Experience Bushy Creek
Wander at your own pace. Stay for a coffee. Stay for lunch. Stay until the stars come out.
However you spend your day, there's always something waiting around the next corner.
Music
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Makers
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Workshops
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Food
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Flowers
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Connection
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Music 〰️ Makers 〰️ Workshops 〰️ Food 〰️ Flowers 〰️ Connection 〰️
Wander Four Unique Spaces
Bushy Creek Makers' Fair isn't the sort of event you rush through with a checklist.
It's the kind of place where one conversation becomes three, where you stop to listen to a musician for "just one song", and somehow you've spent half an hour discovering handmade treasures you didn't know existed.
The Big Sky Stage
The heart of the Fair.
Live music, community celebrations and performances that bring everyone together—from Welcome to Country and community singing through to headline acts and dancing beneath the stars.
This is where Bushy gathers.
The Barrel & Brass Lounge
A place to linger.
Find a drink, pull up a chair and stay awhile.
Jazz, blues and soul create the soundtrack while conversations wander as easily as the afternoon.
The kind of place you stop for one drink... and somehow it's been two hours.
The Creek Clearing
Slow things down beneath the trees.
Poetry, wellness experiences, world music and quiet moments create space to pause, listen and simply enjoy where you are.
Bushy After Dark
When the sun goes down, Bushy changes pace.
Gather around the fire for acoustic music, bush ballads and conversations that only seem to happen once the stars appear.
Weekend Highlights
Community Moments
From community traditions to headline performances, here are some of the moments that make Bushy Creek Makers' Fair unforgettable.
Welcome to country
A meaningful opening that honours Country, culture and the stories that connect this place.
Community Choir
Raise your voice with locals and visitors in a joyful celebration of music and community.
Youth Showcase
Cheer on the next generation of local talent as young performers take the spotlight.
Saturday Night
Bushy After Dark
Settle in for an unforgettable live performance filled with energy, heart and great Australian music.
Carinda Christie Band
Settle in for an unforgettable live performance filled with energy, heart and great Australian music.
Dinner Dance
Gather with friends, neighbours and visitors for an evening of great food, live music and a night of dancing beneath the Bushy lights.
Hands-On Experiences
Bushy’s Treasure Hunt
Follow clues, explore the Fair and discover surprises hidden around every corner.
Creative Workshops
Roll up your sleeves, learn something new and make something with your own hands.
Meet Local Makers & Growers
Handmade is at the heart of Bushy Creek Makers' Fair. Meet talented artisans, growers, creators and small businesses from across Far North Queensland, each bringing their own skills, stories and passion to the Fair. From ceramics and timberwork to textiles, art, plants, homewares and handcrafted gifts, every purchase supports a local maker and comes with a story worth sharing.
Creative Workshops & Demo’s
Creativity isn't just something you'll see, it's something you can be part of. Throughout the weekend you'll have opportunities to watch demonstrations, learn traditional skills and try your hand at a range of creative workshops. Traditional crafts to contemporary making; whether you're an experienced maker or simply curious to give something new a go, everyone is welcome to join in.
Food & Drink
Come hungry and stay awhile. Enjoy everything from fresh local produce and homemade baking to hearty meals, artisan treats and great coffee. Settle in with a drink at the Barrel & Brass Lounge, enjoy lunch beneath the trees or grab something sweet while you wander the market stalls. Good food has a way of bringing people together—and Bushy is no exception.
Kids & Families
Bushy Creek Makers' Fair is designed for all ages. Young adventurers can follow Bushy's Treasure Hunt, enjoy hands-on creative activities and explore the Fair while parents relax and soak up the atmosphere. With open spaces, live entertainment and plenty to discover, it's a place where families can spend the whole day together.
Tuesday Garden Club
One of the things that makes Bushy unique is the care and creativity poured into every corner of the Fair. Discover handmade decorations, floral displays, community art installations and beautiful garden spaces created by volunteers, local gardening groups and generous community members. Celebrate colour, creativity and community through floral displays, exhibitions and activities inspired by the natural beauty of the region.
Music Around Every Corner
From intimate acoustic performances beneath the trees to lively bands that get the whole crowd dancing, music is woven throughout the Fair. Wander between stages, discover emerging artists, enjoy local favourites and let the soundtrack guide your day—because at Bushy, sometimes the best performances are the ones you stumble across unexpectedly.
There’s always something happening.
Whether you're here for an hour or an entire weekend, you'll find something happening around every corner. Wander at your own pace, follow your curiosity and discover the people, places and experiences that make Bushy Creek Makers' Fair unique.
Bushy Creek Makers' Fair is best enjoyed slowly.
Make a weekend of it and explore Julatten and Mount Molloy, stay overnight, discover local cafes and spend a weekend experiencing everything our region has to offer.
Come for the music. Stay for the people. Leave with a story.
Find Us in Julatten
Bushy Creek Makers' Fair is held at Geraghty Park in Julatten, nestled between the rainforest and the Tablelands in Far North Queensland.Driving Times:
Port Douglas | 45 mins
Mossman | 30 mins
Mareeba | 35 mins
Cairns | 1.5 hrs
Atherton | 1 hr
📍 Geraghty Park, Julatten
34 Geraghty Park Rd, Julatten QLD 4871