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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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Location:
Gladstone Region
These holidays beat the boredom. Explore the region one day, create a masterpiece or unleash your imagination in play the next.
Location:
153 Auckland Street, Gladstone Q 4680
Join us for the ACF Gladstone Community Group Launch at The Blue Mirror on September 24th. ACF Gladstone is regional Queensland's latest climate and nature advocacy group.
Location:
Wartburg Sport and Recreation Grounds, 569 coast road, Baffle Creek QLD 4674
Join us for a week of fun, fishing & adventure at the 2021 Baffle Creek Family Fishing Festival. Catch, Snap & Release Comp.
20-25 September Entries Open Online Now.
20-25 September Entries Open Online Now.
Location:
Gladstone Region
Looking for assistance for your Community or Sporting group?
Community Hall Fund closing 5 October 2021.
Community Hall Fund closing 5 October 2021.
Location:
Gladstone Region
Gladstone Regional Council is committed to creating lasting and meaningful relationships that promote and enhance the Sister City relationship between the Gladstone Region and Saiki City, Japan.
Location:
Philip Street Communities and Families Precinct
Our free and confidential Tax Help program is now available to eligible Gladstone Region residents.
Bookings essential
Bookings essential
Location:
Gladstone Regional Art Gallery & Museum
These holidays beat the boredom and explore, create and play at our Regional Art Gallery & Museum.
Free - bookings required.
Free - bookings required.
Location:
Gladstone Entertainment Convention Centre
The Gladstone Eisteddfod Association Inc. is a non-profit organisation established in 1970.
Dance 18 Sep – 26 Sep
Ballet, Character/Demi-Character, Lyrical/Free Movement, Interpretive, Cabaret and more!
Dance 18 Sep – 26 Sep
Ballet, Character/Demi-Character, Lyrical/Free Movement, Interpretive, Cabaret and more!
Location:
3 Taragoola Road, Calliope Qld 4680
We are ALL FIRED UP here at Calliope. Looking forward to an amazing rodeo.
It's going to be HOT HOT HOT.
Gates Open 5pm Fri 24th and 1pm Sat 25th
It's going to be HOT HOT HOT.
Gates Open 5pm Fri 24th and 1pm Sat 25th
Location:
Memorial Park
Attention: Catering and Bar Providers and Mobile Food Vendors
On Friday 31 of December 2021, Gladstone Regional Council will host a New Year’s Eve community event with concert and fireworks display.
On Friday 31 of December 2021, Gladstone Regional Council will host a New Year’s Eve community event with concert and fireworks display.
Location:
Gladstone Region
These holidays beat the boredom and explore, create and play at our Regional Libraries.
Free events - Bookings required.
Free events - Bookings required.
Location:
Tondoon Botanic Gardens
These holidays beat the boredom and explore, create and play at our Tondoon Botanic Gardens.
Some events require bookings & some require payment. RSVP ASAP
Some events require bookings & some require payment. RSVP ASAP
Location:
Tom Jeffery Park, Agnes Water
Great market with all handmade local arts & crafts, live music and great food.
Free entry (2pm-7pm)
Free entry (2pm-7pm)
Location:
3 Taragoola Road, Calliope Qld 4680
We are ALL FIRED UP here at Calliope. Looking forward to an amazing rodeo in September.
We have some exciting new ventures in the works for this year. It's going to be HOT HOT HOT. Fri 24th-Sat 25th
We have some exciting new ventures in the works for this year. It's going to be HOT HOT HOT. Fri 24th-Sat 25th
Location:
Chapman Park, 3 Taragoola Road, Calliope Qld 4680
September Market cancelled due to the Calliope Rodeo being held on the Friday and Saturday 24-25 September.
Come back next month: Monthly market held 4th Sunday of the month.
Come back next month: Monthly market held 4th Sunday of the month.
Location:
Seventeen Seventy SES Grounds
Free community event held on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month and every public and school holiday Sunday at the Seventeen Seventy SES Grounds.
