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Queensland events you can’t miss in 2020","title":"Title",":type":"text/plain","multiValue":false},"content":{"dataType":"string","value":"\u003Cp\u003EThere’s something special about Queensland.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EBeyond the landscapes that make you unable to put down your camera, or the adventures that stay with you a lifetime.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThere’s understated charm and character to our state. And there’s no better way to feel it first-hand than at \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/events\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Ean event\u003C/a\u003E. (Best yet – these just so happen to be in those picture-perfect destinations too!)\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EFine \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/event/noosa-food-and-wine-festival\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Edine on the beach\u003C/a\u003E, dance to your favourite musician at Australia’s \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/event/cmc-rocks-qld-2020\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Ebiggest country music festival\u003C/a\u003E, or see a \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/event/the-ring-cycle\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Eworld-exclusive four day opera\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EHave a \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2019/10/17/outback-queensland-events/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Ereal outback experience\u003C/a\u003E, and connect with Queensland’s \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2019/10/15/indigenous-events/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EIndigenous culture\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWitness the biggest battles: whether that’s the Wallabies vs All Blacks, international surfing superstars or your favourite NRL team.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ESo mark your calendar and save the date(s) – 2020 is going to be a huge year of Queensland events you can’t miss!\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EThe Star Gold Coast Magic Millions Carnival | Gold Coast\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-408267 size-standard-portrait\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/magic-millions-carnival-691x1048.jpg\" alt=\"The Star Gold Coast Magic Millions Carnival | Queensland events\" width=\"691\" height=\"1048\" /\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhen:\u003C/strong\u003E 3-14 January 2020\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAll that glitters is Gold Coast during \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/event/the-star-gold-coast-magic-millions-carnival-2020\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EMagic Millions\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EFor 12 days in January, this beach-side city transforms into a world of glitz and glam as it plays host to the most prestigious horse racing carnival in Queensland.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EDon your best attire and giddy up at \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/en-au/event/the-star-gold-coast-millions-raceday-2020\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EThe Star Gold Coast Millions Raceday\u003C/a\u003E. Stomp the divots on the field at \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/event/pacific-fair-magic-millions-polo-2020\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EPacific Fair Magic Millions Polo\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ERise early for The Barrier Draw which kicks off at sunrise on Surfers Paradise. Because where else in the world will you see thoroughbreds galloping along the beach?\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EEither way, you’ll be playing among the who’s who at Magic Millions.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWhile you’re here: \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2017/11/30/magic-millions-gold-coast/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EGet your glamour on\u003C/a\u003E and dive into \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2019/09/16/the-ultimate-gold-coast-guide-everything-you-need-to-know-before-you-go/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Ethe best of the Gold Coast\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003ECMC Rocks QLD | Brisbane\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-408263 size-standard-landscape\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/cmc-rocks-691x461.jpg\" alt=\"CMC Rocks QLD | Queensland events\" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/cmc-rocks-691x461.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/cmc-rocks-300x200.jpg 300w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/cmc-rocks-768x512.jpg 768w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/cmc-rocks-335x223.jpg 335w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/cmc-rocks-1050x700.jpg 1050w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/cmc-rocks-1048x699.jpg 1048w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/cmc-rocks.jpg 1685w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhen:\u003C/strong\u003E 20-22 March 2020\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIt’s time to get a little dirt on those boots.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EBrisbane’s as friendly as a big country town – so it seems fitting that the country’s biggest international country \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/event/cmc-rocks-qld-2020\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Emusic festival\u003C/a\u003E has made its home here.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EHead a little west to Ipswich’s Willowbank Raceway to camp under the stars after a feast of talent from more than 30 acts over three tune-filled days. This year’s hot country line-up includes Miranda Lambert, Morgan Evans and Kip Moore.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWhile you’re here: \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2019/05/31/a-locals-guide-to-ipswich/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Eexplore like a local\u003C/a\u003E or get \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2019/10/10/quick-escape-48-hours-in-the-scenic-rim/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Eyour fill of country vistas\u003C/a\u003E in the Scenic Rim.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003ECorona Open Gold Coast | Gold Coast\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-408265 size-standard-landscape\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/gold-coast-pro-691x461.jpg\" alt=\"World Surf League Gold Coast Pro | Queensland events\" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/gold-coast-pro-691x461.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/gold-coast-pro-1048x699.jpg 1048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhen:\u003C/strong\u003E 26 March – 5 April 2020\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWhen it comes to waves worth watching (and world class athletes too), there’s no better place to sit in the sand than the southern Gold Coast in March.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EQuiet Coolangatta swells with energy as surfing’s biggest names take to the water to battle it out at the Corona Open Gold Coast.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EMuch more than high-fives and heat wins – this comp feels more like a party. Expect meet & greets, live music and a lotta fun.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWhile you’re here: do as the locals do with this \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2019/08/22/48-hours-in-coolangatta/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003E48 hour guide to Coolangatta\u003C/a\u003E and surf the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2018/07/20/surfing-endless-stoke-best-surf-spots/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Estate’s best waves\u003C/a\u003E (even if you don’t have the pro status).