Upcoming Events

BULL-O-RAMA 26th JULY

Saturday 26th July

Save the date – tickets are limited and available online only.

Mark your calendar for Bull-O-Rama on Saturday 26th July at the Ipswich Showgrounds.

Join us for the ultimate adrenaline-fuelled action as you watch bull-riding cowboys take on some of the country’s meanest bulls. Featuring novice bulls, mini bulls, junior bulls, and of course, the main event, the open bull ride, providing non-stop action from start to finish. Then party the night away at the After Party!

Including a licenced bar and scrumptious food trucks.

Gates open at 5 pm.
Bull Ride commences at 6 pm.
After Party concludes at 10 pm.

Proudly Supported by RDW, Simon Colley Amusements and ADBRI Quarries. 
 

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Antique & Collectables Fair

Saturday 26th July

The Antiques & Collectables Fair will fill the Ipswich Showgrounds Event Space for a big one day event  with vendors from all over Australia gathering to sell thousands of Unique Antique & Vintage Collectables.  Whether it’s a trip back down memory lane you’re looking for or something for your collection, you will be sure to find it here.

Take a trip back in time and soak up the atmosphere of years gone by, and surround yourselves with people who have a passion for the past.  

Ipswich Event Centre at the Ipswich Showgrounds
The fair is open to the public from 8am to 2pm 

Admission $8 | Children Under 14 years Free

Info: www.antiquesandcollectablesfair.com 
Stallholder or event enquiries: ellen.aussiefairs@outlook.com 

Ipswich Collective & Thrifty Threads

Sunday 10th August

Thrifty Threads Preloved Market is a vibrant new addition that will run alongside our already established Collective INDOOR Market at the Ipswich Showgrounds!

This exciting new segment brings preloved fashion into the spotlight—offering even more variety and value for our growing local community and visitors from surrounding areas. From men's, women's, and children's clothing to accessories, antiques, and collectable homewares, this market is all about style, sustainability, and savvy shopping!

Ipswich Collective & Thrifty Threads Indoor Market offers a supportive environment  Enjoy the comfort of an indoor market without worrying about unpredictable weather.  Plenty of parking for vendors and visitors.

𖡡  Event Centre – Ipswich Showgrounds | 7.00 am to 12.00 pm
$2 Entry Fee | Children 16 years and under – Free

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

Ipswich Collective & Thrifty Threads

Sunday 7th September

Thrifty Threads Preloved Market is a vibrant new addition that will run alongside our already established Collective INDOOR Market at the Ipswich Showgrounds!

This exciting new segment brings preloved fashion into the spotlight—offering even more variety and value for our growing local community and visitors from surrounding areas. From men's, women's, and children's clothing to accessories, antiques, and collectable homewares, this market is all about style, sustainability, and savvy shopping!

Ipswich Collective & Thrifty Threads Indoor Market offers a supportive environment  Enjoy the comfort of an indoor market without worrying about unpredictable weather.  Plenty of parking for vendors and visitors.

𖡡  Event Centre – Ipswich Showgrounds | 7.00 am to 12.00 pm
$2 Entry Fee | Children 16 years and under – Free

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

Ipswich Collective & Thrifty Threads

Sunday 14th September

Thrifty Threads Preloved Market is a vibrant new addition that will run alongside our already established Collective INDOOR Market at the Ipswich Showgrounds!

This exciting new segment brings preloved fashion into the spotlight—offering even more variety and value for our growing local community and visitors from surrounding areas. From men's, women's, and children's clothing to accessories, antiques, and collectable homewares, this market is all about style, sustainability, and savvy shopping!

Ipswich Collective & Thrifty Threads Indoor Market offers a supportive environment  Enjoy the comfort of an indoor market without worrying about unpredictable weather.  Plenty of parking for vendors and visitors.

𖡡  Event Centre – Ipswich Showgrounds | 7.00 am to 12.00 pm
$2 Entry Fee | Children 16 years and under – Free

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

Halloween Spooktacular 2025

Saturday 25th October

Get the Ghouls together and join in the fun at the Halloween Spooktacular.
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 be a have hoot!

Shake the webs off your broomsticks for frights and fun between 3pm & 9pm – Scream you there!

* Food Trucks
* Spooky Disco
* Kids Activities
* Rides
* Market Stalls – arts, crafts & pre-loved
& MORE!
4pm – 9pm
$5 General Admission

12 & Under – Free!

