The community is invited to shop, explore and get creative at the Upcycle Village Fair, returning to the Lakes Creek Road Waste Management Facility on Saturday, 14 November.
Hosted by Rockhampton Regional Council, the free community event will celebrate creative reuse and showcase how unwanted items can be given a second life instead of ending up in landfill.
Waste and Recycling Councillor Shane Latcham said the fair would offer a fun-filled morning for the whole family, with plenty to see, do and discover.
"The Upcycle Village Fair is a chance for us to open our doors to the community, showcase our facilities and highlight the many opportunities available for people to get involved," Cr Latcham said.
"It's about connecting our community through upskilling and thrifty practices in a safe workshop environment, showing how one person's unwanted item can become another person's treasure.
"The Fair is a great opportunity to find something unique, pick up a bargain, support local community groups and get inspired by the creative ways we can reuse items rather than throwing them away.
"There'll be something for everyone, from market and garage sale stalls selling pre-loved goodies and upcycled creations, to guided bus tours of the waste facility.
"Families can also enjoy free kids' activities, face painting and an up-close look at Council's waste and recycling trucks."
Visitors can take part in free upcycling workshops at The Tinkerage, making Christmas bauble hangers and fairy gardens, and watch the team demonstrate how to turn old pallets into Christmas trees.
With Christmas just around the corner, the fair will also be a great place to find one-of-a-kind gifts, with the Reviva Ibis Reuse Shop and The Tinkerage offering plenty of opportunities to shop sustainably.
Resource Recovery Australia Area Manager Rockhampton Kahli Pearson said the event would also feature a special auction of unique items, giving visitors the chance to take home something with a little history.
"The auction will kick off at 10am, with more than 80 unique items going under the hammer, including antiques, old banjos, paintings, jewellery and plenty of other interesting finds," Ms Pearson said.
"You never know what treasures you might discover, which is what makes this auction so exciting, and for those who have always wanted to give bidding a go, it offers a safe and friendly place to start.
"The Tinkerage team will be running free workshops at the Fair to help people try their hand at upcycling and the Reviva Ibis Reuse Shop will also be open for visitors to browse a range of quality pre-loved items.
"Come along to the Upcycle Village Fair to bid on a unique treasure, try your hand at upcycling, uncover a bargain or simply enjoy a great morning out with the family."
