Restaurants and bars go purple for Jacaranda season

Ipswich bars and restaurants are serving up purple food and cocktails to celebrate the annual purple haze that takes over Ipswich in October and November.

Find out what's on offer in this story: https://www.discoveripswich.com.au/celebrate-jacaranda-season-with-purple-cocktails-and-food/

Also see the best locations to view Jacarandas:  https://www.discoveripswich.com.au/best-places-to-see-jacaranda-blooms-this-spring/

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Spring Drift Matsuri

Queensland Raceway will host one of the nation's biggest drifting events this weekend!  The Spring Drift Matsuri returns with more than 200 drivers participating!

Contact Neil Lewis 0466 111 270

How to embrace Halloween in Ipswich

If you like spooky things here's a few ways to get into the spirit this Halloween…

Find out what's on for Halloween: https://www.discoveripswich.com.au/spooky-halloween-activities-in-the-heritage-city/

Five of Ipswich's most haunted sites: https://www.discoveripswich.com.au/five-of-ipswichs-most-haunted-revealed/

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Ipswich Amberley Air Tattoo

The Ipswich Amberley Air Tattoo will be held over Saturday October 29 and Sunday October 30.  While the event is sold out people can still see all the planes at three key viewing hubs around the city.  Patrons are encouraged to pack a picnic blanket and head to the locations at Springfield, Rosewood and in the Ipswich CBD.  The flypasts will grace the city skies at 10am and then again at 1.30pm.  More information: https://www.ipswichfestivals.com.au/ipswich-amberley-air-tattoo-2022/

Contact Ipswich City Council's media team on 3810 7929

2023 CMC dates announced

CMC Rocks will be back in March 2023 and artists will be announced soon! The country's biggest international country music festival will be held over March 17-19 at Willowbank Raceway in Ipswich. 

Contact Georgie Luxton georgie@cmcrocks.com

John Paul Young to perform in Ipswich

Next month John Paul Young will perform at Homeless Veterans charity event at the Tivoli Drive In.  On November 11 Wounded Heroes Australia are hosting the Exercise Stone Pillow Sleep Out fundraising event at the Tivoli Drive In.  Tickets include concert, a screening of Strictly Ballroom, dinner and breakfast the next morning.  Participants can sleep out in on the backs of their utes or in their cars.  There will also be a classic car display and gel ball demonstrations.

Contact Michelle Henderson 0477 710 288

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