Gladstone Regional Council

Gladstone 55th Eisteddfod: Entries are Open

Location: 56 Goondoon St, Gladstone Central QLD 4680

The Gladstone Eisteddfod is now accepting entries for Instrumental, Speech & Drama, and Vocal disciplines!

Can you spare anytime for our Vocal eisteddfod?

Entries close Thu 8 May 2025.

Boyne Tannum Hook Up

Location: Bray Park

Australia's Biggest Family Fishing Competition.

Held on the Queensland May Day Long Weekend annually.

Benaraby Dragway: Torque Time - No Prep Racing

Location: Benaraby Dragway, Jono Porter Drive, Benaraby

Get ready for an action-packed day the whole family will love!

Gates open 8.30am | Racing starts 10am

Sat 3 May 2025

QCWA Miriam Vale & Bororen: Queen of Hearts High Tea

Location: Queensland Country Women's Association - Miriam Vale / Bororen Branch

Please join us for a fun-packed afternoon. Taking bookings now.

10am-3pm Sat 3 May 2025

Rosedale QCWA

Location: QCWA Hall 13 McPherson St, Rosedale QLD 4674

Monday morning craft from 9am-noon. Games in the afternoon from noon to 3pm

New members welcome!

9am-12pm Mondays

Have a Yarn Tuesday - QCWA Tannum Sands

Location: Queensland Country Women's Association - Tannum Sands Branch

All welcome to bring your craft, a friend and a smile.

Every Tuesday | 9am to 12pm

Fiesta Loca: Dance Lessons

Location: Philip Street Communities and Families Precinct

From beginners to advanced, experience the joy of dance through fun classes and social dancing.

Every Thursday: Social Swing is at 6pm | Latin from 7pm

McCosker Gladstone Speedway

Location: 114 Jono Porter Drive, Benaraby Q 4680

Easter Sprintcars - 2nd Annual Harbour City Classic $30K to WIN over 2 nights.

Qld Modlites State Title and Lightnight Sprints

10 May 2025

Calliope & District Poultry Market

Location: Mount Larcom Showgrounds

All proceeds go to the CQ Poultry Club.

Canteen available. Buyers BYO crate/boxes/cages.

8.30am-11am Sun 11 May 2025

Mother’s Day Classic - Tannum Sands

Location: Millennium Esplanade, Tannum Sands

The Mother’s Day Classic will be held at up to 70 locations nationwide on Sunday, 11 May 2025.

Walk - 4km | Run - 4km or 8km

Scrabble Group - Boyne Island (Mondays)

Location: Boyne Tannum Community Centre

Join our friendly group of wordsmiths for some old school "Words with friends" and test your wordplay at scrabble. New players are always welcome.

10am-12.30pm Mondays

Senior Citizens & Community Morning Tea

Location: Boyne Tannum Community Centre

Lions Club of Boyne Island invites the Senior Citizens & Community of Boyne/Tannum to get together for Morning Tea.

Held in the Port Curtis Room on the 2nd Tuesday of each month
Doors open 9am

Gladstone Toastmasters

Location: Philip Street Communities and Families Precinct

Gladstone Toastmasters meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month. New members and guests over 18 years of age are welcome to join our supportive, friendly and fun filled meetings.

Ambrose RELOADED Trail Ride

Location: 1194 Darts Creek Road, Ambrose Q 4695

17th & 18th May - Ambrose RELOADED, Jump on Ridernet and Register NOW…

17-18 May 2025

Capricornia Cavy Club - Guinea Pig Show

Location: Boyne Tannum Community Centre

Enter our fun classes, see some beautiful Pedigree Cavies on display, chance to win some wonderful prizes.

Public Entry from 10am | Pet Show starts at 12pm

National Volunteer Week 19-25 May

Location: Gladstone Region

National Volunteer Week is an annual celebration from Monday, 19 May - Sunday, 25 May to acknowledge the generous contributions volunteers make in our community.

Register for events by COB Mon 12 May

1770 Art Show

Location: Agnes Water Community Centre

The 1770 Art Show is a well recognised art event of the Wide Bay area and the Central Queensland Coast.

Save the date and celebrate creativity with us.

The Old Station Air Show

Location: The Old Station, 569 Raglan Station Road, Raglan QLD 4697

Australia's favourite country air show is back!

All proceeds from the weekend are donated to charity. For many years The Old Station has supported the Capricorn Helicopter Rescue Service.

Rainbow on the Reef PRIDE Festival

Location: Gladstone Region

We're bringing PRIDE back to Gladstone for a weekend of celebrations and you're invited!

Invite your Friends, Family and Allies from across the the country to celebrate at th

6-8 Jun, 2025

Gladstone Road Runners: Curtis Island Trail Run

Location: Curtis Ferry Services, 222 Alf Orourke Dr, Callemondah QLD 4680

The annual Curtis Island Trail Run is on again this year!
Event distances of 6K, 14K & 22K over stunning single trail and golden beaches.

Held in conjunction with the Gladstone MTB.

Miriam Vale Wood Chop

Location: Miriam Vale Hotel, 9 Blomfield Street, Miriam Vale Q 4677

Sharpen your axes and service your chainsaws, this is a great family day out that you don't want to miss.

