Goomeri Pumpkin Festival

The Goomeri Pumpkin Festival is a fantastic family event held each year on the last Sunday in May.

Free for all to attend, several fun events are scheduled throughout the festival, including competitions, a parade, live music, and heaps of tasty food!

During the festival, you can join the famous Pumpkin Roll, sending a pumpkin flying down Policeman’s Hill to see how far it can go! Also, take some time to wander through the many market stalls or enjoy a picnic lunch with the delicious food on offer.

There are many competitions, including the largest pumpkin, pumpkin shot put, best-decorated pumpkin, pumpkin pull, whip-cracking competition, pumpkin pageant, pumpkin bowls, and so many more. This is a fantastic event for the whole family with heaps of roving entertainment, cooking demonstrations, a street parade, and live music on the main stage.

The Goomeri Pumpkin Festival is back and bigger than ever! This year, they’re introducing a range of new and exciting experiences across the festival weekend, including wine & cheese nights, craft sessions, a gala dinner, and polo!

The Great Australian Pumpkin Roll

Get ready for the Festival’s most anticipated event – The Great Australian Pumpkin Roll™! Join hundreds of ‘Pumpkin Rollers’ as you send your pumpkins racing, splattering and hurtling down Policeman’s Hill. Register now to compete for the highly coveted position of Pumpkin Roll Champion and have your name listed on the Goomeri Pumpkin Festival Honour Roll. This event is proudly supported by Gympie Regional Council.

PRIZES
Adult Division (13+)​
1st place: $500, trophy, rosette, and perpetual plaque
2nd place: $100 and rosette

​Junior Division (12 and under)
1st place: $250, trophy, rosette, and perpetual plaque
2nd place: $50 and rosette

​Lucky Spot
$1000 will be awarded to any whole pumpkin which lands on the Lucky Sport at the end of the roll. If more than one pumpkin is on the Lucky Spot at the end of the roll, prize money will be split.

Rules
Competitors must assemble at the start line at 1:30pm for marshalling. Any competitor not present when name/number is called will be disqualified.

​Pumpkins may be pushed, rolled or bowled using an under-arm technique. No throwing or over-arm bowling is allowed.

​A competitor will be disqualified if:

• their pumpkin leaves the marked track​
• the competitor crosses the start line or part thereof
• after the start, the pumpkin is touched by anyone.

​Competitors/spectators cannot enter the designated pumpkin track at any time during or following the roll, until the results are recorded.

Conditions
The competition will be run in two divisions:
Adults (over 12 years)​
Juniors (12 and under)
If there is any doubt, proof of age will be required.

​Pumpkins must accompany competitor at time of registration. These can either be purchased on the day or BYO.

​Pumpkins must be at least 12cm in diameter.​​

​Each pumpkin will bear the identification of the festival organising committee.​

​If a pumpkin is deemed to be too big for the safety of the roll, it will not be registered.

Twilight Markets

Live music, street acts, beer & wine garden, fireworks, food trucks and unique, artisan stalls as the sun sets on Goomeri on Saturday 24 May 2025. Immerse yourself in the enchantment of our twilight markets, wander through rows of artisanal stalls showcasing local crafts and decadent street foods, or take a break from browsing to enjoy some live music amidst the twinkling trees & lights.

​The Twilight Markets features live music all night and a beer and wine garden stocked with your favourites. With a little something for everyone, it’s a magical evening not to be missed.

Black and Orange Ball

Goomeri Pumpkin Festival Inc. presents the inaugural Black and Orange Ball. Starting at 7pm on Saturday 10 May 2025, join us for a night of pomp & style that goes right up ’til midnight. Dress up, drink and dance as our live band Route 33 plays all night.

Your ticket includes a complimentary drink on arrival, access to the bar and dancefloor, and a hearty supper from our friends at Street Meatz BBQ. All ticketholders can camp free in Goomeri, and a return Gympie-to-Goomeri bus is available for a small fee at the point of sale. This event has a limited capacity of just a few hundred—get your tickets before it’s too late!

LIVE BAND: ROUTE 33
​​Route 33 are an ARIA #1 Australian Country charting act, headlined by Jock Barnes and Trent McArdle. Since their first single release in November 2016, Route 33 have been featured on line-ups at CMC Rocks, Tamworth Country Music Festival, Gympie Music Muster, Savannah in The Round, and the Groundwater Country Music Festival.

​Jump forward 3 years and Route 33 stepped it up a notch, with the release of their album, Coro Drive. The album raised the bar on the ARIA Charts, seeing the band achieve a #1 Australian Country position on release. It also gave the duo their first ever million-stream song, with the single Showing Off hitting the milestone on Spotify.

​With effortlessly catchy tracks, fun personalities, infectious energy on stage, and a knack for crowd interaction, this duo feels bound for success. If you haven’t seen Route 33 live, you are missing out on one of Australia’s best country music experiences.

Wine & Cheese Under the Stars

Experience an evening event with quality wine and cheese in the presence of friends and family at our Wine & Cheese Under the Stars. Featuring the best wines of the South Burnett wine trail paired with incredible artisanal cheeses as the highlight of our Grand Grazing table and live music from live band VidaPhunk, there’s no better way to start Festival weekend.