\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003ENRL Magic Round | Brisbane\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-408269 size-standard-landscape\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/nrl-magic-round-brisbane-691x461.jpg\" alt=\"NRL Magic Round Brisbane\" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/nrl-magic-round-brisbane-691x461.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/nrl-magic-round-brisbane-1048x699.jpg 1048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhen:\u003C/strong\u003E 1-3 May 2020\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EFooty fan? You’ll want to clear your calendar for Magic Round – where all nine games of the 2020 premiership round will play out over three massive days at Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThis is your chance to see all of the league’s best players and be among the action of Brisbane’s festival of football. Away from the sidelines, there’ll be plenty to \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2018/05/25/caxton-street-game-day-plan/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Eeat, drink and do around the Broncos’ heartland of Caxton Street\u003C/a\u003E too.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWhile you’re here: Discover \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2017/02/28/brisbanes-best-laneways/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EBrisbane’s laneways\u003C/a\u003E, cool off with a \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2019/09/23/waterfalls-swimming-holes-near-brisbane/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Eswim at nearby waterfalls\u003C/a\u003E or get a bird’s eye view at these \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2019/08/28/best-rooftop-bars-brisbane/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Erooftop bars\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003ENoosa Eat & Drink Festival | Sunshine Coast\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-408268 size-standard-portrait\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/noosa-eat-drink-691x1048.jpg\" alt=\"Noosa Eat & Drink Festival | Queensland events\" width=\"691\" height=\"1048\" /\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhen:\u003C/strong\u003E 14-17 May 2020\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EDinner and a show is done a little different in Queensland.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EDine on the state’s best produce with your feet in the sand at \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/event/noosa-food-and-wine-festival\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ENoosa Eat & Drink Festival\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ERunning over five gourmet days, this event celebrates what makes dining out in Queensland great. From locally-caught seafood to hand-harvested wines, it showcases the very best food, wines and culinary talent from Queensland and around the world.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ECheers to the opening cocktail party on Noosa Main Beach, sign up for a master class in the Festival Village, head out on a hinterland foraging tour, and linger over long lunches.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThere’s a line-up of more than 100 events. What’s in store for 2020? Watch this space.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWhile you’re here: \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2019/07/04/noosa-restaurants-and-bars/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Efeast your way around town\u003C/a\u003E and walk it off at \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2017/12/04/noosa-national-park/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Ethis national park\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003ECairns Airport Ironman Asia-Pacific Championships | Tropical North Queensland\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-54083 size-standard-landscape\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/smallcairns_im__a18w0623-691x461.jpg\" alt=\"Cairns IRONMAN | sporting events\" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/smallcairns_im__a18w0623-691x461.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/smallcairns_im__a18w0623-300x200.jpg 300w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/smallcairns_im__a18w0623-768x512.jpg 768w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/smallcairns_im__a18w0623-335x223.jpg 335w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/smallcairns_im__a18w0623-1050x700.jpg 1050w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/smallcairns_im__a18w0623-1048x699.jpg 1048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhen:\u003C/strong\u003E 7 June 2020\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EUp for a challenge?\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/event/cairns-airport-ironman-asia-pacific-championship-cairns\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EIronman\u003C/a\u003E returns to the tropics in 2020, so you can test your limits where two World Heritage-listed icons touch – the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/explore-queensland/great-barrier-reef\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EGreat Barrier Reef\u003C/a\u003E and \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/explore-queensland/tropical-north-queensland/things-to-see-and-do/wet-tropics-world-heritage-area\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EWet Tropics Rainforest\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWith a backdrop as breath-taking as the course – there’s a \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2017/05/03/ironman-cairns-most-beautiful-triathlon-in-the-world/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Emore than a few reasons\u003C/a\u003E why it’s become known as IRONMAN in Paradise.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EDive head first into the balmy waters of one of \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2016/08/19/the-most-beautiful-beaches-in-queensland/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Ethe most beautiful beaches in Queensland\u003C/a\u003E for a 3.8km swim. Cycle the spectacular 180km Captain Cook Highway hugging the coastline from Cairns to Port Douglas. Then cross the finish line after a run along the stunning Cairns boardwalk to the heart of the city.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWhile you’re here: discover Cairns’ \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2019/09/04/things-to-do-in-cairns-for-first-timers/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Eiconic experiences\u003C/a\u003E or \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2019/04/24/adventure-packed-things-to-do-near-cairns/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Edial up the adventure to a 10\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EBirdsville Big Red Bash | Outback Queensland\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-408260 size-standard-landscape\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/big-red-bash-691x461.jpg\" alt=\"Birdsville Big Red Bash | Queensland events\" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/big-red-bash-691x461.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/big-red-bash-300x200.jpg 300w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/big-red-bash-768x512.jpg 768w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/big-red-bash-335x223.jpg 335w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/big-red-bash-1050x700.jpg 1050w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/big-red-bash-1048x699.jpg 1048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhen:\u003C/strong\u003E 7-9 July 2020\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EQueensland’s \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/event/birdsville-big-red-bash\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Ewildest backyard party returns\u003C/a\u003E, and you’re invited.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe showstoppers here at Big Red Bash aren’t just the headliners (which this year includes Paul Kelly and Ian Moss), but the sunsets over 40-metre-high sand dune Big Red, and the big sky lit up by star-studded Milky Way.