Discover the Gladstone Region Major Festivals and Events The Gladstone and Banana Shire regions play host to many festivals and events throughout the year. From the Harbour Festival to the excitement of rodeos, the regions have an event to offer that will please all walks of life.
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ee pages 64–65 for a full calendar of events including markets and local entertainment, visit www.gladstoneregion.info or contact one of the Regional Visitor Information Centres. In February, the Agnes Water Blues and Roots Festival brings twin towns, Seventeen Seventy and Agnes Water to life with a jam packed two days of internationally acclaimed music artists. This is definitely an event to mark on your calendar! The surfing mecca of Agnes Water begins in March with the Australian Pro Surfers Longboard Classic – witness longboard surfing at its best. March also brings GAPDL’s annual Gladstone Region Futures Summit. Join key members of business, community, rural, government, tourism and industry sectors and interact with high profile informative speakers presenting plans for the future our our region. Queensland’s premier Easter extravaganza, the Gladstone Harbour Festival, is held in the lead up to and during Easter every year. The Gladstone Marina acts as a striking backdrop for this seaside celebration filled with fun, entertainment and