Music, huge area for Markets.
Monthly market held 4th Sunday
Bring a blanket/some chairs and make an afternoon of it.
Monthly market held 1st Saturday of the month from 2pm - 7pm.
7:30pm, Saturday 9 September 2023
Children Free, Adults $2 admission (7.30am-12pm)
(8am-12pm)
You've seen him on the internet, now it's time to see him in real life, this is not one to miss!
Dates for 2023 to be confirmed.
Register a clean up online
Monthly market held 3rd Sunday of the month.
7am - 12pm
Follow us on Facebook for updates.
Our Markets are for everybody Canteen, Ice Cream Van, Music, huge area for Markets.
Monthly market held 4th Sunday
It's going to be HOT HOT HOT.
Gates Open 5pm Fri 29th and 1pm Sat 30th
It's going to be HOT HOT HOT.
Gates Open 5pm Fri 29th and 1pm Sat 30th
Normal office hours will resume on Tuesday 3 October 2023.
2023 will mark the 48th anniversary of The Martin Hanson Memorial Art Awards.
Dates for 2023 to be confirmed
Bring a blanket/some chairs and make an afternoon of it.
Monthly market held 1st Saturday of the month from 2pm - 7pm.
(8am-12pm)
What's your What-if plan?
Morning tea from 10am, Show time 11am
10am-2pm
Monthly market held 3rd Sunday of the month.
7am - 12pm
This year, the Aussie Backyard Bird Count will be held from 16-22 October 2023.
Our Markets are for everybody Canteen, Ice Cream Van, Music, huge area for Markets.
Monthly market held 4th Sunday
Registrations open 1 July 2023
Bring a blanket/some chairs and make an afternoon of it.
Monthly market held 1st Saturday of the month from 2pm - 7pm.
(8am-12pm)
Monthly market held 3rd Sunday of the month.
7am - 12pm
Free sausage sizzle for Primary School students and younger.
Our Markets are for everybody Canteen, Ice Cream Van, Music, huge area for Markets.
Monthly market held 4th Sunday
Bring a blanket/some chairs and make an afternoon of it.
Monthly market held 1st Saturday of the month from 2pm - 7pm.
Children Free, Adults $2 admission (7.30am-12pm)
Monthly market held 3rd Sunday of the month.
7am - 12pm
Community Events
Sat 9am-4pm | Sun 9am-3pm
Open 8am-11.30am
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday's
Every Tuesday | 9am to 12pm
To become a sponsor or enter a team phone 0438 146 819.
Featuring the movie "Linoleum"
Bookings essential
It's Harbour Festival time again and we invite you to get into the Festival spirit by putting on your brightest tropical outfits and get ready to celebrate.
Join Gladstone Road Runners at East Shores on Good Friday morning for a 3km or 10km Fun Run.
All ages and abilities are welcome.
The Raft Regatta is back in 2023
Proudly sponsored by Smit Lamnalco
Get your applications in now.
10am-3pm Easter Monday
Come on down for a night of family fun and speedway action!
Connect with local businesses who operate in the ICT space.
Test and Tune Friday night - race ya mates!
Junior Rodeo starts 8am | Open Rodeo Starts 1pm
Gates open 6am
Strictly no BYO Alcohol and no dogs - thank you.
Registrations open in January 2023.
Gold Coin Entry | Live Music | Licenced Bar
4pm-8pm
All riders must have enclosed shoes and an approved mountain bike helmet
12pm-4pm
Last Sunday of the month. 9am-12pm
This event is open to GCCI members and non-members.
This family friendly event aims to cater for all ages and abilities with four distances to choose from: 2.5km, 5km, 10km
Bookings essential!
Register online
Walk - 4km or 8km | Run - 4km or 8km
ENTRIES CLOSE: FRIDAY APRIL 28, 2023 by 5pm
Free Entry
Dates to be confirmed for 2023
Pre-register online
We are looking for volunteers, sponsors and businesses who would like to get be part of our 2023 Pride Festival!
2-10 Jun, 2023
Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 June 2023
Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 June 2023
Date to be confirmed.
2022 theme: Healthy
Save the date!
This year, we’re celebrating the many ways Queenslanders keep our roads safe every day.
Is there anything you can do to make the road more safely?
Dates for 2023 to be confirmed.
Register a clean up online
Follow us on Facebook for updates.
It's going to be HOT HOT HOT.
Gates Open 5pm Fri 29th and 1pm Sat 30th
It's going to be HOT HOT HOT.