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ESet up your camp and get amongst the festival atmosphere. You’ll feel the guitar riffs and bass-lines fill the desert, and before you know it, you’ll be rocking out to the most remote music festival in the world.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ENo wonder it sold out in record time this year (so if you missed out, get planning for 2021!).\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWhile you’re here: Embark on the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2019/07/03/brisbane-to-big-red-bash/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Eepic road trip\u003C/a\u003E from Brisbane to the Bash, and make sure you tick off these \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2017/08/18/birdsville-trifecta-3-things-to-do/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Ethree Birdsville must-dos\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003ECairns Indigenous Art Fair | Tropical North Queensland\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-408262 size-standard-landscape\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/ciaf-fashion-performance-designer-chantel-henley-kerry-trapnell-photography-2-691x461.jpg\" alt=\"Cairns Indigenous Art Fair\" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/ciaf-fashion-performance-designer-chantel-henley-kerry-trapnell-photography-2-691x461.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/ciaf-fashion-performance-designer-chantel-henley-kerry-trapnell-photography-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/ciaf-fashion-performance-designer-chantel-henley-kerry-trapnell-photography-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/ciaf-fashion-performance-designer-chantel-henley-kerry-trapnell-photography-2-335x223.jpg 335w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/ciaf-fashion-performance-designer-chantel-henley-kerry-trapnell-photography-2-1050x700.jpg 1050w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/ciaf-fashion-performance-designer-chantel-henley-kerry-trapnell-photography-2-1048x699.jpg 1048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhen:\u003C/strong\u003E 10-12 July 2020\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EDid you know Queensland is the only state in the country where you can experience both of Australia’s \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/things-to-see-and-do/indigenous-culture\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EIndigenous cultures\u003C/a\u003E?\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThey’ve been telling stories through art since before the reef was born. And your chance to experience this first-hand is during \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/event/cairns-indigenous-art-fair\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ECairns Indigenous Art Fair\u003C/a\u003E, which showcases art from fashion and painting to film screenings and live performances. You’ll also be able to meet talented artists and learn the history behind their work.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ECome for the fair and explore a little more. One thing’s for sure, these are stories worth uncovering.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWhile you’re here: \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2018/03/05/cairns-tully-mission-beach-itinerary/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Eget your nature-fix\u003C/a\u003E from Cairns to Mission Beach, find these \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2019/09/19/best-freshwater-swimming-spots-cairns/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Esecret swimming spots\u003C/a\u003E, and experience more \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2018/06/14/cairns-to-cooktown-itinerary/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Elocal Indigenous culture\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EHamilton Island Race Week | The Whitsundays\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-408266 size-standard-portrait\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/hirw-2019-salty-dingo-2019-crg-2188-option1-691x1048.jpg\" alt=\"Hamilton Island Race Week\" width=\"691\" height=\"1048\" /\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhen:\u003C/strong\u003E 15-22 August 2020\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EEvery August, spectators and yachties from around the globe make their way to \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/event/hamilton-island-race-week\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EHamilton Island Race Week\u003C/a\u003E – Australia’s largest offshore keelboat regatta.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ESet sail for the heart of the Great Barrier Reef, where you’ll tack and jive amongst the Whitsunday Islands. Competitors, family and friends come together – it’s a carnival on and off the water with live music, fun runs and festival activities.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWhile you’re here: spend \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2016/04/29/hamilton-island-australia-holiday/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003E48 hours\u003C/a\u003E on Hamilton Island, \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2019/07/10/family-island-hopping-sailing-holiday-whitsundays/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Eisland-hop\u003C/a\u003E after the race, and get to know some of the other \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2019/04/29/great-barrier-reef-islands/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EGreat Barrier Reef islands\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EToowoomba Carnival of Flowers | Southern Queensland Country\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-408271 size-standard-portrait\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/toowoomba-carnival-of-flowers-691x1048.jpg\" alt=\"Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers\" width=\"691\" height=\"1048\" /\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhen:\u003C/strong\u003E September 2020\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EStop and smell the roses (and orchids and geraniums) at Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe city’s gardens burst with colour during this ten day floral fiesta that celebrates spring – and pulses with the energy of the thousands of people each day who flock to see it.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EBeyond the flower power, there’s a food festival, sideshow alley, grand parade and line-up of live entertainment to enjoy.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWhile you’re here: stay for a \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2019/07/03/long-weekend-at-the-toowoomba-carnival-of-flowers/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Elong weekend\u003C/a\u003E, \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2019/07/25/48-hours-in-toowoomba/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Efeast your way through the town\u003C/a\u003E and explore more of \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2019/04/22/escape-to-the-country/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ESouthern Queensland Country\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EBirdsville Races | Outback Queensland\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-408261 size-standard-landscape\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/birdsville-races-2017-salty-dingo-2017-3958-691x461.jpg\" alt=\"Birdsville Races \" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/birdsville-races-2017-salty-dingo-2017-3958-691x461.