Hampton Food & Arts Festival

19/05/2026

Well that’s a wrap for 2026 ✨

We’re so grateful that the rain held out until the very end, giving us two beautiful days in the High Country.

A massive thank you to everyone that came out and enjoyed the art, the music, the presentations, the food, the produce and the artisan products.

We hope you walked away with full bellies, lots of takeaways for home, and fulfilled souls.

Regional events are so important for community, small businesses and the local economy, so whether you came from over the road or from an other state - thank you for joining us. 🙏

As a not-for-profit community organization we would not be able to put this event together without the many volunteers donating their time and muscles to help bring this altogether. A big thank you to our Volunteers 🫶

And of course a special thank you to our SPONSORS 🙌 who help with logistics, infrastructure, equipment, prizes, advertising/pr/marketing, cocktails, transport, and some of the little added extras to make the weekend even more special.
Our Sponsors:
Tourism Events Queensland
Toowoomba Regional Council
Heritage Community Branches - Highfields & Crows Nest
Pechey Distilling Co
TCP Designs
Ravensbourne Escape
ABC Southern Queensland
Range Event Hire
Toowoomba Hay Farm
High Country Hamlets
Highfields Accounting

Be sure to keep an eye on our socials for more wrap up pictures from the event, and feel free to join our newsletter via the website.

Here’s to 2027 being another amazing country festivals weekend 🍃

See you then!

Thanks again - from the Hampton Festival Committee 😁

17/05/2026

Come out to Hampton and meet our regional producers, watch the mystery cook-offs and food presentations - with a fantastic line up of local musicians.

Check out today’s program.

🙌 🥑 🍸 🌻

16/05/2026

Sunday 17th May 🌿
A Day to Taste, Learn & Connect

Slow down and savour the flavours of the High Country with local growers, producers, live music, cooking demos and festival favourites all day long.

🕤 Gates open: 9:30am
🕓 Festival closes: 4:00pm

What’s on all day:
• Hampton Art Exhibition
• Photography Hub
• Market stalls & local produce
• Food, wine & coffee vendors
• Kids’ activities
• Live music
• Festival bar by Pechey Distilling Co. 🍹

🌱 Growers on the Green Stage
10:45am – Hopscotch Distillers
11:15am – Jesse Cole presentation
11:30am – Jesse Cole cooking demo
12:00pm – Valknut Meadery
12:30pm – Mystery Box Cook Off
1:00pm – Country Kitchens
1:30pm – Bannock Brae Meats
1:50pm – Relish cooking demo
2:30pm – Mystery Box Cook Off
3:00pm – The Cotton Bunch

🎶 Music Stage
10:00am – Bart Thrupp
11:30am – Elizabeth Rae Duo
1:00pm – The 78 Sound Band
2:30pm – Sean P Trio

Plus — explore Growers on the Green, our dedicated precinct celebrating the flavours of the High Country with local growers, artisan stalls and paddock-to-plate experiences.

See you tomorrow (Sunday 17th May)

15/05/2026

15/05/2026

FREE SHUTTLE BUSES – HAMPTON FESTIVAL 2026

Skip the parking, save on fuel and ride straight into the festival 🎉

Thanks to our 2026 FREE shuttle services:

👉 TransLink
TOOWOOMBA ⇄ HAMPTON FESTIVAL (Return)

👉 East Coast Coaches
CROWS NEST ⇄ HAMPTON FESTIVAL (Return)

✨ Important: Book your shuttle spot when purchasing your festival tickets so the bus doesn’t leave without you!

More info 👉 https://www.hamptonfestival.com/visitors-info/ -BUS

🚗 SAVE ON FUEL – GRAB A FREE SHUTTLE

15/05/2026

We are excited and ready to go for tomorrow.

Save time at the gates - and booking online.

Parking is available- follow the signs 😁

FREE shuttle buses from Toowoomba to Crows Nest and return - check out the website under visitor information.

Come to the Hampton Festival and enjoy a full day of food, wine, music, and art.

🙌

14/05/2026

Our popular Smashed Avocado 🥑 stall@is back this year.

Celebrating one of the region’s most popular produce grown in the area.

See you this weekend - entry to festival can be booked online - link in the bio/on the website.

13/05/2026

⚠️ LAST CHANCE FOR SOIRÉE TICKETS ⚠️

Tickets are almost gone for the Hampton Autumn Soirée — an exclusive opening evening to launch the 2026 Hampton Festival in true High Country style ✨

Your evening begins with the official opening of the Hampton Festival Art Exhibition from 4:00pm–5:30pm at the Festival Grounds, showcasing an inspiring collection of local and regional artists 🎨

From there, guests will make their way to a stunning local Carnival of Flowers prize-winning garden for an unforgettable cocktail-style soirée from 6:00pm–8:30pm 🌿

Enjoy:
🍷 Local flavours & gourmet bites
🎶 Relaxed garden atmosphere
🎨 Art, creativity & conversation
✨ A beautiful High Country autumn evening

Strictly limited tickets remain — once they’re gone, they’re gone.

📍 Hampton
📅 Friday 15 May 2026

https://www.hamptonfestival.com/product/hampton-autumn-soiree-friday-15th-may/

13/05/2026

🎟️ BOOK ONLINE & SKIP THE QUEUE 🎟️

Heading to the Hampton Festival this May?
Save time at the gate by booking your tickets online before the weekend arrives 🙌

✔️ Faster entry
✔️ Easy access to shuttle bus bookings
✔️ Secure your spot at special events & workshops
✔️ One less thing to think about on festival day

Join us for a weekend of:
🍷 Local food & drinks
🎶 Live music
🎨 Art & photography
🛍️ Markets
🌿 High Country charm
🥑 Local Produce
🍝 Food producer presentations, demonstrations and cook offs

📅 16–17 May 2026
📍 Hampton Festival Grounds

Book now and start planning your perfect festival weekend ✨