Gates Open 5pm Fri 29th and 1pm Sat 30th
Dates for 2023 to be confirmed
10am-2pm
This year, the Aussie Backyard Bird Count will be held from 16-22 October 2023.
Registrations open 1 July 2023
Free sausage sizzle for Primary School students and younger.
Markets around the region
Our Markets are for everybody Canteen, Ice Cream Van, Music, huge area for Markets.
Monthly market held 4th Sunday
(8am-12pm)
Open 8am-11.30am
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday's
Bring a blanket/some chairs and make an afternoon of it.
Monthly market held 1st Saturday of the month from 2pm - 7pm.
(8am-12pm)
Monthly market held 3rd Sunday of the month.
7am - 12pm
Our Markets are for everybody Canteen, Ice Cream Van, Music, huge area for Markets.
Monthly market held 4th Sunday
Gold Coin Entry | Live Music | Licenced Bar
4pm-8pm
Last Sunday of the month. 9am-12pm
Bring a blanket/some chairs and make an afternoon of it.
Monthly market held 1st Saturday of the month from 2pm - 7pm.
Children Free, Adults $2 admission (7.30am-12pm)
(8am-12pm)
Monthly market held 3rd Sunday of the month.
7am - 12pm
Our Markets are for everybody Canteen, Ice Cream Van, Music, huge area for Markets.
Monthly market held 4th Sunday
Bring a blanket/some chairs and make an afternoon of it.
Monthly market held 1st Saturday of the month from 2pm - 7pm.
(8am-12pm)
Monthly market held 3rd Sunday of the month.
7am - 12pm (It's On!)
Our Markets are for everybody Canteen, Ice Cream Van, Music, huge area for Markets.
Monthly market held 4th Sunday
Bring a blanket/some chairs and make an afternoon of it.
Monthly market held 1st Saturday of the month from 2pm - 7pm.
Children Free, Adults $2 admission (7.30am - 12pm)
(8am-12pm)
Monthly market held 3rd Sunday of the month.
7am - 12pm
Our Markets are for everybody Canteen, Ice Cream Van, Music, huge area for Markets.
Monthly market held 4th Sunday
Bring a blanket/some chairs and make an afternoon of it.
Monthly market held 1st Saturday of the month from 2pm - 7pm.
(8am-12pm)
Save the date!
Monthly market held 3rd Sunday of the month.
7am - 12pm
Our Markets are for everybody Canteen, Ice Cream Van, Music, huge area for Markets.
Monthly market held 4th Sunday
Bring a blanket/some chairs and make an afternoon of it.
Monthly market held 1st Saturday of the month from 2pm - 7pm.
Children Free, Adults $2 admission (7.30am-12pm)
(8am-12pm)
Monthly market held 3rd Sunday of the month.
7am - 12pm
Our Markets are for everybody Canteen, Ice Cream Van, Music, huge area for Markets.
Monthly market held 4th Sunday
Bring a blanket/some chairs and make an afternoon of it.
Monthly market held 1st Saturday of the month from 2pm - 7pm.
(8am-12pm)
Monthly market held 3rd Sunday of the month.
7am - 12pm
Our Markets are for everybody Canteen, Ice Cream Van, Music, huge area for Markets.
Monthly market held 4th Sunday
Bring a blanket/some chairs and make an afternoon of it.
Monthly market held 1st Saturday of the month from 2pm - 7pm.
(8am-12pm)
Monthly market held 3rd Sunday of the month.
7am - 12pm
Our Markets are for everybody Canteen, Ice Cream Van, Music, huge area for Markets.
Monthly market held 4th Sunday
Bring a blanket/some chairs and make an afternoon of it.
Monthly market held 1st Saturday of the month from 2pm - 7pm.
Children Free, Adults $2 admission (7.30am-12pm)
Monthly market held 3rd Sunday of the month.
7am - 12pm
Council Meetings
GECC Events
Not for kids, or for the faint of heart.
For audiences 5 years and older.
Featuring the best and brightest of the 2023 Melbourne International Comedy Festival.
Queensland Symphony Orchestra returns to Gladstone for their annual Symphony Under the Stars concert.
This is a concert that will have you cheering and wanting for more.
Sold Out
Morning Tea 10am, Show Time 11am
Recommended for ages 3-10.
3pm, Saturday 24 June, 2023
Show #1 10.30am - Show #2 1pm
This free action packed program for the whole family will include a range of science activities.
Morning Tea 10am, Show Time 11am
Show #1 - 10am, Show #2 - 2pm
7:30pm, Saturday 9 September 2023
You've seen him on the internet, now it's time to see him in real life, this is not one to miss!
