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Iron & Steam Fair – Historic Village Herberton
Get ready to rev your engines as we are back with the annual Iron & Steam Fair, starting Saturday, 25th May.
Mark your calendars, because there is nothing we love more than a bit of steam. Don’t miss out on the action-packed fun! Click here for more
EVENT DATES: 25th May, 22nd June, 27th July, 10th August, 1st September (Dad’s Weekend) & 21st September. 2024
Stars, Steam & Spirits
Join us on a moonless night and be illuminated! Atherton Herberton Historic Railway together with Ian McLean of Night Sky Secrets.
Enjoy a drink on arrival from Wild River Mountain Distillery, Dinner in the Herberton Railway Refreshment Room, Board the Peckett Steam Train to the Historic Village Herberton Platform, Ian will amaze you with a 1 Hour Astronomy session with two large telescopes for an informative observation, Board the Peckett Steam Train again for your return to Herberton Railway Station where you can enjoy Dessert and Astronomy stories by Ian & his wife Roseanne under the night sky to finish.
Don’t miss out on this unique event! Click here to book your tickets!
EVENT DATES: Friday 9th August 2024 – 5pm to 9pm
Far North Heritage Expo
Come along to the inaugural Far North Heritage Expo hosted by the Herberton Mining Museum. There will be so much happening and entry is FREE!
Exhibits by Museums and Historical Societies from across the Far North Bring your small antiques for appraisal by Nick from Antiques on the Radio, Guided tours of the Great Northern Mine, Live hand steel demos by Herberton and District Rock Drill Club, Genealogy workshops by Cairns Museum, Oral History recording booth, Museum and Archive tours, Guest speakers, Try your hand at tin panning, Lapidary displays & Food and drinks.
Visit the Herberton Mining Museums website for more
EVENT DATES: Saturday 7th September, 2024 – 9am to 3pm
The Annual Herberton Flower Show
Hosted by the Herberton Garden Group who also do such a fabulous job looking after the beautiful flowers in our main street.
Enter your flowers and arrangements and be part of the fun. Everyone has something they could include and if you dont have a green thumb, place an entry into the photography or craft sections.
Did you know our Flower Show is one of the longest continuously running Flower Shows in Australia? It draws visitors from all over Australia!
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EVENT DATES: Saturday 7th & Sunday 8th September, 2024
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 for all the latest updates or follow the Festival on social media for announcements of events, times and fun things for all the family!
EVENT DATE: Sat 19th & Sun 20th Oct 2024
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.
The Railway is a not for profit organisation formed , run and managed by a group of passionate volunteers who are dedicated to bringing our 113 year old railway history to life for the benefit of the Tableland community and visitors.
Visit www.athrail.com for all details and online booking options
Wondecla Markets
Buy fresh produce and preserves straight from the growers. Buy Handmade goods from our local artisans.
Find 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
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
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: 2025 TBA