(8am-12pm)
(8am-12pm)
Location:
Gladstone Region
Gladstone Regional Council has signed up as a supporter of this year’s International Access to Information Day (IAI Day) which takes place on 28 September.
Location:
Gladstone Regional Art Gallery & Museum
The 46th Rio Tinto Martin Hanson Memorial Art Awards 2021 exhibition of entries, supported by all-local individuals, businesses and industry.
Location:
Gladstone City Library
Looking for a Justice of the Peace? A fortnightly service will be available at Gladstone City Library on Wednesdays from 1pm-3pm.
Location:
Tondoon Botanic Gardens
Join us for a gentle stroll every Thursday between 10am-11.30am. (Tours are cancelled in wet weather and on public holidays.)
FREE - bookings not required
FREE - bookings not required
All upcoming events
Location:
Gladstone Region
These holidays beat the boredom. Explore the region one day, create a masterpiece or unleash your imagination in play the next.
Location:
153 Auckland Street, Gladstone Q 4680
Join us for the ACF Gladstone Community Group Launch at The Blue Mirror on September 24th. ACF Gladstone is regional Queensland's latest climate and nature advocacy group.
Location:
Wartburg Sport and Recreation Grounds, 569 coast road, Baffle Creek QLD 4674
Join us for a week of fun, fishing & adventure at the 2021 Baffle Creek Family Fishing Festival. Catch, Snap & Release Comp.
20-25 September Entries Open Online Now.
20-25 September Entries Open Online Now.
Location:
3 Taragoola Road, Calliope Qld 4680
We are ALL FIRED UP here at Calliope. Looking forward to an amazing rodeo.
It's going to be HOT HOT HOT.
Gates Open 5pm Fri 24th and 1pm Sat 25th
It's going to be HOT HOT HOT.
Gates Open 5pm Fri 24th and 1pm Sat 25th
Location:
Tom Jeffery Park, Agnes Water
Great market with all handmade local arts & crafts, live music and great food.
Free entry (2pm-7pm)
Free entry (2pm-7pm)
Location:
3 Taragoola Road, Calliope Qld 4680
We are ALL FIRED UP here at Calliope. Looking forward to an amazing rodeo in September.
We have some exciting new ventures in the works for this year. It's going to be HOT HOT HOT. Fri 24th-Sat 25th
We have some exciting new ventures in the works for this year. It's going to be HOT HOT HOT. Fri 24th-Sat 25th
Location:
Gladstone Entertainment Convention Centre
The conference discusses about the current and future projects in the region. The forum focuses on hydrogen education and plans for the hydrogen ecosystem of Gladstone.
Location:
Gladstone Entertainment Convention Centre
The Gladstone Engineering Alliance Industry Awards is our community’s opportunity to celebrate the spirit of innovation, excellence and collaboration within our highly competitive supply chain.
Location:
Gladstone Region
Raise awareness. Spread the word in-person or online about QMHW and help raise awareness about mental health and mental illness.
In 2021, QMHW will take place from October 9 to 17.
In 2021, QMHW will take place from October 9 to 17.
Location:
Western Suburb Gladstone Swimming Club 180 Glenlyon Rd, Gladstone-City QLD 4680
If you love to spend summer around the pool with friends, dressing up and making a real impact in your community, then the Gladstone MS Swimathon is the event for you!
All upcoming events
Location:
Gladstone Region
These holidays beat the boredom. Explore the region one day, create a masterpiece or unleash your imagination in play the next.
Location:
Tom Jeffery Park, Agnes Water
Great market with all handmade local arts & crafts, live music and great food.
Free entry (2pm-7pm)
Free entry (2pm-7pm)
Location:
Chapman Park, 3 Taragoola Road, Calliope Qld 4680
September Market cancelled due to the Calliope Rodeo being held on the Friday and Saturday 24-25 September.
