Gladstone Festival and Events

WHAT'S ON AROUND TOWN
8.30am - 5pm
Visitor Information Centre Open
Ferry Terminal Gladstone Marina. Enquiries: 49729000
10am - 4pm
Potters Place Gallery Easter Exhibition
"Crystal Reflections & Lusterware"
37 Dawson Road - Opposite Gladstone State High School
Enquiries: Isabell 0408 765 251

WHAT'S ON AROUND TOWN
9am - 5pm
Visitor Information Centre Open
Ferry Terminal Gladstone Marina. Enquiries: 49729000
Sessions 9am, 1.30pm & 7pm
Gladstone Dance Festival
Tannum Sands State High School Assembly Hall
Dance competition showcasing the talents of local children.
Session Tickets: Adults $4, Child/Pensioner $2
Season Tickets: Adults $15, Child/Pensioner $8
10am - 4pm
Waterfront Artists Annual Easter Exhibition
16 local artists paintings in all mediums.
Enquiries: Helen 49725862

WHAT'S ON AROUND TOWN
9am - 5pm
Visitor Information Centre Open
Ferry Terminal Gladstone Marina. Enquiries: 49729000
Sessions 9am, 1.30pm & 7pm
Gladstone Dance Festival
Tannum Sands State High School Assembly Hall
Dance competition showcasing the talents of local children.
Session Tickets: Adults $4, Child/Pensioner $2
Season Tickets: Adults $15, Child/Pensioner $8
10am - 4pm
Waterfront Artists Annual Easter Exhibition
16 local artists paintaings in all mediums
Enquiries: Helen 49725862
10am - 4pm
Gladstone Maritime Museum Open
Take the Port Access Road from Glenlyon St & follow the signs.
Discover the Region's Maritime History. Displays cover from prior Captain Cook's discovery voyage to recent history. There are items to interest everyone. Entry fees apply.
AT HARBOUR FESTIVAL MARINA MARDI GRAS
Nightly
QGC's Street Entertainment
Colourful characters roaming through the Mardi Gras
4pm
Rio Tinto Alcan's Street Parade presented by Midday Rotary. The festival parade winds through city streets. Starts at the Showgrounds, left into Tank Street, left into Goondoon Street, left into Lord Street, right across the Marina Bridge, along Bryan Jordan Drive, finishing at the Mission to Seafarers Building.
6pm - 10.30pm
Festival Mardi Gras - Opening Night
Lots of fun rides, food & novelties at Marina Plaza.
6pm - 10.30pm
The Rock Building Society's Opening Night Celebrations.
Free main stage entertainment including the Beatnix Tribute Show plus the crowning of the Gladstone Regional Ambassador & the Junior Queen Quest entrants.
8pm approximately
QGC's Fireworks Display
AT THE RTA FOOD COURT
5.30pm - 9.30pm
RTA's Live Entertainment

WHAT'S ON AROUND TOWN
8.30am - 5pm
Visitor Information Centre Open
Ferry Terminal Gladstone Marina. Enquiries: 49729000
10am - 4pm
Waterfront Artists Annual Easter Exhibition
16 local artists paintings in all mediums
Enquiries: Helen 49725862
10am - 4pm
Potters Place Gallery Easter Exhibition
"Crystal Reflections & Lusterware"
37 Dawson Road - Opposite Gladstone State High School
Enquiries: Isabell 0408 765 251
10am - 5pm
Gladstone Regional Art Gallery & Museum
Cnr Goondoon & Bramston Streets. Admission Free.
Two exhibitions including Twelve Degrees of Lattitude: Regional Gallery & University Art Collections in Qld. Toured by Museum & Gallery Services Qld with Qld Government, Gordon Darling Foundation, Philip Bacon Galleries & Tim Fairfax Family Foundation assistance. Exhibiting until 15 May.
Enquiries: 4976 6766 or www.gladstonerc.qld.gov.au/gallerymuseum
AT HARBOUR FESTIVAL MARINA MARDI GRAS
Nightly
QGC's Street Entertainment
Colourful characters roaming through the Mardi Gras
6pm - 10.30pm
Festival Mardi Gras.
Lots of fun rides, food & novelties at Marina Plaza.
6:30pm
Qld Energy Resources Manic Monday Night.
Free main stage entertainment featuring the U2 Tribute Show Achtung Baby.
AT THE RTA FOOD COURT
6.30pm - 9.30pm
RTA's Live Entertainment

