Celebrating seasonal events and festivals offers a vibrant glimpse into the rich cultural tapestry and communal spirit of Caboolture and surrounding areas. Our weather and awesome outdoor lifestyle lend themselves beautifully to celebrating all that is great in our area with a festival.
From the bustling markets brimming with local crafts and fresh produce to the lively music and dance performances that echo the region’s diverse heritage, each season brings a new wave of festivities. Whether it’s the excitement of summer carnivals, the charm of winter fairs, or the vibrancy of spring parades, Caboolture’s festivals foster a deep sense of community and celebration. These events draw residents and visitors alike, making Caboolture a true hub of festive cheer and cultural appreciation.
Here is a list of all our favourite festivals in and around Caboolture and surrounding suburbs of north Brisbane, by month!
January Festivals
Music in the Park Scarborough
- Date: Sunday 26 January
- Location: Scarborough Beach Park, Scarborough
- Event link: Music in the Park
Celebrate Australia Day with friends. Take a picnic rug, fold-up chairs, water, sunscreen, and shade. Enjoy Moreton Bay entertainment and food trucks on site.
Australia Day on Bribie Island
- Date: Sunday 26 January
- Location: Brennan Park and Chamber of Commerce Park
- Event link: Australia Day on Bribie Island
Brennan Park and Chamber of Commerce Park play host to a cracking stage program of live music, there will be games, a few food trucks, market stalls and a good ole’ community sausage sizzle.
February Festivals
Moreton Bay Region Lunar New Year
- Date: Saturday, 17 February, 2024
- Location: Caboolture Town Square.
- Event link: Moreton Bay Region Lunar New Year
The Moreton Bay Region Lunar New Year event brings vibrant celebrations of the East to Caboolture. It’s a family-fun evening to celebrate the start of the Chinese New Year.
Fantasy Festival
- Date: Friday 23 – Sunday 25 February 2024
- Location: Old Petrie Town, Whiteside.
- Event link: Fantasy Festival
Immerse yourself in a world of fantasy at Whiteside with Celestial Events and Festival, bringing your favourite books, films, and games to life.
March Festivals
Brisbane Cycling Festival
- Date: 15 March – 16 April, 2024
- Various locations.
- Event link: Brisbane Cycling Festival
The Brisbane Cycling Festival features a line-up of rides, races, events, expos, and entertainment for cyclists of all abilities.
Moreton Kids Festival
- Date: Sunday 10 March 2024
- Location: Pine Rivers Park
- Event link: Moreton Kids Festival
Moreton Kids Festival celebrates the wonder and boundless enthusiasm of youth, featuring a jam-packed program of family-friendly entertainment.
SummerSalt
- Date: Saturday, 23 March 2024
- Location: Sandstone Point.
- Event link: SummerSalt
Gather your friends and family to create lasting memories this summer with sun-filled days and a delightful atmosphere of good times at the SummerSalt Festival.
Bluewater Festival
- Date: Thursday 28 and Friday 29 March, 2024
- Location: Moora Park, Shorncliffe
- Event link: Bluewater Festival
The famous Bluewater Festival at Shorncliffe Pier offers food, markets, entertainment, live bands, kids’ activities, and fireworks in conjunction with the Brisbane to Gladstone Yacht Race.
Straddie Easter Carnival: Dunwich
- Date: Saturday 30 March 2024
- Location: Dunwich, Stradbroke Island
- Event link: Straddie Easter
This annual Easter community event features rides for kids, showbags, animals, market stalls, and a spectacular fireworks display.
April Festivals
Caboolture Festival
- Date: Sunday 28 April 2024
- Location: James St Precinct, Caboolture.
- Event link: Caboolture Festival
Caboolture and its surrounds are filled with live music, entertainment, art exhibitions, family-friendly activities, and more as part of the Caboolture Festival.
May Festivals
Anywhere Theatre Festival
- Date: 9 to 26 May 2024
- Various locations.
- Event link: Anywhere Theatre Festival
This festival brings art and performance together in a range of performances across Moreton Bay and Brisbane.
The Hills Festival
- Date: Throughout May
- Multiple locations
- Event link: Hills Festival
The Hills come alive with fireworks, rides, entertainment and workshops for the month-long program of Hills Festival. Events are held in Arana Hills, Bunya, Draper, Everton Hills, Ferny Hills and Albany Creek.
