31 Ma
31 Ma
GOOMERI PUMPKIN FESTIVAL Sunday 31 May 2026
Eumundi / Cooroy / Mary Valley / Gympie Pick-ups
Leave the driving to us and enjoy a carefree day out! Travel in comfort, skip the parking stress, and get ready for one of Queensland’s most loved country festivals.
Join us at the iconic Goomeri Pumpkin Festival, a high-energy celebration bursting with colour, community spirit, and pumpkin-powered fun. Discover a full day of entertainment with live music, vibrant market stalls, delicious food, and delightfully quirky competitions celebrating everything pumpkin — from giant pumpkins and pie-eating to carving contests and creative displays.
Feel the excitement as the town comes alive with the famous Pumpkin Street Parade, showcasing oversized pumpkins and local flair. Indulge in pumpkin-inspired treats, browse handcrafted local goods, and soak up the joyful festival atmosphere that makes Goomeri a must-visit event.
Fun for all ages, full of flavour, and not to be missed — book your seat and celebrate pumpkins in style!
Prices (Bus Fare Only):
• Ex Eumundi / Cooroy — $67.00
• Ex Mary Valley / Gympie — $57.00
Eumundi, Cooroy, Mary Valley, Gympie to Goomeri and return
6:30am Eumundi Aquatic Centre
6:45am Cooroy – Cooroy State School, Elm Street
6:45am Mary Valley
7.15am Gympie
8:30am Arrive Goomeri
Depart Goomeri aproximately 4:30pm
Get ready for a smashin’, fun-filled day at the world-famous Goomeri Pumpkin Festival — where pumpkins take centre stage and good times roll! Cheer on the action as pumpkins race down Policeman’s Hill in the iconic Great Australian Pumpkin Roll™, then dive into a program packed with quirky pumpkin competitions, a colourful street parade, and all-day live entertainment. Wander through huge street markets, enjoy engaging demonstrations and displays, and soak up the buzzing festival atmosphere — with surprises around every corner.
Food lovers will be in pumpkin heaven! Indulge in an irresistible range of pumpkin-inspired delights including homemade pumpkin scones, pumpkin pies, pumpkin bread rolls, pumpkin and lamb sausages, and the legendary festival pumpkin soup, made from a closely guarded secret recipe. Warm up with traditional billy tea, stew, and damper, and join in the fun for your chance to win great prizes — simply by participating.
Don’t forget to dress up for the Pumpkin Pageant and let your creativity shine! With activities for all ages, this is wall-to-wall pumpkin fun for the whole family — a truly unforgettable country festival experience.
The Day Trip departs Eumundi through to Cooroy and Mary Valley onto Gympie and then heads out to Goomeri and returning in the afternoon.