WHAT'S ON AROUND TOWN
8.30am - 5pm
Visitor Information Centre Open
Ferry Terminal Gladstone Marina. Enquiries: 49729000
10am - 11am
Easter Concert presented by the Gladstone Musical Society, joined by the Island Sands Community Choir. Presbyterian Church. Gold coin entry. Light morning tea included.
Enquiries: Wendy 4972 2423
10am - 4pm
Waterfront Artists Annual Easter Exhibition
16 local artists paintings in all mediums
Enquiries: Helen 49725862
10am - 4pm
Potters Place Gallery Easter Exhibition
"Crystal Reflections & Lusterware"
37 Dawson Road - Opposite Gladstone State High School
Enquiries: Isabell 0408 765 251
10am - 5pm
Gladstone Regional Art Gallery & Museum
Cnr Goondoon & Bramston Streets. Admission Free.
Two exhibitions including Women Transported: Life in Australia's Convict Female Factories, which unearths the harsh lives of female convicts and how they shaped our nation. Toured by Parrammatta Heritage Centre and the University of Western Sydney with support from Visions or Australia. Exhibiting until 15 May.
Enquiries: 4976 6766 or www.gladstonerc.qld.gov.au/gallerymuseum
2pm - 7pm
Gladstone Blood Bank open for collections.
Hospital Grounds - opposite Emergency Department.
AT HARBOUR FESTIVAL MARINA MARDI GRAS
Nightly
QGC's Street Entertainment
Colourful characters roaming through the Mardi Gras
6pm - 10.30pm
Festival Mardi Gras.
Lots of fun rides, food & novelties at Marina Plaza.
6:30pm
GLNG & Zinc's Talent Quest & Battle of the Bands.
Showcasing local and regional talent on the marina stage.
AT THE RTA FOOD COURT
6.30pm - 9.30pm
RTA's Live Entertainment

WHAT'S ON AROUND TOWN
8.30am - 5pm
Visitor Information Centre Open
Ferry Terminal Gladstone Marina. Enquiries: 49729000
9.30am
Gladstone Hospital Auxiliary Annual Easter Fashion Parade.
Gladstone Bowls Club, Ferris Street.
Tickets $10 & available from Noni-B & Terry White Chemist Kin Kora.
9am - 4pm
Gladstone Maritime Museum Open
Take the Port Access Road from Glenlyon St & follow the signs.
View and admire the detail and variety of the model boats and the workmanship of the owner-built boats. Entry fees apply.
9.30am - 10am
Kindermusik - Carnival of Music Class
Gladstone PCYC Yarroon Street. Children 2-5 years with parents/carers (inclusive). Free of charge. Children will love making their own musical festive parade with drums & scarves, dancing & more. Places are limited. Bookings essential - phone PCYC 4972 3122 or email Kerrie at suterco@dodo.com.au
9.30am - 12.30pm
Gladstone Blood Bank open for collections.
Hospital Grounds - opposite Emergency Department.
10am - 4pm
Waterfront Artists Annual Easter Exhibition
16 local artists paintings in all mediums
Enquiries: Helen 49725862
10am - 4pm
Potters Place Gallery Easter Exhibition
"Crystal Reflections & Lusterware"
37 Dawson Road - Opposite Gladstone State High School
Enquiries: Isabell 0408 765 251
10am - 5pm
Gladstone Regional Art Gallery & Museum
Cnr Goondoon & Bramston Streets. Admission Free.
Three exhibitions including Gladstone Saiki Photographic Exchange, a display of all entries received by Gladstone Region residents in the annual photographic exchange between Gladstone and our sister city Saiki, Japan. An initiative of the Gladstone Saiki Sister City Committee, supported by the Gladstone Regional Council. Exhibiting until 22 May.
Enquiries: 4976 6766 or www.gladstonerc.qld.gov.au/gallerymuseum
5:30pm
Gladstone Regional Art Gallery & Museum
Public announcement of 30 selected images in Gladstone Saiki Photographic Exchange.
11am - 3pm
Gecko Valley Winery 11th Birthday Celebrations.
Located 100m past Tondoon Botanic Gardens on Glenlyon Road. Qld State Tourism Award Winner for 2007 & Finalist in 2009. CQ's Tourism Winner for 2008. Easter specials & new release wines to mark this special occasion as well as other events happening at the Winery. Margaret Worthington's collection of works will be on display. Miranda Manifold one-off hand-crafted artistic jewellery exhibition. Enquiries: 4979 0400.
AT HARBOUR FESTIVAL MARINA MARDI GRAS
Nightly
QGC's Street Entertainment
Colourful characters roaming through the Mardi Gras
6pm - 10.30pm
Festival Mardi Gras.
Lots of fun rides, food & novelties at Marina Plaza.
6:30pm
Australia Pacific LNG's Tropical Wednesday
Free main stage entertainment featuring the Beach Boys Tribute Show & Hoozatt Entertainment
8:30pm approximately
Australia Pacific LNG's Fireworks Display
AT THE RTA FOOD COURT
6.30pm - 9.30pm
RTA's Live Entertainment