9am Sat 7 Jun 2025

Gladstone MTB Curtis Island Social Trial Ride

Location: Curtis Ferry Services, 222 Alf Orourke Dr, Callemondah QLD 4680

We're excited to announce the CNW Electrical Curtis Island Social Trail Ride is returning for its 5th year!

Held in conjunction with Gladstone Road Runners.

Calliope & Districts Campdraft - Save the date

Location: Calliope Racecourse

Join us on the 14th-15th June 2025 for an unforgettable weekend of action, competition, and fun!

Graymont Calliope Gold Goblet Campdraft.

14-15 June 2025

Darkside Kings Bike & Car Show 2025 (Men's Mental Health Fundraiser)

Location: Gladstone Ports Corporation’s Marina Parkland A

This event is a family-friendly day out by the beautiful Gladstone Marina Parklands.

Raising much needed funds to help aid Men's Mental Health.

10am Saturday, 14 June 2025

Thomas Plant Hire Battlegrounds

Location: Lowmead, Qld

Challenge Class and Open Class consisting of Winch Trucks, Ultra4’s and SxS’s all battling their way to the final and ultimately winning.

Fri 20 Jun - Sun 22 Jun 2025

CQ Health Sport and Recreation Expo

Location: Philip Street Communities and Families Precinct

Whether you practice regular wellness or are just getting started, we can support you to take a step forward in your health and wellbeing journey.

9am-1pm, Sun 21 Jun 2025

Run in the Sun - Hot Rod & Custom Car Show

Location: Calliope River Historical Village

Annual Car Show featuring Hot Rods, Customs, American Muscle and Classic Cars. Vintage and special interest vehicles as well.

1pm-5pm Sat 5 Jul 2025.

Baffle Creek Car/Bike Muster

Location: Fingerboard Roadhouse, 10 Round Hill Road, Taunton

Live Music, Food, Bar, On-site camping, Markets.

Gold coin donation | Everyone Welcome.

Saturday (5pm-9pm) | Show Day Sunday (9am-2.30pm)

Boyne Valley 50 (multi-distance trail event)

Location: Builyan Recreation Grounds

The Boyne Valley 50 is a multi-distance trail running event along the Dawes Range section of the Boyne Burnett Inland Rail Trail from the Grand Hotel Many Peaks to Barrimoon.

7am-5pm Sat 19 Jul 2025

1770 PGA Legends 9 Hole Championship Pro Am

Location: Town of 1770 Golf Course, 2366 Round Hill Road, Round Hill Q 4677

Golf professionals from around Australia will grace the course, playing
alongsid talented amateurs forming dynamic teams. On top of this, a gala night is set to take place under the stars at the 1770

Aug

Port Curtis Orchid & Foliage Inaugural Show

Location: Philip Street Communities and Families Precinct

Join us for the highly anticipated Port Curtis Orchid and Foliage Show, an extraordinary celebration of nature's beauty!

Sat August 2 (9am-4pm)
Sun August 3 (9am-2pm)

Aug

GPC's Port to Park Fun Run

Location: East Shores, Flinders Parade, Gladstone Central Qld

The Port City’s favourite fun run is back, with Gladstone Ports Corporation's (GPC) iconic community event - The Port to Park Fun Run.

Sunday 24 August, 2025

Aug

MACE Annual Show and Shine

Location: Rocky Glen Hotel Motel, Dawson Road, Gladstone Qld 4680

M.A.C.E chapter (Motorcyclists Advocating Child Empowerment) is holding a Car & Bike Show and Shine to raise much-needed funds for the Gladstone Maternity Ward.

10am-2pm, Sun 31 Aug 25

Sep

Baffle Creek Family Fishing Festival

Location: Wartburg Sport and Recreation Grounds, 569 coast road, Baffle Creek QLD 4674

Join us for a week of fun, fishing & adventure at the 2024 Baffle Creek Family Fishing Festival. Catch, Snap & Release Comp.

Follow us on Facebook for updates.

Sep

Calliope Rodeo & Specialty Events (Friday & Saturday Nights)

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 3pm Fri 26 and 1pm Sat 27 Sept 2025

Sep

Calliope Rodeo & Specialty Events (Saturday)

Location: 3 Taragoola Road, Calliope Qld 4680

We are ALL FIRED UP here at Calliope. Looking forward to an amazing rodeo in September.

It's going to be HOT HOT HOT.

Gates Open 3pm Fri 26 and 1pm Sat 27 September 2025

Gladstone Country Music Festival

Location: Gladstone Showground, Gladstone Central QLD

We are super excited and can't to bring the whole town together and help us raise funds for a really good project for our whole town.

Planning is well underway for 2025!

3-5 Oct 2024

Agnes Water Triathlon & Aquathon

Location: Tom Jeffery Park, Agnes Water

The Agnes Water Triathlon is an annual not-for-profit local sporting event held in the beautiful town of Agnes Water, Queensland.

4-5 Oct 2025

Gladstone Highland Gathering

Location: Gladstone Thistle Pipe Band Hall

Inaugural Highland Gathering of CQ Pipes and Drum bands, Irish Dancers, Ceilidh dancing, traditional strong man and woman competition, Ceilidh best dressed.

Food, drinks & bar operating.

11am-3pm