Food 'n' Groove Fridays
A summer favourite, Food ‘n’ Groove Fridays bring
locals and visitors together for vibrant nights of food
trucks, live music and relaxed coastal culture. These
events deliver high community attendance, strong
social sharing and ideal alignment for brands seeking
a fun, youthful and lifestyle driven audience.
Relish Fraser Coast - Food & Wine Festival
June
Set along the historic Mary River, Relish brings
together regional producers, renowned chefs
and passionate food lovers for an indulgent day
of gourmet tastings, masterclasses and live
entertainment. The festival generates rich visual
content highly shareable across food, travel and
lifestyle channels—extending reach far beyond the
Fraser Coast.
Mary Poppins Festival
July
A whimsical celebration of storytelling and creativity,
the Mary Poppins Festival transforms Maryborough
into a world of imagination. With its unique literary
heritage connection, the festival attracts families,
media attention and global enthusiasm from
Mary Poppins fans, authors’ groups and creative
communities.
Hervey Bay Whale Festival
Honouring the arrival of humpback whales to
Hervey Bay—Australia’s premier whale immersion
destination—this festival features the iconic City
and Sea, Parade of Lights, Blessing of the Fleet and
Paddle Out for Whales. With international interest
linked to the region’s Whale Heritage Site status, the
event consistently draws global online engagement
and broad tourism visibility.