Local Events
Local Markets
14 March, 2009
1st Sunday of the month - 9am to 1.00pm: FigTree Creek
3rd Sunday of the month - 9am to 1.00pm: Emu Park
4th Sunday of the month - 9am to 1.00pm: Causeway Lake
Community Markets each Saturday Yeppoon Showgrounds
Events
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Exhibitions and Shows (1)
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Yeppoon Show One the most successful small shows in Central Queensland , the Yeppoon Annual Show is held over two days on the second weekend in June coinciding with the Queen’s Birthday long weekend. The Yeppoon show is two days of fun filled action! With a variety of competitions, displays and the excitement of sideshow alley. The show attracts a wide range of displays and ground exhibits featuring machinery, irrigation equipment, private and commercial vehicles, marine displays, commercial and retail supplies and products, jewellery and fancy goods, clothing and edible products. Also featured are school and college promotional stands, trade exhibits and a large display of edible and exotic fruits, vegetables and a competitive section for the pineapple industry. So come along to the 56th Yeppoon Annual Show.
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Festivals and Celebrations (2)
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The Village Festival The Village Festival is the Capricorn Coast's major music and arts celebration staged annually by the Keppel Coast Arts Council since 2003.
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Yeppoon Lions Pinefest The festival will attract interest from the local and broader regional community. Events such as the Grand Street Parade, beach activities and fireworks display draw spectators from far afield, from Emerald, Gladstone, Marlborough and the local city, Rockhampton.
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Sporting Events (3)
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Brisbane to Keppel Tropical Yacht Race The premier sailing event on the Capricorn Coast calendar, the Brisbane to Keppel Yacht Tropical Race conveniently follows the Sydney to Gold Coast Yacht Race and is a feeder to the Hamilton Island Race week. Race organisers, Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron, host the starting line festivities on Friday 6 August.
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Cycle Queensland Cycle Queensland is a fully catered nine-day cycling holiday on two wheels. The event is designed to let you have fun and enjoy your cycling. All your needs are taken care of by the Cycle Queensland team.
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Yeppoon Coast Guard Tight Lines Fishing Classic The Yeppoon Coast Guard Tight Lines Fishing Classic is the Capricorn Coast's premier fishing competition. Open to senior and junior categories the competition features prizes for each species as well as lucky draw. Fundraising for QF11 Yeppoon Coast Guards, this is a great community event showcasing the best fishing grounds the Keppel Islands have to offer.