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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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We are calling for 2023 Exhibition Season applications from 29 July to 9 September 2022.
30 Jul - 3 Sep
Proudly local exhibition.
30 Jul - 1 Oct
Hosted by our Friends of the Library volunteers.
9am-4pm, Fri 12 Aug | 9am-3pm, Sat 13 Aug
5 Aug - 3 Sep
4pm-8pm Gold coin entry
All money raised on the day goes towards an outdoor learning area for Ambrose State School
(8am-12pm)
Can you spare anytime for our Vocal eisteddfod? We are in need of volunteers.
Tuesdays and Fridays 9am-2pm from 2 August until 31 October.
Bookings essential.
Held fortnightly from 10am-11am
Mr Cyril Golding (1920 - 2012).
19 Aug - 1 Oct
Workshop available limited numbers, bookings essential
The festival features Adam Harvey, Amber Lawrence, Sand and lots of local performers.
Bookings Required
7.30pm Sunday, 21 August 2022
We have the ability to cater for all swimmers.
Monthly market held 3rd Sunday of the month.
7am - 12pm
Held Fortnightly from 10am-12pm
To celebrate this there will be a celebration on Saturday 27 August from 1pm - 5pm at Calliope State School.
Market stalls wanted!
Stay tuned for important updates!
Enjoy a bbq breakfast or country cuppa and biscuits etc for morning tea.
Monthly market held 4th Sunday of the month.
Free - Bookings not required (10.30am-11.30am)
We’re calling all change-makers aged 15-25 to have their say and turn ideas into action and make change in the Gladstone Region.
presented by Gladstone Regional Council and Australia Pacific LNG ConocoPhillips.
Bring a blanket/some chairs and make an afternoon of it.
Monthly market held 1st Saturday of the month from 2pm - 7pm.
FREE - bookings not required (9am-12pm)
Afternoon tea provided | Lunch available for purchase.
Doors open 11am for 1pm start
8pm Saturday, 10 September 2022
10 Sep - 29 Oct
11am - 5pm
(8am-12pm)
9am-10am
2pm-3pm
11am-10pm (Tickets available online).
Monthly market held 3rd Sunday of the month.
7am - 12pm
It's going to be HOT HOT HOT.
Gates Open 5pm Fri 23rd and 1pm Sat 24th
We have some exciting 3rd4th-Sat 24th
Enjoy a bbq breakfast or country cuppa and biscuits etc for morning tea.
Monthly market held 4th Sunday of the month.
Follow us on Facebook for updates.
7pm Tuesday, 27 September 2022
Bring a blanket/some chairs and make an afternoon of it.
Monthly market held 1st Saturday of the month from 2pm - 7pm.
(8am-12pm)
7.30pm Saturday, 8 October 2022
Children Free, Adults $2 admission (8am-12pm)
** Looking for stall holders for our markets day **
Monthly market held 3rd Sunday of the month.
7am - 12pm
This year, the Aussie Backyard Bird Count will be held from 17-23 October 2022.
Registrations now open!!
Enjoy a bbq breakfast or country cuppa and biscuits etc for morning tea.
Monthly market held 4th Sunday of the month.
7.30pm Friday, 28 October 2022
Bring a blanket/some chairs and make an afternoon of it.
Monthly market held 1st Saturday of the month from 2pm - 7pm.
5 Nov - 14 Jan
(8am-12pm)
Monthly market held 3rd Sunday of the month.
7am - 12pm
Free sausage sizzle for Primary School students and younger.
Enjoy a bbq breakfast or country cuppa and biscuits etc for morning tea.
Monthly market held 4th Sunday of the month.
Children Free, Adults $2 admission (8am-12pm)
(8am-12pm)
Applications closed at midday Fri 17 Sep.
Community Events
All money raised on the day goes towards an outdoor learning area for Ambrose State School
Held fortnightly from 10am-11am
The festival features Adam Harvey, Amber Lawrence, Sand and lots of local performers.
We have the ability to cater for all swimmers.
