Wisely Wine & Food Day

05/06/2026

Join our team!
Applications close next week :)

⏳ Applications close next week! Festival & Events Officer (casual)

If you’ve been thinking about it, this is your sign to go for it ✨

Applications are closing soon, and we’d love to see a strong pool of candidates come through.

🌟 This is a great opportunity to:
✅ Work across iconic local festivals and events
✅ Build hands-on experience in event planning, marketing & delivery
✅ Be part of a passionate, community-focused team

👉 Apply now: https://bit.ly/3Q0tHnH

27/05/2026

Look no further, the 2026 Wisely Wine & Food Day Lineup is here! 🤩

Budjerah | Bermuda Social | The Short Fall | Geed UP band | ViVa Acoustic | Mick Douglas Live | Jessica Cash Music

Get your group chats going and prepare yourselves for an incredible food and music experience at Wisely Wine & Food Day! 🥂

Now, who are you bringing with you?

23/05/2026

We're back with a bang! 🪩

Don't miss the Wisely Wine & Food Day Headliner - Budjerah! 🤩

Time to grab your besties and lock in Saturday 18 July because it's gonna be huge! ✨

20/05/2026

MARK YOUR CALENDARS, WISELY WINE & FOOD DAY IS HERE! 🥂

📆 Saturday 18 July
⏰ Time: 10:30am - 5:30pm
📍Location: Queens Park, Mackay

Presented to you by Mackay Festival of Arts and Wisely Group, the extremely popular Wisely Wine & Food Day is back for another year at Queens Park. 🤩

This free, family friendly event is Mackay's favourite event amongst locals and visitors. Featuring an array of delectable cuisines, delicious beverages and of course incredible live music. 🎶🥟🍷

Get your group chats going, because you don't want to miss it!

08/05/2026

The 2026 Mackay Festivals of Arts program has officially arrived! ⭐

From 1 July to 9 August, experience a vibrant season packed with creativity, culture and community. With 34+ events and activations on the lineup, this year’s festival is set to light up the region and spark your imagination. 🤩💖

Explore what’s on and start planning your festival experience now!
🔗 ourmackay.com.au/festivals

08/05/2026

We’re turning the volume ALL the way up 🪩
The Wisely Wine & Food Day 2026 headliner is… Budjerah 🤩🔥

Round up your crew, save the date and get ready for a massive Saturday 18 July!

07/05/2026

TODAY IS THE DAY!
Only 10 more hours until the 2026 Mackay Festival of Arts Program Launch! 🤩 Join us TODAY for a free to attend family night out!

🗓 Friday 8 May 2026
⏰6pm - 8pm
📍Mackay Civic Centre Grounds (73 Gordon St, Mackay) - Lawn between Artspace & MECC

Attendees will enjoy:
🤩 Pick up a hard copy of the 2026 Mackay Festival of Arts Program
🎶 Live music by ViVa Acoustic Duo
🍤Food Vendor - Fry Daze Fish & Chip Van
🤩Food Vendor - Waffleton Way
✨Ziffy's Light up toys
🎪Circus Workshops & Performer - Sensory Circus Tribe (Mackay)
🤩 MECC Box Office Pop Up & Luck Draw (T&C's apply)
🍻Foodspace Mackay bar, featuring the new 2026 Festival Liqueur

18/04/2026

Cheers to the weekend! 🥂 Not long now until Mackay Festival of Arts takes over the region for a month full of arts, music, culture and community spirit! 🫶

17/04/2026

Feel the energy. Catch the first glimpse. Be where it all begins. 🤩

Step into an unforgettable evening as we reveal the 2026 Mackay Festival of Arts program in spectacular style.

Inspired by the bold Pop Collision theme, expect a high-energy atmosphere where colour explodes, creativity takes centre stage, and conversation flows. Be the first to discover what’s coming in 2026 and soak up the electric buzz as the festival comes to life. ✨

Be at the centre of the collision—where art, energy and imagination ignite. This is more than a launch… it’s your front-row moment in the action.

🗓 Friday 8 May 2026
⏰6pm - 8pm
📍Civic Precinct Grounds (73 Gordon St, Mackay)
🤩Free, all ages event

16/04/2026

Our incredible Friends of the Festival Volunteers are the heart and soul of our events. 🫶
Being a Friend of the Festival provides hands-on experience in event operations, networking opportunities with arts and industry professionals, and the chance to contribute to vibrant, welcoming community events. 🤩

Become a Friend of the Festival now 🔗 https://bit.ly/mackayfestivalvolunteer