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A summary of all the events happening in May 2025
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The Mary Valley Film Society will be showing the film “Chocolat” starring Juliette Binoche, Judy Dench and Johnny Depp. Based on a novel by Joanne Harris and directed by Lasse Helstrom.
Throw your lyric & music ideas in the mix to create a new song with local award-winning songwriter Amanda Emblem.
Celebrate Mother’s Day at Belli Beef & Wild Barrel! with Matt Golinksi
Join us for a delightful long-table, two-course meal featuring an array of scrumptious breakfast dishes served in a banquet style
Expressed through sculptural and photographic works, Charmaine Lyons explores themes of identity, loss, and recovery through a feminist lens.
Self-proclaimed road geek, local photographic artist Callum Heinjus explores Queensland nature and urban themes, uniquely edited to accentuate quirky colours and vivid, one-of-a-kind perspectives.
Come and Try! Free women's fitness classes.
Join Lew Brennan and other exhibiting artists at this combined official opening event.
Join Charmaine Lyons and other exhibiting artists at this combined official opening event.
Join Callum Heinjus and other exhibiting artists at this combined official opening event.
The essence of small-town life is captured through the realistic and hyper realistic artworks of regional artist Lew Brennan.
Embark on an unforgettable culinary journey guided through the picturesque Mary Valley
Join fellow female anglers at Lake Borumba for a day on the water!
Join us for an evening celebrating freshwater produce and the best ways to prepare it, featuring a live cooking demonstration by renowned chef Matt Golinski.
A Mystery Picnic is a self-guided food and adventure experience with a difference.
Watch the sensational sunrise as you sip on a glass of bubbles and dine on a breakfast of delicious local cuisine.
Embark on a captivating one-day excursion exploring the Mary Valleys vibrant agricultural scene.
Learn how to create your own professionally finished drum lampshade (30cm x 22cm) — perfect for a pendant or lamp — in this hands-on workshop.
This extraordinary Paddock to Plate experience is more than just a meal; it fosters connection.
Join us in Gympie on the18 May for a relaxed, hands-on Shibori & Indigo Dyeing workshop. Learn beautiful folding and binding techniques to create your own one-of-a-kind piece
Let’s make art together! Inspired by the current and diverse exhibitions, homeschoolers are invited to embark on a creative journey throughout the year.
Come and Try! Free women's fitness classes in Gympie.
Come stand in solidarity and hold your lantern high to remember the lives of those lost to domestic abuse and to raise awareness.
Check out Goomeri's annual pumpkin festival!
Experience wild macadamias in the heart of the Mary Valley
Enjoy a night under the stars with live music!
Discover Yandina’s local attractions
Join accomplished artist Lew Brennan for a hands-on workshop exploring the expressive possibilities of charcoal drawing.
Dress your 'dazzling' best, enjoy fabulous food and let your hair down at the ultimate GourMay Mary Valley Food Festival event.
Join us on the first Saturday of each month in 2025 (excluding school holidays) for a morning of family fun!