2023 Major Events Calendar

If there's one thing the Moreton Bay Region knows how to do well - it's hosting some of the biggest, best and most unique events and festivals in the country!

With a packed calendar of events all year round, there is something for everyone to enjoy. From major festivals, sporting competitions, arts and cultural celebrations, live music and concerts through to an array of family-friendly and community events staged around the Moreton Bay Region.

Samford & Surrounds Arts Trails & Open Studios

Indulge in a day in the countryside with the stimulation of seeing some of the 20+ talented local artists in their studios and shared spaces - meet the makers, learn about their stories and techniques and enjoy some exceptional art, all whilst experiencing our regions natural beauty.

When: Every Saturday and Sunday in June

Where: Samford and surrounding towns of Mt Glorious, Dayboro and Ferny Hills

Cost: Free

Website: creativesamford.com

Abbey Medieval Festival

Abbey Medieval Festival is the largest celebration of medieval culture, 600 to 1600AD in Europe and the Middle East, in the southern hemisphere. Held every July, the festival delivers authentic medieval experiences from the Medieval Banquets, a Kids Dig It! Medieval Family Fun Week, to the main 2 day mega medieval event, where history comes alive thanks to re-enactment encampments, workshops, displays and the highlight, the Joust! Information below is for the 2 day event.

When: 8th - 9th July

Where: Abbey Museum of Art & Archaeology, The Abbey Place, Caboolture QLD, Australia

Cost: from $49 per person tickets HERE

Website: abbeymedievalfestival.com

Bonfire Night

With Winter well and truly upon us in July, there is no denying that a little winter warmth is essential and Sandstone Point Hotel’s Annual Bonfire Night is the hottest place to be. Offering Brisbane’s biggest bonfires, fire twirlers, kids rides, food stalls, live music, FIREWORKS plus much more will have you feeling hot hot hot.

When: Saturday 1st July

Where: Sandstone Point Hotel

Cost: TBA

Website: sandstonepointhotel.com.au

Moreton Bay Food + Wine Festival

Foodies rejoice! Redcliffe’s very own foodie festival is coming back in 2023. Get ready to eat, drink and enjoy all weekend long at the Moreton Bay Food + Wine Festival, with something to satisfy everyone’s palate.

This weekend-long celebration hosted at Apex Park, Woody Point will feature cooking demonstrations, celebrity chefs, pop-up bars and dining precincts, tastings, international flavours, seminars, live entertainment and more.

With Moreton Bay as its stunning backdrop, the festival winds its way along the foreshore where foodies will enjoy top-notch bites and sips, along with a jam-packed program of entertainment.

When: 4-6 August

Where: Apex Park, Woody Point

Website: https://www.moretonbayfoodandw...

Tastes of Moreton Bay

Welcome to Moreton Bay Region, a hidden gem of flavour on your doorstep. Come with us on a month-long culinary journey of local produce, masterclasses and events – there’s no shortage of hidden delicious gems to explore.

When: Sept - Oct

Where: Across the Moreton Bay Region

Cost: Varied

Website: tastesofmoretonbay.com.au

Redcliffe KiteFest

It’s the annual event that draws over 40,000 attendees across one weekend and it’s back in 2023! Redcliffe KiteFest is without a doubt the most popular family-friendly event on the Redcliffe Peninsula. Drawing in international, interstate and local professional kite flyers, Redcliffe KiteFest also features a jam-packed program of live entertainment that over the years has seen acts like Baby Shark, Paw Patrol, Justice League and PJ Masks.

When: Saturday 16 & Sunday 17 September

Where: Pelican Park, Clontarf

Cost: TBA

Website: redcliffekitefest.com.au

Strawberry & Dessert Festival

With over 40% of Queensland strawberries coming from our local Moreton Bay Region, our slice of South East Queensland paradise has the perfect excuse to revel in all things Fragaria vesca so bring the family, kick-back and join in the sweet festivities at Sandstone Point Hotel.

When: Saturday 24 September

Where: Sandstone Point Hotel, Bribie Island Road, Sandstone Point

Cost: TBC

Website: sandstonepointhotel.com.au

Oyster & Seafood Festival

Shucks, it’s time for oyster (and seafood) lovers to rejoice! Enjoy freshly shucked oysters, seafood and wine stalls, celebrity chef demonstrations, live music, rides, entertainment and more at Sandstone Point Hotel.

When: Saturday 14 October

Where: Sandstone Point Hotel

Cost: TBA

Woodford Folk Festival

Unleash your inner bohemian as ancient cultures converge into a sensory experience like no other! Woodford Folk Festival is an eclectic annual six-day event held from 27 December to 1 January and it’s a Queensland institution. Program TBA.

When: 27 December – 1 January

Where: Woodfordia

Cost: TBC

Website: woodfordfolkfestival.com

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Acknowledgement of Country - We would like to acknowledge the traditional owners of the lands and waterways of the Moreton Bay Region, the Kabi Kabi/Gubbi Gubbi, Jinibara, and Turrbal people and pay our respects to their Elders, past, present and emerging. We recognise the ongoing connection that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have to this land and recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the original custodians of this land.