Hervey Bay Whale Festival


Hervey Bay, Queensland is the Humpback Whale watching capital of the world. Its pristine waters play host to this majestic mammal annually and to celebrate, the Bay comes alive for the month of August. 

Hosting events incorporating live music, markets, workshops, an illumination parade, lectures, aquatic events, arts, sculpture, carnival rides, fireworks and fun, it’s fabulous for everyone.

This year festival is bigger and better and now spans a full month. The month of August is packed with a range of events for everyone.

Fraser Coast Sprints 2012



See 150 of Australia's best tarmac sprint drivers and over $6,000,000 worth of vehicles compete in this iconic motor race.

The Fraser Coast Sprints is a 990m tarmac sprint competition featuring some of the best drivers in Australia, over two days.

Other features include Round 4 of the Queensland Motorkhana Championships, drift team demonstrations, food and trade stands, Show n Shine competitions, local car club displays and more.

Licensed bar, live entertainment and childrens activities...perfect for the entire family!

Hervey Bay Gem & Jewellery Show 2012


This year's show will be held on 7th and 8th of July at at the 'Star of the Sea' Catholic Primary School (33-49 Hughes St (off Boundary Rd), Hervey Bay, Queensland) and it has something of interest for everyone. There will be:
  • Under-cover Tailgater area
  • Gemstones, Findings & Jewellery for sale
  • Minerals & fossils
  • Lapidary Supplies
  • Demonstrations
  • Gemstone Authentication
  • Great Gift ideas
  • Auction Sunday at 1:30 PM
  • Sausage Sizzle
  • Canteen with hot & cold food/drinks
  • Door Prizes, Raffles & Major Raffle Draw (Sunday)


Paddle Out for Whales 2012


National Whale Day is held annually in the whale watch capital (Hervey Bay) raising awareness of the many man-made threats whales face today.

This year the event will be held at Enzo's on the Beach. Paddlers are needed to send important paddle out message! The Japanese whaling fleet had a quota to take 985 whales last hunting season but thankfully only 172 whales were taken out of that number! So 985 paddlers are needed to help show the world how many whales were at risk last hunting season. 

How to Paddle Out?

It's as easy as 1-2-3! 

1) Bring a flower and something to float on (surfboard/body board etc) to the beach in front of Enzo's on the Beach on the Esplanade in Hervey Bay

2) Head down to the information tents to register from 9:30am- it's free- and receive your instructions from event officials (please wait for the sound off on the beach before entering the water)

3) At 11am get ready to paddle out! Wait for the sound-off and take to the water to join up with fellow paddlers to form a massive circle then join in the 1 minute silence in the water where the symbollic flowers will be released

Can't Paddle Out but still want to take part? No worries! Non-paddlers will line the water's edge to release flowers from the shore and take part in the one minute silence. 

Fraser Coast Show 2012



A world of fun, laughs, action, thrills and non stop entertainment is all included in the gate price at this year’s two day Fraser Coast Show at the Maryborough Showgrounds on 25-26 May. The adrenalin-boosting entertainment program includes award winning monster truck, Outback Thunda, flaming, thumping Jet Quad and the breathtaking Human Inferno.

Animals are at the heart and soul of the Fraser Coast Show with the region’s finest on show in competitions, events, demonstrations and displays of cattle, team penning, dogs and over 250 equestrian classes in the centre ring. The Fraser Coast Show is an adventure ground for kids, full of amazing discoveries and free entertainment. They can get up close with farm animals, be entertained with tap, jazz and hip hop performances and enjoy the ever popular Pooki Doos.

Returning, by popular demand, is the Saturday evening Rodeo. Spectators will be exhilarated by the daring feats of the rodeo riders and the awesome brute force of the beasts and can then chill out to live music after the rodeo

A spectacular fireworks display will be held both nights with an exceptional finale to close the Show on Saturday night.

Fraser Coast Car Show


The historic car show on 20th May is open to all car clubs and the public with veteran, vintage, classic and special interest vehicles. 

A judging fee of $5 will apply to those wishing to have their vehicles judged. Trophies will be awarded to the best vehicles in their various categories. There will also be a section for motorbikes. 

Car enthusiasts wishing to display their vehicles are welcome. Food stalls, entertainment, live music, raffles and other displays will be available during the day.

Renew: Real Illusions Exhibition


From 18th May till 7th July at the Hervey Bay regional Gallery xxpect to see the most original, innovative and quirky objects ever, in this contemporary and perhaps controversial exhibition of artworks created using non-mainstream materials.

Artists from across the Wide Bay region and Queensland, as well as from interstate, have been selected to present their most unique and skillfully created artworks expressing a theme of their choice. 
The only catch is that they must use predominantly recycled objects or ‘alternative’ materials as their media of choice. 

This particularly entertaining showcase verges on the strange, if not absurd, in exploring a range of ideas and approaches to creating art.
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