Erin Hunter
Every month of the year there is something exciting going on in Gladstone that gets visitors fascinated. This holiday season, watch Gladstone explode with festivity at the 7 events listed below
Missed Oktoberfest in October? Then why not celebrate it in November? The Noktoberfest in Gladstone is just as exciting. Good food, great beer and excellent local music talent, this festival is just fun and frolicking as its popularly celebrated October brother. This German cultural extravaganza celebrates everything fun and German with an exciting Aussie twist to it. The cherry on the top of this entire bonanza is that this is actually a charitable deed; the proceeds of this festival are donated to the Gladstone literacy center. You will certainly not find a more fun noble cause!
For those who love the Yachties, Sundays In November is packed with plenty of fun. A time to get together and enjoy great seafood, icy cold beer, cool breeze and live music, these Sunday sessions at the water's edge is Gladstone is a favorite spring hang-out spot among the locals.
It has been 21 years since the Gladstone Women's Health milestone was incorporated. To celebrate this noble cause, on the 19th of this month a Gala dinner will be held which includes a number of Raffle draws, auctions and silent auction as well as memorabilia from the organizations 21 year old history.
If seafood is your thing, you will be glad you caught Gladstone during November. On November 26th experience a tidal wave of tastes as Gladstone features locally sourced seafood in an array of different dishes that will leave you hungry for more. This free family event includes a long line of activities that are both entertaining and fun.
Welcome Christmas and all the festivities it comes with at the Calliope Community Carols and Christmas Night Markets where you can a good dose of everything Christmassy. With interesting sausage sizzle drinks, glow sticks, camel rides and lots of kiddy activities; this is one place where you will feel the holiday season come to life.
The authentic outdoors in Gladstone is just as interesting as the festive attractions that this city has in store. From the 28th to the 30th of November experience Boyne valley in its untouched form in a weekend campout where you can enjoy canoeing, sightseeing, relaxing, live music and one big campfire!
The festivals of Gladstone extend even to the nearby islands. On the 13th of December head over to the Quoin Island which is just 15 minutes from Gladstone and celebrate an authentic version of Christmas a tad early. Perfect for all those who are too anxious for this festival of the year, you are sure to have an amazing time at the Christmas on Q. The Oaks Grand Gladstone is one of the best hotels in Gladstone QLD that can organize this excursion for you.
