Elite rugby, whale festival: What’s on last July weekend

From elite rugby to the annual whale festival, here’s what’s on across the Fraser Coast this weekend.

From elite rugby to the annual whale festival, here‘s what’s on across the Fraser Coast this weekend.

There are some big events on across the Fraser Coast this weekend.

Check out what’s on for July 31 and August 1.

Friday July 30

Hervey Bay Whale Festival – Song to the Ocean

Where: Seafront Oval in Pialba

When: 6pm until 7.15pm

Saturday July 31

Hervey Bay Whale Festival – Blessing of the Fleet and Fireworks

Where: Urangan Marina

When: 4pm until 7pm

Fireworks to start from 7pm.

Wynnum’s Manly Seagulls v Papua New Guinea Hunters

Where: Eskdale Park, Maryborough

When: Opening ceremony from 1.15pm, main game from 2.10pm

Eskdale Park grounds ahead of tomorrow's game.

Wood and Craft Expo

Where: Maryborough Showgrounds and Equestrian Park

When: 9am until 2.30pm

More information here.

Young Women in Public Affairs Award Presentation – High Tea, Fashion Parade

Where: Hervey Bay RSL

When: From 10am

More information here.

Sunday, August 1

Hervey Bay Whale Festival – Whale Parade and Family Day

Where: Seafront Oval in Pialba

When: 1pm until 6.30pm

The parade will start at the intersection of Franks Street and Charlton Esplanade, from 2:30pm. Then proceeding along the Esplanade to Seafront Oval in Pialba.

Team 'Bob's Mob', from Bob's Tyres in the Dunga Derby.

Fraser Coast Dunga Derby – Teams return!

Where: Seafront Oval in Pialba

When: 4.30pm