The Rotary Club of Gympie proudly presents the HERITAGE MAKERS FAIR biennially. Scheduled for 24 – 25 July, 2027, the Club is busy researching diverse makers, new shows, exploring workshop opportunities and curating exciting street entertainment.
listen to our story
The Gympie Rotary HERITAGE MAKERS FAIR is a tribute to the heritage trades of our past and an opportunity to meet the makers that keep these almost-forgotten trades alive. Each of these makers, masters and artisans – and there’s over 100 of them! – have a story to tell, a journey to share.
Be inspIred by over 100 masters, makers and artisans of heritage trades and craft
Say g’day to the Tradies, the Woodies, the Turners, the Weavers… and the Cooks!
Immerse yourself in this showcase of exceptional quilting and artisan craft exhibits – a haven of creativity, inspiration, vintage history and markets READ MORE
MEET THE FORGERS
Blacksmiths and the Wheelwright working over the flames. READ MORE on the Wheelwright READ MORE on the Blacksmiths
Visit a 5th generation working family farm
Nearly 100 years of agricultural history through the presentation of over 90 tractors (1937 – 2023) and vintage small engines on a working family farm. READ MORE
wander through the archives of our past - meet the Collectors
Antiques, vintage treasures, memorabilia, curiosities – this is a fascinating journey through the times of our past. BRING IN YOUR TREASURES FOR EVALUATION! READ MORE
Click on the Makers Title to discover artisans by venue – here’s just a few, there’s more!
Hosted by the Gympie Rotary Club, 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, membership drives, networking and group awareness.
around the region
There's more to the Gympie Region than you might imagine.
The Gympie Region’s a place of big hearts, big spaces and big ideas and we’re proud to call it home.
Only 90 minutes north of Brisbane, we’re right in the middle of the Great Sandy Biosphere, surrounded by real Australian nature and wildlife that you just can’t get anywhere else in Queensland.
The world’s largest sand island K’Gari, Fraser Island is right on our doorstep and just a stones’ throw away from our beautiful beaches and waterways. Away from the coast you’ll find wide open spaces and a lush, fertile hinterland that’s packed with fresh local produce.
Whether you’re a family looking for a fun getaway, a couple looking for solitude or that thrill seeker looking for the next rush –