The Rotary Club of Gympie proudly presents the prestigious Quilt & Craft Spectacular, now one of the largest quilting/ crafting events in South East Queensland.

The event showcases traditional, contemporary quilts and art quilts, crafted by award winning quilters, professionals and aspiring novices. There’s also stunning artisan exhibits, this year including the works of our amazing guest quilter Michele Hill; fabulous felting, creative basketry, millinery and embroidery; the ATASDA Qld presentation of Fibre & Textile Arts + an array of workshops, free demonstrations and over 45 diverse quilters/crafters and makers markets!

The Quilt & Craft Spectacular, held in Gympie’s Pavilion, is now under the banner of the Gympie Rotary HERITAGE MAKERS FAIR, which encompasses another 5 venues outside and around the Pavilion. These venues, with over 60 demonstrating makers, focus on heritage, rare and ancient crafts and include: the Heritage Trades venue; the Carbatec Woodcraft Arena; Domestic Arts venue, a Vintage Vehicle display and some very special shows – in the Wheelwright Arena, wheelwrighting demos and Clydesdale Country Shows are show-stoppers!

Scroll down for a quick glance at some of the highlights that were presented at the 2023 and 2021 events,  in and around the Pavilion, Gympie’s Southside:

IMPORTANT INFO:

DATES:  

5 – 6 July, 2025,             

Saturday, 5 July 2025, 8.30am – 5pm

Sunday, 6 July 2025, 8.30am – 3pm

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VENUE:              

The Pavilion, 77 Exhibition Rd, Southside Gympie 4570.

BUS GROUPS/ CHARTERS:

Buses welcome, entry can be fast-tracked by groups.

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COMMUNITY GROUPS & CHARITIES:

The Heritage Makers Fair partners with many volunteer community groups and charities who provide services at and for the event. This assists greatly with their fundraising endeavours, networking and group awareness.

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qSPONSORS:

With thanks to our partners, sponsors and supporters, including:

www.carbatec.com.au    www.bendigobank.com.au   www.qldhydro.com.au www.professionalsgympie.com.au www.laminex.com.au  www.bielby.com.au. www.gympiefunerals.com.au  www.polleys.com.au   Patchwork on Pallas

www.gympie.qld.gov.au

This project received funding assistance from the Gympie Regional Council’s Community Grants Program 2022/2023

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This project received funding assistance from the Gympie Regional Council’s Community Grants Program 2022/2023

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The Heritage Makers Fair acknowledges the traditional owners of the land and pays its respect to the elders of the past, present and emerging.

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Photographers and videographers will be on site during Heritage Makers Fair in Gympie. By purchasing a ticket and attending the festival, you consent to being filmed or videoed for future promotional use.

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ROTARY CLUB OF GYMPIE MANAGEMENT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REMOVE ANY PERSONS, WITHOUT REFUND, FROM THE SITE/ EVENT THAT THEY CONSIDER TO BE SHOWING UNDESIRABLE OR OFFENSIVE BEHAVIOUR.