WHAT'S ON AROUND TOWN
8.30am - 5pm
Visitor Information Centre Open
Ferry Terminal Gladstone Marina. Enquiries: 49729000
9am - 4pm
Gladstone Maritime Museum Open
Take the Port Access Road from Glenlyon St & follow the signs.
View and admire the detail and variety of the model boats and the workmanship of the owner-built boats. Entry fees apply.
10am - 4pm
Waterfront Artists Annual Easter Exhibition
16 local artists paintings in all mediums
Enquiries: Helen 49725862
10am - 4pm
Potters Place Gallery Easter Exhibition
"Crystal Reflections & Lusterware"
37 Dawson Road - Opposite Gladstone State High School
Enquiries: Isabell 0408 765 251
10am - 5pm
Gladstone Regional Art Gallery & Museum
Cnr Goondoon & Bramston Streets. Admission Free.
Two exhibitions including Twelve Degrees of Lattitude: Regional Gallery & University Art Collections in Qld. Toured by Museum & Gallery Services Qld with Qld Government, Gordon Darling Foundation, Philip Bacon Galleries & Tim Fairfax Family Foundation assistance. Exhibiting until 15 May.
Enquiries: 4976 6766 or www.gladstonerc.qld.gov.au/gallerymuseum
11am - 3pm
Gecko Valley Winery 11th Birthday Celebrations.
Located 100m past Tondoon Botanic Gardens on Glenlyon Road. Qld State Tourism Award Winner for 2007 & Finalist in 2009. CQ's Tourism Winner for 2008. Easter specials & new release wines to mark this special occasion as well as other events happening at the Winery. Margaret Worthington's collection of works will be on display. Miranda Manifold one-off hand-crafted artistic jewellery exhibition. Enquiries: 4979 0400.
2pm - 7pm
Gladstone Blood Bank open for collections.
Hospital Grounds - opposite Emergency Department.
AT HARBOUR FESTIVAL MARINA MARDI GRAS
Nightly
QGC's Street Entertainment
Colourful characters roaming through the Mardi Gras
6pm - 10.30pm
Festival Mardi Gras
Lots of fun rides, food & novelties at Marina Plaza.
6:30pm
Gladstone Ports Corporation Family Fun Night
Free main stage entertainment featuring Madagascar 2, Kung Fu Panda & Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles live shows plus a special appearance by Curtis the Turtle.
6:30pm
Gladstone Ports Corporation Fireworks Display
AT THE RTA FOOD COURT
6.30pm - 9.30pm
RTA's Live Entertainment