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/birdsville-races-2017-salty-dingo-2017-3958-300x200.jpg 300w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/birdsville-races-2017-salty-dingo-2017-3958-768x512.jpg 768w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/birdsville-races-2017-salty-dingo-2017-3958-335x223.jpg 335w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/birdsville-races-2017-salty-dingo-2017-3958-1050x700.jpg 1050w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/birdsville-races-2017-salty-dingo-2017-3958-1048x699.jpg 1048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhen:\u003C/strong\u003E 4-5 September 2020\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EForget the race that stops the nation, \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/event/birdsville-races\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Ethis equally-iconic race\u003C/a\u003E is near Queensland’s huge organic cattle station (we’re talking \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2019/05/29/queensland-food-culture/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Ethree-million-hectares\u003C/a\u003E-huge!)\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EExperience a weekend at the races with a good dose of outback character.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe road trip here is half the fun, but it doesn’t stop once you arrive.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThis small one-pub town swells to a population of thousands to watch the action, and a spot to sleep is hot real estate – with some people camped out under their planes each evening.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAway from the red-dirt track, there’s toy horse races, twilight cinema, live music and an excuse to doll yourself up a little different for Fashions on the .\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWhile you’re here: here’s \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2019/07/30/things-to-do-at-the-birdsville-races/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003E12 awesome things to do\u003C/a\u003E plus how to nail novelty \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2018/08/15/how-to-win-the-birdsville-races/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EFashions on the Field\u003C/a\u003E. Arrive in town a few days earlier to get your fill at the Birdsville Beer, Wine & Food Festival – held 1-2 September 2020.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EThe Bledisloe Cup | Brisbane\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-408272 size-standard-landscape\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/bledisloe-cup-691x461.jpg\" alt=\"Bledisloe Cup | Queensland events\" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/bledisloe-cup-691x461.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/bledisloe-cup-300x200.jpg 300w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/bledisloe-cup-768x512.jpg 768w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/bledisloe-cup-335x223.jpg 335w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/bledisloe-cup-1050x700.jpg 1050w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/bledisloe-cup-1048x699.jpg 1048w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/bledisloe-cup.jpg 1947w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhen:\u003C/strong\u003E October 2020\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EPrepare for the ultimate showdown as the Wallabies and All Blacks battle it out on Brisbane turf at the Bledisloe Cup.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EMake this blockbuster sporting event your must-do in 2020. There’ll be nearly 90 years of rugby rivalry coming to a head.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWhile you’re here: Explore the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2019/04/26/brisbane-craft-beer-crawl/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Ecity’s craft beer bars\u003C/a\u003E or \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2019/08/02/48-hours-north-stradbroke-island/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Eside trip to North Stradbroke Island.\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003ESupercars Vodafone Gold Coast 600 | Gold Coast\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-408264 size-standard-landscape\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/gc600-v8-691x461.jpg\" alt=\"Supercars Vodafone Gold Coast 600 | Queensland events \" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/gc600-v8-691x461.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/gc600-v8-300x200.jpg 300w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/gc600-v8-768x512.jpg 768w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/gc600-v8-335x223.jpg 335w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/gc600-v8-1050x700.jpg 1050w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/gc600-v8-1048x699.jpg 1048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhen:\u003C/strong\u003E 30 October – 1 November 2020\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThere’s \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/event/supercars-vodafone-gold-coast-600-5d71c7c76069ec971868ec53\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Eone weekend of the year\u003C/a\u003E where the Gold Coast is better known for supercars than surfers.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EGet set for the GC 600: when beachside streets transform into a world-class track, and you get a front row seat to watch internationally acclaimed drivers as they skid by, burning rubber and winning hearts. 2020 will mark the 30\u003Csup\u003Eth\u003C/sup\u003E year of the event – and it’ll be back with a different spin, as Supercars’ first ever night street race!\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWalk the Surfers Paradise street track, find your favourite spot and settle in to watch the V8 Supercars, Hot Wheel Utes and Super Trucks do what they do best.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe high-octane atmosphere continues off track with meet-and-greets, a huge music festival lineup and helicopter tours.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWhile you’re here: get the most out of your weekend with \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2019/08/13/gold-coast-600-guide/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Ethis guide\u003C/a\u003E and hit the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2019/09/18/best-beaches-gold-coast/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Ebest beaches on the coast\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EThe Ring Cycle | Brisbane\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-408270 size-standard-landscape\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/the-ring-cycle-web-691x461.jpg\" alt=\"The Ring Cycle Brisbane opera | Queensland events 2020\" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/the-ring-cycle-web-691x461.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/the-ring-cycle-web-1048x699.jpg 1048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhen:\u003C/strong\u003E 10 November – 5 December 2020\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe stage is set for a truly world-class opera experience, as \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/event/the-ring-cycle\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EThe Ring Cycle\u003C/a\u003E comes to the River City.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EExplore the retelling Wagner’s legendary tale through a futuristic lens, thanks to a spectacular new production by visionary Chinese director Chen Shi-Zheng.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIt’s a 15 hour epic performed over four nights, with an international cast of opera stars, immersive virtual effects, costumes and props.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EGet in quick as more than half tickets have already sold, with people travelling from around the world to see it.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EOne thing’s for sure: South Bank’s cultural heart will beat a little louder during The Ring Cycle.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWhile you’re here: dine at Brisbane’s \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2019/03/13/best-restaurants-brisbane/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Ebest restaurants\u003C/a\u003E or \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2019/06/25/best-day-trips-from-brisbane/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Etake a day trip\u003C/a\u003E to explore Queensland’s south east corner.