​Whether you’re a seasoned connoisseur or an adventurous novice, our wine and cheese event promises an unforgettable night of sophisticated flavours and captivating rhythms. Tickets include a complimentary glass of wine on arrival, a Goomeri-style Grand Grazing table, and access to our licensed bar. The night will feature premium wines from Lightning Tree Wines, Clovely Estate Winery, Dusty Hill Winery, Taabinga Station, and Hillsdale Estate Winery.

Secure your spot now and treat yourself to an evening of refined indulgence!

Live Band: VIDAPHUNK
Introducing VidaPhunk: a sonic powerhouse from the vibrant Sunshine Coast music scene. Comprising four exceptional musicians: Pat Isles (Drums), Rob Neil (Guitar), Andy Bass (Bass) and Rob Farhi (Vocals) have converged their musical talents to forge an electrifying fusion of funk, blues, rock, and groove.

​Their mission? To serve up music that not only hits you with a punch, but also strikes a chord deep within your soul.

VidaPhunk’s sound is a testament to their collective affection for the rich traditions of all music genres. It’s an irresistible concoction that transports you to a place where rhythm rules and melodies enchant.

​VidaPhunk is more than just a band; it is an audible experience that ignites passion and leaves you craving more. Join them on an exhilarating journey through a musical landscape where genres collide and boundaries blur, and let the infectious groove of VidaPhunk take you on a soul-stirring ride.

Clovely Estate Gala Dinner

Elevate your senses and toast to a night of unparalleled elegance and refined luxury at the picturesque Barambah Homestead.

Enjoy delicious food and historic charm at the Goomeri Pumpkin Festival Gala Dinner, hosted at the stunning Barambah Homestead on Saturday, 25 May 2025. Renowned Sydney-based chef Will Beedham promises a spectacular country feast showcasing the best our region has to offer—including pumpkin, of course. Amidst the elegant ambiance of the heritage-listed homestead, guests will enjoy a drink and canapés on arrival, followed by a four-course dining experience.

Surrounded by the rich history and stunning countryside of the South Burnett region, this event offers a unique opportunity to relax with friends old and new over exquisite cuisine while enjoying Queensland’s cultural heritage. Secure your tickets now to join us for an unforgettable evening of fine dining and community camaraderie under the twinkling stars of Barambah Homestead.

Great Ocean Helicopters Scenic Joy Flights

Want to enjoy the excitement and adventure of flying? Great Ocean Helicopters will be conducting scenic joy flights throughout the Goomeri Pumpkin Festival. These sensational scenes provide a safe and unique way to absorb all of the excitement from above!

​The flight takes you alongside the main street where you can capture the action from above. Then, travel over the stunning vistas of Goomeri before tracking back to the festival grounds, or fly over your property!

This unique and unforgettable adventure is the perfect way to top off your weekend.

Family Market Day

The day you’ve all been waiting for! Dive headfirst into our celebration of all things pumpkin. Explore unique handmade crafts, indulge in the wide range of street food, and take part in – or sit back and enjoy – competitions like the Pumpkin Bowls, Decorated Pumpkins, Pumpkin Pull, Pumpkin Pageant, Pumpkin Quilt Challenge, the Pumpkin Power Shot Put and, of course, The Great Australian Pumpkin Roll.

​Join the tens of thousands of festival goers this year at the Goomeri Pumpkin Festival.

Creative Art Workshops

Established in 2016 in Gympie and now gracefully nestled in Goomeri, House of Artisan has spent the last 8 years pioneering extraordinary art workshops, setting the spirits of hundreds of avid students ablaze!

They are a collaboration of not just good friends, but of artists and educators, each specialising in distinct artistic mediums. When you participate in one of their workshops, you can trust that you learn from individuals who have dedicated many decades to refining their craft.

Pumpkin Street Parade

Don’t miss the hugely entertaining pumpkin-filled street parade! Featuring bagpipes, morris dancers, circus performers, and plenty of fancy dress, this is the biggest celebration of all things pumpkin under the southern sun!

Pumpkin Festival Sunday

A day packed with excitement! Spend the day exploring endless unique stalls with artisan goods, handmade clothes and jewellery, delicious food, and so many souvenirs.

Camp at the Festival

Want the full festival experience? Stay at the centre of the action by camping at the festival! ​Your camping pass will have you covered for the entire festival, Thursday-Monday, so you can make the most of your weekend.

Arrive any time from 10am Thursday 22 May 2025 & depart before 10am Sunday 26th May 2025. Located at the Goomeri Sports Fields, McIvor Street, Goomeri QLD 4601. Right across the road from the festival!

​This is a DIY setup, so bring everything you need for off-grid camping. Please be zero-waste or take your rubbish with you.

Facilities include a camping space, portable toilets, and portable showers. Powered campsites are not available; however, if you have a medical condition that requires you to have access to a power source, we may be able to accommodate you. We cannot guarantee access to a powered site, so please consider this before you book your campsite, as tickets are non-refundable.

​If you are making a booking as part of a larger group, please add your group name when registering so that we can organise your campsites appropriately.