July - November

From late July to early November, Hervey Bay has become famous as the playground of the majestic humpback whales on their return to the Antarctic when the whales frolic in the warm waters of the bay. Don't leave it too late...book now! See rates page for Whale Watching Packages.

Monthly Jazz Club Gig

Hervey Bay Jazz Club meets on the last Friday of each month at the Hervey Bay Boat Club except where otherwise advertised. They present local and out of town musicians of a high professional standard.

Sundays in the Park

Hervey Bay Council for the Arts presents 'Sunday in the Park' at Scarness Stage on the 4th Sunday of every month . Each month will feature bands, dancers and musicians for all ages from 1pm -3pm. BYO Food, chairs or blanket to sit on.

24th & 25th March, 2012 - Fraser Coast Cultural Festival

The Fraser Coast Cultural Festival usually starts with a Parade of Nations at 10.00 a.m., with performers and local groups in costume, intermingled with local bands. After the opening ceremony by local dignitaries and consuls of some of the countries represented, performances will start at 11.00 a.m. and go on until 5.30 p.m. There are cultural performances on two stages, children's stage and a band stage as well as roving performers. High quality cultural performers come from all over Australia intermingled with local talent. The Children's stage will have entertainment for children of all ages, including local schools. There will be an International food-court and other food and craft stalls.

June, 2012 - Paddle Out for Whales 

The majestic Humpback Whale is likely to have been visiting the Fraser Coast Region from around 20,000 years ago. This fascinating creature has harmoniously swam in the world's oceans for over 23 million years and now many man-made impacts such as whaling, climate change and ship strikes threaten their existence. National Whale Day is held annually in the whale watch capital, Hervey Bay, raising awareness of these amazing creatures.  Go to www.paddleoutforwhales.blogspot.com for more information.

July 2012 - Return of the Whales - Launch of the Hervey Bay Whale Watching Season

View the whale boats at the Marina. Live music, wine and seafood sampling, face painting, balloons and Whale Trail Competition. Whale Watching passes to be won.  Date to be confirmed.

August 2012 - Hervey Bay Whale Festival

IT'S 40 TONNE OF FUN

The whale watching capital of the world will come alive with 12 hours of non-stop celebration rolled into three events, the Illuminated Street Parade, McDonalds Kid's Festival, and the LIVE Whale Aid Concert.

Join in the experience of discovery through the Hervey Bay Whale Festival's program and help celebrate our love of the Humpback Whale.  Come and see first-hand how Hervey Bay can put on a show!

'Whale of a Time' - McDonalds Kid's Festival at Seafront Oval with stalls, rides, food & bev, roving performers and stage entertainment. Bring along your folding chair and enjoy the spectacle of the Illuminated Street Parade later in the afternoon, featuring dazzling floats created by community organisations set to bring the Hervey Bay foreshore to life.

The evening concludes with a Live Whale Aid concert featuring a line-up of talented Australian musicians with a strong focus on raising funds for whale conservation. An exciting fireworks display will complete the celebrations.

August 2012 - Fraser Lions Hervey Bay Seafood Festival

The Hervey Bay Seafood Festival celebrates the fabulous local seafood harvested from the waters of the Fraser Coast.  Enjoy a family atmosphere with stalls, demonstrations, hot and cold seafood.  For something special be at the Tastes of the Bay Celebrity Chef seafood lunch.

Admission is $3 per adult and the Festival opens at 10am and concludes at approx 4pm. (details yet to be confirmed for 2012).

Markets

Nikenbah Markets - 1st & 3rd Sunday of month 7am-12noon

Koala Markets - 2nd, 4th & 5th Sunday of month Kruger Court

Maryborough Heritage Markets - Held every Thursday, in the Maryborough City Centre from 7.00 am to 1.00 pm

Burrum Heads Markets - 2nd Saturday of month Cnr. Burrum Heads Rd & Howard St