Come back next month: Monthly market held 4th Sunday of the month.
Come back next month: Monthly market held 4th Sunday of the month.
Location:
Seventeen Seventy SES Grounds
Free community event held on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month and every public and school holiday Sunday at the Seventeen Seventy SES Grounds.
(8am-12pm)
(8am-12pm)
Location:
Millennium Esplanade, Tannum Sands
Live entertainment, great food and a huge variety of market stalls.
Bring a blanket/some chairs and make an afternoon of it.
Monthly market held 1st Saturday of the month from 2pm - 7pm.
Bring a blanket/some chairs and make an afternoon of it.
Monthly market held 1st Saturday of the month from 2pm - 7pm.
Location:
Calliope River Historical Village
Come along to our Country Markets
Children Free, Adults $2 admission
Children Free, Adults $2 admission
Location:
Seventeen Seventy SES Grounds
Free community event held on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month and every public and school holiday Sunday at the Seventeen Seventy SES Grounds.
(8am-12pm)
(8am-12pm)
Location:
Worthington Road Reserve, Turkey Beach
Market and Car Boot Sale, 3rd Saturday of each month
Turkey Beach Community Hall
Turkey Beach Community Hall
Location:
Tondoon Botanic Gardens
The Rotary Club of Gladstone Midday is hosting their Charity Market at the Tondoon Botanic Gardens.
Monthly market held 3rd Sunday of the month.
7am - 12pm
Monthly market held 3rd Sunday of the month.
7am - 12pm
Location:
Chapman Park, 3 Taragoola Road, Calliope Qld 4680
Stall fees start at $10. Set up from 7am at our new venue - Calliope Rodeo Grounds.
We will still have our Country cuppa and biscuits etc for morning tea.
Monthly market held 4th Sunday of the month.
We will still have our Country cuppa and biscuits etc for morning tea.
Monthly market held 4th Sunday of the month.
Location:
Millennium Esplanade, Tannum Sands
Live entertainment, great food and a huge variety of market stalls.
Bring a blanket/some chairs and make an afternoon of it.
Monthly market held 1st Saturday of the month from 2pm - 7pm.
Bring a blanket/some chairs and make an afternoon of it.
Monthly market held 1st Saturday of the month from 2pm - 7pm.
Location:
Seventeen Seventy SES Grounds
Free community event held on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month and every public and school holiday Sunday at the Seventeen Seventy SES Grounds.
(8am-12pm)
(8am-12pm)
Location:
Tondoon Botanic Gardens
The Rotary Club of Gladstone Midday is hosting their Charity Market at the Tondoon Botanic Gardens.
Monthly market held 3rd Sunday of the month.
7am - 12pm
Monthly market held 3rd Sunday of the month.
7am - 12pm
Location:
Chapman Park, 3 Taragoola Road, Calliope Qld 4680
Stall fees start at $10. Set up from 7am at our new venue - Calliope Rodeo Grounds.
We will still have our Country cuppa and biscuits etc for morning tea.
Monthly market held 4th Sunday of the month.
We will still have our Country cuppa and biscuits etc for morning tea.
Monthly market held 4th Sunday of the month.
Location:
Millennium Esplanade, Tannum Sands
Live entertainment, great food and a huge variety of market stalls.
Bring a blanket/some chairs and make an afternoon of it.
Monthly market held 1st Saturday of the month from 2pm - 7pm.
Bring a blanket/some chairs and make an afternoon of it.
Monthly market held 1st Saturday of the month from 2pm - 7pm.
Location:
Calliope River Historical Village
Come along to our Country Markets
Children Free, Adults $2 admission (8am-12pm)
Children Free, Adults $2 admission (8am-12pm)
Location:
Seventeen Seventy SES Grounds
Free community event held every Sunday in school and public holidays at the Seventeen Seventy SES Grounds.
