August is Ekka time in Brisbane! That often means cold winds from the west. The Brisbane wattle (acacia fimbriata) is in flower. It’s also whale-watching season in Queensland and Children’s Book Week.
Wednesday 16 August 2023 is the Royal Queensland Show (Ekka) public holiday in Brisbane only.
TBC – Monday 14 August 2023 is a public holiday for the Royal Queensland Show in Gympie Region – Goomeri Township, Parish of Goomeribong, Lockyer Valley Region, Logan City, Moreton Bay Region, North Burnett Region – Biggenden, Eidsvold, Gayndah, Mount Perry and Monto Areas, Scenic Rim Region, Shire of Balonne, Shire of Cherbourg, Somerset Region, South Burnett Region, part of the Toowoomba Region, and Western Downs Region – Tara and District.
August Events in Brisbane and Queensland
Fun workshops and classes in Brisbane Live out your creative dreams with these activities and workshops in Brisbane! Find your calm at watercolours classes, learn to make knockout gnocchi like a pro, or craft your...
In-person and online events, virtual tours, DIY science and more, all across Australia, from 12 - 20 August 2023. Check the website for local events and online events. Plus lots of resources for running your...
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