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Events in Gladstone

17 May 2025 by theMelbuchCrew

Gladstone is only 1.5 hours drive north from Agnes Water and 1770, and offers a great variety of events – regular and annual – that you can incorporate into your Agnes Water / 1770 stay.

Regular Events

Gladstone Weekly Parkrun

Events in GladstoneWHEN: Every Saturday at 7 am sharp
WHERE: Lions Park, off Dawson Highway, Kin Kora Gladstone
COST: Free

Parkrun is a free, weekly, timed five-kilometre run or walk. If you would like to get your time for the event, you must register before the event on the Parkrun website. You only have to register the once. Parkrun is for everyone and participating is easy. Parkrun is not a race against other runners, but a five kilometre timed run – it doesn’t matter if it’s for fun or as part of a training plan. It offers an opportunity for the local community to come together on a regular basis, get physically active and enjoy the beautiful surrounds. Please come to jog or run together irrespective of your ability – this event is truly open to all and best of all it really is free! Children and dogs are welcome, however, their participation must be supervised at all times.

Booking URL: www.parkrun.com.au/register/

URL Enquiries: www.parkrun.com.au/gladstoneqld/

Crow Street Food and Music Fest

Events in GladstoneWHEN: Last Saturday of the month  6pm-9pm
WHERE8 Crow St, Gladstone
COST: $5 Adults, Under 18’s Free

Crow Street Creative is the location for several arts groups offering services and events for all ages to the local Gladstone and Regional communities. Crow Street Creative presents Crow Street Food & Music Fest which is an awesome night out and fun for all ages! Enjoy live music, food vans, kids area and open mic late session starts at 8:30pm.

For more information contact 0438 409 147

ANNUAL EVENTS

The Tannum Crab Classic

Events in GladstoneWHEN: 28th March and 5th April 2020
WHERE: Multiple venues
COST: Gold Coin Donation

The Tannum Crab Classic is an annual event which raises much-needed funds for local families in need of medical equipment. The weekend consists of 50 blokes camping down Lillie’s Beach for a crabbing competition and to raise awareness about men’s mental health.

Throughout the weekend the group of guys raise money amongst themselves while also competing against each other to catch the biggest mud crab.

The local community come together and opened their wallets to buy raffle tickets and bid on a mud crab to enter the world famous crab race. The family orientated afternoon is a great way to bring the community together and help out those local children with disabilities.

For more information, please visit the Tannum Crab Classic website.

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Gladstone Harbour Festival

Events in GladstoneWHEN: Wed 8th – Sun 20th April 2020
WHERE: GPC Marina Parklands, Gladstone
COST: Free (Rides cost $5-12 per ride) Car parking – Gold Coin to SES.

The 58th annual Gladstone Harbour Festival program will once again entice, excite and engage the Gladstone community and visitors to the region.

The program will include a fantastic variety of quality entertainment on the GPC Marina Main Stage each night, fun rides for the kids, mardi gras, a great selection of tasty food court treats, Marina Markets, fabulous fireworks displays and plenty of novelty events and attractions.

Visit the Gladstone Harbour Festival website here for more information.

Gladstone Children's Festival

Events in GladstoneWHEN: Sun 19th – Sun 26th May 2019
WHEREVarious locations
COST: Some free, some paid

A jam-packed week of excitement for kids of all ages across the Gladstone Region! The 2019 Children’s Festival aims to unite art and education magically in an exciting week-long program with a mix of both free and paid for events.

Check out the website link for more updates closer to the event.

Botanic to Bridge

Events in GladstoneWHEN: Sun 18 August 2019 WHEREThere are two starting locations for the 8 or 3km event here
The Botanic to Bridge is a fun run held in Gladstone, Queensland in August each year. Transforming the city into a vibrant hub for healthy, active living, the Botanic to Bridge is a must for both the serious runner and those looking to have some fun. All proceeds from the event go back to the local community with primary and secondary schools and the major beneficiary receiving more than $20,000.  If you would like to be a part of this exciting event, please continue to check the website as we make regular updates, or follow us on Facebook and Instagram.