WHAT'S ON AROUND TOWN
From 5.30am
Harbour Festival Run for Ruan - Gladstone Roadrunners
Starting from the waterfall in Flinders Parade.
Distances 3km & 10km. Sign on from 5.30am.
Proceeds donated to Childhood Cancer Support. Register online at www.gladstoneroadrunners.com.au.
9am - 3pm
Potters Place Gallery Easter Exhibition
"Crystal Reflections & Lusterware"
37 Dawson Road - Opposite Gladstone State High School
Enquiries: Isabell 0408 765 251
9am - 4pm
Gladstone Branch of the Embroiderers' Guild Display.
Gladstone City Library Meeting Room. Sales table and a raffle.
Enquiries: Margaret 0417 733 293.
9am - 4pm
Gladstone Maritime Museum Open
Take the Port Access Road from Glenlyon St and follow the signs.
View and admire the detail and variety of the model boats and workmanship of the owner-built boats. Entry fees apply.
9am - 5pm
Visitor Information Centre Open
Ferry Terminal Gladstone Marina. Enquiries: 49729000
9am - 5pm
Gladstone Orchid & Foliage Display.
Located at Bill Robertson Toyota's Showroom.
Beatiful display of plants for sale. Weekend & day raffles.
Enquiries: Len 4978 0239.
10am - 4pm
Waterfront Artists Annual Easter Exhibition
16 local artists paintings in all mediums
Enquiries: Helen 49725862
AT HARBOUR FESTIVAL MARINA MARDI GRAS
Daily
QGC's Street Entertainment
Colourful characters roaming through the Mardi Gras
8am - 4pm
The Observer's Marina Markets - located near Mardi Gras.
10am
NRG's Great Raft Race
Starting and finishing at the Yacht Club.
10am - 4pm
6pm - 10.30pm
Festival Mardi Gras
Lots of fun rides, food & novelties at Marina Plaza.
10am - 2pm
2 for 1 Rides at Festival Mardi Gras
Collect your McGregor Amusements 2 for 1 ride coupons from The Gladstone Observer.
6.30pm
QR presents Kids Entertainment
7pm
Orica's Fantastic Friday Night Spectacular
Free main stage entertainment featuring the CCR show.
AT THE RTA FOOD COURT
11am - 1pm
RTA's Live Entertainment
1pm - 1.30pm
QR presents Kids Entertainment
1pm - 4pm
Dairy Farmers Free Face Painting
1.30pm - 3.30pm
RTA's Live Entertainment
3.30pm - 4pm
QR presents Kids Entertainment
6.30pm - 9.30pm
RTA's Live Entertainment

