From Regency-era balls and giant kite festivals to floating seafood feasts and medieval reenactments, Moreton Bay’s events calendar is packed with experiences you wouldn’t expect to find just north of Brisbane. Here are 14 standout events worth planning a trip around.
Live Out Your Fantasy at Dragon Call
Woodfordia | 22–23 August
Think Dungeons & Dragons, but in real life. Dragon Call transforms Woodfordia into an immersive fantasy world where visitors create their own character, join a realm and set off on magical quests, encounters and adventures. Whether you’re a seasoned role-player or a curious first-timer, it’s a chance to spend a weekend living out your own fantasy story – with camping included.
Dress Like It’s 1815 at a Jane Austen Ball
Dayboro | 22 August
Swap modern life for Regency England at an elegant evening inspired by Jane Austen. Expect period dancing, candlelit charm, Regency costumes and an old-world supper in the picturesque country town of Dayboro.
Feast Under the Trees at the Samford Valley Long Lunch
Samford | 12 September
One of the region’s favourite food events returns, bringing long tables, local produce and country hospitality together beneath the trees in Samford Valley.
Learn the Secrets of Growing Your Own Produce
Samford Valley | 12 September & 17 October
Green Thumb Farm opens the gates for practical workshops covering everything from growing spring vegetables and edible flowers to preserving food through fermentation. Leave with new skills – and your own homemade sauerkraut.
Discover What Happens After Dark on Bribie Island
Bribie Island | From 12 September
Young explorers can shine torches on nocturnal wildlife, hear stories under the stars and uncover the creatures that come alive after sunset in the Bribie Island Seaside Museum’s interactive Imaginarium: Nocturnal Life experience.
Travel Through Time at the Abbey History Festival
Caboolture | 26–27 September
Missed out on the sold-out Abbey Medieval Festival or want to immerse yourself in Time Travel Tourism? The Abbey History Festival offers another chance to step back in time, with immersive historical re-enactments spanning Ancient Rome to the 20th century, complete with markets, performances, workshops and living history displays.
Watch Giant Kites Fill the Sky
Redcliffe | 19–20 September
International kite flyers will once again transform the skies above Pelican Park during Redcliffe KiteFest, with giant kites, family activities, workshops and plenty of colour along the waterfront.
Dine on a Floating Jetty
Sandstone Point | 19 September
Seafood lovers can enjoy one of the region’s most unique dining experiences, with a long lunch or twilight feast served on a floating jetty overlooking the Pumicestone Passage.
Dig for Ancient Egyptian Artefacts
Abbey Museum | 20–23 September
The Abbey Museum’s popular Kids Dig It! program returns these school holidays, giving young archaeologists the chance to excavate artefacts, try archery and immerse themselves in Ancient Egypt through hands-on activities.
Cast a Line at Queensland’s Newest Fishing Festival
Sandstone Point | 24–27 September
Fishing, live music, outdoor adventure, food trucks and family entertainment come together at the inaugural Anaconda Sandstone Point Fishing Festival, celebrating Queensland’s love of life on the water.
Raise a Stein at Oktoberfest
Hip Hop Brewers | Brendale | 10 October
Hip Hops Brewers is bringing Oktoberfest to Moreton Bay with an afternoon dedicated to German beer, food and festivities. Expect a lineup of German-style seasonal craft beers led by a traditional Märzen lager, hearty German platters, live music and plenty of laughs as Sneaky Schnitzel hosts classic Oktoberfest games in the brewery’s beer garden.
Escape to the Mountains for Art with Altitude
Mount Glorious | 10–11 October
The rainforest village of Mount Glorious showcases local artists, sculptors, ceramicists and makers during this annual exhibition celebrating creativity in the hinterland.
Pull on Your Boots for a Country Rodeo
Eatons Hill | 17 October
Bull riding, whip cracking, mechanical bulls and country entertainment headline the annual Eatons Hill Rodeo before the celebrations continue into the evening with a B&S-style after-party.
Ring in the New Year at Australia’s Biggest Folk Festival
Woodford | 27 December – 1 January
With more than 450 performances across music, comedy, theatre, dance, ideas, workshops and visual arts, Woodford Folk Festival once again transforms Woodfordia into one of Australia’s most iconic cultural gatherings.
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