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E \u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EDive deeper into what’s on in 2020: check out the calendar of Queensland events \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/events/events-calendar#spanel\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Ehere\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E \u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E \u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n","title":"Content",":type":"text/plain","multiValue":false},"date":{"dataType":"calendar","value":1571967776000,"title":"Date",":type":"calendar","multiValue":false},"date_modified":{"dataType":"calendar","value":1580941500000,"title":"Date Modified",":type":"calendar","multiValue":false},"excerpt":{"dataType":"string","value":"\u003Cp\u003EBrighten your 2020 calendar with these must-do Queensland 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on their boots, hats and big buckles for \u003Ca title=\"CMC Rocks QLD\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/events/p-65f761b3b7e13d6c42dd6f7f-cmc-rocks-qld-2025\" target=\"_self\"\u003ECMC Rocks QLD\u003C/a\u003E. The country music festival is known for bringing superstars like Morgan Wallen, Kip Moore, and Zac Brown Band to the festival grounds at Willowbank, Ipswich.\u003Cbr /\u003E\r\n\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe event always promises non-stop music throughout the three days of the festival, a pumping campground atmosphere and a whole lot more.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003ELearn more: \u003Ca title=\"CMC Rocks Australia\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/events/music-and-festivals/cmc-rocks-country-music-festival\" target=\"_self\"\u003EYour go-to guide to CMC Rocks QLD, Australia's premier country music festival\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"editorial_descriptio_458488487":{"text":"\u003Ch2\u003EWorld Science Festival Brisbane (WSFB)\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWhen:\u003C/b\u003E 21 - 30 March 2025\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"image_1091364487":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/corporate/images/industry/events/event-images/Curiocity 2.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/corporate/images/industry/events/event-images/Curiocity 2.jpg","link":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/events/p-67566adfd6403ed962d61547-world-science-festival-brisbane","alt":"A family enjoying the huge bubbles at World Science Festival Brisbane","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/events/queensland-events-not-to-miss/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image_1091364487.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1734328312785/curiocity-2.jpeg","uuid":"e98ef076-6a26-47d0-b4b3-ca71f8839166","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"World Science Festival Brisbane",":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio_75035611":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EFor five delightful days, the World Science Festival will celebrate the beauty, complexity, and importance of science. Dive into a hub of historical wisdom, exciting new ideas, and fascinating specimens presented by Queensland Museum's expert scientists, curators, researchers and conservators.\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThink interactive artistic installations, workshops and conversations with world-class artists that will transform the way you perceive the world.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003ELearn more: \u003Ca title=\"Guide to World Science Festival Brisbane\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/events/arts-and-culture/brisbane-world-science-festival\" target=\"_self\"\u003EGet your Einstein on at Brisbane's World Science Festival\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"text_1045167911":{"text":"\u003Ch2\u003ENRL Magic Round | Brisbane\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWhen:\u003C/b\u003E 1 - 4 May 2025\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe blockbuster NRL Magic Round is rolling back into \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/brisbane\" title=\"Brisbane\"\u003EBrisbane\u003C/a\u003E in 2025, bringing with it a stacked showcase of back-to-back games over three action-packed days in May.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ECome see 16 teams descend on Queensland's home of rugby league for a festival of football like no other. There’s nothing more thrilling than soaking up the action at Brisbane’s \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b25f802cbcbe7073ad942c-suncorp-stadium\" title=\"Suncorp Stadium\"\u003ESuncorp Stadium\u003C/a\u003E and its bustling surrounds.\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003Cb\u003ELearn more: \u003Ca title=\"Guide to the NRL Magic Round\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/events/sports-events/nrl-magic-round-\"\u003EYour guide to the NRL Magic Round 2025 at Brisbane's Suncorp Stadium\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"text_714905004":{"text":"\u003Ch2\u003EHorizon Festival | Sunshine Coast\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWhen: \u003C/b\u003E2 - 11 May 2025\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"imageca2337e8_d20a_4":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/sunshine-coast/blog-images/2022_HorizonFestival_DawnAwakening_NicMorley.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/sunshine-coast/blog-images/2022_HorizonFestival_DawnAwakening_NicMorley.jpg","link":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/events/p-5b921685f1fc0fd65afcec83-horizon-festival","alt":"Indigenous performers on the beach at Horizon Festival","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/events/queensland-events-not-to-miss/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/imageca2337e8_d20a_4.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1734328565772/2022-horizonfestival-dawnawakening-nicmorley.jpeg","uuid":"26cc5ea6-78d6-43b1-b23a-1cb5c33a8dff","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Horizon Festival, Sunshine Coast",":type":"teq/components/image"},"text_580171684":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EThe Sunshine Coast isn’t devoid of an arts event or two either, case in point? \u003Ca title=\"Horizon Festival\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/events/p-5b921685f1fc0fd65afcec83-horizon-festival\" target=\"_self\"\u003EThe Horizon Festival\u003C/a\u003E. Imagine 10 days (and nights) of visual art, music, theatre, dance, words, film and creative workshops, all in an ode to the wonders of the surrounding Sunshine Coast (Kabi Kabi and Jinibara country). \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ELast year’s event saw the public invited to speak to Country directly, take in a performance of Yirinda at Lake Baroon, and take part in a collage workshop with The Butiner. While the festival hub is at Cotton Tree, events will be taking place across the region. Pro tip: don't miss Dawn Awakening, Horizon's signature event. \u003C/p\u003E\r\n","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"text_184823339_copy":{"text":"\u003Ch2\u003EBlues on Broadbeach | Gold Coast\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWhen: \u003C/b\u003E15 - 18 May 2025\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EReturning to Broadbeach for the 24th year in 2025, experience live rhythm and blues like never before at \u003Ca title=\"Blues on Broadbeach\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/events/p-5fc743f2ec915dfe33f18a2b-blues-on-broadbeach\" target=\"_self\"\u003EBlues on Broadbeach\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFeaturing an electrifying non-ticketed lineup each year, Blues on Broadbeach welcoms over 65 international and homegrown artists for four jam-packed days of live entertainment.