It is hoped Queensland's inaugural Maroon Festival will boost tourism and consumer spending in the state's capital but also be a "wonderful celebration" of the State of Origin and Queenslanders in general.

The festival is set to kick off on Sunday, May 28, and run until May 31, and will include a river parade for the Maroons, live panels featuring former Origin greats, kids activities and a live broadcast of the first State of Origin match at South Bank.

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk and former Origin star Petero Civoniceva announcing Queensland's first State of Origin festival. Credit:Jared Vethaak

There will also be a Pokemon Go-style virtual reality game where fans can find and collect former Origin stars, and have their photo taken in a life-size replica of the Suncorp Stadium Maroon's locker room.

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said the government is proud to support the Maroon Festival.