Upcoming Events

The 29th 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 16 Aug | 9am-4pm
Sun 17 Aug | 9am-3pm

Swap & Sell:
Sun 17 Aug | 8am–10aM

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

Event enquiries: QMHE Contact Us
Event info: HERE

The Ipswich Fitness Expo is happening on Sunday August 31 2025, at The Event Centre, Ipswich Showgrounds! This will be the first event of its kind in SEQ’s western corridor, featuring OCB natural bodybuilding, functional fitness events, Deadlift competitions and Vendor/Stalls from all things Health and fitness. Drawing athletes from across Australia and beyond.

𖡡  Event Centre – Ipswich Showgrounds | 9am – 6pm

Admission
Adults - $40.00 | Student & Concession - $25 | Aged 12 & under - FREE

Event enquiries: Travis John – 0422 957 616 
Event info & tickets: HERE

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 

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 

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!

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 

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 

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 

The Ipswich Show Society is proud to welcome the Circle L Australia 2025 National Finals Rodeo to the Ipswich Showgrounds this November, in partnership with the National Rodeo Association. This is the pinnacle event of the rodeo season, with three action-packed rounds taking place over two huge days - Friday 21 and Saturday 22 November 2025.

Don’t miss your chance to witness the nation’s top competitors battle it out for championship glory, right here in Ipswich. Grab a single-day ticket or make the most of the full experience with a two-day pass!
 

Friday 21st November | Gates Open 3:00pm
Round 1 – 4:00pm (Tough Enough to Wear Pink)
Saturday 22nd November | Gates Open 8:30am
Round 2 – 9:00am start
Round 3 – 4:00pm start
Competitions featured at each round

U18 JUNIOR BARREL RACE
STEER UNDECORATING
7-U12 MINI BULL RIDE
U18 JUNIOR BREAKAWAY ROPING
U15 MINI BULL RIDE
BARREL RACE
ROPE & TIE
BAREBACK RIDE
TEAM ROPING
U18 JUNIOR BULL RIDE
BREAKAWAY ROPING
SADDLE RIDE
STEER WRESTLING
BULL RIDE

Program subject to change on the day of the Rodeo

Main Arena, Ipswich Showgrounds, 81 Warwick Road, Ipswich 

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 

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.

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