The month of June brings the Festival of Horsepower to Ipswich! Power packed full of adrenaline, excitement and all things fast… From thoroughbreds battling it out in the Ipswich Cup, to Australia’s largest drag racing event – the Gulf Western Oil Winternationals – June has it all for those with a need for speed.Read on to see what events to book.

Attending an event during Festival of Horsepower? We have the low down on how to make your weekend stay as authentic as possible to experience the full breadth of Ipswich whilst you visit.Eat like a local...Car Racing and smoked meats just go hand in hand, am I right? Legendary restaurant, Phatboyz Smokehouse, is quickly becoming a recognised name across Australia with their five metre smoker affectionately named Frank the Tank. Lucky for you Phatboyz is only a 10 minute drive from the iconic motorsport precinct here in Ipswich, we highly recommend you phone ahead to book a reservation. Down the road Walloon Hotel and their newly opened beer garden is always a vibe too if you are looking for somewhere afterwards to back it up with a brew.

The annual 2025 Planes, Trains and Autos Festival promises an exciting array of events and activities for enthusiasts of all ages. Here's a snapshot of what you can expect throughout the May long weekend in Ipswich.Fully ChargedSaturday 3 May experience a huge day out at Fully Charged held at the Queensland Museum Rail Workshops.Watch the sky come alive with incredible aerobatic displays from Matt Hall and Kris Sieczkowski. Whilst on the ground attendees have the chance to interact with a variety of inclusions such as racing lawnmowers, emergency services vehicles, and V8’s to name a few. Crowd favourites like Ipswich Waste Services machinery and the Floating Images Hot Air Balloon Flights basket will also return to the family-friendly event.