Torimba Festival

Ravenshoe celebrates its community, creativity and timber heritage each October with the Torimba Festival, a two-week program of events held throughout the town.

Running since 1969, the festival brings together locals and visitors for the Mardi Gras street parade, fireworks, live entertainment, sporting events and community activities. The program also includes the Torimba Ball and Queen Entrant and Community Ambassador program.

A highlight is the Festival of the Forest, an exhibition and competition celebrating timber craftsmanship. Woodworkers and artists from Queensland and interstate exhibit furniture, sculpture, carving and other pieces, with selected works also available for sale.

The 2026 Torimba Festival will be held from 10 to 24 October under the theme ‘Your Story – Your Stage’.