(8am-12pm)
(8am-12pm)
Location:
Tondoon Botanic Gardens
The Rotary Club of Gladstone Midday is hosting their Charity Market at the Tondoon Botanic Gardens.
Monthly market held 3rd Sunday of the month.
7am - 12pm
Monthly market held 3rd Sunday of the month.
7am - 12pm
All upcoming events
Location:
Gladstone Region
These holidays beat the boredom. Explore the region one day, create a masterpiece or unleash your imagination in play the next.
Location:
Gladstone Regional Council
Gladstone Regional Council advises that it will hold General Meetings of Council every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month.
Location:
Gladstone Regional Council
Gladstone Regional Council advises that it will hold General Meetings of Council every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month.
Location:
Gladstone Regional Council
Gladstone Regional Council advises that it will hold General Meetings of Council every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month.
All upcoming events
Location:
Gladstone Region
These holidays beat the boredom. Explore the region one day, create a masterpiece or unleash your imagination in play the next.
Location:
Gladstone Entertainment Convention Centre
The Gladstone Eisteddfod Association Inc. is a non-profit organisation established in 1970.
Dance 18 Sep – 26 Sep
Ballet, Character/Demi-Character, Lyrical/Free Movement, Interpretive, Cabaret and more!
Dance 18 Sep – 26 Sep
Ballet, Character/Demi-Character, Lyrical/Free Movement, Interpretive, Cabaret and more!
Location:
Gladstone Entertainment Convention Centre
The conference discusses about the current and future projects in the region. The forum focuses on hydrogen education and plans for the hydrogen ecosystem of Gladstone.
Location:
Gladstone Entertainment Convention Centre
The Gladstone Engineering Alliance Industry Awards is our community’s opportunity to celebrate the spirit of innovation, excellence and collaboration within our highly competitive supply chain.
Location:
Gladstone Entertainment Convention Centre
Raw Creative Studios presents a celebration of the big screen with our 2021 showcase AT THE MOVIES.
Location:
Gladstone Entertainment Convention Centre
Join our youngest stars as they showcase their Babyballet skills on the big stage!
Location:
Gladstone Entertainment Convention Centre
2021 Annual Showcase, featuring the amazing artistic displays, of Music, Dance, Drama and Visual Arts from the students at Toolooa SHS.
Book tickets online.
Book tickets online.
Location:
Gladstone Entertainment Convention Centre
Don’t miss the chance to relive all the great memories and all the great songs when these three music legends come together for one show only!
Location:
Goondoon Street Entertainment Precinct
The Gladstone Regions biggest pop culture event, PopCon, is back and this year, it's Hulk-sized! Spilling out from the GECC onto Goondoon Street and into the Gladstone City Library.
Location:
Gladstone Entertainment Convention Centre
Join us for a special Halloween Cult Film Night as we screen the 1986 classic – Little Shop of Horrors!
Tickets available online.
Tickets available online.
Location:
Gladstone Entertainment Convention Centre
In this brand new show, Melbourne singer/songwriter Bloom will have you experience the incredible hits that span several decades from the Grammy Award winning artists.
Location:
Gladstone Entertainment Convention Centre
From London to New York, David Strassman’s comic genius has shocked and surprised. Now it’s your turn to experience Strassman’s uproarious comedy.
Strong adult themes. This show is rated MA.
Strong adult themes. This show is rated MA.
Location:
Gladstone Entertainment Convention Centre
Join Cosentino as he performs death-defying escapes that will thrill your senses, mind-boggling stage illusions and cutting-edge street magic that twists your view of reality.
Location:
Gladstone Entertainment Convention Centre
Home For Christmas is a fun and engaging performance full of laughter and sing-a-long songs that promises to be the gift of the season.
All upcoming events
Location:
Gladstone Region
These holidays beat the boredom. Explore the region one day, create a masterpiece or unleash your imagination in play the next.
Location:
Gladstone Regional Art Gallery & Museum
These holidays beat the boredom and explore, create and play at our Regional Art Gallery & Museum.
