WaterFest 2024
WaterFest 2024 will bring into focus the many ways you can be involved in sustainable water-based recreation and ways to improve the health of our waterways.
Be inspired to get outdoors and appreciate Ipswich’s Bremer River and our stretch of the Brisbane River, the many creeks within our catchment, and Ipswich environmental initiatives making a difference.
The WaterFest program 2024 includes the following events:
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Catch, Snap and Win Fishing Competition
Hosted by Ipswich City Council and 2 Bent Rods, join in this fun fishing competition.
A total prize pool worth up to $2400 is up for grabs, including a kayak!
When: Thursday 28 March – Sunday 14 April 2024
Where: Across waterways within Ipswich local government area (some exclusions apply)
Cost: Free
Registrations via 2 Bent Rods Humanitix
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Learn to Fish
During the school holidays join in a fishing activity with council’s Active and Healthy program.
When: 2 April and 7 April 2024
Where: Joseph Brady Park
More information: Sign up to the Active and Healthy program and register for this activity at Ipswich.qld.gov.au/activehealthy
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Small Creek Exploration
During the school holidays join in a nature play activity at Small Creek, a naturalised creek channel.
When: 11 April 2024
Where: Small Creek, Poplar Street Park, Raceview
Cost: Free, registrations required
Book into a session at Ipswichcitycouncil.eventbrite.com
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Puggles Play Time
Bring the little ones to Queens Park Environment Education Centre for a drop-in play time activity. Puggles Play Time is a regular activity and during WaterFest will have a special waterway theme. Designed for children aged 5 and under.
When: Fridays, drop in 9.30am – 11.30am
Where: Queens Park Environmental Education Centre
Cost: Free (no registration required)
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WaterFest Celebration
Join in family-friendly activities and learn about waterway health. This event will also include the announcement of winners of the Catch & Snap Fishing Competition.
When: Saturday 20 April 2024
Where: Queens Park Environmental Education Centre
Cost: Free
Find more event information at Ipswichcitycouncil.eventbrite.com
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Trees for Mum
Plant a tree to honour and celebrate Mum and the special women in your life, with council’s Habitat Connections program. Pack a picnic rug and enjoy activities on the day while helping revegetate an Ipswich waterway and improve habitat for native species.
When: Sunday 12 May 2024
Where: Tite Family Park, Bundamba Creek
Cost: Free, registrations required
Find more information at Ipswichcitycouncil.eventbrite.com
WaterFest 2024
When: March – May 2024
Where: Various Ipswich parks and waterways
Cost: Free- some events require bookings
More information: WaterFest : Ipswich City Council