Morning tea from 10am, Show time 11am
GRAGM Events
We are calling for 2024 Exhibition Season.
Applications Close: 31 May 2023
11 Mar - 15 Apr 2023
1 Apr - 20 May 2023
Free
(Not held in school holidays.)
29 Apr - 27 May 2023
29 Apr - 10 Jun
3 Jun - 8 Jul, 2023
3 Jun - 22 Jul 2023
3 Jun - 5 Aug 2023
17 Jun - 5 Aug, 2023
17 Jun - 5 Aug, 2023
19 Aug - 30 Sep 2023
2023 will mark the 48th anniversary of The Martin Hanson Memorial Art Awards.
Regional Libraries Events
Free - no bookings required
3.30pm-4.30pm
Free - Bookings not required (10.30am-11.30am)
For ages 12-18 years
Free events - Bookings required
Hosted by our Friends of the Library volunteers.
9am-4pm, Fri 31 Mar | 9am-3pm, Sat 1 Apr
10.30am, Fridays (held weekly during school terms)
Free. Bookings not required.
Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult
FREE - bookings not required
Free events - Bookings required.
FREE - bookings required (12.45pm start)
Bookings Required
Bookings not required. Held fornightly during the school terms.
Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult
FREE - bookings not required
For children five years and under.
Free - no bookings required
Tondoon Botanic Gardens Events
Apply now
Bookings required - RSVP ASAP so you don't miss out.
FREE - bookings not required (10am-11am)
FREE - bookings not required (9am-12pm)
Free - no bookings req
Sat 13 May and Sun 14 May
fertiliser and pest control products with homemade
recipes.
Free - Bookings required
By composting at home you are diverting organic waste from landfill and creating an excellent soil improver for you.
Free - bookings required (8.30am-12:30pm)
Gold coin entry - Buses available
GRC Community Events
Apply now
EOI closes 5pm, Friday 28 Apr
All sessions are now fully booked.
The school holiday program is a collaborative program which features events and activities across all Council facilities
Submissions open: Saturday, 1 April
Free – no booking required
Tickets on sale now.
Free - no bookings required
Sunday 9 April, Free Entry (18+ event)
Discover new skills, attend events and have fun!
Movie: Lightyear (PG Rating)
Free event, no bookings required. 6.30pm
Movie: Blueback (PG Rating)
Free event, no bookings required. 6.30pm
Queensland Symphony Orchestra returns to Gladstone for their annual Symphony Under the Stars concert.
Sold Out
Gold coin entry - Buses available
Connect with nature and our community.
Register a clean up online
Community Engagement Events
Free - no bookings required
3.30pm-4.30pm
Community BBQ Wed 29 Mar 2023.
Discover new skills, attend events and have fun!
Bookings not required. Held fornightly during the school terms.
Nominations will be called closer to the date.
Bookings essential.
Free Shuttle Bus avail.
Easter in Gladstone
11 Mar - 15 Apr 2023
Submissions open: Saturday, 1 April
It's Harbour Festival time again and we invite you to get into the Festival spirit by putting on your brightest tropical outfits and get ready to celebrate.
Free – no booking required
Tickets on sale now.
Join Gladstone Road Runners at East Shores on Good Friday morning for a 3km or 10km Fun Run.
All ages and abilities are welcome.
The Raft Regatta is back in 2023
Proudly sponsored by Smit Lamnalco
Get your applications in now.
Free - no bookings required
Make sure 'drinks & live music @ Yachties' is in your calendar.
Sunday 9 April, Free Entry (18+ event)
10am-3pm Easter Monday
The school holiday program is a collaborative program which features events and activities across all Council facilities
Free
Free events - Bookings required.
Bookings required - RSVP ASAP so you don't miss out.
Bookings essential
Tickets on sale now.
Join Gladstone Road Runners at East Shores on Good Friday morning for a 3km or 10km Fun Run.
All ages and abilities are welcome.
The Raft Regatta is back in 2023
Proudly sponsored by Smit Lamnalco
Get your applications in now.
Free - no bookings required
Discover new skills, attend events and have fun!
FREE - bookings not required (10am-11am)
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(07) 4970 0700
Opening Hours:
8.30am - 5pm Monday to Friday
Postal Address:
PO Box 29
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Gladstone Regional Council would like to acknowledge the Bailai, Gurang, Gooreng Gooreng and Taribelang Bunda people who are the traditional custodians of this land. Gladstone Regional Council would also like to pay respect to Elders both past, present and emerging, and extend that respect to other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Learn more about Council's Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP).
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