Gold Rush Art Competition

It all began when James Nash discovered gold in a creek subsidiary of the Mary River in 1867 and Gympie grew into a small prosperous town during the gold rush. This event is celebrated every year over a 10 day period during October at what is now called the Gold Rush Festival.

The Gold Rush Art Competition was begun by the Cooloola Art Society Incorporated in 1973 as an art competition for their members and artists in the local area with sections mainly for painting, drawing and works on paper. It was decided to coincide the competition with the Gold Rush Festival, hence the name.

The Open Award for a painting with any subject or any medium attracts a $3000 cash prize sponsored by the Gympie Regional Council and the Friends of the Gympie Regional Gallery. The Great Art Debate is a highlight event, held during the second week of the exhibition, within the gallery space surrounded by all the artwork. This very funny, light-hearted debate always attracts a great crowd with this year’s topic being “Art is for Everyone”.

Tin Can Bay Seafood, Boat and Camping Show

Food, fun, entertainment and plenty more for the whole family all on the beautiful foreshore parklands overlooking Tin Can Bay. The Tin Can Bay Seafood, Boat & Camping Show is a great way to spend the day!

The festival program is jam packed with entertainment for everyone. Kids are guaranteed to be grinning from ear to ear when they see the myriad of fun activities at their disposal.

There will be crazy clowns, tricky jugglers, rugged rock climbing walls, casual camel rides and a whole section filled with amusement rides. With a lot of the activities being free, Mums and Dads will also be smiling, as unlike most family outings... this won't break the budget!

For the ladies, there's bellydancing demonstrations, yummy seafood cooking demonstrations and loads of retail stalls... for the guys, enjoy great food, wine tasting, beer tent, show cars and motorbikes.

There's lots of arts and crafts stalls, the ever popular prawn eating competition and the entertaining mullet throwing competition! Don't miss out on the 'Waiters Race' and BMX/Skateboard and Kids Fish Toss competitions! Watch as the world renowned sand sculptor creates a masterpiece, or take a helicopter ride over Tin Can Bay inlet after viewing the caravans, boats and camping trailers, 4 x 4 vehicles and marine displays.

Cycle Queensland 2012 - Citrus to Sea

Pedal away from the everyday on Cycle Queensland 2012. This two-wheel adventure holiday will take you through citrus fruit groves along some of Queensland's most spectacular coastline, and gives you the chance to meet some of Hervey Bay's world famous whales.

You don't need to worry about cooking meals, transporting luggage or navigating from town to town because all your needs are taken care of by our support crew. Each day we dish up three delicious, cyclist-sized meals and provide hot showers, entertainment, a place to relax, and much more. Cycle Queensland is all about having a good time – after all, you're on holidays.

Why do it? For some it's a challenge, for others it's an adventure but for many it&'s simple – life is better on a bike. Ride begins on Saturday 8th September and ends on Sunday 16th.

Curra Arts Festival 2012

Curra Arts Festival is a community event held bi-annually. This year it will be with a medieval theme so everybody is encouraged to join in the fun day and come dressed in style.

There will be stalls, displays and demonstrations by an experienced Medieval visiting Group and the Curra Art Group will have an art display. Raffles and a variety of food and drinks will be available. 

It is all happening on Saturday, 11th August 2012 from 10am to 3pm stalls close but other activities till late. FREE ENTRY.

Rainbow Beach Family Fishing Classic 2012

If you want an extraordinary fishing experience that you will treasure forever, then you can't miss this annual event. The 2012 event kicks off in on Friday the 20th July to Saturday the 28th July.

Rainbow Beach Family Fishing Classic has prizes galore for everyone, in fact over AUD100,000 in cash and fantastic prizes. This event just bursts at the seams with a full program of fishing, activities, entertainment, great food, wine & a whole lot of family fun. The event is open to all ages and gender, from the angler/pro to the whole family.

What an excuse for a holiday in one of the most pristine places on earth and anyone can participate! All people who would like to try, or already enjoy, the basic pleasures of salt water fishing, in particular families that want an excuse to holiday and enjoy their favourite family recreational activity. It includes a holiday program containing live entertainment, sporting activities, a carnival atmosphere and things to do regardless of weather conditions. 

Koolewong Cup 2012

The Annual Koolewong Cup will be held on the 23rd June. Keep this day free and come along and join in on the fun at  the Mary Valley Koolewong Par 3 Golf Course.

Teams of four on a four ball Ambrose format, with a nearest to the pin.  Includes a wide variety of team and individual prizes, along with the coveted trophy for the top player on the day. There will be prizes up for grabs as well as a set of Golf Clubs for somebody if they are luck enough to score a hole in one on the day. 

First tee off is at 7:30am so head down  for a great day on the green.

Queensland Week Rainbow Beach Festival of Living

Rainbow Beach Festival of living is a celebration of QLD spirit and an opportunity to commemorate local heroes, lifestyle and just what makes Rainbow Beach what it is; the unique tropical lifestyle, pristine environment, community spirit, the quality and diversity of fresh produce array from the sea to the mountains. 

It is a full day of FREE entertainment that starts at 8:00am in the morning and is held in the grounds of the Rainbow Beach Sports Club. 

Live music, dancing, dream time stories and recognition of local hero's are on main stage during the day.  Local fresh food suppliers will be set up so you can grab something wonderful for lunch. 

Jumping castles & face painting will be on for the kids.