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"editorial_descriptio_419194450":{"text":"\u003Ch2\u003ENoosa Eat and Drink Festival 2025 | Sunshine Coast\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWhen:\u003C/b\u003E 29 May - 2 June 2025\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe \u003Ca title=\"Noosa Eat and Drink Festival\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/events/p-6499f9193195336511d684e3-noosa-eat-and-drink-festival\" target=\"_self\"\u003ENoosa Eat and Drink Festival\u003C/a\u003E returns with 75 plus events over four mouth-watering days. From a new-look Festival Village to a new long lunch destination (or two…), beach events like no other and restaurant events in every corner of the region., it's an unmissable \u003Ca title=\"Noosa\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/sunshine-coast/noosa\" target=\"_self\"\u003ENoosa\u003C/a\u003E weekend.\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003ECairns Airport Ironman Asia-Pacific Championships | Cairns & Great Barrier Reef\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWhen: \u003C/b\u003E15 June 2025\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"image0d35e5dd-eb44-4dd6-bf47-c8e48c8c2640":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/tropical-north-queensland/web-images/2018_TNQ_IronmanCairns_ParticipationEvent_141182_mobile.JPG","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/tropical-north-queensland/web-images/2018_TNQ_IronmanCairns_ParticipationEvent_141182_mobile.JPG","link":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/events/p-580444ee446d961e7371be84-cairns-airport-ironman-cairns","alt":"Aerial view of cyclists during Ironman event","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/events/queensland-events-not-to-miss/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image0d35e5dd-eb44-4dd6-bf47-c8e48c8c2640.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1734329340157/2018-tnq-ironmancairns-participationevent-141182-mobile.jpeg","uuid":"b1069226-023b-4e20-ab96-7442bc871d72","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Iron Man Cairns Asia-Pacific Championship, Cairns & Great Barrier Reef",":type":"teq/components/image"},"text_1894108560":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EUp for a challenge? \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/events/p-580444ee446d961e7371be84-cairns-airport-ironman-cairns\" title=\"Cairns IRONMAN Asia-Pacific Championship\" target=\"_self\"\u003EIronman\u003C/a\u003E returns to the tropics so you can test your limits where two World Heritage-listed icons touch – the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/places-to-see/experiences/great-barrier-reef\" title=\"Great Barrier Reef Queensland\"\u003EGreat Barrier Reef\u003C/a\u003E and \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/places-to-see/destination-information/p-56b2629fd5f1565045da657c-wet-tropics-rainforest\" title=\"Wet Tropics Rainforest\"\u003EWet Tropics Rainforest\u003C/a\u003E. With a backdrop as breathtaking as the course, there are more than a few reasons why it’s become known as IRONMAN in Paradise.\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EDive head first into the balmy waters of one of \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/places-to-see/experiences/beaches/most-beautiful-beaches-in-queensland\" title=\"Beautiful beaches Queensland\"\u003Ethe most beautiful beaches in Queensland\u003C/a\u003E for a 3.8km swim. Cycle the spectacular 180km Captain Cook Highway hugging the coastline from Cairns to Port Douglas. Then cross the finish line after a run along the stunning Cairns boardwalk to the heart of the city.\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nLearn more:\u003C/b\u003E \u003Ca title=\"Guide to Cairns Triathlon\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/events/p-580444ee446d961e7371be84-cairns-airport-ironman-cairns\" target=\"_self\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E7 reasons why IRONMAN Cairns is the most beautiful triathlon on the planet\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"spacer_471599765_cop":{"spacerType":"whitespace","paddingSize":"small",":type":"teq/components/spacer"},"deal_holiday_small_p_1211598623":{"type":"dynamic","maxNumber":20,"publicClassificationPathKey":"accomodation-deals","startDate":"","endDate":"","dealLabel":"DEAL","title":"Find Queensland accommodation deals","featuredDealsFilter":"featured_deals_first","region":"","town":"","areaName":[],"redirectClaimToQueenslandCom":false,"excludeVoucherDeals":false,"claimButtonLinkText":{"href":"","label":null,"target":""},"viewDetailsLinkText":{"href":"","label":null,"target":""},"componentID":"deal-holiday-small-promo-carousel_1156968212","stamp":{"src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/logos/BOQE-2026-Stamp_Teal.png","alt":null,"link":null,"quality":0.0},"button":{"href":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/accommodation","label":"See more Deals","target":"_self"},"goodToGo":{"src":"","alt":"","link":null,"quality":0.0},"items":[],":type":"teq/components/deal/deal-holiday-small-promo-carousel"},"spacer_471599765_cop_1698210768":{"spacerType":"whitespace","paddingSize":"small",":type":"teq/components/spacer"},"text_964122831":{"text":"\u003Ch2\u003EASICS Gold Coast Marathon\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWhen:\u003C/b\u003E 5 - 6 July 2025\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFeaturing eight races over two days, the \u003Ca title=\"Gold Coast Marathon\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/events/p-66a986cc070af4bf778684bd-asics-gold-coast-marathon\" target=\"_self\"\u003EGold Coast Marathon\u003C/a\u003E features a fast and flat course following the magnificent Gold Coast Broadwater, the golden beaches of the Gold Coast from Main Beach to Burleigh Heads. It starts and finishes in the iconic Southport Broadwater Parklands.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EOpen to runners of all abilities, including two kilometres and four kilometres junior dash events, the five-kilometre Fun Run, the ten kilometre Run, the Half Marathon (21.1kilometres) and the Gold Coast Marathon (42.195 kilometres)\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003Cb\u003ELearn more:\u003C/b\u003E \u003Ca title=\"Gold Coast Marathon\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/events/endurance-events/gold-coast-marathon\" target=\"_self\"\u003EGet ready to race in this year's Gold Coast Marathon.\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"text_1736922540":{"text":"\u003Ch2\u003EThe British & Irish Lions Tour 2025 | Brisbane\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWhen:\u003C/b\u003E 2 and 19 July 2025\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe British and Irish Lions are returning to Australia in 2025 with the highly anticipated and popular festival of rugby.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/gb/en/things-to-do/events/p-64c88b14fd036ff329743cb1-the-british--irish-lions-tour-2025-vs-queensland-reds--brisbane\"\u003EQueensland Reds v. British & Irish Lions\u003C/a\u003E - Wednesday 2 July 2025 at Suncorp Stadium\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/gb/en/things-to-do/events/p-64b8f370a37107395e9ddabc-the-british--irish-lions-tour-2025-vs-wallabies--brisbane\"\u003EWallabies v. British & Irish Lions\u003C/a\u003E - Saturday 19 July 2025 at Suncorp Stadium\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003C/ul\u003E\r\n","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"editorial_descriptio_2130415283":{"text":"\u003Ch2\u003EPacific Airshow Gold Coast\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWhen:\u003C/b\u003E 15 - 17 August 2025\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EPacific Airshow Gold Coast is a three-day weekend event featuring heart-pumping aerobatic demonstrations by the world’s finest aviators, VIP meet-and-greet events, family fun, and more. \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003ELearn more: \u003Ca title=\"Pacific Airshow\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/events/sports-events/pacific-airshow\" target=\"_self\"\u003EHere's everything you need to know about Australia's biggest airshow. \u003C/a\u003E\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"editorial_description":{"text":"\u003Ch2\u003EBirdsville Races | Outback Queensland\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWhen:\u003C/b\u003E 5– 6 September 2025\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"imageca2337e8-d20a-465c-8fc5-6eb69c623ee9":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/outback-queensland/blog-images/hero-banner/2020_OUT_Birdsville_SpectatorSport_133385.