Find Upcoming Herberton Events
Find out what events are happening in and around the Herberton region.
Bring your family and friends and enjoy some Herberton Hospitality!
Details, dates and times to be confirmed closer to the event date.
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Meet Your Local Tradies & Small Business Owners
An Invitation to all Trades, Services, Tourism and Small Business Owners to showcase your products and services and connect with our local community. Support our local Businesses and Trades.
Held at the Herberton Shire Hall. Free Entry for the public. Tea & Coffee available.
Businesses & Trades wishing to attend are invited to pre-register their interest by emailing info@herberton1880.com.au
Event Date: Wednesday 15th May 5:30pm to 7pm
Atherton Herberton Historic Railway
Peckett Steam Train Rides – Welcome to our fully restored 1905 Peckett Steam Locomotive along with its also fully restored 1913 wooden passenger carriage, running from Herberton Station to the Historic Village Herberton on selected weekends.
Visit www.athrail.com for all details and online booking options
Pioneer Weekend
Olden day Australia comes alive as our pioneers climb out of the history books at the Historic Village Herberton for one weekend a year. See experts in their field demonstrate blacksmithing, wood chopping, tin panning, small engines, and more. With lots of fun entertainment for the children, great local entertainment, and train rides for the family, there is so much to see and do over the two-day event. Don’t forget to dress up with Fashions on the Field prizes for the best-dressed kids and adults.
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EVENT DATE: Sat 11th & Sun 12th May, 2024
The Wondecla Markets
Buy fresh produce and preserves straight from the growers. Buy Handmade goods from our local artisans. Find a treasures and bargains under the gum trees at the Wondecla Oval. (opposite the Wondecla Roadhouse) Phone 0447 097 761 or click here for more.
Held the Third Sunday every month
Jacaranda Festival Herberton
A family fun weekend (Saturday is the main day with Grace Street closed) showcasing the historic mining town of Herberton. Family fun activities, local entertainment and community groups, markets & food stalls, vintage displays, Railway and Mining Museums and steam train rides. Click here to follow the Festival on social media for updates and a full rundown of events, times and fun things for all the family!
EVENT DATE: Sat 19th & Sun 20th Oct 2024
Sunset Stories at the Herberton Cemetery
Be entertained and enthralled during the “Ghostly Walks” as a cast of characters in period dress recount with sensitivity and wit, true stories of adventure, tragedy and hardship.
Wear good walking shoes, bring a coat and a torch.
EVENT DATE: 2024 TBA
The Herberton Twilight Christmas Markets
The main street of Herberton comes alive with markets, music, food and lots of stalls! Santa makes a grand entrance in the local Fire Engine. Get a photo with Santa and if your lucky with his Donkeys too!
You might even catch a spectacular sunset on the way home!
Event Date: 2024 TBA
Herberton New Years Eve Street Party
Dont wear yourself out over Christmas as this event is worth waiting the whole year for! The Main street of Herberton is closed off and revellers from near and far kick up their heels to live music, food and of course a New Years Eve drink or two! See the New Year in with some Herberton Hospitality!
EVENT DATE: Tuesday 31st December, 2024