Events in Brisbane during 2012

Visiting Brisbane can offer you memorable moments, apart from the beautiful place that you are going to visit, there might be a local event taking place in a nearby location. You have just entered the right site to discover all the tips on the interesting local festivals, events and celebrations.
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January

Cockroach Races (January 26th) – This event in Brisbane takes place at the Story Bridge Hotel on Australia Day. Everybody can enter, you can bring your own roach or buy one there.

July

Brisbane French Festival – Taste the French flavor during this event in Brisbane taking place by the river at South Bank Parklands' Cultural Forecourt. You will find food, music, dance, culture, history, arts and sport. (www.brisbanefrenchfestival.com.au)

February

Flickerfest International Short Film Festival - Australia's premier short film festival tours the country after opening at Sydney's Bondi Beach Pavilion. In Brisbane it arrives for a three-day sojourn at Brisbane's Judith Wright Centre of Contemporary Art. (www.flickerfest.com.au)

August

Ekka – Royal Queensland Show – This event in Brisbane brings city and country together. It is celebrating Queensland's lifestyle, industry and heritage at the RNA Showgrounds. (www.ekka.com.au)
Brisbane Boat Show – At this exhibition you will find boats and marine equipment. (www.brisbaneboatshow.com.au)

March

Bike Week – This event in Brisbane is a nine-day cycling spectacular, offering a feast of cycling events for all ages and abilities. (www.bq.org.au/ride/events-calendar/)

September

Brisbane Festival - This three-week event in Brisbane presents a packed program of shows, debates and theatre throughout the city's streets, parks and theatres and includes also free outdoor events like fireworks. (www.brisbanefestival.com.au)
Brisbane Writers Festival – The festival brings together readers, writers and innovators on the Brisbane River in the heart of the city. (www.brisbanewritersfestival.com.au)

April

Brisbane Queer Festival – Enjoy some of the most interesting, charming, risky, funny and inspiring LBGT films from around the world during this event in Brisbane. (www.bqff.com.au)

October

Gold Coast 600 – This is a fantastic mix of spectacular V8 Supercar racing and some of music’s biggest names. (www.goldcoast600.com.au)

May

Caxton Street Seafood and Wine Festival – This festival offers a fantastic selection of seafood, a tantalizing array of wines and an incredible line up of performing artists from across the country. (http://caxtonstseafoodandwinefestival.com)

November

Good food & wine show – During this event in Brisbane good food and great cooking, delectable chocolates and treats are celebrated! Sample hundreds of delicious foods and fine wines enjoy celebrity chef demonstrations, book signings and more! (www.goodfoodshow.com.au/brisbane.asp)

June

Brisbane Winter Festival – At this festival you can enjoy an authentic alpine atmosphere in the heart of Brisbane with ice-skating or watching the experts on the ice in King George Square. (www.winterfestival.com.au)