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/outback-queensland/blog-images/hero-banner/2020_OUT_Birdsville_SpectatorSport_133385.jpg","link":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/events/p-56b261c12cbcbe7073adc0dd-birdsville-races","alt":"Jockeys riding their horses at the Birdsville Races","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/events/queensland-events-not-to-miss/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/imageca2337e8-d20a-465c-8fc5-6eb69c623ee9.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1734330280500/2020-out-birdsville-spectatorsport-133385.jpeg","uuid":"1601dc08-ee70-4262-9344-4f0280bae4f7","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Birdsville Races, Outback Queensland",":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio_453527188":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EForget the race that stops the nation, this equally-iconic outback race is near Queensland’s huge organic cattle station (we’re talking three-million-hectares-huge). Experience a weekend at \u003Ca title=\"Birdsville Races\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/events/p-56b261c12cbcbe7073adc0dd-birdsville-races\" target=\"_self\"\u003EBirdsville Races\u003C/a\u003E with a good dose of outback character. This small one-pub town swells to a population of thousands to watch the action, and a spot to sleep is hot real estate – with some people camped out under their planes each evening.\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003ELearn more: \u003C/b\u003E\u003Ca title=\"Things to do at Birdsville Races\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/events/sports-events/things-to-do-at-the-birdsville-races\" target=\"_self\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EUnforgettable things to do while you're at The Birdsville Races\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EToowoomba Carnival of Flowers | Queensland Country\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWhen: \u003C/b\u003E19 - 22 September 2025\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"image9408a416-c5af-4bb3-b070-17233c6425b2":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/southern-queensland-country/blog-images/2021_SQC_ToowoombaCarnivalOfFlowers_NathanMcNeil_146753.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/southern-queensland-country/blog-images/2021_SQC_ToowoombaCarnivalOfFlowers_NathanMcNeil_146753.jpg","link":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destination-information/p-56b25dadaeeeaaf773cefc27-toowoomba","alt":"Couple looking at flowers in Queens Park","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/events/queensland-events-not-to-miss/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image9408a416-c5af-4bb3-b070-17233c6425b2.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1734389588054/2021-sqc-toowoombacarnivalofflowers-nathanmcneil-146753.jpeg","uuid":"918829f7-bddf-4752-9d7b-1fece6987f51","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers, Queensland Country",":type":"teq/components/image"},"text_2123311422":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EStop and smell the roses (and orchids and geraniums) at the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers. The city’s gardens burst with colour during this month-long floral fiesta that celebrates spring – and pulses with the energy of the thousands of people each day who flock to see it. Beyond the flower power, there’s a food festival, sideshow alley, grand parade and line-up of live entertainment to enjoy.\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003ELearn more: \u003Ca title=\"Guide to Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/events/arts-and-culture/toowoomba-carnival-of-flowers-guide\" target=\"_self\"\u003EWhy you need to visit Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers this year\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"text":{"text":"\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cb\u003EGroundwater Country Music Festival | Gold Coast\u003C/b\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWhen: \u003C/b\u003E17 - 19 October 2025\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"image_363916313":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/events/2022_GC_GroundwaterCMF_Broadbeach_Bianca Holderness_244.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/events/2022_GC_GroundwaterCMF_Broadbeach_Bianca Holderness_244.jpg","link":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/events/p-5fb7560caa71b69a1877d5a3-groundwater-country-music-festival","alt":"Performers on stage at Groundwater Country Music Festival","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/events/queensland-events-not-to-miss/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image_363916313.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1734389554037/2022-gc-groundwatercmf-broadbeach-bianca-holderness-244.jpeg","uuid":"5176ecb0-aa32-4005-9197-07d2cfb36d8c","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Groundwater Country Music Festival., Gold Coast. Photo by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/groundwatercmf/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003E@groundwatercmf\u003C/a\u003E",":type":"teq/components/image"},"text_1563758496":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EGrab your beach towel, pack your togs and put on your cowboy boots—some of the hottest acts in country music are coming to the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/gold-coast\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Gold Coast\"\u003EGold Coast\u003C/a\u003E for the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/events/p-5fb7560caa71b69a1877d5a3-groundwater-country-music-festival\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Groundwater Music Festival\"\u003EGroundwater Country Music Festival\u003C/a\u003E. \u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThis three-day festival of boot scootin’ fun is held in the streets, parks and venues of \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/gold-coast/broadbeach\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Broadbeach\"\u003EBroadbeach\u003C/a\u003E, just metres from the surf. Best of all, it’s entirely free.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cb\u003EGold Coast 500\u003C/b\u003E | Gold Coast\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWhen: \u003C/b\u003E24 - 26 October 2025\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThere’s one weekend of the year where the Gold Coast is better known for supercars than its surf. \u003Cspan\u003EGet set for the \u003C/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/events/p-673bea47609ef08f6a53c419-2025-boost-mobile-gold-coast-500\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Gold Coast 500\"\u003EGold Coast 500\u003C/a\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E: when beachside streets transform into a world-class track, and you get a front-row seat to watch internationally acclaimed drivers as they skid by, burning rubber and winning hearts. \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWalk the Surfers Paradise street track, find your favourite spot and settle in to watch the V8 Supercars, Hot Wheel Utes and Super Trucks do what they do best. The high-octane atmosphere continues off-track with meet-and-greets, a huge music festival lineup and helicopter tours.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003ELearn more: \u003Ca title=\"Gold Coast 500 guide\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/events/p-673bea47609ef08f6a53c419-2025-boost-mobile-gold-coast-500\" target=\"_self\"\u003EYour guide to the Boost Mobile Gold Coast 500\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cb\u003ENoosa Triathlon | Sunshine Coast\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWhen: \u003C/b\u003E29 October - 2 November 2025\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"image_477866162":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/events/2022_SC_KV-noosatri22-4692.