Antique & Collectables Fair

Saturday 25th October

The Antiques & Collectables Fair will fill the Ipswich Showgrounds Event Space for a big one day event  with vendors from all over Australia gathering to sell thousands of Unique Antique & Vintage Collectables.  Whether it’s a trip back down memory lane you’re looking for or something for your collection, you will be sure to find it here.

Take a trip back in time and soak up the atmosphere of years gone by, and surround yourselves with people who have a passion for the past.  

Ipswich Event Centre at the Ipswich Showgrounds
The fair is open to the public from 8am to 2pm 

Admission $8 | Children Under 14 years Free

Info: www.antiquesandcollectablesfair.com 
Stallholder or event enquiries: ellen.aussiefairs@outlook.com 

Ipswich Collective & Thrifty Threads

Sunday 26th October

Thrifty Threads Preloved Market is a vibrant new addition that will run alongside our already established Collective INDOOR Market at the Ipswich Showgrounds!

This exciting new segment brings preloved fashion into the spotlight—offering even more variety and value for our growing local community and visitors from surrounding areas. From men's, women's, and children's clothing to accessories, antiques, and collectable homewares, this market is all about style, sustainability, and savvy shopping!

Ipswich Collective & Thrifty Threads Indoor Market offers a supportive environment  Enjoy the comfort of an indoor market without worrying about unpredictable weather.  Plenty of parking for vendors and visitors.

𖡡  Event Centre – Ipswich Showgrounds | 7.00 am to 12.00 pm
$2 Entry Fee | Children 16 years and under – Free

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

Ipswich Collective & Thrifty Threads

Sunday 9th November

Thrifty Threads Preloved Market is a vibrant new addition that will run alongside our already established Collective INDOOR Market at the Ipswich Showgrounds!

This exciting new segment brings preloved fashion into the spotlight—offering even more variety and value for our growing local community and visitors from surrounding areas. From men's, women's, and children's clothing to accessories, antiques, and collectable homewares, this market is all about style, sustainability, and savvy shopping!

Ipswich Collective & Thrifty Threads Indoor Market offers a supportive environment  Enjoy the comfort of an indoor market without worrying about unpredictable weather.  Plenty of parking for vendors and visitors.

𖡡  Event Centre – Ipswich Showgrounds | 7.00 am to 12.00 pm
$2 Entry Fee | Children 16 years and under – Free

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

Ipswich Collective & Thrifty Threads

Sunday 30th November

Thrifty Threads Preloved Market is a vibrant new addition that will run alongside our already established Collective INDOOR Market at the Ipswich Showgrounds!

This exciting new segment brings preloved fashion into the spotlight—offering even more variety and value for our growing local community and visitors from surrounding areas. From men's, women's, and children's clothing to accessories, antiques, and collectable homewares, this market is all about style, sustainability, and savvy shopping!

Ipswich Collective & Thrifty Threads Indoor Market offers a supportive environment  Enjoy the comfort of an indoor market without worrying about unpredictable weather.  Plenty of parking for vendors and visitors.

𖡡  Event Centre – Ipswich Showgrounds | 7.00 am to 12.00 pm
$2 Entry Fee | Children 16 years and under – Free

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

Holly Jolly Christmas Twilight 2025

Saturday 6th December

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

There will be plenty of activities for the kids to do, with enchanting Christmas decorations, glittering festive lights, free activities, amusement rides, fun entertainment, Christmas Carols, and a special visit from Santa himself!

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.

See you there for some festive FUN!

$5 Entry
12 & under free.

Ipswich Collective & Thrifty Threads

Sunday 14th December

Thrifty Threads Preloved Market is a vibrant new addition that will run alongside our already established Collective INDOOR Market at the Ipswich Showgrounds!

This exciting new segment brings preloved fashion into the spotlight—offering even more variety and value for our growing local community and visitors from surrounding areas. From men's, women's, and children's clothing to accessories, antiques, and collectable homewares, this market is all about style, sustainability, and savvy shopping!

Ipswich Collective & Thrifty Threads Indoor Market offers a supportive environment  Enjoy the comfort of an indoor market without worrying about unpredictable weather.  Plenty of parking for vendors and visitors.

𖡡  Event Centre – Ipswich Showgrounds | 7.00 am to 12.00 pm
$2 Entry Fee | Children 16 years and under – Free

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