September not only marks the beginning of Spring but the beginning of a season filled with exciting family-friendly events and activities. Below is a list of the top fetes, festivals and markets in and around Brisbane.
Best on Show - Display Village Launch
1 September, 1:00-6:00pm, Providence
6 Amity Way, Ripley Valley, Q 4306
Free event entry
Celebrate the launch of Providence's brand new display village with amusement rides, games, live entertainment, markets and food trucks.
Special guests on the day include MC Ben Davis who will hold a Q&A session with Andrew Winter (Selling Houses Australia) and style gurus Michael and Carlene Duffy (The Block).
The evening will conclude with a fireworks spectacular.
Fathers Day at Sirromet 2018
2 September, 10:00am-4:00pm, Sirromet Winery
850-938 Mount Cotton Road, Mount Cotton, Q 4165
Free entry event
Celebrate Father's Day with Supa Golf, children's rides, live entertainment, food trucks and wine.
15 unlimited ride armbands, single rides $5 each.
Laidley Spring Festival 2018
6-8 September, Laidley Recreational Reserve
Patrick Street, Laidley, Q 4341
Free event entry
The Lockyer Valley welcomes families from across South East Queensland to attend this three-day festival. Enjoy community exhibitions and demonstrations, markets, an array of food options and live entertainment.
Of particular interest is the free Family Fun Day *8 September) featuring DirtGirl, annual street parade, rock climbing wall, jumping castle, face painting, roving entertainment and wildlife presentations.
Regents Park State School Spring Fair
7 September, 3:00-7:00pm, Regents Park State School
Emerald Drive, Regents Park, Q 4118
Free event entry
This fundraising event will feature various amusement rides and games, general market stalls, live entertainment and food trucks. The evening will conclude with a fireworks display.
Unlimited ride passes $30 on the day, rides from $5 each.
Redland Strawberry Festival - Celebrating 60 Years
7-9 September, Norm Price Park, Redland Showgrounds
(7 September, 5:00-9:00pm
8 September, 9:00am-9:00pm
9 September, 9:00am-4:00pm)
Join in the celebrations with singers, dancers and artists from around. Headlining acts include Casey Barnes, Troy Cassar-Daley, The Tony Q Band, Justice Crew and more.
Families can enjoy over 50 carnival rides, reptile show, circus workshops, lantern decorating and parade, various craft activities and fireworks displays.
Select from a range of food trucks and consider entering the annual Strawberry Eating Competition.
Visit the event site for ticketing prices and bookings.
Rochdale FETE 2018
8 September, 12:00-6:00PM, Rochedale State School
694 Rochedale Road, Rochedale, Q 4123
Free event entry
This annual event boasts an amazing line-up of amusement rides, games, market stalls, entertainment and food vans. The evening will conclude with a fireworks display.
Unlimited ride passes $40 on the day, single ride tickets $5-$7 each.
Brookwater Golf and Country Club Family Fun Day
8 September, 3:30-6:00pm, Brookwater Golf & Country Club
1 Tournament Drive, Brookwater, Q 4300
Free event entry
Join in the fun on the driving range with farm animals, jumping castle, giant slide, live music and a clinic hosted by Brisbane Roar. The evening will conclude with a fireworks display.
Green Heart Fair
9 September, 8:00am-2:00pm, Carindale Recreation Reserve
Bedivere Street, Carindale, Q 4152
Free event entry
Celebrate sustainable living with the family at the Green Heart Fair. Enjoy artisan markets, environmental and sustainability workshops, live music and food trucks. A range of children's entertainment, activities and the Brisbane Billycart Championships will amuse the younger family members.
4074 Family Fun Day
9 September, 10:00am-3:00pm, Rocks Riverside Park
5 Counihan Road, Seventeen Mile Rocks, Q 4073
Free event entry
Help raise funds for DanDaLion Friends and Logan House Fire Support Network. Families can browse through market stalls, listen to live music and purchase from various food trucks. Children can enjoy rides, games, animal farm and rock painting activities.
Market Night
14 September, 5:00-8:30pm, Shailer Park State School
Bulwarna Street, Shailer Park, Q 4128
Free event entry
Support the school at their upcoming market. The evening will feature rides, children's activities, markets, live entertainment and fireworks.
Flagstone State School Spring Fair
15 September, 2:00-7:30pm, Flagstone State School
1-45 Poinciana Drive, Flagstone, Q 4280
Free event entry
Celebrate the school's 20th year of operation with an afternoon of amusement rides, games, market stalls and food trucks.
The event will end with performances by the Talent Show finalists and a fireworks display.
Tamborine Mountain Scarecrow Festival
14-16 September, 10:00am-4:00pm
Various locations within Tamborine Mountain
The 11th annual Tamborine Mountain Scarecrow Festival boasts a 17 kilometre trail of scarecrows. Scarecrows are erected by 10:00am, 14 September. Click
here for Scarecrow Trail.
The Scarecrow Spring Fare will be held 15 September, 10:00am-4:00pm, Tamborine Mountain Showgrounds (Main Western Road, Tamborine Mountain). Families can enjoy market stalls, rides, games, street performers, pig racing and food trucks. Gold coin entry fee.
The Scarecrow Lantern Parade will be held after this event, 4:30-6:30pm (Main Street, Tamborine Mountain). Bring a picnic blanket, settle down and watch a stream of scarecrow themed lanterns made by local school children.
Darlington Community Markets
16 September, 9:00am-2:00pm, Darlington State School
2744 Kerry Road, Darlington, Q 4285
Free event entry
Enjoy a family day trip to a traditional country market. Browse through an array of local fresh produce and wares, lunch at the on-site Vintage cafe and listen to live music. Children can visit the farm animals and participate in old-fashioned games.
The V's Family Fun Day
23 September, 8:00am-12:00pm, The V Hotel
6202 Mount Lindesay Highway, Veresdale, Q 4285
Free event entry
This community family fun day will offer market stalls, face painting, petting zoo and lots of fun for the whole family.
Mud World Festival for Kids
29 and 30 September, 8:30-11:30am or 1:30-4:30pm, Underwood Park
Underwood Road, Priestdale, Q 4127
Mud World Festival for Kids brings you two days of free-range and structured muddy play activities. The venue offers five distinct play areas including a mud village for toddlers and a giant mud pit, maze, slide and mountain range for children 2-14 years of age.
Bookings essential. $25 children's entry (plus booking fees), gold coin donation entry for supervising adults.
Muddy Wonderland Dance Party
29 September, 5:30-7:30pm, Underwood Park
Underwood Road, Priestdale, Q 4127
The whole family can explore the realms of Mud World (see aforementioned festival) and join DJ Steve for the latest music, lights and glitz of a dance party.
Bookings essential. $30 children's entry (plus booking fees), gold coin donation entry for supervising adults.
