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  • Schools Program Hits New Record!

    Schools Program Hits New Record!

    Saturday at the Jacaranda Festival will once again have the sounds of school music gracing Evan Marginson Park.  In a festival record we have 48 ensembles ranging from string orchestras, concert bands, choirs and big bands performing on the main stage.  Schools Program Coordinator Matthew Chambers said “It’s a wonderful opportunity for the students to…

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  • Stoney Creek Brewing Joins the Festival

    Stoney Creek Brewing Joins the Festival

    We’re excited to announce a new partnership with Stony Creek Brewing, a great independent nanobrewery based in the Laidley Valley. Stoney Creek Brewing also now operates at 88 Limestone St. This year the team will be setting up bar service under the main marquee, so if you’re up for enjoying a brew while you enjoy…

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  • Club Parkview Signs on for 2024

    Club Parkview Signs on for 2024

    Club Parkview announces Supporting Partner Sponsorship for 2024.

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  • Kate Miller appointed Event Manager

    Kate Miller appointed Event Manager

    Setting the groundwork for a successful festival into the future, Kate Miller has been appointed as the event manager for 2024.

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  • Jacaranda Festival Back for 2024

    Jacaranda Festival Back for 2024

    The Festival returns for 2024 cementing its future as the number 1 community festival in Ipswich.

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  • 2023 Festival Sponsors

    2023 Festival Sponsors

    A huge thankyou to the 2023 Goodna Jacaranda Festival Sponsors. We couldn’t have brought it all together with their support.

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  • 2021 FESTIVAL CANCELLED

    The Goodna Community Association Inc has taken the tough decision to call off the 2021 Goodna Jacaranda Festival.  With continued instability and uncertainty surrounding events and the Covid-19 pandemic, there was no clear path to staging a successful festival this year. The association made up of volunteers from the community took the decision in consultation…

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  • ANOTHER QUEST FOR TALENT SUCCESS!

    The Annual Jacaranda Festival Quest for Talent has once again proven the demand for opportunities to perform for our young up and coming performing artists. Performers from across south east Queensland gathered to showcase their talent, and the massive crowd on Friday night loved every minute of it. Contestants love to enter the quest each…

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  • SCHOOL CHOIR SINGING SENSATIONS

    The 2019 Jacaranda Festival saw keen interest from schools across the region seeking the opportunity for their choirs to perform in our annual school choir competition. Teachers and students unanimously agreed the event was a fantastic opportunity for the schools and students alike and were keen to see it continue in 2020. Festival President Mathew…

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  • INAURGURAL DANCE SPECTACULAR RESULTS

    2019 saw the introduction of the Jacaranda Dance Spectacular, an event provided to the community to showcase the wonderful dance talent we have across south east queensland.  The event was hugely supported with many more entries than expected and the resulting competition was a real crowd pleaser with everyone enjoying the day immensely. Coordinator Rosanna…

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