A Bumper Line-Up of Festivals and Events coming to the Atherton Tablelands
Spring is here and September and October is a great time to be in the Tablelands, with residents and visitors spoilt for choice with the incredible offering of events and festivals to experience and enjoy.
Following on the back of the popular Tablelands Maize Festival hosted last month, don’t miss some of Tablelands’ upcoming highlight events and festivals:
| 5-6 September | 80th Herberton Flower & Craft Show |
| 6 September | Iron & Steam Fair, Herberton Historic Village | Sprint Art & Craft Fair |
| 11 September | Millaa Millaa Art Exhibition ‘Opening Night’ |
| 12 September | Mount Garnet Car Bike Show |
| 12 September | ‘The Lego Movie (2014)’ – Priors Creek Parklands Creekside Family Cinema |
| 18-20 & 25-27 September | Mt Garnet 125th Anniversary |
| 19 September | Atherton Cup Race Day, Tolga |
| 24-27 September | Tinaroo Barra Bash |
| 26 September | Yungaburra Heritage Tractor & Machinery Day |
| 30 September | Tablelands Disability Expo, Atherton |
| 3 October | ‘The Addams Family (1991)’ – Priors Creek Parklands Creekside Family Cinema |
| 4 October | Tablelands Gem Festival, Tolga |
| 10 October | Malanda Bull Ride |
| 10-24 October | The Torimba Festival, Ravenshoe |
| 17 October | Jacaranda Festival, Herberton |
| 23-25 October | Tablelands Folk Festival, Yungaburra |
Greg Bowden, Tablelands Regional Council’s General Manager of Placemaking said: “I would like to congratulate all the organisers, volunteers and attendees who make these events such a great success.”
“These events help put the Atherton Tablelands on the map and offer something unique for residents and visitors alike. They are instrumental in highlighting the power of place, our community pride and what a great region the Tablelands is to live, discover and invest.” Mr Bowden said.
The Tablelands also play host to vibrant live music, theatre and ‘Arts’ venues, and an impressive variety of weekend markets. Don’t miss the Priors Creek Parklands Artisan and Farmer’s Night Markets the first Friday of each month and the other great markets across our region. https://www.trc.qld.gov.au/tablelands-markets.
The events and activities highlighted above are just a sample of everything happening, and there’s more to come! Council is working with community and business groups to create a dynamic events calendar for 2027. Take the opportunity to experience some of the great events available, and don’t forget to shop local and support our small and family-owned businesses and enjoy the great cafes and restaurants across the Tablelands while you’re out and about.
Visit the TRC Community Events webpage to stay up to date on ‘what’s on’ across the Atherton Tablelands, including community events, arts and culture events and library events. Local community groups are also invited to add their upcoming events to the calendar: https://www.trc.qld.gov.au/events.