Free - bookings required.
Free - bookings required.
Location:
Gladstone Regional Art Gallery & Museum
The 46th Rio Tinto Martin Hanson Memorial Art Awards 2021 exhibition of entries, supported by all-local individuals, businesses and industry.
Location:
Gladstone Regional Art Gallery & Museum
Featuring the stories of local Special Seniors, prepared and presented by selected Year 8 students of Toolooa State High School, to celebrate Seniors Month in Queensland, 1 - 31 October 2021.
Location:
Gladstone Regional Art Gallery & Museum
Bring your little one along with you to the Gladstone Regional Art Gallery & Museum and join experienced children's art tutor, for some hassle-free fun!
(Not held in school holidays.)
(Not held in school holidays.)
All upcoming events
Location:
Gladstone Region
These holidays beat the boredom. Explore the region one day, create a masterpiece or unleash your imagination in play the next.
Location:
Gladstone Region
These holidays beat the boredom and explore, create and play at our Regional Libraries.
Free events - Bookings required.
Free events - Bookings required.
Location:
Gladstone City Library
Looking for a Justice of the Peace? A fortnightly service will be available at Gladstone City Library on Wednesdays from 1pm-3pm.
Location:
Goondoon Street Entertainment Precinct
The Gladstone Regions biggest pop culture event, PopCon, is back and this year, it's Hulk-sized! Spilling out from the GECC onto Goondoon Street and into the Gladstone City Library.
All upcoming events
Location:
Gladstone Region
These holidays beat the boredom. Explore the region one day, create a masterpiece or unleash your imagination in play the next.
Location:
Tondoon Botanic Gardens
These holidays beat the boredom and explore, create and play at our Tondoon Botanic Gardens.
Some events require bookings & some require payment. RSVP ASAP
Some events require bookings & some require payment. RSVP ASAP
Location:
Tondoon Botanic Gardens
Join us for a gentle stroll every Thursday between 10am-11.30am. (Tours are cancelled in wet weather and on public holidays.)
FREE - bookings not required
FREE - bookings not required
Location:
Tondoon Botanic Gardens
This series of 5 lessons will get you started in the ancient art of bonsai.
$50 per person, Bookings required
$50 per person, Bookings required
All upcoming events
Location:
Gladstone Region
These holidays beat the boredom. Explore the region one day, create a masterpiece or unleash your imagination in play the next.
Location:
Memorial Park
Attention: Catering and Bar Providers and Mobile Food Vendors
On Friday 31 of December 2021, Gladstone Regional Council will host a New Year’s Eve community event with concert and fireworks display.
On Friday 31 of December 2021, Gladstone Regional Council will host a New Year’s Eve community event with concert and fireworks display.
Location:
Gladstone Region
This year the team at COTA (Council of the ageing) Queensland has come up with – Queensland Seniors Month, 1-31 October, with the theme Social Connections.
Location:
Goondoon Street Entertainment Precinct
The Gladstone Regions biggest pop culture event, PopCon, is back and this year, it's Hulk-sized! Spilling out from the GECC onto Goondoon Street and into the Gladstone City Library.
All upcoming events
Location:
Gladstone Region
These holidays beat the boredom. Explore the region one day, create a masterpiece or unleash your imagination in play the next.
Location:
Gladstone Regional Art Gallery & Museum
These holidays beat the boredom and explore, create and play at our Regional Art Gallery & Museum.
Free - bookings required.
Free - bookings required.
Location:
Gladstone Region
These holidays beat the boredom and explore, create and play at our Regional Libraries.
Free events - Bookings required.
Free events - Bookings required.
Location:
Tondoon Botanic Gardens
These holidays beat the boredom and explore, create and play at our Tondoon Botanic Gardens.
Some events require bookings & some require payment. RSVP ASAP
Some events require bookings & some require payment. RSVP ASAP
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