Find family friendly events during Festival of Horsepower

This Festival of Horsepower don't forget to bring the kids...
02 Jun 2025
Erin Nightingale, Content creator and tourism advocate

This June, kids will be in their element during the Festival of Horsepower! From racing cars to racing ponies, excitement awaits…

Winternationals is a family friendly event

The Gulf Western Oil Winternationals are back at Willowbank Raceway, and they’re bigger, faster, and more intense than ever! Even those who do not follow racing will marvel at the power and thrill of drag racing as the best drivers battle it out for glory. A four-day family friendly festival, featuring Top Fuel and Nitro Funny Cars, family activities, entertainment, merchandise, food trucks and the opportunity to meet the racers and teams. Don’t forget those noise cancelling headphones!

Queensland Raceway for kids

Queensland Raceway is packed with thrills across the month too. With Cruise the Night, an epic evening event at the racetrack that will have the kids beaming at the neon lights and big noises! There will be food trucks, trade stalls and kid-friendly activities. For those little sports car fans bring them out to 2 Days of Thunder! An annual, weekend of racing that includes a huge array of vehicles, trade stands, family activities and entertainment. Kids will love seeing the cars fly around each bend cheering them on as they roar past.

Marburg Pacing Association

For the horse enthusiasts then there’s nothing quite like a family day out at the trots. Experience all the racing excitement up close and personal at one of the last remaining harness racing courses in Queensland, the Western Star Family Race Day at Marburg. Country style racing at its best with plenty of delicious food and drinks, mini-trot races, entertainment for the kids and the opportunity to bet on a winner.

So, join us here in Ipswich for a whole new family experience that is sure to make lasting memories.

Erin Nightingale Content creator and tourism advocate
Erin Nightingale has over 17 years experience in the tourism and events industry. With a love for her hometown of Ipswich and a passion for tourism in Queensland you can keep up to date with her adventures by following @erin_nightingale_ on Instagram.

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