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/events/2022_SC_KV-noosatri22-4692.jpg","link":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/events/p-581be47d2a153a2a7ada9a18-noosa-triathlon","alt":"Athletes riding bikes at Noosa Triathlon","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/events/queensland-events-not-to-miss/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image_477866162.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1734389639566/2022-sc-kv-noosatri22-4692.jpeg","uuid":"b45cb81d-09e8-434d-be51-de25ca189e39","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Noosa Triathlon, Sunshine Coast",":type":"teq/components/image"},"text_278435373":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003ENoosa’s sun-drenched Main Beach and its lush, rolling hinterland provide the scenic course for the annual \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/events/p-581be47d2a153a2a7ada9a18-noosa-triathlon\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Noosa Triathlon\"\u003ENoosa Triathlon\u003C/a\u003E, Australia’s largest and oldest triathlon.\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Olympic-distance triathlon (featuring a 1.5k-kilometre ocean swim, 40-kilometre bike ride and 10k-kilometre run) is the main event but this multi-sports extravaganza also includes ocean swims, fun runs, cycling and kid’s events.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EEither join in on the action yourself or join more than 30,000 spectators cheering on the superhuman competitors—head to the finish line where the race ends and the party starts.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003ELearn more: \u003Ca title=\"Noosa Triathlon\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/events/endurance-events/noosa-triathlon-guide\" target=\"_self\"\u003EYour guide to the Noosa Triathlon\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"editorial_descriptio_626279750":{"text":"\u003Ch2\u003EAustralian PGA Championship | Brisbane\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWhen:\u003C/b\u003E 27 - 30 November 2025\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"image":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/events/2022_BNE_AUSPGA_AdamScott_SD_00601.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/events/2022_BNE_AUSPGA_AdamScott_SD_00601.jpg","alt":"Adam Scott during Round 1 of the Australian PGA Golf Championship","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/events/queensland-events-not-to-miss/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1714282084025/2022-bne-auspga-adamscott-sd-00601.jpeg","uuid":"db04b575-8ced-491d-9522-6739579a4d14","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Australian PGA Championship, Brisbane",":type":"teq/components/image"},"text_1709955394":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EWhether you're an amateur, weekend warrior or do your best work on the putt-putt course, there's no beating the atmosphere of watching golf's greatest during the Australian P\u003Cb\u003E\u003C/b\u003EGA Championship.\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EMore details to come.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"editorial_descriptio":{"text":"\u003Ch2\u003EBrisbane International Film Festival | Brisbane\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWhen:\u003C/b\u003E 27 - 30 November 2025\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ECalling all movie buffs, the \u003Ca title=\"Brisbane International Film Festival\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/events/p-6903148c8ab19b3812fcd65a-brisbane-international-film-festival\" target=\"_self\"\u003EBrisbane International Film Festival\u003C/a\u003E (BIFF) returns for \u003Ca title=\"Your ultimate guide to the 2025 Brisbane International Film Festival\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/events/arts-and-culture/brisbane-international-film-festival-guide\" target=\"_self\"\u003Efour action-packed days\u003C/a\u003E, with 60 screenings, featuring Cannes, Venice and Sundance favourites, local premieres and thought-provoking documentaries. Get the rare chance to hear directly from directors and creatives during live Q&As, and dive into epic activations - from a \u003Ci\u003EBring It On!\u003C/i\u003E screening (complete with a cheerleading preformance) at The Star to a Jeff Buckley tribute concert led by incredible Aussie musicians.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"editorial_descriptio_1063375936":{"text":"\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWoodford Folk Festival | Brisbane \u003C/b\u003E\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWhen: \u003C/b\u003ETBC December 2025 – 1 January 2026\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"image_68759641":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/brisbane/blog-images/2024_BNE_WoodfordFolkFestival1.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/brisbane/blog-images/2024_BNE_WoodfordFolkFestival1.jpg","link":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/events/music-and-festivals/woodford-folk-festival-guide","alt":"Lady dancing in the crowd at Woodford Folk Festival","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/events/queensland-events-not-to-miss/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image_68759641.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1734326813429/2024-bne-woodfordfolkfestival1.jpeg","uuid":"694c3d65-91c8-4fe6-89dc-dd87fb04c5f6","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Woodford Folk Festival, Brisbane",":type":"teq/components/image"},"text_1288455426":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EEvery year between Boxing Day and New Year, Woodfordia—a regenerated former dairy farm in Jinibara Country—turns into a sprawling village to host the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/events/p-56b264102cbcbe7073ade337-woodford-folk-festival\" title=\"Woodford Folk Festival\"\u003EWoodford Folk Festival\u003C/a\u003E.\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAustralia’s largest gathering of performers brings together over 2,000 musicians, dancers, artists, comedians, poets and more for over 400 shows across 35 different venues. Come for the music, stay for the Woodfordia lifestyle where you can unleash your inner bohemian and swim in Lake Gkula, meditate on the lawn, or admire spectacular art installations throughout the festival site. \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIt all culminates in the spectacular New Year’s Day Fire Event, which gives festivalgoers the chance to farewell the year just gone and welcome the new one with a lantern parade and bonfire.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003ELearn more:\u003C/b\u003E \u003Ca title=\"Woodford Folk Festival\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/events/music-and-festivals/woodford-folk-festival-guide\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E9 reasons why you should explore the Woodford Folk Festival\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"text_256004840":{"text":"\u003Ch2\u003EThe Star Gold Coast Magic Millions Carnival\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWhen:\u003C/b\u003E TBC January 2026\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"image58d73a86-00a5-4c57-8118-6ef4688fb48a":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/events/2022_GC_MagicMillions_BarrierDra_ LM-2292.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/events/2022_GC_MagicMillions_BarrierDra_ LM-2292.jpg","link":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/events/sports-events/magic-millions","alt":"Jockeys riding their horses on Surfers Paradise beachfront  ","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/events/queensland-events-not-to-miss/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image58d73a86-00a5-4c57-8118-6ef4688fb48a.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1734327157004/2022-gc-magicmillions-barrierdra--lm-2292.jpeg","uuid":"7fde7092-e5e9-499f-a74d-2f734297ef6d","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Surfers Paradise Beach, Gold Coast. 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