Moreton Bay Multisport Festival
- Date: Saturday 10 May – Sunday 11 May 2025
- Location: Pelican Park, Clontarf.
- Event link: Moreton Bay Multisport Festival
Held in May, the festival in Clontarf features twilight running conditions on Saturday and a triathlon on Sunday, raising funds for the Children’s Hospital Foundation.
Where We Belong Festival
- Date: Saturday 18 May 2024
- Location: Picnic Hill, Redcliffe.
- Event link: Where We Belong Festival
Redcliffe’s biggest music festival at Picnic Hill features a showcase of headline and local bands, food trucks, merch stands, and a beer garden.
Dayboro Day Festival
- Date: Sunday 26 May 2024
- Location: Dayboro Memorial Showgrounds.
- Event link: Dayboro Day Festival
The Dayboro Day Festival returns annually with the Dayboro Antique & Collectables Fair, attracting over 20,000 visitors to this quaint rural township.
June Festivals
Steam Fair
- Date: Saturday 1 June – Sunday 2 June 2024
- Location: Old Petrie Town, Whiteside
- Event link: Steam Fair
Old Petrie Town hosts a Steam Fair with restored steam machines, heritage equipment displays, markets, food, and a Grand Parade of Magnificent Machinery.
Redcliffe Show
- Date: Friday 28 June – Sunday 30 June 2024
- Location: Redcliffe Showgrounds
- Event link: Redcliffe Show
Enjoy three days of rides, shows, animals, entertainment, and games at the Redcliffe Show.
Caboolture Show
- Date: Friday June 6 – Sunday June 8 2025
- Location: Caboolture Showgrounds
- Event link: Caboolture Show
Caboolture Show has rides, food, entertainment and family fun. Held over three days in June, there’s something for everyone. We wrote about the Caboolture Show here.
Samford Show
- Date: Saturday 13 July – Sunday 14 July 2024
- Location: Samford Showgrounds
- Event link: Samford Show
An exciting and fun-packed show for the entire family, with plenty of entertainment and events, including a freestyle motocross display and bicycle stunt show, fireworks, food stalls, rides and more.
July Festivals
Snow4Kids Festival
- Date: across July
- Location: Westfield North Lakes
- Event link: Snow4Kids Festival
Get ready for the coolest event of the year! Snow4Kids Festival transforms Westfield North Lakes into an immersive winter wonderland.
Bonfire Night
- Date: Saturday 6 July 2024
- Location: Sandstone Point.
- Event link: Bonfire Night
Bonfire Night at Sandstone Point Hotel features food trucks, fire twirlers, marshmallow roasting, campfire singalongs, live entertainment, flame shows, and pyro displays.
Dayboro Show
- Date: Saturday 6 July – Sunday 7 July 2024
- Location: Memorial Showgrounds, Dayboro
- Event link: Dayboro Show
A traditional country fair with side show alley, rides, kids’ entertainment, wood-chopping, rodeo, dog show displays, and more. After sunset, don’t miss the amazing fireworks display.
Abbey Medieval Festival
- Date: Saturday 6 July – Sunday 7 July 2024
- Location: Old Toorbul Point Rd, Caboolture.
- Event link: Abbey Medieval Festival
The Abbey Medieval Festival in Caboolture features historical re-enactments, medieval banquets, jousting, and family-friendly activities.
Mac’s Bridge Classic Car and Aircraft Festival
- Date: Sunday 14 July 2024
- Location: Caboolture Airport
- Event link: Mac’s Bridge Classic Car and Aircraft Festival
Experience classic cars and aircraft at Mac’s Bridge. Fun for the whole family! In addition to the usual comprehensive classic car displays, there will also be classic aircraft and warbirds.
Einbunpin Festival
- Date: Sunday 28 July 2024
- Location: Einbunpin Lagoon Parklands, Sandgate
- Event link: Einbunpin Festival
The Einbunpin Festival is a celebration for the community, highlighting the special village atmosphere, environment, and diverse talents and cultures in the Sandgate district. We wrote about the Einbunpin Festival here.