Held Fortnightly from 10am-12pm
To celebrate this there will be a celebration on Saturday 27 August from 1pm - 5pm at Calliope State School.
Market stalls wanted!
Stay tuned for important updates!
Afternoon tea provided | Lunch available for purchase.
Doors open 11am for 1pm start
11am-10pm (Tickets available online).
It's going to be HOT HOT HOT.
Gates Open 5pm Fri 23rd and 1pm Sat 24th
We have some exciting 3rd4th-Sat 24th
Follow us on Facebook for updates.
** Looking for stall holders for our markets day **
This year, the Aussie Backyard Bird Count will be held from 17-23 October 2022.
Registrations now open!!
Free sausage sizzle for Primary School students and younger.
Markets around the region
4pm-8pm Gold coin entry
(8am-12pm)
The festival features Adam Harvey, Amber Lawrence, Sand and lots of local performers.
Monthly market held 3rd Sunday of the month.
7am - 12pm
Enjoy a bbq breakfast or country cuppa and biscuits etc for morning tea.
Monthly market held 4th Sunday of the month.
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
Enjoy a bbq breakfast or country cuppa and biscuits etc for morning tea.
Monthly market held 4th Sunday of the month.
Bring a blanket/some chairs and make an afternoon of it.
Monthly market held 1st Saturday of the month from 2pm - 7pm.
(8am-12pm)
Children Free, Adults $2 admission (8am-12pm)
Monthly market held 3rd Sunday of the month.
7am - 12pm
Enjoy a bbq breakfast or country cuppa and biscuits etc for morning tea.
Monthly market held 4th Sunday of the month.
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
Enjoy a bbq breakfast or country cuppa and biscuits etc for morning tea.
Monthly market held 4th Sunday of the month.
Children Free, Adults $2 admission (8am-12pm)
(8am-12pm)
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GECC Events
Can you spare anytime for our Vocal eisteddfod? We are in need of volunteers.
Workshop available limited numbers, bookings essential
7.30pm Sunday, 21 August 2022
presented by Gladstone Regional Council and Australia Pacific LNG ConocoPhillips.
8pm Saturday, 10 September 2022
11am - 5pm
7pm Tuesday, 27 September 2022
7.30pm Saturday, 8 October 2022
7.30pm Friday, 28 October 2022
GRAGM Events
We are calling for 2023 Exhibition Season applications from 29 July to 9 September 2022.
30 Jul - 3 Sep
Proudly local exhibition.
30 Jul - 1 Oct
5 Aug - 3 Sep
Mr Cyril Golding (1920 - 2012).
19 Aug - 1 Oct
10 Sep - 29 Oct
5 Nov - 14 Jan
Regional Libraries Events
Hosted by our Friends of the Library volunteers.
9am-4pm, Fri 12 Aug | 9am-3pm, Sat 13 Aug
Bookings Required
Free - Bookings not required (10.30am-11.30am)
11am - 5pm
Tondoon Botanic Gardens Events
Stay tuned for important updates!
FREE - bookings not required (9am-12pm)
GRC Community Events
presented by Gladstone Regional Council and Australia Pacific LNG ConocoPhillips.
11am - 5pm
Community Engagement Events
Tuesdays and Fridays 9am-2pm from 2 August until 31 October.
Bookings essential.
We’re calling all change-makers aged 15-25 to have their say and turn ideas into action and make change in the Gladstone Region.
9am-10am
2pm-3pm
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Are you ready to turn ideas into actions? Ages 15 to 25 - RSVP by 21 August. *Transport available for rural localities*
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We are calling for 2023 Exhibition Season applications from 29 July to 9 September 2022.
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Bring your baby or toddlers for a free morning out at Tondoon Tiny Tots on the 1st Wednesday of every month. Not held in school holidays.
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Phone:
(07) 4970 0700
Opening Hours:
8.30am - 5pm Monday to Friday
Postal Address:
PO Box 29
Gladstone Qld 4680
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Gladstone Regional Council would like to acknowledge the Bailai, Gooreng Gooreng, Gurang 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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