Date: 3/10/26
The 2026 Corryong Show is back, bigger and better than ever.
Join in for a fun-filled day packed with your favourite attractions: dog jumps, pet shows, animal nursery, cow pat lotto, market and trade stalls, face painting, inflatable fun, live music, and delicious food and drinks. The day ends with a spectacular fireworks display, a
perfect celebration for the whole family.
Date: 16/10-11/12/26
The Brigalow Arts Festival is the Banana Shire’s largest exhibition of visual arts in a professionally judged open art award. 2026 will mark the festival’s 30th anniversary. The festival program also offers artists and arts enthusiasts the opportunity to take part in networking events, practical workshops and to enhance skills in creative business development.
The exhibition component of the Brigalow Arts Festival is suitable for artists of any career stage across all artistic mediums. Categories encompass painting, printmaking, drawing, photography, digital arts, textiles, sculpture and decorative arts.
For artists, the Brigalow Arts Festival is the perfect way to build an audience, receive award recognition, sell works and exhibit in a professional gallery environment. For audiences, it is the ideal way to experience a cross-section of local arts, support artists and discover the stories that are being told in our region.
Dates: 16/06/2026 - 18/06/2026
Times: 9am-4pm
Get ready for three big days of fun, food and festivity at the Mackay Show! Held at the iconic Mackay Showgrounds, this beloved regional event brings together exciting rides, delicious local food, lively entertainment, fireworks, and unforgettable agricultural and animal displays. Whether you’re exploring livestock competitions, cheering on woodchoppers, or grabbing a showbag in Sideshow Alley, there’s something for everyone. Bring the whole family and celebrate community spirit in the heart of Mackay!