August Festivals
Moreton Bay Food and Wine Festival
- Date: Friday 23 to Sunday 25 August 2024
- Location: Apex Park, Woody Point
- Event link: Moreton Bay Food and Wine Festival
This exciting festival for foodies offers cooking demonstrations, seaside pop-up bars, local produce, live entertainment, and fireworks. We wrote about it here too!
Caboolture Gem Fest
- Date: Saturday 3 August 2024
- Location: Caboolture Showgrounds
- Event link: Caboolture Gem Fest
Discover dazzling gemstones, jewellery, and minerals at Caboolture Gem Fest. Enjoy family fun, market stalls, and demonstrations!
Pine Rivers Show
- Date: Friday 2 August – Sunday 4 August 2024
- Location: Pine Rivers Showgrounds, Lawnton
- Event link: Pine Rivers Show
The Pine Rivers Show features carnival rides, displays, concerts, and competitions for the whole family. We write about the Pine Rivers Festival every year.
Moreton Bay Eco Fest
- Date: Saturday 31 Aug 2024
- Location: Caboolture
- Event link: Moreton Bay Eco Fest
A great opportunity to celebrate sustainability and enjoy a fun day out with your family with sustainability experts, community organisations, food enthusiasts, gardening enthusiasts, conservationists, and more.
September Festivals
Redcliffe KiteFest
- Date: Saturday 14 September – Sunday 15 September 2024
- Location: Pelican Park, Clontarf
- Event link: Redcliffe KiteFest
Enjoy international kite displays, kids’ headline acts, live music, interactive activities, workshops, markets, and delicious food at Clontarf.
Wamuran F.A.M. Fest
- Date: Saturday 21 September 2024
- Location: Wamuran Sports Complex
- Event link: F.A.M Fest
Discover local flavours at Wamuran’s F.A.M Festival, a free event celebrating food, art, and music from local producers, makers, and artists.
Nundah Festival
- Date: Sunday 8 September 2024
- Location: Sandgate Road, Nundah
- Event link: Nundah Festival
An annual festival, celebrating with food, live music, entertainment, hundreds of school performers, food stalls, rides for kids, and more!
Strawberry and Dessert Festival
- Date: TBC
- Location: Sandstone Point
- Event link: Strawberry and Dessert Festival
Sandstone Point Hotel hosts the Strawberry & Dessert Festival to celebrate the delicious and nutritious strawberry as well as support local growers.
October Festivals
Oyster & Seafood Festival
- Date: TBC
- Location: Sandstone Point Hotel
- Event link: Oyster & Seafood Festival
Sandstone Point Hotel’s waterfront comes alive with a fresh seafood market including prawns, bugs, sand crabs, calamari and more.
November Festivals
Caboolture Feasts and Beats
- Date: Saturday 2 November 2024
- Location: James Street Precinct, Caboolture
- Event link: Caboolture Feasts and Beats
Get ready to explore a wide variety of culinary delights and indulge in a feast for the senses. From mouthwatering burgers to delicious coffee and sweet treats, there is something for everyone to enjoy.
Burpengary Beers and Beats
- Date: Saturday 17 November 2024
- Location: James Street Precinct, Caboolture
- Event link: Burpengary Beers and Beats
Get your taste buds ready and groove to the rhythm at Beers & Beats Burpengary. This family-friendly event offers plenty of activities to keep the little ones entertained!
December Festivals
Woodford Folk Festival
- Date: 27 December 2024 – 1 January 2025
- Location: Woodfordia
- Event link: Woodford Folk Festival
Experience six days and nights of music, performers, craft displays, and the showcase Fire Event, just a short drive north-west of Caboolture.
Sandstone Point Hotel Christmas Carnival
- Date: TBC
- Location: Sandstone Point Hotel
- Event link: Sandstone Point
Enjoy plenty of festivities for the whole family, with Christmas markets, food stalls, fireworks, live music, kids rides, entertainment and of course a visit from Santa!
Caboolture New Years Eve Festival
- Date: Tuesday 31 December
- Location: Caboolture Showgrounds
- Event link: Caboolture New Years Eve Festival
Head to Caboolture Showgrounds to bring in the new year with a community festival. There’ll be food stalls and plenty of entertainment to bring in the new year.
Caboolture Festivals and Events are Awesome
Caboolture’s love of culture and community spirit is something special. These events are part of what makes the region unique. From food festivals to cultural experiences, there’s something for everyone all year-round in Caboolture.
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