Events and festivals near Caboolture Motel
Caboolture punches well above its size when it comes to events. From one of Queensland’s great country shows to Australia’s most celebrated medieval festival, the region draws visitors from across the state. Caboolture Motel puts you in the middle of it all, minutes from the showgrounds, the racetrack, and every major local venue.
Upcoming events near Caboolture
Sunshine Coast Marathon
30 July – 2 August 2026 | Maroochydore, ~40km north of Caboolture
The Sunshine Coast Marathon weekend features a range of distance events from 10km to the full marathon, set against the backdrop of the Sunshine Coast hinterland. Caboolture is midway between Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast, making the motel a practical staging point for the journey north.
Caboolture Gemfest 2026
Saturday 1 August 2026, 8am–3pm | Caboolture Showgrounds, Caboolture
The Caboolture Gem Club’s biggest annual event brings together jewellery makers, lapidary artists, and mineral traders for one day at the showgrounds. Browse handmade jewellery, gemstone specimens, and silversmithing supplies, or let the kids try the famous sieve-a-gem activity. Entry is $5; children under 12 are free.
Brisbane Ekka: Royal Queensland Show
8–16 August 2026 | RNA Showgrounds, Bowen Hills, Brisbane
The Brisbane Ekka is Queensland’s largest annual show, with agricultural exhibits, showbag halls, wood-chopping competitions, and headline entertainment across nine days. Staying in Caboolture keeps accommodation costs down while keeping you within comfortable train or drive distance.
Caboolture Family Fun Day 2026
Monday 10 August 2026, 10am–4pm | Centenary Lakes Park, Caboolture
The City of Moreton Bay’s annual free community celebration returns to Centenary Lakes Park on the EKKA show holiday. Expect free amusement rides, live stage entertainment, kids’ workshops, face painting, market stalls, and food vendors. Entry is free and dogs on leads are welcome.
PBR Monster Energy Tour Caboolture Invitational
Saturday 29 August 2026, 7pm | QSEC Arena, Caboolture
Professional bull riding comes to Caboolture for one high-energy night at QSEC Arena. The nation’s fiercest riders and rankest bulls compete for the full eight seconds, delivering non-stop action for rodeo and motorsport fans of all ages. Tickets available through the PBR Australia website.
Stay nearby
Caboolture Motel offers comfortable, well-priced accommodation right in the heart of Caboolture. It is the ideal base for everything from the local show to a big weekend in Brisbane. Book directly for the best available rate.
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Past events
Abbey Medieval Festival 2026 (35th anniversary)
10–12 July 2026 | Abbey Museum, 31 The Abbey Place, Caboolture
Australia’s premier living history event celebrated its 35th anniversary in Caboolture. Costumed knights, archery, jousting tournaments, and period markets filled the Abbey Museum grounds over three days.
State of Origin Game 3: QLD v NSW
Wednesday 8 July 2026 | Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
Queensland hosted the decider in the 2026 State of Origin series at Suncorp Stadium. Caboolture Motel on the Bruce Highway corridor was a practical overnight option before or after the game.
Moreton Bay Make Music Month
June 2026 | Galleries, museums and libraries across Moreton Bay
A council-run celebration of live music and community arts across the Moreton Bay region throughout June. Events spanned multiple venues and were largely free to attend.