WHAT'S ON AROUND TOWN
9am - 3pm
Potters Place Gallery Easter Exhibition
"Crystal Reflections & Lusterware"
37 Dawson Road - Opposite Gladstone State High School
Enquiries: Isabell 0408 765 251
9am - 4pm
Gladstone Orchid & Foliage Display.
Located at Bill Robertson Toyota's Showroom.
Beatiful display of plants for sale. Weekend & day raffles.
Enquiries: Len 4978 0239.
9am - 4pm
Gladstone & District Philatelic Society Inc Annual Stamp Fair. Located at Leo Zussino Building, CQU opposite Harbour Festival. Stamp Displays, Stamp Dealers, Stamp Valuer, Coil Dealer, lucky door prizes, refreshments, raffles, bargain table & more. Enquiries: Ian 4978 1155.
9am - 4pm
Gladstone Branch of the Embroiderers' Guild Display.
Gladstone City Library Meeting Room. Sales table and a raffle.
Enquiries: Margaret 0417 733 293.
9am - 4pm
Gladstone Maritime Museum Open
Take the Port Access Road from Glenlyon St and follow the signs.
View and admire the detail and variety of the model boats and workmanship of the owner-built boats. Entry fees apply.
9am - 5pm
Visitor Information Centre Open
Ferry Terminal Gladstone Marina. Enquiries: 49729000
9.30am - 11.30am
Gladstone Blood Bank open for collections.
Hospital Grounds - opposite Emergency Department.
10am - 4pm
Waterfront Artists Annual Easter Exhibition
16 local artists paintings in all mediums
Enquiries: Helen 49725862
10am - 5pm
Gladstone Regional Art Gallery & Museum
Cnr Goondoon & Bramston Streets. Admission Free.
Three exhibitions including Women Transported: Life in Australia's Convict Female Factories, which unearths the harsh lives of female convicts and how they shaped our nation. Toured by Parrammatta Heritage Centre and the University of Western Sydney with support from Visions or Australia. Exhibiting until 15 May.
Enquiries: 4976 6766 or www.gladstonerc.qld.gov.au/gallerymuseum
From 11am
Gladstone Turf Club's Easter Carnival Race Day
Ferguson Park Racecourse. Full TAB, on course book makers & bar facilities available. Racing, fashions of the field & canteen facilities. Entry: Adults $10, Pensioners $5, Children (under 16) free.
11am - 4pm
Gecko Valley Winery 11th Birthday Celebrations.
Located 100m past Tondoon Botanic Gardens on Glenlyon Road. Qld State Tourism Award Winner for 2007 & Finalist in 2009. CQ's Tourism Winner for 2008. Easter specials & new release wines to mark this special occasion as well as other events happening at the Winery. Margaret Worthington's collection of works will be on display. Miranda Manifold one-off hand-crafted artistic jewellery exhibition. Enquiries: 4979 0400.
AT HARBOUR FESTIVAL MARINA MARDI GRAS
Daily
QGC's Street Entertainment
Colourful characters roaming through the Mardi Gras
8am - 4pm
The Observer's Marina Markets - located near Mardi Gras.
10am - 12pm
Stockland Gladstone's Teddy Bear's Picnic
Marina Main Stage.
10am - 4pm
6pm - 10.30pm
Festival Mardi Gras.
Lots of fun rides, food & novelties at Marina Plaza.
10am - 2pm
2 for 1 Rides at Festival Mardi Gras.
Collect your McGregor Amusements 2 for 1 ride coupons from The Gladstone Observer.
6.30pm
QR presents Kids Entertainment.
7pm
BMA's Festival Finale - Sizzing Saturday Night.
Free main stage entertainment featuring the AbbaLive Tribute Show.
8pm approximately
Cement Australia's Fireworks Display.
AT THE RTA FOOD COURT
11am - 1pm
RTA's Live Entertainment
1pm - 1.30pm
QR presents Kids Entertainment
1pm - 4pm
Dairy Farmers Free Face Painting
1.30pm - 3.30pm
RTA's Live Entertainment
3.30pm - 4pm
QR presents Kids Entertainment
6.30pm - 9.30pm
RTA's Live Entertainment

