The Capricorn Region | Things to See and Do

Each year the Rockhampton Expo transforms the Rockhampton Showgrounds into a one-stop-shop for outdoor adventure enthusiasts and home renovators. The Expo combines a massive outdoor adventure display with everything from caravans and camper trailers to vehicles and more with the latest products and services for home, outdoor living and lifestyle.

The Yeppoon Community Market is held each Saturday morning at the Yeppoon Showgrounds from 6am to 10am. Arrive early for your choice the freshest local fruit and vegetables the Capricorn Coast has to offer.

The Causeway Lake Markets are held on the fourth Sunday of every month from 10am to 12pm at Causeway Lake, at the northern end of the causeway. The stalls have a variety of fresh fruit and vegetables and other homemade products.

2019 marks the fifth year of the RunNation Film Festival. Founded in Sydney and now an international event, the festival has been attended by athletes and runners from all around Australia and many parts of the world.

Fig Tree Creek Markets are organised by Keppel Coast Arts and held on the first Sunday each month, adjacent to the Capricorn Coast Tourist Information Centre at Ross Creek Roundabout, Yeppoon. Fig Tree Creek Markets stallholders display, demonstrate and sell unique, handmade, locally designed, home baked and home grown products.

The Women's Adventure Film Tour presented by Paddy Pallin is back for its third season! This is Australia’s original women’s adventure film tour, created by Adventure Entertainment in partnership with She Went Wild.

The 2019 Oceania Cup will take place in Rockhampton, Queensland from Wednesday 4 September to Sunday 8 September. The Rockhampton Hockey Association and Oceania Hockey Federation are official hosts of the 2019 Oceania Cup and will confirm the schedule, ticket details and participating nations in due course.

The weekend starts with a Sportsmans Dinner on Friday night where their ambassadors tell their story. Saturday morning involves skills sessions where their ambassadors spend time with up and coming juniors.

A fun night featuring pig racing, a performance by popular Australian group The Pigs and of course everything pork on the menu – including pork ribs, pork sausages, pork chops, pork belly, roast pork, pork crackling and even mini pork mignons!

The Mount Morgan Wattle Day and Village Markets – a family fun day at the Historical Railway Complex. Market stalls, free wattle seedlings, live entertainment, amusements, activities, demonstrations, food, refreshments and much more.