Yeppoon Events Listings

Brisbane to Keppel Tropical Yacht Race

The premier sailing event on the Capricorn Coast calendar, the Brisbane to Keppel Yacht Tropical Race conveniently follows the Sydney to Gold Coast Yacht Race and is a feeder to the Hamilton Island Race week. Race organisers, Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron, host the starting line festivities on Friday 6 August. Yachts are expected to arrive at Keppel Bay Marina any time from Saturday afternoon 7 August. Finish line festivities at Keppel Bay Marina include community activities and entertainment and entry is free. There will be fun for all the family. This is a unique opportunity to see world class ocean racing yachts on the Capricorn Coast and be part of the festivities.

Cycle Queensland

Cycle Queensland is a fully catered nine-day cycling holiday on two wheels. The event is designed to let you have fun and enjoy your cycling. All your needs are taken care of by the Cycle Queensland team. Their tent city has first aid, mechanics, bike shops, masseurs, a general store, tourist information, licensed café, toilets and hot showers. They serve up three generous meals a day and even transport your luggage. All you have to do after a day on the bike is collect your bags and put up your tent. In the afternoons and evenings there is plenty to do and see: take a tour, party-on at the local inn or just chill out at the picturesque campsites.

The Village Festival

The Village Festival is the Capricorn Coast's major music and arts celebration staged annually by the Keppel Coast Arts Council since 2003. The Festival is a kaleidoscope of contemporary culture with something for everyone featuring music, performing arts, visual arts, cultural arts, children's activities, street theatre, workshops, food, stalls and onsite camping.

Yeppoon Coast Guard Tight Lines Fishing Classic

The Yeppoon Coast Guard Tight Lines Fishing Classic is the Capricorn Coast's premier fishing competition. Open to senior and junior categories the competition features prizes for each species as well as lucky draw. Fundraising for QF11 Yeppoon Coast Guards, this is a great community event showcasing the best fishing grounds the Keppel Islands have to offer.

Yeppoon Lions Pinefest

The festival will attract interest from the local and broader regional community. Events such as the Grand Street Parade, beach activities and fireworks display draw spectators from far afield, from Emerald, Gladstone, Marlborough and the local city, Rockhampton. This coastal event provides a focus for the region and allows for the opportunity for the community and local business, in partnership with Lions to promote the area, contribute to the local economy and raise funds for Lions charities. All profit goes to Lions charities. This festival provides a weekend of activities for all ages and can be a calendar weekend for families to visit the coast.

Yeppoon Show

One the most successful small shows in Central Queensland , the Yeppoon Annual Show is held over two days on the second weekend in June coinciding with the Queen’s Birthday long weekend. The Yeppoon show is two days of fun filled action! With a variety of competitions, displays and the excitement of sideshow alley. The show attracts a wide range of displays and ground exhibits featuring machinery, irrigation equipment, private and commercial vehicles, marine displays, commercial and retail supplies and products, jewellery and fancy goods, clothing and edible products. Also featured are school and college promotional stands, trade exhibits and a large display of edible and exotic fruits, vegetables and a competitive section for the pineapple industry. So come along to the 56th Yeppoon Annual Show.