Maryborough Open House

Ever wanted to explore some of the Fraser Coasts' fascinating heritage buildings?
Unlock a piece of history next weekend Septemebr 26 & 27 as part of Maryborough Open House.

See behind the doors of iconic homes such as Baddow House and Stirling House and climb the bell tower to ring the bells of heritage-listed St Pauls Church. 

This free event includes entry to the city's leading museums and a packed program of tours, events and entertainment across the weekend.

Enjoy quirky tours and trails including a ghost tour of haunted and historic sites; costumed guides capturing the spirit of the sailors and settlers who shaped the city; Sunday in the Park featuring brass bands and steam train rides near the river; guided bus tours taking in Queensland's best collection of heritage buildings; historic pub trails and more.

Rockin' Maryborough Vintage Festival

Lots of vintage, collectible, retro and handmade deliciousness in the stall area, artists and lots of beautiful shiny cars, oh and dancing in the streets, pinups and an ink competition, loads of kids stuff, and a pooch parade and oh my goodness the list just goes on and on and on...

RACQ Technology Challenge 12 & 13 September 2015

Described as the teenage equivalent of Bathurst, thousands of students with a thirst for speed, a bent for technology, and an eye to the future can't be wrong. The RACQ Technology Challenge around Maryborough's inner city streets is a brilliant showcase of the technological skills of Queensland's youth where students design, build and race alternative transport machines of the future. 

The feature event is the adrenalin-fuelled, action-packed Hour Human Powered Vehicle Queensland Championships where teams pedal aerodynamically designed machines at blistering speeds for 24 hours around an inner-city track. Solar boats and cars, robotics and miniature dragsters powered by carbon dioxide are also part of the RACQ Technology Challenge, which includes five state titles. 

New highlights include a Technology Expo - showcasing all kinds of technological excellence from the past, present and future, including hybrid cars.

Gatetakers by Night

Enjoy live music, delicious food and the best of local art and culture in the magical ambience of Gatakers by Night. Settle in with a table for two or a group of friends, or bring your own folding chairs or picnic rug.

Casual meal options and delicious desserts available. Full bar facilities - please no bring your own alcohol.

Held on the Saturday night of the last weekend of each month.

Pre-Christmas Produce Only Markets

STOCK up on fresh local produce for Christmas Day at a special one-off Maryborough City Heart Produce Market on Tuesday, December 23.

Get ready for Christmas with a produce only market! These markets will include all the best fruit, vegetables, fresh produce and flowers.

The stallholders invitation-only Produce Market would be held in the inner-city McDowell Car Park in place of the regular Thursday Market Day, which falls on Christmas Day this year.

The Maryborough City Heart Markets will also host a special Christmas themed Market Day on December 18 with an appearance from Santa Claus, children's games and decorated market stalls.

As well as no market on Christmas Day on Thursday, December 25, there will also be no market day on New Year's Day on the following Thursday, January 1.

The regular Maryborough City Heart Markets will recommence for 2015 on Thursday, January 8.

Illumination Parade 2014

Don't miss the amazing walking spectacle as we celebrate a symbolic whale migration from Freedom Park to Nala at the Discovery Centre. Glowing, shining, beaming and sparkling for a cause as the night darkens, the Hervey Bay community come together annually for the much loved Illumination Parade; uniting local business, cultural and sporting organisations, charities, schools, youth groups and families as they light up the sky with colourful, amazing and sometimes crazy creations. 

The extravaganza shimmers as it weaves along a trail that represents the migration of the famed Humpback Whales that return to the Bay’s pristine shores to rest and play. It attracts thousands of spectators to cheer the entrants as they vie for fantastic festival prizes.

The theme of this year’s Parade is ‘Mystery of the Oceans – LEGENDS UNDER THE SEA’. The parade commences 18th October at 6:00 pm and the last entrants should have reached Nala in all her breaching glory by 7:00 pm. 

Hervey Bay Seafood Festival

The Hervey Bay Seafood Festival is held at the Urangan Boat Harbour in August every year (for over 10 years now!). The local commercial fishing industry supplies the stalls with the delicious seafood for the day, while fellow community groups supply refreshments.

Love seafood! Then join us at the only seafood festival in Australia managed by the men and women who catch it for you. Celebrate, relax and feast with the seafood industry in Fishermens Park Urangan. Be sure to bring your own chair or picnic blanket and come on down!

Date / Time

Sunday, 10 August 2014 
10am - 4pm

Admission 

Adult: Adults $5 Children: U16 (accompanied by adult) FREE Concession: (no concessions)