Our community wanted it, so we brought it back … and it’s FREE.
The Gympie Gold Rush Festival returns in October for the first time since 2019. The Festival celebrates the anniversary of the discovery of gold by James Nash in 1867, thus granting Gympie the title of ‘The Town that saved Queensland!’
October will see the return of the historic Street Parade, Bendigo Bank Community Concert and the Prospector's Cocktail Party. Put these in your diary.
GO FOR GOLD!
Leading up to the big events in October, the Gympie Gold Rush Festival Organising Committee will host the GO FOR GOLD event. On the weekend of 18 and 19 July 2026, we’re inviting the whole region—families, schools, businesses, clubs and community groups—to wear something gold, take a photo, and post it to show Gympie regional spirit.
How to get involved:
- Go gold (wear gold, decorate in gold, make something gold)
- Take a photo or short video in your driveway, at school, at work, with your club, on the farm, or in your shopfront
- Post it on Facebook during the weekend using #GoForGold and tag Gympie Gold Rush Festival so we can reshare
There will be prizes across a wide range of categories.
“What’s your kind of rush or gold?”
Funny, serious, creative, proud—show us what “gold” means to you and your community.
On the same weekend, there will be geocaching activities (find the gold), pop-up store with Gold Rush Festival merchandise and information, + much more.
Gympie Gold Rush Festival is back, and it's your turn to get involved!