Upcoming Events

8:00am – 12:00pm | Reception Centre 
FREE ENTRY

Looking for something fun, affordable and a little bit different to do on a Sunday morning?
Come by the Ipswich Showgrounds for a fantastic morning of bargain hunting, treasure finding, community vibes and family fun! 

Browse stalls packed with preloved fashion, household goodies, toys, books, collectibles, vintage finds and all sorts of hidden treasures waiting for a new home. 

Event organiser: Southside Collective Markets
Contact: 0417 443 837 or southsidecollectivemarket@gmail.com
More info: HERE

The 30th edition of QMHE showcases all forms of scale modelling in Queensland at a family oriented event. There are club displays from Queensland and northern New South Wales, as well as a wide range of retailers in attendance. Each year, the QMHE incorporates the annual Queensland Scale Modelling Championships, with over 70 categories in 15 genres. 

𖡡  Event Centre – Ipswich Showgrounds | Open to the public: 
Sat 15 Aug | 9am-4pm
Sun 16 Aug | 9am-3pm

Swap & Sell:
Sun 16 Aug | Times to follow

Admission
Adults - $12.50 | Children (Aged 6-15) - $5 | Aged 5 & under - FREE | Family (2 Adults & 2 Children) $28

Event enquiries: QMHE Contact Us
Event info: HERE

9:30am - 11:30am | Front Market Area 

FREE ENTRY

Swap meet and free workshop. No-Cost Propagating. Learn ways to grow plants for free, using recycled materials at home.

Event organiser: Ipswich Plant Swap
Contact:  ipswichplantswap@gmail.com

Ashton Entertainment’s Great Australian Circus is coming to Ipswich!

From 21 – 30 August, the iconic Big Top will light up the Ipswich Showgrounds with a dazzling line-up of world-class performances.

Experience the thrill of the Amaral Globe Riders as they race at breakneck speeds inside their steel sphere, be captivated by breathtaking aerial silk artistry high above the ring, and share plenty of laughs with our hilarious comedy acts — all in a warm, all-weather Big Top.

Join us for an unforgettable celebration of family entertainment, where every moment is filled with wonder, excitement and skill.

📍 Ipswich Showgrounds
📅 21 – 30 August 

Show Times:
Fri 21 Aug – 7:00pm
Sat 22 - 2:30pm and 6:00pm
Sun 23 Aug - 11:00am and 2:30pm
Thurs 27 Aug - 6:00pm
Fri 28 Aug - 7:00pm
Sat 29 Aug - 2:30pm and 6:00pm
Sun 30 Aug - 11am

Book your tickets today:: https://ashtonentertainment.com.au/book-tickets/

Contact Details: 0418 224 666 or tickets@ashtonentertainment.com.au

Fresh Futures aims to promote and support events and activities that build the capacity of people living with disability, and those who support them, to imagine, identify and pursue an ordinary life in their communities; a life of connection, belonging and contribution.

Fresh Futures focuses on the transition from secondary schooling and allows the opportunity to explore what is next and who can support the journeys of young people.

𖡡  Event Centre – Ipswich Showgrounds | 9:00am - 2:00pm
FREE ENTRY

Event organiser: Fresh Futures Contact: Here

Event info: HERE

Get the Ghouls together and join in the fun at the Halloween Carnival of Screams Twilight Event. 
With fa-boo-lous entertainment, blood-curdling haunted house, wicked sideshow alley, creepy decorations, market stalls, best dressed parade, spooky disco and delicious treats to sink your fangs into. Your little monsters will have a hoot!

Shake the webs off your broomsticks for frights and fun –  Scream you there!

• Haunted House
• Spooky Disco
• Trick or Treating
• Carnival Rides
• Food Trucks
• Licensed Bar 
• Market Stalls – arts, crafts & pre-loved & MORE!

4pm – 9pm

PREPAID TICKETS ONLINE ONLY UNTIL MIDNIGHT 30 OCTOBER 2026 

$8.00 –  General Admission (13 years and over)

FREE – 0 to 12 years of age

ON THE DAY – GATES AND ONLINE

$10.00 – General Admission (13 years and over)

FREE – 0 to 12 years of age

Get into the festive spirit at our Enchanted Christmas Twilight. This Twilight Event is the perfect place to get your Christmas shopping done in one swoop! 

There will be a fantastic variety of Christmas Stalls where visitors will be sure to find the right Christmas gift for their loved ones or maybe something extra for yourselves.

This event is not to be missed, with enchanting Christmas decorations, glittering festive lights, amusement rides, fun entertainment, Christmas Carols, and a special visit from Santa himself!

WHAT TO EXPECT: 
* Free DIY Santa photos – bring your phone and snap your own pics!
* Ipswich City Big Band performing Christmas Carols 
* Food Trucks
* Licensed Bar
* Side Show Alley with rides & games  
* Market Stalls – arts, crafts & pre-loved & MORE!

See you there for some festive FUN!

TICKETS COMING SOON 
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