CMC Rocks

Global superstars, The Dixie Chicks, will return to Australia the first time in a decade to headline CMC Rocks 10th Anniversary!

CMC Rocks, the Southern Hemisphere’s biggest country and roots music festival, is back again in 2017 at the picturesque Willowbank Raceway site in south-east Queensland in March.

The lineup set to rock the festival includes Lee Kernaghan, Adam Harvey, The McClymonts, Morgan Evans, Kip Moore (USA), Charles Esten (Deacon Claybourne from hit US TV show Nashville), The Shires (UK), and more.

Friday 24 – Sunday 26 March 2017.

Ipswich Festival

The Ipswich Festival features a cultural and arts program as diverse and exciting as any on offer throughout the country. Combining local performers with the nation’s best, with entertainment ranging from the extremely popular Street Parade, to the exclusive black tie Mayor’s Festival Ball, with multicultural Global Fiesta and programs exclusively for children, the Festival includes Art Exhibitions, Theatre, Street Art, Craft Exhibitions, Orchestral Concerts and the acclaimed Jazz, Wine and Blues Day.

4 – 14 May 2017.

Ipswich Show

Celebrating its 144th year, The Ipswich Show will again take place at the Ipswich Showgrounds. This year’s program is impressive; jam packed full of fun events and entertainment to ensure that everyone has a great day out. From traditional displays like farm animals, wood chopping and the Young Talent and Miss Showgirl competitions, families will be entertained and thrilled every day of the Ipswich Show. On top of the full calendar of events and entertainment, the Ipswich Show also includes all of the traditional show favourites, including a side-show alley, showbags, dagwood dogs, rides, roving performers, an international food court and fireworks!

Friday 19 – Sunday 21 May

Ipswich Cup

The Ipswich Winter Racing Carnival kicks off in May and finishes with the biggest day of the year on the Ipswich racing calendar – Ipswich Cup Day on 17th June.

It’s a great day for social networking, with fashions on the field, bands, and of course the horses and racing.

Set yourself up in one of the many hospitality marquees or take a couple of picnic rugs and pick a spot on the lawn overlooking the winning post.

Saturday 17 June 2017.

Supercars – Ipswich Super Sprint

The V8 Supercars Championship is set to heat up on the final weekend in July at Queensland Raceway. This is a great motorsport experience, with great trackside viewing, displays and merchandise, family zone, easy parking and the Dunlop Series.

Friday 28 – Sunday 30 July.

Goodna Jacaranda Festival

The Goodna Jacaranda Festival is held at Evan Marginson Park, Goodna the final weekend in October.

The park is surrounded by Jacaranda trees, some of which were planted as early as 1932 during the Great Depression. Each year as they burst into bloom the festival comes alive.

Friday 27 – Sunday 29 October.