WHAT'S ON AROUND TOWN
7am - 1pm
Friends of RSPCA's Monster Garage Sale and Open Day
Gladstone Adoption Centre - Hanson Road (next to Water Sewerage Treatment Plant and opposite the Power Station - follow the signs). Meet some beautiful cats and dogs who are in desperate need of a home. Sausage sizzle, entertainment, great bargains. Gold Coin Donation.
Enquiries: Judy 0417 065 394.
9am - 1pm
Annual Bird Expo
Tannum Sands High School
Sale, display and mini lectures. Food and drink available.
Enquiries or bookings: Allan 4978 1128 or Graham 4973 9489.
9am - 2pm
Gladstone Orchid & Foliage Display.
Located at Bill Robertson Toyota's Showroom.
Beatiful display of plants for sale. Weekend & day raffles.
Enquiries: Len 4978 0239.
9am - 2pm
Gladstone Branch of the Embroiderers' Guild Display.
Gladstone City Library Meeting Room. Sales table and a raffle.
Enquiries: Margaret 0417 733 293.
9am - 3pm
Potters Place Gallery Easter Exhibition
"Crystal Reflections & Lusterware"
37 Dawson Road - Opposite Gladstone State High School
Enquiries: Isabell 0408 765 251
9am - 4pm
Gladstone & District Philatelic Society Inc Annual Stamp Fair
Located at Leo Zussino Building, CQU opposite Harbour Festival. Stamp Displays, Stamp Dealers, Stamp Valuer, Coil Dealer, lucky door prizes, refreshments, raffles, bargain table & more. Enquiries: Ian 4978 1155.
9am - 4pm
Gladstone Maritime Museum Open
Take the Port Access Road from Glenlyon St & follow the signs.
View and admire the detail and variety of the model boats and workmanship of the owner-built boats. Entry fees apply.
9am - 5pm
Visitor Information Centre Open
Ferry Terminal Gladstone Marina. Enquiries: 49729000
10am - 4pm
Waterfront Artists Annual Easter Exhibition
16 local artists paintings in all mediums
Enquiries: Helen 49725862
10am - 5pm
Gladstone Regional Art Gallery & Museum
Cnr Goondoon & Bramston Streets. Admission Free.
Three exhibitions including Gladstone Saiki Photographic Exchange, a display of all entries received by Gladstone Region residents in the annual photographic exchange between Gladstone and our sister city Saiki, Japan. An initiative of the Gladstone Saiki Sister City Committee, supported by the Gladstone Regional Council. Exhibiting until 22 May.
Enquiries: 4976 6766 or www.gladstonerc.qld.gov.au/gallerymuseum
11am - 4pm
Gecko Valley Winery 11th Birthday Celebrations.
Located 100m past Tondoon Botanic Gardens on Glenlyon Road. Qld State Tourism Award Winner for 2007 & Finalist in 2009. CQ's Tourism Winner for 2008. Easter specials & new release wines to mark this special occasion as well as other events happening at the Winery. Margaret Worthington's collection of works will be on display. Miranda Manifold one-off hand-crafted artistic jewellery exhibition. Enquiries: 4979 0400.
AT MARINA MAIN STAGE
6.30pm till late
QAL's Jazz'n Shiraz.
Entertainment by The Ladies of Jazz starring Deni Hines, Grace Knight, Melinda Schneider & Paulini plus a special appearance by Christine Anu. Also appearing - local jazz bands JAG & The Brett Loretz Quartet.
TICKETS:
General Admission $45 or $660 for a reserved table of ten.
Tickets available from The Gladstone Entertainment Centre -
Phone: 4972 2822, online at www.gladstonerc.qld.gov.au/gec or at the Festival Office.
This is an all weather event and tickets cannot be exchanged or refunded. General admission is ticket only. Some seating is available. You are encourage to bring folding chairs & picnic rugs. Patrons are welcome to bring their own nibbles, but as a condition of entry all bags and eskies will be checked at the gate. Fully licensed bar operating and food available. NO BYO Drinks or Alcohol.
Enquiries: 4972 5111

WHAT'S ON AROUND TOWN
9am - 5pm
Visitor Information Centre Open
Ferry Terminal Gladstone Marina. Enquiries: 49729000
10am - 1pm
Gladstone Maritime Museum Open
Take the Port Access Road from Glenlyon St & follow the signs.
Discover the Region's Maritime History. Displays cover from prior Captain Cook's discovery voyage to recent history. There are items to interest everyone. Entry fees apply.
10am - 4pm
Waterfront Artists Annual Easter Exhibition
16 local artists paintings in all mediums
Enquiries: Helen 49725862
11am - 3pm
Gecko Valley Winery 11th Birthday Celebrations.
Located 100m past Tondoon Botanic Gardens on Glenlyon Road. Qld State Tourism Award Winner for 2007 & Finalist in 2009. CQ's Tourism Winner for 2008. Easter specials & new release wines to mark this special occasion as well as other events happening at the Winery. Margaret Worthington's collection of works will be on display. Miranda Manifold one-off hand-crafted artistic jewellery exhibition. Enquiries: 4979 0400.