Festivals And Events

Many craft, floral, cultural, youth, and sporting events organised by local, State and National interest groups are held throughout the year. Such events are part of the fabric of Hervey Bay life. A major event is the Hervey Bay Whale Festival held during mid-August. Festivities continue for two weeks with such activities as the Blessing of the Fleet Carnival, floral art display, teddy bears picnic and culminating with the electric light parade.

The local Arts Council run a great event at Easter within the Scarness area, which is

very family friendly with local talent, arts and crafts, workshops and of course a visit from the Easter Bunny !

The Whale Festival, the Funfest is held at the Seafront oval or at the marina over three days and nights and includes food stalls, family entertainment, live bands, side show and fireworks.

A recent addition to the events calendar is the USQ Mid-Winter Music Festival held in July and which features the USQ Big Band along with local music groups and orchestra.

In 2008 the Local Arts Council started it first year of the Hervey Bay Jazz festival with a wonderful 3 day event.  The 2009 Jazz Festival will be held over the weekend 1/8/09 at the Mantra Resort and in 2011 held a day at the Urangan Pier area. For all Arts Councils events please look at thier website and see what they have been up too - a great picture gallery  www.herveybayartscouncil.com.au

Both Hervey Bay and Maryborough also get into the Christmas spirit with a Lights Up Competition for both households and businesses.

See the events section  of frasercoastonline for a calendar of events with all festivals, community events, theatre, music and drama listed.  www.frasercoastonline.com.au

There is something for everyone and a great time to be had in Hervey Bay.

Also See:

Tourism | Fraser Island Tourism | Travel Services | Ecotourism | Places To Eat And Stay | Heritage | Disability Services

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